The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-09-21

well able 10 keep servants and dress hct
handsomely, even ichly
But YOU may lose your llne salary at
any moment
have the confidence Of my employers,
Mr.. Merrill, aud they are exceedingly
kind
Well, don't say anything more, am
very decided about ibis, and beg that
YOU will drop The subject. wish you to
discontinue your visits to my daughter at
once. ] shall be very glad to hear that
You are prospering in this world, but
\ cannot give yoa Eva. The comfort and
happiness Of my daughters are my first
aud last considerations.
But she loves me, sir.
She will get over il young girls are
not reliable. Good morning, Mr.. Bel
don, have told you my wish-pray 10
notoppose it.
The young man seized his hat and
quickly Withdrew; but as he was passing
the parlor door, a little white hand was
laid upon his arm, and he was drawn in
to the room and eagerly questioned by
the lovely ownerof the aforesaid hand
What did he say, Henry, what did lie
say?
lie forbade me coming 10 The house at
all, Eva.
/ She laid her head on his arm ana burst
into tears Drawing her closely to him,
he talked in low, soothing tones, until
suddenly raising her eyes tohis, she said
! cannot give you up, Henry, | cW not
give YOU up. lfyou cannot come to see
me, shall 50 to you.
Oh, my darling, that will never do.
Then are you willing to relinquish me
SO easily? She asked, drawing herself
away from him.
No, dearest, ne er, never, but we shall
be obliged to resort TO stratagcm, and
have friend who win assist ,me. ! must
go now, for if your father should find me
with you, he would be very angry, and
after pressing his lips to hers he tore him
self away.
William Curtis was seated in bis office,
hat on aud feet resting upon the mantle
piece, in regular batcbelor fashion, when
Henry Beldon entered, looking eager and
excited.
Glad 10 see YOU old fellow, exclaimed
the former; but see here what's tic mat
ter? You look little down in the mouth
it appears to me.
VIII, | want your assistance.
How, where and whent
Iwant you to WOO and win lady for
me.
What's that?
Just what said, exactly.
But supposing she should be like the
fair maiden Of olden times, and say.
Why dost thon not speak for thyselr?''
lou know, Harry, am not sucn bad
looking fellow.
O, it's the fair Eva, isity Why, what's
the matter there, that yon do not WOO and
win her yourself?
Her father has forbidden me the house
because ! hayn't money enough, but he
viii never object 70 you, as on are one
offortuuc'a fayories, You know. So ]
want yon to devote yourself to Eva, and
give me chance 10 meet her when her
father thinks shc is with you.
Wen, | don't know Henry, itis putting
me IN pretty dangerous place. Miss
Eva is d very fascinating Young lady.
However ifyour heart is SET upon il, III
run The risk. What shall do first.
Go and invite her to ride, then when
you get 70 Mcridicns lane, lll relieve
you for awhile Of your charge
Why Harry, you arc better al MAJ
nUyctiug than ! imagined when shall
il bcs
Call upon her Tonight, and invite her
~ AtAAA WIN y va AR+i4HliN NiNOIHNbus
then viii meet You at Tie place men
toned.
Al right, but what am 70 expect for
this friendly seryieet
There's q Younger sister coming on
VIII
Yes, aad sle !, even pfettcl than Eva.
Wen that = according % taste. sou
krow Maude Is d very prety gifl, aud
vii soon make her debut 81 society, %
you had beucr have your eyes wide
open.
That evening the gentleman called. Il.
requested, upon Mis- Merrill. and Invited
her q r.1c the following day. 4, break
last next morning. her father said to Aer
Ega. am quite willing That sou shon.d
encourage ST. Curtis attentions. lcIsa
ser, promising man
Aud ha. plenly 3 money. lie added
dfiF parents are always willing rs en-
courage Hla attentions 81 rouag men NAT
hate fortune, o. ,be expectation 81 oue.
Money redeem. multitude u sias Ties
mas ddak. cheat os staal il taos are only
Heh Hat il man is relying u,on his
own esefiions % m4te g. WAS in ihc