The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-08-25

her sisters and every succeeding interview
deepened the favorable impression she re-
ceived that evening. At last the lady's
heart was fairly caught, was brought to
terms, and obliged to surrender, and to
that tame, spiritless man, Charles Ray.
When Fanny began to realize the state
of her feelings, the strong aversion that
her father had so suddenly conceived for
her lover began to trouble her. But in
spite of all she could say, she was unable
to persuade him to renew his former prop
osition to the Judge, or to make the least
attempt to conciliate him.
Weeks passed, and as there appeared to
be no hope of obtaining Judge Cliftons
consent Charles at last proposed clan
destine marriage, and after severe strug-
gle in Fanny's heart between her affection
for her father, and her love for him, the
latter triumphed.
1t was nearly eleven o'clock at night,
and Fanny Clifton sat at the open window
of her room, anxiously awaiting the APP
proach of her lover An elopement does
not appear to be such funny affair, after
all her cheeks were pale, and tears filled
her eyes, as she thought of the indulgent
father that she was about to leave forever
Suddenly low whistle fell upon her ears
Fanny seized her bonnet and shawl and
glided noiselesslY down the stairs and was
soon in her lovers arms.
"Dear Charles" she sobbed elm
afraid Pm doing wrong. 1t seems un-
grateful to leave poor papa, who has been
SO kind to me.
"I have not the least doubt of, it dar-
ling" he replied, quiet smile playing
around his lips.
Soothed by his assurance, she allowed
him to lift her into the carriage.
al hope you are not going to stop here,
Charles" said Fanny, in alarm, shrinking
back into the carriage, as, after riding
nearly mile they drew up in front of a
large white house. "Why, this is Elder
Kingley's l know him very well'
"Ol that will make no difference" re-
piled Charles, gaily jumping out, and then
holding out his hands for her to alight
"I've told him all about it. He is expect
ing u.s."
1t seemed so for the venerable man
had not yet retired, and manifesting no
surprise at their appearance, or the errand
on which they came. They stood up, and
Elder Kingsley, in a few solemn words,
united them for life. The ceremony was
so brief that Fanny could hardly realize
that she was wife, and looked up be-
wildered into her husbands face, who was
looking down upon her with proud and
happy smile.
They were too much absorbed in their
own happiness to observe the approach of
gentleman who had entered unperceived,
until be stood directly opposite them
Fanny turned, and uttered cry of ter
ror and surprise, for it was Judge Clifton,
whose eyes were fixed upon her with a
look Of severe displeasure though an at
tentive observer would have noticed a
slight twitching around the mouth, evil
IDENTIFY prompted by an inclination to
laugh. .,.
Forgive me, papa % exclaimed the
new-made bride bursting into tears.
Fla, Ina, hav v' laughed the Judge; un.
able longer to contain himself. " Forgive
you, of course won't. I'll cut you off
without shilling-banish you from my
house forever, you deceitful baggage you
Do you know what you have done, you
ungrateful mink You have married the
very man l have selected for you-done
the very thing you declared over and over
again, that you never would do. Ha, ha,
ha it is the most capital joke ever read
Of"
When Fanny comprehended the sue
cessful ruse that had been practised upon
her she made a strong effort to assume a
a displeased and indignant look, but it was
a complete failure.
She was in reality too happy at the un-
expected turn that affairs had taken, to
look otherwise than pleased, and received
the congratulations of her numerous
friends, who now poured in from an ad-
joining room, with all the smiles and blush
eS usual on such occasions.
" Are you offended, dearest ?' inquired
Charles, as soon as they were free from
observation. Fanny might have been, but
there certainly was no trace Of anger in the
soft blue eyes that were raised to his, over
flowing with love and happiness.
| ---S.A-----
GB- Il is much better TO use plain words,
rather than try to show superior knowledge
by using obscure ones This fact is show
by the following anecdote: