Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-05

~ shall soon be through with my tiresome old
books, and have some affairs Of my own," she
retorted saucily."
II beg, Maud, that you would wait until Eva is
settled before you begin your flrtations. i shall
certainly grow crazy II have two to look after"
" 1 am going to parties this winter, papa, and
OF course l shall look my prettiest, and then
and then"
" 1t is time to go to school, go no more nom
sense, but come and kiss me good-by y and the
young lady did as requested.
That afternoon Mr. Curtis called with dash
ing little turnout, and took Eva off in triumph,
the young girl looking bright and happy enough
to warrant her fathers predictions but at Meri-
dams Lane another young gentleman took his
place by her side and induIged in certain de-
monstratons that his predecessor had not
dreamed OF. They passed one delightful hour
together, the horses allowed to take their own
pace, meanwhile, returning to the place appoint.
cd, Henry sprang out and young Curtis sprang
IN and drove the lady home
This programme was repeated week after
week, Eva OF course losing neither health nor
tprits under such aregime. At length, one day
when Harry Beldon, was with her, who should
they SEQ coming but Mr.. Merrill himself.
What shall we do What shall we do ?" asked
the frightened girl.
"Haye you thick veil, darling?"
"Yes, yes" and Immediately the article in
question was drawn closely over her face. and
shivering with apprehension they met the se-
we're parent, who gave them both searching
glance as he passed by.
80, Harry, do you thing he knew mer''
- Not unless he recognized your Dress"
= Then I'm safe enough, for papa never knows
when I'm clothed in purple green, OR yellow.
Fortunately had this veil. shall regard it in
the future as my kindest friend. Wasn't it fun
ny?" and she went Off into fit of Joyous laugh
ter, 30 contagious that her companions soon
joined i'll her merriment.
That evening Mr.. Merrill turned to his daugh-
ter saying. "Eva, do not think you need wear
the willow any longer for Mr. Beldon, he seems
to be consoling himself"
What do you mean, father ?" she inquired
rather demurely, but almost .choked with sup
pressed laughter.
81 met him riding with lady to-day 80
closely yelled that could not see her face, and
they seemed to bo enjoying themselves very
much"
:" do not suppose Mr.. Beldon will be silly
enough to make hermit OF himself, and re-
nounce the society of all other ladies' because
he has been dismissed from the house OF the
girl he loves. hope that he will find consola-
ton somewhere
~ think, Eva, that you had better find con-
ISOLATION in the society of the gentleman you were
The gentleman 1 WAS riding with, papa2"
"Yes, dear"
why wouldn't y-u object to my marrying
him2"
"Well, I'll tell him them and laughing mis-
chievousy, she ran out of the room."
$50 much for girls love What did / tell
you, mother! knew she would be fascinated
with the next good looking fellow that came
along !" exclaimed the gentleman.
81 have not changed my opinion yet Of Eva,"
she replied.
"Haye not changed your opinion? You do
do not believe that she is still in love with Bel
don, do you 7"
"Wait and see"
"Why, have just given my consent to her
marrying William Curtis-and sho went OIL as
happy bird"
The mother smiled incredulously, bu, said
nothing more.
The next day Mr. Merrill was sitting in his of
flee, when suddenly the door opened and Eva
entered, leaning on Mr. Bedons arm, looking
very happy, but a little nervous.
MY husband, father" said the audacious lit
tie lady.
''Whats that 7" he inquired, pushing back
his chair
"Dont scold now papa," she continued, "you
said l might marry the gentleman l rode with
yesterday--and this is he. was tho yelled lady
you consoling him."
Mr.. Merrill looking very grave for moment
and then said
"well, children, your two young heads we're
more than match for my old one go and see
your mother"
And the happy couple were very sure that
they heard sound strongly resembling laugh
ter as they left the room.
Papa" said sweet voice, a few moments
afterwards, you were anxious, you know, to
have Will Curtis in the family-and-he liz will
ing"
commenced your affairs in good earnest, have
you"
'Eva is settled and Mr.. Curtis wants me
TO marry him."
mot for two years yet"
'lIe is willing to wait" And kissing her faith
or dozen times, she also left him to join her
inpatient lover.