River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-05-23

nocently, swhy, l was speaking of old
Tabby."
Mr. Delsnayne adroitly converted a
smile into q yawn.
Yes he continued, {" / must certainly
find anice Young husband for YOU"
I afn perfectly willing" replied Dot,
composedIy, "but who is TO be the lucky
MANI: Let me see,n she continued, reflect
lively. sthere is my French dancing mas
ter, he pressed my hand quite warmly the
last time he was here, and he has beauti-
full eyes, and such love of mustache,n
she added, enthusiastically.
The iaUsnapes, he shall never darken
these doors. again." muttered Mr.. Del
mayne, between his teeth.
"Then there is Whitney's head clerk, /
am sure he admires me-
"a clerk" exclaimed Mr.. Delmayne,
dIstainfully
sWell Continued Dot, "there is the
German music teacher at the seminary, he
| is a jolly old bear, but Them she added,
| thoughtfuIly, abe is widower with five
| children; don't know as | should be
capable of taking that position"
" shorld think not, decidedly" ac-
qulSSItu iitI Will Il ohlitCs
well" cried Dot, with despairing ex
preston on her saucy face, / dcn't know
what can be done-unless you marry me
yourself"
Then suddenly realizing the enormity
of her needless speech, she darted from
the room.
Marry her myself unused Mr.. Rich
ard Delmayne, " il is not bad idea.
wonder tn II it never entered my stupid
| brain, for believe am fond of the lit
tie monkey after all, ana how desoate
the house would be without the sunshine
of her presence"
Not quite nineteen" he continued,
thoughttullv, 4" | am Just double her age
and fear am too old to suit her youth
full fancy; but nevertheless, l will try my
fate'
The tea bell reused Mr. Delmayne from
his reflections must mention this sub
ject TIC Helen, he thought, when have AN
opportunity.
"Marry ;hat forward little chit" cried
madame, in dismay, as Richard thus
ruthlessly demolished her castle in the
air. why, Richard, you must be crazy
A man of your years to think of marrying
sister to attend to your wants. If you
take TINS step, Richard she continued,
II am confident you will regret it. |
think you will see vast difference with
that careless, ignorant child at the head OF
your household, for / shall not remain to
be domineered over by saucy, independ-
ent girl
Mr.. Delmayne made no reply to this
remark; bat. it was evident that his sister
in-law's discrimination would not break
his heart.
Dot stood by the window in the deep
ening twilight, awaiting her guardian,
who had been absent several days looking
after some property in New York.
Suddenly Dot was aroused from the
reyerie into which she had fallen by q
well-known step, and she ran eagerly to
the door To admit her guardian.
''Wall, puss. what have you been doing
during my absence?" asked Mr.. Del
mayne, as he seated himself before the
glowing CRATE and warmed his chilled
fingers,
"Oh, DEAR" cried Dot, 81 have been
shockjnglY bad. l can't remember one
half the wickedness 1 have committed.
You nsust apply to madame for the de-
tails, she has long black list of misIe-
neanors ready for your private ear; but,
Guardy, did. you succeed in finding a
husband for meW
Yes" answered Mr.. Delmayne, COM
posedly, bat whether you will be suit
ed, remains to be SEEM
s'I suppose l shall be compelled to
marry him Wcther | will or no." rejoined
Do', nlefriiY.
/ "Not by any MEANS" answered the
guardian, graveiy.
sOh, that is decidedly commonplace
you are not like the cruel guardians in
stories, whe compel their wretched wards
to wed the one they choose for them. |
am quite disappointed"
''Oh, very we'll, said Mr.. Delmayne, ''if
you wish me to assume the role OF tyrant
/ will do SO with pleasure. The person /
have chosen will, l am sure, strive to
make you happy; but remember there is
to be no appeal from my decision"
at is really going to be romantic after
ALL" cried Dot, clapplng her hands; ''but
when am to be pre- ented to my fate!
Now If he had only sent his photograph,
the affair would be complete"
81 believe I have it" said Mr.. Del
mayne, coolly producing his pocket
| book.
Dot glanced curiouly at the carte de
rtsite which he passed to her, and beheld
| the handscme face of her guardian.
"W'cll," said Mr.. Delmayne, drawing
his ward to his side, and trying to look
into her dl,wncast eyes.
guardians shoulder, then, looking up
with Il charming color, she said de-
murely:
LAS there is to be no appeal from your
| decision, suppose | must submit"