The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-11-29

prestlVe Dy the near HciEhooihOot VI
saucy little retrousse nose. Her wavy
brown hair had not ripple out of place,
and her plump little figure incased IN a
well-ftting dress, which was neatness
itself. When her parents spoke TO her
about John, she blushed becomingly,
and, after close questioning, admitted
that she would be "tickled to death "
to marry him. She further stated that
they were running over with love for
each other, that they had long settled
the question of ultimate union, but that
they feared paternal objection.
"Now I'll tell you what, Sally said
Mrs. Brown, "you know pa and dote
on you, and would DO anything to make
you happy"
We would do anything to make you
happy" echoed Mr.. Brown.
And if you were to hint to John the
idea of an elopement, we wouldn't hit
our fingers to prevent it,"
mo-" repeated Mr.. Brown, "we
wouldn't lift our fingers to prevent It,"
In thus instructing their children the
Smiths and Browns displayed very little
knowledge of human nature. They
should have known that John and Sally
would upon the first occasion possible
unbosom themselves, for how could
true lovers keep a secret, ana such a
secret ? and they didn't. At the next
meeting each told the other all he or
she had been told by the paternal lips,
but neither could conceive the object OF
the old folks. However, they were not
over disposed TO question the matter.
They were too glad that the consumma-
ton so devoutly wished seemed 80 near
at hand, TO question how 1t had been
brought about. Conscious that their
pro yenitors were up to some kind OF
trickery, they resolved at once to avail
themselves of the opportunity to elope
before any change in the aspect of affairs
should occur. Having thus concluded,
they proceeded to lead their parents
astray.
:" I've been talking to john" said
Sally, demurely TO Mr.. and Mrs. Brow,
"and we have concluded to elope; it's
all settled, and we are ready just as soon
as it can be arranged"
g saw Sally last night" said John
to Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, land she agreed
to elope with me; so | think the thing
had better be hurried right along"
One week from this time all the pre-
liminaries had been arranged. Sally
had been supplied with bran new dress,
and all the other tixins, and John had
been given enough money 10 buy suit
of wedding toggery. The respective
parents were laughing in their respec-
tive sleeves at their own cunning. The
Browns were overjoyed at outwitting
the Smiths, the Smiths were happy at
fooling the Browns, and both chuCkled
over a speedy relief from financial en-
barrassment.
The eventful night came, and John
hitched up one of his fathers horses
and drove over towards Sally's domicile.
When within a dozen rods of the house
he gave signal whistle, and Sally came
out. Under the peculiar circumstances
they feared no interference, and did not
deem it necessary to exercise any great
amount of caution. John gave Sally a
resounding kiss, helped her into the
wagon, and away they went.
Shoctly after their departure two
sceues occurred which must here be re-
corded.
Johnas Brown returned from the vii.
lage store, and entered his house in a
state of great mental and bodily excite.
ment. The latter was caused by fast
walking, and the former-bnt the con-
vcrsation that ensued will best explain.
They're gone !" exclaimed Mrs.
Brown, exultantly, land they'll be
hitched in an hour or less"
The duce they have" cried Mr..
Brown. 81 hoped to get here in time
enough to stop EN-"
To stop 'em ?'
Yes, that's what said"
What for"
Just this old Smith amt worth a
cent? can't pay what he owes; will be
sold out within a month it's the talk
of the whole village"
Goodness gracious u gasped Mrs.
Brown, "What shall we do?'
4" I'll tell you what I'll do. Sally
shan't marry the beggar; I'll follow 'em
to Squire Jones, and get there before
the ceremony"
With this he hurriedly hitched up a
horse and spun away to Squire Jones'
house, about five miles distant
The other important scene mention
oQ was dJ TIC DLllin IeSlueICt, anu WAS
opened by the precipitate entrence of
Mrs. S.. with the breathless exclamation:
Has he gone?'
Who?" inquired Mr.. Smith,"
john"
"Yes.n And Mr. Smith rubbed his
hands with glee. :" He went all of half
an hour ago"
Don't stand there rubbing your
hands" screamed the lady, but har.
ness up the old mare just as quick as
you can and follow 'em. The Browns
amt worth dollar in the world; Mrs.
Robinson just told me so-and a mort
gage on their farm going to be foreclos.
ed. So Sally won't get solitary cent"
Smith hurried the old mare into the
harness, and ratified away towards
Squire Jones' residence.
John and Sally had proceeded leisure
ly about four miles, the former driving
with one arm and, holding Sally on the
seat with the other, when they heard
the sound of wheels a short distance in
the rear. They had just passed long
bend in the road, and looking across
they saw, revealed by the moonlight,
the Rro,y,