Middletown transcript., 1873-04-12

How long these two WORTHLESS travelled
together | have no means Of knowing; but
| do know that at the age Of seventeen our
hero was once more alone. and he was
travelling through tho United States. Civ
ing entertainments every evening. under
the name Of his old master. Signor dc
Moy adas; and he va. so successful pccu.
niarily. that when mt last he appeared a
gain IN Fadsgoz (having thrown off hi.
conjurer's robes) as Hugh McGonagle. he
had several thousand dollars in his pockets.
and consequently was very well received
by his fathers old friends
About the first thing Mr.. McGonagle
did after returning to his native town. was
to fall desperately in love with Miss Della
Magog: and as he was q dashing young
gentleman Of twenty five. very handsome,
very agreeable. and very we'll dressed, why
what could she do but fall in lovc with
him?
l. was a. the last ball given by the Fa-
dagoz Guards where Mr.. McGonagle first
met Della He saw her and loved her
Captain Bobbin introduced him to her, and
for the remainder Of the evening he scarce
ly left hsr side.
The mex, day Hugh called upon her,
and she appeared so pleased to see him
,ha. he called again; and as she still
seemed pleased, he continued to call. until
the good people Of Fadagor began to make
remarks. aud one. more oficious than the
rest. asked Mr. Jefferson Magcg il be was
awarc Of Mr.. McGonagle's attentions TO bis
daughter
mir. McGonagle Who the deuce is
McGonaglc :" inquired Mr.. Magog
Then you don't know about it!" re.
TUNED John Lovelani.
About what?'
"Why. about Hugh McGonasle"
And who is Hugh Mctionaglc ?"
why don't you rcmsmber the old gen.
,lcman who used to keep the hotel? It's
his son"
"But he ran away"
Yes and he's returned, and. il mis-.
and il remember, Mr.. Magog. you pro.
missed her to ms
:" IIa. making love to my daughter :?
Is he rich p
John Lcveland laughed.
i" Rich. Why he brougb, home few
thousand dsllars, which he is spending as
fast as he can
''Of course he is What coull you cx.
pect Of Mct;onagle! And he's making
love to my daughter? Strange haven,
seen hin; but then. LIN not at home a
great deal. and suppose he steps in when
step out However. I'll look after him
now, and, John. you shall have my daugh-
/ ter +"
/ "But shes refused ne
What the dev-refused you = cx-
claimed Mr. Magng
Yes. she say. IN too old =
"Well, cead you are rather old-a
war or two my senior. ! think ; but what
Of that9 Didn't you tell her TINT it was
my wish =
'tIc.
And tha, had 10 e;Tec, Z"
None .
Then, ty George. I'll tell her myself :
And without another word. Mr.. Magog
turned on his heel and started for home
Now the above conversation took place
on that beautiful evening in the month Of
July which | undertook 10 describe at the
opening nf my story And you remember
we left Miss Magag sitting in the drawing.
room Of the handsome brick mansion on
Congress Avenue. enjoying the beautiful
evening aforesaid Yes. she was enjoy
ing il. bu, not alone Hugh Mc,;onaglt
sat beside her, aud he was enjoying III,
evening, too
Della. do you know wha, I'm think
ing Off Hugh asked. placing bis arm OF
tho back Of her chair. and beginning I,
play with the trio Of curls that dangle,
from the back Of her cbisnon.
why. Hugh. wha. a question How
should ? | cauno, read your thoughts
20 no. Of course not. Well, | wa
wondering to myself how you would lik,
to be called Mrs McGnnaglc"
! "well, Hugh" And /. is my duty IA
a faithful historian. to inform the readc
,ha, the dear girl blushed and locke,
down. and--and edged little nearer Il
her lover; and as he edged little near
er. too. Why. there wasn't much rom
left for q fellow to crowd in bctwcel
} them.
well. Della. do you think you lov
me we'll enough TO become my wife =
; 20 Hugh. how can you ask? Yo
know do love you y
And then two pairs Of lips puckered
: and something smacked. and continued i,
smack for nearly Ave minusss: and Deli
> had her head pillo~ed on Hugh's shoulde
all tho time.
Il suppose" began Hugh, after the
0 had become more resigned TO their fate
0 Il suppose your father. whom don
+. happen to be acquainted with. will hsy
no serious objections. my dear?"
o My fa,hers Great heavens. ha
!. forgotten him." cried Delis.
: and l had forgotten mine. too" sal
D Hugh.
. Yes. my father will object He hs
d already chosen husband for me. frien