The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-11-06
MARRYING A FORTUNE.

her fortune = and so saying he lean
ed himself back in his chair, ant
commenced putting away as conllJ
at his cigar as though marrying
were the most commonplace, unin
teresting affair ever dreamed of.
lyon speak quite confidently
young man." returned his compan
ion +; perhaps the lady in question
won't have you DON'T be too con
ceited, if you have been called ire
sistible =
'Fiddlesticks ! guess my un
cle's fortune was the most ire.
sis,iblo part to the New York bellies
and am certain now that my great
expectations have passed away.
there isn't two Of them ever remem,
bered associatiug with me. tell
you, Ralph, love is all moonshine a
mere creature of the fancy - for |
have never seen a pretty girl yet
that could set my heart palpitat
ing Money is what poor briehess
lawyer wants, not love; it's great
deal more substantial, too
Don't doubt it; but | wouldn't be
tied to an old vixen for auy consid~
GRAFTON, responded Ralph, and in
my opinion, Bart, you are a fool if
you heave yourself away. There,
now, that advice is free grstis-no
fee asked only do tell me he whole
story
Il can do that in few words. -
About a week ago | saved a foe
looking but equity old gentleman
from being upset out of his carriage
on Broadway He was profuse in
his thanks, learned my name, and
said he knew me by reputation told
me be was wealthy, with but one
child, a daughter, and if | would
come down to Sea View, where he
intended to pass few weeks, he
would make a match between me
and her. modestly suggested that
the lady in question might object,
but he insisted that she could not
she was devoted to him and hearts
whole. There it is, verbatum. |
then made inquiries Of friend what
kind of girl Mr. Lafourns daugh
tor was, and they told me she was
scraggy old maid. | have her in
my minds eye, but lis no drawback.
I'll marry for money, and let her at
forwards take to her cats, just the
same as she does now. That's ell.
am too lazy to work. And he re.
Iapsed into a profound silence, wons
deriug secretly what time on the
morrow Mr.. Lafourn and daughter
would arrive.
"There, pa, you dear old goose,
listen to the description of your
Nell, exclaimed pretty little Nellie
Lafourn, arranging the curtains 80
that the old gentleman could over
hear the conversation on the piazza
between the two young gentlemen
Just mentioned.
'Copfound his impudeuce,' growl-
cd the old man, in range, bringing
his cane down Justify; I'D like to
see him get my darling, the heart
less wretch, and my money, even if
he has got you mixed up with yonr
aunt Lucille !!
Slightly mixed up, isn't it, pa z
But after all how much the picture is
like her : and she burst into a ner
ry laugh, that caused dozen dim
pies to play hide and seek around
her cheeks and lips.
lie may be blessed I'll send
for him this moment, and lll--I'll-
III cane him = almost shouted the
irate old gentleman.
No, indeed, you won't pa you
let me manage him, won't you, pa
Let him come-iet bin imagine Lu.
ellie is your daughter and heiress,
and | your niece, with no expecta~
tons. Well see how he will carry
himself
On the next day Mr.. AIbertine
Cover waited upon Mr.. Lafourn,
and was formally introduced to Miss
Lucille Lafourn, lie inquired after
the old gents health very affections
ately, aud soon became quite en-
crossed, apparently, 10 the converse
ton that was started, but secretly
be was cycling his intended bride,
and be confessed to himself that the
enthusiastic description he had given
his friend Rslp did not belle her, OF
scarcely do her justice. Just then
the door opened and graceful young
lady, with great abundance Of gold
ca curIs and very large eyes, walk
ed in.
'My-my niece, Mr.. Cover !. Mr.
Cover, Miss Lee observed Mr. La
fourn, and hiss Lee acknowledged i
with slight but nevertheless grace
full bow.
Air. Cover was eniaptured, anc
the contrast only made his bride
expectant more ridiculous /; howev
er, he determined to act his part ane
IS & chance presented itself, he whis
pered in mod lated tones to Miss
Lucille that he hoped to become