The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-12-14

hIR1. lie was well aware the ad
yantages Of wealth and position
and his eyes fell upon Nanny Red
wing.
The Redwings were the aristo
Gratis of the place, arrogant purse
proud people, courting the friend
ship of Captain Margate for hi
wealth. Like Captain Margate, the
had but one child, Nanny; and lik,
I him, they desired an alliance suita
! bic to their wealth. Tom Margat,
seemed the only one that suited
their fastideous taste. Thus they
were agreed, and there was nothing
wanted to complete the scheme but
TOMS consent. His father never
aoabted tb9Gliss-aaiI give Il, mt
he heard OF his attentions to Fanny
Raymond.
Fanny was the daughter of james
Raymond, once Captain Margate's
chief mate. An unfortunate ven
ture had swallowed up the savings
of years, and, broken down in
health, he was forced TO abandon
the sea. But he had met with no
better success on land; and his
health growing poorer all the while,
Fanny was obliged to exc out their
scanty income with her needle.
1t was while working tor Captain
Margate that Tom first saw Fanny.
The acquaintance ripened into in
timacy, right before the captain s
face; but he never guessed it until
Squire Redwing very kindly(?)
apprised him of it.
"I'll stop that, or break the ras-
calls neckr' was Captain Margrate's
reply; and how web. lie succeeded
was a matter Of amusement to those
acquainted with the circumstances.
The old captain was very busy
Fastening preparations for the pret-
ty little farce he had planned for
the evening. Rheumatism was for
getten; and he trotied here and
there, the best-nature5 old sea-dog
that ever lived.
When evening arrived the mar
lors were crowed with guests. The
Redwings we're there in all their
pompous pride, toleratihg the "rab-
ble," yet holding themselves aloof.
Mann was never so naughty. Al
though at first she positively re-
fused to be married without all the
Hpomp and circumstance OF the
fashionable wedding, she was very
easily brought over, when remind
ed that there was danger of losing
this golden opportunity.
She was not a handsome woman,
yet an amiable dbposion would
have made her an attractive one;
but lacking this, she made anything
but an agreeble impression upon
those she came in contact with,
and least of all, upon Tom Mar
gate. He had more than once de
clarred that he could not bear her,
yet she was eagerly waiting for
him to come.
1t was quite late when he arrived,
and he passed quickly through the
hall, in quest of his father.
He found the old captain in the
library with several other gentle
men, among whom he noticed Par
son Bills, Jacob Barlow the banker,
Solomon Sharpe the lawyer, and
Squire Redwing.
Tom, you rascal, why did you
keep us waitingr' exclaimed the
"But never mind, you
rogue, it is all night now. Sharpe
give him that deed; and, Barlow,
you understand about the money"
"But, gentlemen, I wish this fair
ly understood, said Tom. "These /
gifts are mine only when I make
oath that I viii not marry Fanny
1--WE understand that" said the
old captain, rubbing his hands to-
gether in great glee.
"Then all there is for me to do, IS
to make oath to that effect" said
Tom.
IAN oath is not necessary" said !
Lawyer Sharpe. "We know that |
you viii not dishonor your word"
"No," said Tom. ~ shall not |
break my promise, whether verbal
OF written"
"Ah you sly dog" said his faith
sr: q knew you would come to it |
Go on, you rascal"
'Well, father, solemnly promise /
hat I viii not marry Fanny Ray |
mond Is that suffleient?'
"Yes, yes, yes, you rogue, Sharpe, |
give him the deed, quick; and here
are the checks, you dog. Ha! hai
lal
Il presume that is all you want
IF me-" said Tom, Pocketing the
Iced and the checks.
Wait . minute, Tom" said his
ather, taking him by the arm.
We have a little surprise for you
downstairs. Come, gentlemen, and
zee it out All, here is Nanny, Tom
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