The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-16

fear fear that hat se win oppose eur union. Pray send
me line by bearer. EVA.
The answer was as sonowp:
"My O,on Eua-Do whatever you consider
best. Ny fats' 'is In yodr hands. II your papa
should refuse his consent, l., but will no not
think Of ANYTHING 30 dreadfull. Fear not that
I shalI ever retract. Life without you would
be q DESERT with no oasis to brighten it.
Yours until death, WnLousdBY."
That evening, just as Will6ughby had finish
ed dinner, he heard loud double-knook 81
the street door; and, on its beng opened "a
strange voice nauISeaV Vsns ID Sau st
His heart beat violently as Jane, entering
the foom said: ~. .lt q. 49,.
"A gentleman wishes to speak to you in the
library, sir" -
"oaptsin choker Black, G. b. b. MS 1'S4'n 2
st will be with him in moment" said
Wllloughby; and he swallowed couple o.
glasses Of sherry to DerVe him for the inter
aCaptain ohoker Black, believer" he said
as he entered the library. ~ :, ~,
I"Your servant, sir," said the gallant captain
WHO. glass in eye, was bus'y w =. engage ssg ~ i,
| Nsvsripo. .Yonr, servant, Sir, Have the
pleasure Of addressing Mr.. Willoughby Vane ?
Willoushby bowed.
"Then. sir, Of course you know the business
that has brought me here ?" 80,
| tifITeffibly nervous and scarcely knowing
what answer to make, our hero bowed agaln.
''Come, come, sir, don't be afraid to SPEAK
ont. Nv daughter has made me her confdant,
go let there be no reserve between us. EVE
has told me ALL AZ
Here poor Wllloushby blushed up to the
roots Of his hair.
'.You see, know all about it. You have fallen
desperately in love with the poor girl; and,
Although you have never exchanged three
words together, you are already engaged to be
married.. Mighty expeditions, upon my word
Ha ha hal Pray e1cuse me for laughing.
bpt the idea is somewhat =. comlcal IA ]
As the captain appeared to be in very. good
humor, Willoqghbys courage began to Use. !
and have q right to do what you please. But
nneerely trust that you have no objections
IN !n{far n IL. - y E.t-15tt.is-.-1 &+'.e
~ Nonei Believe me 1 shall be de-
lighted to see my Eva comfortably settled
But harkye, SIR: Business is business. i am
p]sn, blunt man, AMI fifteen years so1ourp
with ones regiment in i india doesn't neip. @ 70
polish one. First Of ALL what are your pres
pects2"
And the captain drew Q note book from his
pocket. and proceeded to examine our hero,
as II he were IN court Of justice.
'You are an only son, believe"
81 am"
"Good." Ard down went the note in the
pocket-book.
"TwentS EIGHT next birthday"
"Twenty y-eiehtl Good. Is your constltu-
tion healthy ?"
II believe so. I have had the measles,
whooping-:ough and mumps."
Disorders peculiar to infancy. Good"
And the captain scrubbed away again.
-..Are you engsgeo in any business OF pro,
fession2"
s.None." ~
"Then how Cd earth do you live?"
ION nv private income, captain.
"Then all I can say is, you're an uncommon
" lucky fellow to be able to subsist on that
only wish could. What - your lnoomss
"About seven hundred year.
s.Is it in house property, shares in limited
comuanies or the funds I II in public conl:
panies, should be sorry to give two years
purchase for the lot. u ~, ,
"Iu The Neg Three per Cents
Il think msy say, very GOOD
What sort of temper are you 2"
"Well, that's rather difficult question 70
answer" eald Wiloughby, smiling lor Inc nss1
time. !,i:2 -.
"Hang il. sir, not at all |" returned the cap
tain. eff any one asked me my temper, l
sbonld saw. .Hastyl slr-confout dedy hasly I
And Choker Blacks proud OF 1t, sir-prouo
'ssy about the average" answered Vii
loa9sDys Ts%Dsr aaeisse said the oapsaip jotine
it down. 81 think those are apous all the
questions have to aek you. You kno" my
daughter BY sigbt2'
r have had the pleasure of sering her fre-
quentiy-from the window, sir. n. ~
s.And You think You could be happy Win
herr"
"verv GOOD. Now, harkyA, Mr. Willouehby.
Vape. Marry her, treat her well, and be
happy, Neglect her, blight her young atec-
tiops by harshness or cruelty. ard Eang me,
SIR. If i don't riddle you with bullets! Gao.
sir. I'm man of my word; and I'll Go what L.
saw. as sure as my names Choker Back.
II have no fear on that score. captain.
Unite her to nc. and il life OF devctlcn-
II know all about thst," said the captain.
uKeep your fi,s phrases for the girls ears.
GIVE me sour haDd sir. i have taken fancy
to you!' .
= tYou Halter me, captain."
"Hanc it, SIR mo-! ghokar B ack never in
'dulees n fattery, Don't be AFRAID l., grasp
my band. SIT; ra,lours SO long rs l mad a. yop
ever suspec: you of any at,.6ce Ok deception,
III knock you down with it, Sc nJw 1ope we.
perfectly understand each other"
zone word more" said Wilioughby. Am
to understand that YOU consent 10 our
upion?"
"Certsinly. You can be married tomorrow,
If you please. Sir, the happiness OF my dear
child is my FIRST consideration. Cad, SIR: i'm
not brute-not one Of those unnatural pa
rents people read ofin novels. Choker Black
NAV be a fre-eater in the field; but: at any
rate he know, how to treat bis own flesh and
bloc u 2;;G 4
"Captaiu, you oyerwhelm me with graft
tude.o - ..J-..-.
"Say no more aboIt it. Clap on your bat
and come across the road with me, and Iii lc-
troduce you to my daughter at once"
Scarcely knowing what he was about, mli-
loughby did as he was told. They crossed thu
road together. and the csptian opened his
door with latch. key.
zone moment If you please" said Wlllough-
by, wao was titivallng bis ha and arranging
his cravat.
''Are you ready now2" asked the captain.
: rQuite. NJ"
'.Mr. Wiloughby vane," cried the captain.
usherIng our hero into the draWing-room.
Then, waving his hand. he added. "Allow me
to introduce you to my wife and daughter.
WflIoughby looked exceedingly foolish as ne
bowed to the two ladies. On couch by the
flreslde sat bis encbantress, looking more be-
witchingly radiant than ever; her ulS-a-uas
being the TALL thin, angular woman IN black
that he had frequently noticed from over the