Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-10-21

asked Tom eagerly, interrupting him.
"Yes, you rogue and I'll do more.
I've put little deposit Of ten thousand
to your credit"
"You are very kind, father I'll think
Of IL to-day"
"And, Tom, when your old dad is
laid away, you shall have the rest. Now
clear out and see Fanny Raymond, and
tell her you're going to tie up at anoth-
er port I'll have Nanny over here to-
night, and we'll have the matter all fixed
up-won't we? You sly dog, you
thought to full mech, Tom There,
now clear out, and don't let ME see your
face again until night. Ia! ha! hal"
Tom Margate put on his hat, aud
sauntered leisurely out Of the house,
whistling a merry tune, and the old cap
tain watched him out Of sight.
"rhe sly dog! I'll show him who
commands. craft" muttered the oil
captain. "Muliny-eh Ha ha ba I"
Captain Jack Margate was bluff old
son OF Neptune, retired from active SER
vice to enjoy the vast wealth which his
industry had accumulated. Choosing
the then quiet village of Newport fer a
home, he built an elegant mansion, and
settled down to life on shore. Tom was
all the child he had, smart, active,
good-looking, sensible young man OF
twenty-five; and it was only natural
that the father should look about for
some suitable match for him. He was
well aware Of the advantages of wealth
and position, and his eyes fell upon Nan
ny Redwing. ..-
The Redwings were the aristocrats OF
the place, arrogant, purse proud people,
cour'ing the friendship of Captain Mar
gate for his wealth. Like Captain Mar
gate, they had one child, Nanny; and
like him, they desired al alliance suita-
ble to their wealth. Tom Margatc
seemed the only one that suited their
fastidious taste. Thus they were agreed,
and here was nothing wanted to com
plete the scheme but Toms consent.
His father never doubted that he would
give it, until he heard of his attentions
to Fanny Raymond.
Fanny was the daughter of James
Raymond, once Captain Margate's chief
mate. An unfortunate venture had
swallowed up the savings of years, and,
broken down III 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 in
come with her needle.
II was while working for Captain
Margate that Tom first saw Fanny. The
acquaintance rpened into intimacy, right
before the captains face; but he never
guessed it until Squire Kedwing very
kindly (0 apprised him of it.
an stop that, sir, break the rascal's
neck ~ was Captain Margate's reply !;
and how well he succeeded was a matter
of amusement to those acquainted with
the circumstances.
| The old captain was very busy hasten
ing preparations for the pretty little
farce he had planned for the evening.
Rheumatism was forgotten; and hr
trotted here and there, the best.natured
old sea-dog that ever lived.
When evening arrived, the p,rlors
Nee crowded with guests. Tie Red
wi ,gs were there in all their pompous
pride, toleraling the "rabble," yet hold
ing themselves aloof Mamma was never
30 naughty. Although at first she posi-.
lively refused to be married without all
the "pomp and circumstances" of fash,
ionable wedding, she was very easily
brought over, when reminded that there
was danger of losing this golden oppcr.
tunity.
She was not handsome woman, yet
an amiable disposition would have made
her an attractive one but lacking this.
she made anything but all agreeable i'm
preston upon those she came in contact
with, and, least Of all, upon Tom Mar
gate. lie had more than once declared
that he could not bear her, yet she was
eagerly waiting for him to come.
1t was quite laie when he arrived, and
he passed quickly through the hall in
quest of his father.
lie found the old captain in the libra
ry with several other gentlemen, among
whom he noticed Parson Bliss Jacob
Barlow the banker, Solomon Sharpe the
lawyer, and Squire Redwing. .,
"Tom, you rascal, why did you keep
us waiting" exclaimed the captain
"But never mind, You rogue, it is all
right now. Sharpe give him that deed ;
and, Barlow, you understand about the
money"
But, gentlemen, wish this fairly un-
derstood,' said Tom. these gifts are
mine only when make oath that will
not marry Fanny Raymond.
'We understand that said the old
captain, rubbing his hands together 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 will not
dshonor your word
No. said Tom, Il shall not break my
promise, whether verbal or written
'Ah, you sly dog said his father ; 4
knew You would come to it. Go ION, you
rascal
well, father, solemnly promise that
will not marry Fanny Raymond is
that sufficient p
yes, yes, yes, you rogue. Sharpe,
give him the deed, quick and here are
the checks, you dog. Ha (! ha hap
Il presume that is all you want Of me,