Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-10-27
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"Well, l am glad to see you; sit
down." said the colonel
so do" said his sister.
"There, aunt, is bottle Of something
good for you and here, uncle, is one of
capital Marschino."
Thank you. my boy" said the colo
mel Positively it does my heart good
to see you in such fine spirits y
'And mine, too" said the sister
Henry, either anxious to sec his uncle
or himself, broke the seal from the top
of the bottle, and drew the cork, while
Aunt Patty provided some glasses
'Well, my boy" said the colonel,
whose good humor increased every
moment, whats the news in London ?
Anything happened?'
"No--yes," said Henry; II have got
one of the best stories to tell you you
ever heard in your life"
"Como, then, lets have it," said he,
filing his glass.
Well, you must know" said Henry,
THAT while | was in town, met with
an old and particular friend of mine,
about my own age. Some two months
ago he fell desperately in love with a
young girl and wants to marry her, but
dares not without the consent of his uncle,
a very fine gentleman, as rich as Cresus
do take little more cordial"
"Why. don't his uncle wish him to
marry p inquired the colonel.
80 yes" resumed Henry. "But
there's the rub. He is anxious that
Gus should get a wife, but he's terribly
afraid that he'd be taken in for it is
generally understood he is to be the gen
tleman's heir. And as for his uncle,
though liberal in everything else, he
suspects every lady who pays his nephew
the least attention, of being fortune
hunter"
1.-The old ninny." said the colonel
"why can't he let the boy have his own
l'way?'
II think as much" put in Patty.
"Wcll, how did he manage ?" iuquir-
ed the colonel
"Why, said Henry, che was in con-
founded pickle. He was afraid to ask
his uncle's consent right out he could
not manage to let him see the girl, for
she lives at some distance But he knew
his uncle enjoyed a good joke, and was
an enthusiastic admirer of beauty. So,
what does he do but go and get her
miniature taken, for she was extremely
beautiful besides being intelligent and ac-
compished."
Observation-Disclosures
ed p exclaimed the colonel pray
what objections should the fool have t
her 7"
why she is not worth groat," re-
piled Henry.
Fudge p said the colonel Il wisl
| had been in the old gentleman's place
How did he get on?
why, as | said, he had picture
taken, and as it was about the time q
collecting rents, he thought it woulG
make the uncle good natured if he weBt
home and offered to assist him and so
answering all inquiries, he took tIlt
miniature out Of his pocket, handed i
to his uncle and asked him how he like
it-telling bin particular friend lent
it to him. The old gentleman was il
an ecstacy Of delight and declared ht
would give the world to see a woman a,
handsome as that, and that Gus nigh
have her
"lIaw shouted the colonel "Capi
tai the best Joke ever heard bu
was she really beautiful 7"
The most angelic creature | eve
saw" answered Henry; "but you cal
judge for yourself He lent me th,
picture, and knowing your taste tina
way, brought it for you to look at"
Here Henry took the miniature out 0
his pocket aud handed it to bis uncle, a
the same time reillipg his glass
Aunt Patty got out Of her chair t.
look at the picture. well, now" sh'
said, ''she is beautiful "
"You may we'll say that. sister," sale
the colonel. Bother mo if do no
wish | had been in Gusg place. Deuce
take it ! why did you not get the girl your
self, Harry? The most charming grace.
full creature ! ever laid my eyes on
would give thousand pounds for snch
niece"
Would you q inquired Henry, pat.
ting the dog.
Yes, that | would" replied the
colonel; "and nine thousand more upon
the top Of it, and that makes ten thou
sand deuce take me If would not r
Then I'll introduce her to you to-
morrow" said Henry.
As there was wedding at the house
Of the worthy colonel very shortly after,
and the old gentleman was highly pleas.
ed with the beautiful and accomplished
bride. it is reasonable to suppose that
Henry did not forget his promise.
An Illinois girl couldn't secure a GER
tifcate as school teacher because she
couldn't tell the committee why the
hind wheels Of wagon we're the largest.
All the answer she had was: "Cause
they are"
A Man wants to sell farm in which
remembering streams permcate luxuri.
ant pastures while majestic oaks and
stately naples attract the eye Of the be-
boiler
An inpertinent fellow wants to knov
if you ever sat down to tea, wher,
skinned milk was Oh the table, withou
being asked, do you take cream"
The young lady who always wante,