The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-06-07

as anywhere else! Who would hav,
thought that the precious meta
abounded in California before it wa
discovered All this belongs to Nan
cy. Why, if she knows of it she'll be
rich as As'or, and then good bye to al
my hopes OF her ever being my house
keeper again. Housekeeper Hang it
if marry her she'll be my wife, and
l, John Juniper, will be the riches,
man in America. Jerusalem! I'll
marry her TO. day yet
Flushed and excited he ran to the
farm house, and almost frightened
Nancy out of her wits by his impetu.
osity.
Nancy cried he, painting for breath
l want you to marry me, and right
Cfl-do you hear?'
After ten years of waiting, this pro-
pOsal, to say the least, came rather alb.
ruptly upon her. For some moments
she was too overcome with emotions
to answer him; then, however, COM
prehendin. that her long deferred
hopes were to be realized at last, she
blushed as rosily as young girl, and
softly whispered yes
But John was not satisfied with her
mere consent. The pony must be
harnessed to the wagon at once, and
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pastors house, and be married within
an hour.
She might else find out all about
her gold mine, he reasoned, and then
actually refuse him.
Though greatly wondering at his
present eagerness she herself was suf'
ficiently anxious to become his wife
to acquiesce, after some demurrer, in
these arrangements.
So the pony was brought out from
the stable. harnessed TO the wagon
and Nancy having arrayed herself il
a pretty and becoming dress, she ani
John drove into the village, taking
Bridget along with them as witnes.
to the ceremony.
They fortunately found the clergy
man at home, and the good pasto
learning of their errand invited then
into his parlor, where in q few min
utes he formally united them in tn,
holy bonds OF wedlocE,
Congratulate me- exclaimed Johl
addressing the clergyman, after hav
ing kissed his newly made wife, con
graduate me, sir, OH having not onl,
married the best housekeeper in tn
country, but the richest lady in Amer
ica.'
Il rich,' calculated Nancy in sur
prise. why, all possess is my farm
Exactly said her husband, 'Ant
on that farm is gold mine, and tha
gold mine will yield millions. Oh.
discovered it ,his morning, and ha.
some of the precious ore in my poke
now. See, sir, what do you think o
that?
The clergyman who was somewha
OF sclentist, took up a piece of th'
ore and examiAed it.
This is really gold,' said he, while
an amused smile played around tn,
corners OF his lips.
'Thele,' exclaimed John, elated.-
Didn't tell you SO. Why, Nancy
there's millions of tons Of that ore OF
your iarm.'
Il said it was gold,' continued tn,
Clergyman but it is OF the kind knowl
as FOOLS gold
'Eh, what?' calculated John, con
siderably crestfallen by these words
Fools gold. What do you mean b!
that?'
Simply replied the pastor, 'tha
the metallic specks which you see ant
which have been mistaken for gold b.
more experienced men than you, ar
compound OF sulphur and irol
pyrites. The ore is very common
one and abounds everywhere. 1t i
not worth the trou BILE of pick ing j
from the ground.
And thought groaned John, tina
when married Nancy, l was marry
, ing gold mine.' .-
oh, john cried she, bursting int,
, tears at this avowal. Il thought yol
loved me as haye loved you for tn
last ten years.
Come, Nancy, don't cry said he
/ his real good nature coming to tn
surface at the sight of her grief. :
do love you, and l was blind not t
have long ago perceived your affection
, for me. Hang this fools gold, any
way. l would not care snap for j
if it were the real metal. If I didn'
discover gold mine to-day, dit
find jewel more priceless than dia
monds and ruby-a Toying devotet
J wife, and you are she.'
1t is almost needless to add tina
Nancy quickly dried her tears, and
happier couple never lived than Nj
and Mrs. Juniper.
John. however, still persists in say
ing, and with more truth than ever
that he discovered a gold mine OF
Nancy's farm in Connecticut.
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