The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-10-22

he paid her such pretty compliments,
he was so handsome, and so thorough
bred He had already made his propos-
al in form, and Sally was listening to
his earnest pleading, as they sat half
hidden from observation in one of the
deep windows Of the hotel parlor.
The words we're earnest, the tone i'm
passioned. Sally's cheeks burnt as she
hesitated for reply. 4 have known
you for so short time, she faltered.
What is thatl You have known me
for five weeks, and during that time
have seen me more frequently than you
would under different circumstances in
a whole year. 1 have known you long
enough to love you, madly, distracted
ly love you'll And you have known me
long enough to bid me at least hope
She did not reply, and he bent to-
ward her hand in his eagerness. Sally
my dearest Sally
His words and actions recalled her to
her position, and she drew back. You
forget where we are, Mr.. Murray,
At that moment she caught sight of
a gentlemen who was talking with her
father. There is an old friend of
mine, Unjust go and speak to him.
And she sprang up without other reply !
to her impassioned suitor. Murray
looked after her with a smile of triumph.
He had little doubt of his ultimated |
success.
Mr.. Trumbull, howIdo you do : cried
Sally, as he came forward.
'Ah, Miss Sally, am glad to see
you again, exclaimed the gentleman.
Washington dissipation has not spoil
ed you, 1 see; you are more blooming |
than ever
Sally laughed and blushed.
Come, now, pa, don't bore Mr.. |
Trumbun with politics, but leave him
to me for a while, and tell me how
every one is at home
Senator Beauclere, after few more
words, turned away and Sally and her
old friend sat down side by side. Mr..
Trumbull had married one of her
schoolmates Snd she regarded him al
most as a brother.
well, Miss Sally, tell me about your
beau. Whose heart have you broken
lastP
Involuntary, bSally glanced toward
Murray, who stood in the WINDOW re-
garding her with jealous eyes.
'Nobody's' she replied, lightly; but
Mr.. Trumbull's look followed hers.
why, who is that fellow who is
watching you so earnestlyP he exclaim-
ed with start
Mr.. Murray of New York, if you
mean the young gentleman in the win
dow
IT'S the very young man l saw last
fall, and spoke to of you, said Mr.. Trum-
bull 'He has been making love to you 7
What did he say about met asked
Sally, ignoring his last words.
He did not say much; he asked a
great many questions about you. But
say, has he proposed to youi"
"Never mind whether he has or not,
but tell me what he said ), urged Sally,
eagerly.
He asked if your father was rich for
one thing
Did he9 And what did you say 2
4 said yes
'And what eIsel Tell me all about
it, she cried imperiously.
Mr.. Trumbull laughed. 4 told him
you are worth half million of dollars,
he said.
sally's brow contracted and her eyes
flashed
You did, Why Mr.. Trumbull, why
did you say thatP
'Imeant you are such fine girl you
are worth it; ard really, Miss Sally, II
think it was too low an estimate. II
ought to have said tive millions i
Sally laughed. 'Oh, that is so funny
And do you suppose he believed itP
Certainly. And so he has been
counting your Mr.. Trumbull said
shrew.
Perhaps so. But you are certain he
is the manP
4 think he is; but question will soon
set that at rest
Sally tarted up in her impulsive man
ner. 'ComeI will introduce you, and
then l shall know the truth of this ez-
traordinsry story
Mr.. Trumbull would have remonstra-
ted, but she was half way across the
room before he could interfere. Muir
ray started forward with pleasure as he
saw her approaching.
"Here is an old friend of mine who
thinks he has seen you before" she said
''Mr. Trumbull, Mr.. Murray"
The gentleman shook hands, and Mr..
Trumbull said; 4 think We met on
board boat on Lake Erie last fall
Yes replied Murray, with q faint
flush, 4 remember it perfectly
A few more words were exchanged
and then Murray walked away.
Are you going to marry him, Miss
Sally 2 asked Mr.. Trumbull
No indeed
is he richP
He is said to be very wealthy,
'Then you suppose fortune viii be
a matter of indifference to himl"
"But what if his is as mythical as
minel"
" You must find out"
No, I do not care to know" now
said Sally. "Let US talk of something
else"
eyes, I thought you were going to
ask after your old friends. Have you
forgotten all about them in these gaities
"Oh no." And Sally put query after
query about her some friends, until at
asst Mr.. .Trumbull said:
''But do you not ask after Tom Mid
1leton, and yet you might for he cares
more for you then all the rest of them
put together. =" I
"Ob, that's nonsenseI" But how is he
she will tell you himself"
"Tom here" exclaimed Sally, her
ace lighting up with delight. 8
Yes, Indeed. We came together"
"Aud why hasn't he came to speak ;