Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-04-29

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temperament. There was a stern
and cruel parent, the poor. but noble,
lover, and-myself | felt then that
my hero had arrived. The Love, for
whom had been waiting so long, had
at last appeared IN the person Of
Aminidab Fagge Horriblew YOU
exclaim. Oh no. The ugliest per
son in the world, when seen through
lover will appear lovely. Mr.. Fagge
began to grow beautiful in nv eyes
from the moment Father threatened
TO kick him from the door.
He called the next day while Faith
er was out. | received him IN the
parlor. | told him as gently as |
could, that Father had conceived a
dislike for him.
Impossible !" said Mr.. Fagge.
" Not at all. He said he would aid
you in making your exit from our
door if he ever ca ight yon here again. g"
- / think | had better retire" said
he.
oh! no Father is never at home
at this hour"
bnL TINS is QlSH0norable.
8" We can't help dislikes, YOU know
Mr.. Fagge," | said, with my most be.
witching smile. "You called to see
me. believe. ! am of age, and shall
be happy too see you any time you
please to call,
An angelic smile lighted up Mr.
Fagges couutenance, and to ma he
seemed really beautiful. When we
parted at the door he pressed nv hand
slightly. Oh it was so sweet
After that Mr.. Fagge and | were
together almost every dav for a fort
night. Luckily my father was not
aware of this. l did not suppose that
he would ever put his threat into e1-
ecuton. But, still, had he found us
together, he might have made use of
some rather hard words and they might
have caused an unpleasantness.
But | felt that this could not always
last. There would be explosion some
day. 1t came rather sooner than |
expeced.
Mr.. Fagge and I were together.
We had been talking. as usual, for
nearly half an hour, when he sudden
y turned, toward me and said:
Beatrice there is something that
I've been wishing to tell you for
some time"
Indeed" I gave him a glorious
smile. What can it be?
Beatrice - knew by the way
his moustache bristIed what was com
ing love you"
% Is that ALP
is that not enough 2"
Why | thought by the express
sion of your countenance that it was
something more serious" | replied.
at viii be serious enough for me.
unless you tell me that my love is
returned he said, throwing himself
on his knees before me.
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| was wondering how he was ever
going to get up. That was very
serious consideration to me.
Can you love me?n
/ did not feel quite certain about
that. In fact, | think that ! was as
much in doubt a1out the state of my
heart as MIR. fagge was.
Nv i'll you have me, darling?"
The next instant Mr.. Fagge gave
yell of pain that penetrated my soul.
With hurried glance l took IN the
whole situation. Father had arrived
and was now putting his threat into
execution. Mr.. Fagge made no resist
auce, but allowed my father to lead
him to the door. That was too much
Ny blood boiled. ] sprang toward
them, and grasped Mr.. Fagge around
the neck.
My dear Aminidab !" I cried, i do
love you, indeed | do! You shall
not take him, Father! he is mine,
mine my beloved Aminidab."
' Beatrice :" shouted Father.
- No, Father, you shall not part
Us"
Beatrice, will you not obey me =
. In all but this. But you can new
er tear us asunder; no, never -
And ] clung tightly to the beloved
Of my soul.
Father sank INTO chair. seemingly
quite oyeocome. | waited for him to
speak.
Mr. Fagge, take chair he said,
at length Beatrice ea-turning to me
=. do you mean to marry this man p
" es, sir"
Enough" Father smiled. Bca-
trice. allow me TO Introduce you to the
Honorable Walter Stillfeet, Of c.,
one Of the wealtbiest men in the city,
and nv particular friend. y
| turned toward Aminidab. He
was just removing wig from his
glossy black curls, and in has hand he
held a irered moustache With a
cry Of JOY | sprang into his arms.
" VIII you love me as well as YOU
did Aminidab F'agge p Walter asked.
Yes l murnered.
He kissed me.
There Is only one wav 20 manage
headstrong girl. Mrs. Pucgins," J"
Father said,as my mother entered the
room.
We all leaughed heartily.
You played your part well, Faith
er," / said
"Well, the rest remains with you
and him"
All this happened several months
ago We are married now but
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