Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1870-07-06

she Bell And this is your wife hey
She's right down good looking for a mill
linery gal! come in; he he!
Arabella was almost furious, and was
beginning to make a naughty retOrt
when the Captain said soothingly-
'rNever mind, my dear, she is old and
not strong in mind She does not mean
to insult YOU"
Mrs. st. John thought otherwise, aud
during their stay of few weeks, put on
all the airs and affectation she knew so
well how to assume, for Mother Petit /
bones especial benefit, but the old lady, |
gave her in a somewhat different style
'as good as she sent
After the excitement of their arrival
had subsidized the Captain informed Flora
that she was the mistress of forty thous-
and pounds, the legacy a great uncle in
England. Astonishment, at first made
Flora dumb, but when she did speak, it
was earnestly to request to be allowed
to divide her fortune with Georgiana. |
Indeed no! said the Captain my un-
Gle made a will in which he left his en-
tire estate to the heirs of myself and
Aurelins. GeOrgy has the same share.
We have enough and I am too glad to
find you alive and well. By the way
one of your admirers James Fitz Hugh,
was very inquisitive about your where
abOuts as soon as he heard that you |
were a rich woman He was almost in |
a fury because I declined informing him
of your retreat some weeks ago, soon af-
ter my return home. Your aunt had al /
so refused him the information he desir-
ed"
''HOw much I thank you Aunt Ara
BELLA" said Flora. And now know
she mentally added why he asked me to
marry him."
Captain st. John nor his family ever
knew the trials Flora had Undergone
In the new life before her with the love
of Charles Julian in the bright future
she deemed it best to bury the past
Only to faithful Katrine did she relate
her late encounter with Fitz Hugh. But
the story of her engagement to Julian
was whispered to her Uncle and Geor-
giana who both rejoiced in her happi-
ness.
In the mean time Reel was assiduous
in his attentions to his charming cousin
GeOrgiana. At the foot of a neighbOr
ing hill ran a peaceful river and thither
every day Reel and his fishing pole |
were followed by Georgy who was fond
of the sport, and the gurgling flow of
the water now united with the murmur
of fresh young voices. While Arabella
was displaying her City airs for the
benefit of Mother PettibOne, and the
aristOcrats of Penway, unsuspiciOUs of
danger to her darling, the young couple !
were sitting day by day under a spread
ing elm, as near to each other as their
cousinship would allow, falling each |
moment more desperately in love, for
Reel was completely fascinated by the
angelic sweetness and beauty of his
cousin and the charm which GeOrgy
had failed to discover in saloons of fash
ion, now penetrated her heart, made
captive by the black eyes and auburn
locks of her rustic cousin. She never
tired of his animated conversation, and
his independence of manner pleased
her.
The day before the one set for their de-
parture, the poor boy was unusually 81
lent. He sat disconsOlateIy enough,
holding his pole listlessly, scarcely SEEM
ing to heed Georgy's gay rattling.
"What is the matter, dear Reel"
whispered the affectionate girl.
"You ask such a question, and you
going away from me forever. Well I
will speak out. I know Georgy Pm
nothing to you, and Pm only gOsling
as nanny would say, but Pm year
older than you and I've got heart as
big as a mountain there love you!
Oh Reel cried GeOrgy, covering her
face with her hands.
'tYOu aint mad at me! are you"
''Mad! Oh Reel how could be angry
with youn.
'But you couldn't learn to love a rough
fellow like me. Oh if you just would.
ri do love you Reel dear Reel, how
could help it-but-"
"Oh never mind. That's enough for !
me. Let any body say now that won't
make man of myself! Just say that
you'll marry me when 1 come for you I
and I'll be the happiest fellow alivew
'T will, dear Reel, Twill but oh indeed !
mamma will never consent" !
"Never mind that if Uncle Charley
says yes. Let me go now and ask him"
ooh no, not now for mamma would 3
shut me up for the rest of the day. You S
can ask him to night"
"All right my little darling, 1 amt ! !
afraid to speak, but when you get away !
you'll forget me. Oh Georgy, can q
trust your
Dear Reel, never loved but you.
have had twenty offers of marriage be- S
fore saw you and refused them all. 1 Y
don't like men of fashion. They want
ed papa's money" "Iwant the girl I Z
love Georgy, and that's you and 1 mean a
to be worthy of you"
A trusting hand stole to his own and 5
a fair young head rested on the thread :
bare linen coat, and Reel was that mo- u
nent the proudest .happiest boy in In-
Llama. "
That evening after tea, he walked
boldly up to his Uncle, who was stroll p
ng through the garden, enjoying his ci- n
gar, and stated in manly way his en- IL
to Georgy and their wishes. II
The Captain was surprised, but look tl
ng into the frank open countenance, N
aid warmly. III
"My boy this is unexpected, but it is Il
lot impossible. If you love each other. u
can not say nay, for my child's happi- w
less is the first consideration with me. bl
But you must get an education Aurelins. W
Md you lack polish. Come out a cultiva- Il, Il,
ed man, youhave n fine mind, and you q,
hall have her. h,
'"Tis all I ask, Uncle, said the bOy'' 10 10
o make myself worthy Of her. Cousin In
'lora will send me to an Eastern Col
age next week. She has already pre- pa
4 so