South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-06-27

tniS"' POHo ." S'e'y CrSck and corner Of
her house, and youwould not find tea.
spoonful of dust
Il don't want to poke, auntie. larohed
Charlotte, and Felix has never seen me
otherwise than neat, so he won't be warn.
ed ofmy bad habits unless you tell him
But L believe he would marry me any
way, neat or sloven.'
If it wasn't for me, Charlotte. your
untidy habits would soon be tue IA TX of
Bay and don't be too surs of
Felix Dayton, for he is a true son o
his mother. and n neater woman
How unpleasant she will be to live
with cried Charlotte. Il know | shall
drive her crazy. wonder if she will
sew the buttons on my clothes and mend
my stockings as you do, Aunt Jane
You speak lightly of it now. Charlotte,
but wait until this time next year!
feel sorry for YOU for il you live with
your mother-in-iaw you will make her
as we'll as yourself wretched, and if Won
have house Of your own it will be a
sight to behold
Look like mothers, for instance said
Charlotte. Things ATE always at skies
and sevens with u.s.
You should try to make things better,
Charlotte
u Aunt Jane | couldn't. | hayn't
your energy, and mother is too much OF
an invalid to keep the house i'm order
Too lazy Miss Jane muttered below
her breath.
Just then the door-bell RAM and
servant came in with Felix Dayton's
card.
There what did tell you, Lottie?'
said Miss Jane, rising to help her niece
in the work of tidying.
The shoes were soon tied, the collar
pinned and the dark, glossy hair smooth.
ed. Tben, flushed, but heat and beauti.
ful. Charlotte went into the parlor where
Felix Dayton waited her coming with
feverish impatience.
1t was an important interview. Fee
iix had thought that the sooner his fate
was decided now the better, since his
mother had been told Of his intentions
in regard to Miss Greyson, and he had
therefore left his Office, and with the ca.
gerness OF nil lovers, FASTENED TO be re-
iieved OF his suspense and anxiety. To
his great joy Charlotte listened favora-
oily to his suit, and promised that if her
fathers consent could be gained she
would marry him.
Aunt Jane. am engaged were Char.
lotte's first word, as she again entered
the snug sittiag-rootn. where her aunt
still sat. That is, if papa consents, and
| know he will, for he is always growl-
ing over expenses. and know am ex-
travagant. lie will give me away with
fervent blessing
DO you love Felix Dayton?' asked
Miss Jane, drawing the young girl to
heF, and kissing her flushed. joyous face.
Il do, indeed, Aunt Jane. | cannot
tell you how much, was the reply, and
the eloquent eyes bore testimony to tue
truth of the words.
Three days later Mr.. Greyson receiy.
ed three letters by the same mail. The
hrst he opened was from his sister Jane,
detailing Charlotte's conquest, and Civ.
ing very truthful and favorable ac-
count of Felix Dayton. The next was
from his daughter. and was full of ex-
pressions Of her attachment for Felix,
and hoped, that no obstacle might be
placed in the way to their marriage
Then came manly, frank letter from
Felix himself. written in such a manner
as to win ut once Mr.. Greysons favor
able opinion. His consent TO the en-
gagement was therefore given at once,
and in truth he felt pleased at the pros.
pect OF placing his eldest daughter in
such good hands.
But the engagement did not cause
Charlotte to lengthcn her visit in BAYS.
water. She returned 10 her home at the
end OF another week, Felix having been
IN state OF ecstacy ever since the re.
ceipt Of Mr.. Greyson's reply to his let
ter, and regretting hourly that Charlotte
could not prolone her visit.
Miss Jane hail accompanied her niece
TO Mrs. Dayton's to return that lady's |
call, and Charlotte had made herself so |
charming to her prospective mother.in- /
law that she caused the question TO rise
IN Mrs. Daytons mind as TO whether
feIix had not done we'll in passing Dor. !
othy by, and choosing this radiant crea. |
ture who sang so sweetly and talked so |
prettlly, seeming familiar with any and |
every subject introduced.
After Charlotte's departure Felix |
seemed only happy when reading her
letters, which we're models of penman-
ship. and couched in such refined and .
elegant language that he often wonder. /
ed That such talented woman should .
he willing to unite her fortunes with
those Of struggling lawyer in an inland
town, far away from the delights Of thea.
ire, concert and ball lie longed every
iny TO see his beloved, but tried TO wait
WITH what patience he could muster for
Tile Christmas holidays TO come. for on
ly at that time could he afford TO pay
visit to Charlotte's home, there TO meet
Tho parents and other relatives OF the
girl he fondly believed calculated to
make his lasting and perfect happiness
On COLI, snowy day in December
Charlotte Grevson sat in her own room,
and abandoned herself 10 the delight Of
writing a letter TO Felix. The fire burn.
ed checrfuIIy in the CRATE, and the bird