Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-12-30
MARRYING 4 FORTUNE.

th0s my great expectations have passed
away, there isn't two of them ever
remembered assooiatipg with me. | tell,
yoa, Ralph, love- is,all moonshine mere
creature of the, fancy7ifor have never
seen pretty, girl yet, that could set my
heart a palpitating Money is. what a
poor briefless lawyer wants, not love; it's
a great deal more substantial too"
Don't doubt it; but wouldn't be tied
to an old vixen for any consideration
responded Ralph "and in my opinion,
Bait, you are fool, if you heave yourself
away. There, now that advice Is free
gratis-no fee asked-only do tell me the
whole story"
al can do that in few words. About
week ago | saved q flne-looking but
gouty old gentleman from being upset out
of his carriage on Broadway. He was pro-
fuse in his thanks, learned my name, said
he knew me by Reputation, told me he was
wealthy, with but one child, daughter
and if | would come down to Sea View,
where he intended to pass a few weeks, he
would make adAatch. between me and her.
modestly suggested that the lady in ques-
ton might object, but he insisted that she
could not she was devoted to him, and
heart-whole. There it is, verbatim. | then
made inquiriesof friend what kind of a
girl Mr.. LafopTn's daughter was,s and fe
told me shy vas hsscrpggy old maid l
have herin my nind's eye, butit's no draw
back. I'll marry for money, and let her
afterwards take to her cats, just as she does
now. That's all, am too lazy to work. y
And he relapsed into profound silence,
wondering secretly what time on the NOR
row Mr.. Lafourn and his daughter would
arrive.
"There, psyyou dear old goosel listen
to the description Of your Nell" eXclaihl-
ed pretty little Nelly Lafourn, arranging
the curtains 80 that the old gentleman
could overhear the conversation on the
piazza between the two young gentlemen
just mentioned
"Confound his impudence," growled
the old man, in q rage. bringing his cane
down lustily; q I'd like to see him get my
darling, the heaftless wretch, and my
money, even if he has got you mixed up
with your aunt Luefller = &c
Slightly mixed up, isn't it, pa? But,
after all, how much the picture is like herr"
and she burst into a merry laugh, that
caused a dozen dimples to play hide-and-
seek around her checks and lips.
"He may be blessed! I'll send for him
this moment, and Pll--Tll-Fll cane him ~
almost shouted the irate old gentleman.
mo, indeed, you won't, pa you let me
manage him, won't you, pa? Let him
come-let him imagine Lucille is your
daughter and heiress, and | your niece,
with no expectations. Well see how he
will carry himself"
On the next day Mr. Albertine Cover
waited upon Mr. Lafourn, and was formal
ly introduced to Miss Lucille Cover. He
inquired aft, r the old gents health very
atfectionately, and soon became quite en-
crossed, apparently in the conversation
that was started, but secretly he was eyeing
his intended brides and he confessed to
himself that the enthusiastic description
he had given his. friend Ralph did not belle
her or scarcely do her justice. Just then
lady, with "a, great abundance of golden
curls and very large eyes walked in.
"My-myniece, Mr.. Cover; Mr.. Cover,
Miss Lee" observed Mr.. Lefourn; and
Miss Lee acknowledged it with slight
but nevertheless graceful bow.
Mr. Cover was enraptured, and the con-
trast only made his bride expectant more
ridiculous; however, he determined to
act his part, and, as chance presented
itself, he whispered in modulated tones to
Miss Lucille that "he hoped to become
better acquainted with her." though he
hated himself for it in three minutes after,
when he saw Miss. Lees mischief-loving
eyes resting upon him, and realized that
she heard him, too y p 90
Day after day he. called, and proportion.
ally he fell in love with laughing Nell, and
fell out with Miss Lucille; while she be-
came, in appearance, desperately enamored
of him. and wrote him poetry by the
sheet, expressing her everlasting atfec'
tion'-bY which he assured his friend Ralph
she meant to. mean the oldness of hel
love. r.s.
In vain he tried to make love to Nell
She accepted no intentions from ''hel
cousins lover" so she mockingly assured
him, and left him more despairingly thar
before.
At last he, could not endure it any longer
and accordingly sought an interview will
Mr. LafouTn,
80 yott tcome to propose for my daugh
ter, Mr.. Gower?" queried the gentleman,
when he was ushered in.
mo, SIR, f~haVe' not" he emphatically
replied al have come to make confes
sion, to ask your forgiveness, and crave
boon. You know how you came to max,
me the offer which you did? Well, hav
ing been brought up to believe myself in
dependeRt of the world, and to study
profession more for pleasure than ough
else, after finding myself suddenly bereft o
all hopesFaHd poor gladly accepted o
your proposal. L Iscorned the idea of love
vowed klDxed my ease better than any
woman on, earth, and though ! was inform
ed your daughter was-was-"
A scrdggy old maid," slyly interposeC
Mr.. LafoHfn Bart blushed at his own re
mark, but proceeded:
81 determined provided she would ac
mo In mr.
There, Sir, is the truth and know l can
not but be lowered in your estimation
Since haze met your niece, and I've
Fallen in love with her." observed tn
father, aiding him along.
"Yes, sir, exactly SO; and / am willing
if she will have me, to give up all ideas 9
wealth,obtained by such mean practice, an
go away and work bravely for her ID
you think there is any hope? Will yo
forgive me n l.,.aa-a...r
"CertaiAly, . he' responded, "I shoul
not wantimy daughter welded to any ma
from such smercenary motives. I'll ca
Nell and seewhat she says" And suitin
the action to the word, he summoned Ne
le ''V11 ''1
This gentleman has Withdrawn h
claims % your cousins hand, " he observe,
taking Nelhe BY the hand, and actuall
has the, andacity to ask for yours, Whi
shall tell Ihimi" n 1u
Aud am poor, Nellie, calculated Bar
"but you shall see am no conceited iacl
anapeb | will go away and commence ii
practice of my profession if you will giV
me hope 'ii'''. 'a
Nellie LODGED at her father through h,
"But I would be penniless bride -
"Ands all the dearerl If you are n
worth workingifor you are not worth ha
"If them she returned, slyly, "you wa
year and do not change your mind,
winch he VIM be-" interrupted Il
The 'Tnse was still kept up. Mr. Lafoul
gave him letters of Introduction to sever
influeptyd friends, and he went away al
set up Ty0rlSin earnest. For awhile
was unsuccessful at hast his talents begf
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