Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-30
NO.. 5

"We can't help dislikes you know. Mr.
Fagge," | said, with my most bewitching
smile. ''You called to see me, I believe;
| am of age, and I shall be happy to see
you at any time when you please to CALL"
An angelic smile lighted up his coun-
tenance and to me he seemed really beauti-
full When we parted at the door he
pressed my hand slightly. ooh! it was
so sweet.
after that, Mr.. Fagge and I were to-
gethcr almost every day for fortnight.
Luckily my father was not aware of this,
| did not suppose he would ever put his
threat into execution but still, bad he
found US together, he might have made
use 0. some rather harsh words, and they
might have caused an unpleasantness.
But felt this could not always last
There would be an explosion some day
1t came rather sooner than I expected.
Mr.. Fagge and was together. We
had been talking as usual nearly half an
hour, when he turned suddenly to me and
said, Beatrice, there is something that l
have been wishing to tell you some time"
Indeed" | gave him a glorious smile.
''What can it be-"
Beatrice '-l knew by the way his
moustache bristled up what was coming
Il love you"
els that all"
is not that enough?'
why I thought by the expression of
YOUR conference that it was something
more serious
1T will be serious enough for me, unless
you tell me that my love is returned he
said, throwing himself on his knees before
me.
Indeed I was wondering how he was
ever going to get up. That was q very
serious consideration.
Can you love me ?
did not feel quite certain about that !;
in fact, [ think that was as much in
doubt about the state.of my heart as Mr..
Fagge was.
will you have me, darling?'
The next instant Mr.. Fagge gave a
yell Of pain that penetrated my soul
With hurried glance I took in the whole
situation. Father had arrived, AMI was
now putting his threat into execution.
Mr.. Fagge made no resistance but al
lowed my father to lead him to the door,
My blood boiled. sprang toward them,
and grasped Mr.. Fagge around the neck
MY dear Aminiaab, | cried, [ do love
YOU indeed I do You shall not take
him, father. He is mine, mine my be-
loved Aminidab ?
Beatrice = shouted father
No father, you shall not part US
Beatrice, will you not obey me?'
IN all but this. But you can never
tear US asunder-no, never And Tclung
tighter to the beloved Of my soul. Father
sank into chair, seemingly quite over
come. WAITED for him to speak
Mr. Fagge, take seat at length he
said Beatrice, turning to me, do you
mean to marry this man 2
yes sir
Enough father smiled Beatrice,
allow me to introduce you to the Hon.
Walter stillfeet, of G, one of the
wealthiest mep in the city, and my most
particular friend
turned toward Aminidab He was
just removing a wig from his glossy curls,
and in bis hands held fiery red nous
tache. With cry Of joy I sprang into
his arms.
viii you love me as we'll as you did,
Beatrice 2 he asked.
YES Imurmured. He kissed me.
There is only one way to manage
head-strong girl, Mrs. Puggins,' father
said, as my mother entered the room.
We all laughed heartily.
You played your part well, father, I
said
Well, the rest remains for you and
him. All this happened some months
ago. We are married now, but never
regretted my fathers ruse Woods
House. hold AdUocate
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