The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-05-05
MISCELLANY.
HOW L WON HER.

felt very uncomfortable in Judge Chapin's
presence that afternoon. I had come to ask
for his daughter and as am a man who
never allows myself to be turned from my pur.
pose by any obstacle, no matter how great,
ask him for his daughter did.
am afraid did 1t very bungingly, for the
Judges cold searching gray eyes were upon
me looking me through and through,
thought, and my confusion was very great.
Nevertheless, between my stammering and
incoherent sentences, I made him understand
at last that it was not legal advice of which
was in quest, but the hand of her whose heart
was mine -Ettie, the idol of the proud
and naughty man with whom plead.
"Well'' said he after a pause, during which
could not help dropping my eyes and turn
ing very red, for, in my confusion, Imagined
had been guilty of some heinous crime, :" so
you want me to give you my child, do you !"
From his stern tones knew that my suit
was unsuccessful-that my answer would be
an emphatic "No!" Still Hooked up boldly
in his face. .ss
Such is my wish, Judge Chaplin said.
g win you tell me why should cntr'st the
welfare of my child to your keeping ?" he
asked .iaaai ss5 us
g Because I lovehern
q An insufficient reason" he replied with
illconcealed sarcasm.
" Because she loves me.
"That reasons stronger" he said, grimly.
because, if you forbid our marriage, you
will render her unhappy"
q / haven't doubt of it, y he said sneering-
ly g Not shadow Of doubt She would
pine away Of broken heart. And all for the
love Of brainless youth, scarcely out Of his
teens"
From confusion, my feelings changed at
once to indignation. What right had lie, this
purse proud man, to insult one thus whose
character, at least was fair as his? never
celebrated as having power at all times to
control my temper.
Had possessed this power, | should no
doubt have risen from my chair and left the
room without word. As it was, leaped to
my feet with haste which rendered my APP
pearance very undgnified, fear.
"Judge Chaplin" cried, ~ came here to
ask you question, which could have been an.
swered by syes or mo- expected to meet
gentleman. have been disappointed in
each particular. find that one may be rich
and learned, and still brute.
In an instant regretted my hasty speech
regretted it, not because cared especially
for the feelings of the man to whom spoke
nor because he was the father of the woman
loved.
regretted it because it made my chance O
success SO much smaller, and, as am one WHIT
never gives up until attain that which
seek, was determined to reach that poin
eventually.
I expected that Judge Chapin's first &C
would be to summon his servants and order
them to kick me into the street. was dis
appointed, however. He evinced no anger a
my strong language rather the opposite, in
deed.
"Wait moment he said.
stood irrcsolute.
The tone was bland--quite different iron
the imperative manner in which he ha'
spoken before. obeyed, although to do s
was an effort, for felt to stay longer afte
the insults of which had been the recipient
was to compromise my dignity.
al did not mean to be harsh my boy" b
said. 81 meant only to tell you some plain
wholesome truths. You are young-you ar
poor"
81 have my profession, Judge Chaplin,
answered quickly ; "and | have the strengt
to rise and will that will not let me falter
shall succeed.''
cit may be so, he answered. +" remem
Der when was poor and struggling like you
to attain eminence in my profession. | sue
ceeded. When you have become successful
then you may have Ettie.
"And not until thena''
i "No, not until them" he said, determin
eddy.
might not be until the years Of my youth ha'
passed.
i had received my answer. ! knew that
should receive no other, and rose to 60.
had gone no further than the door when
servant rushed in breathlessly, from som
severe physical exertion. He sank down
painting
sWhat is it, John?" the judge cried
4 alarmed at the fellows manner.
i g The river!n' he calculated at last. :" TIL
falls Miss Elite -
was all excitement now. l grasped tn
fellows arm roughly.
Be calm, you weak idiott" exclaimed
BE calm. Tell me what has happened t
Elite?
g Row boat capsized +" he muttered, be
tween the shakes | administered. =" Wen
over the falls. Elite caught upon the roc