Daily Republican., 1879-09-12

disagree 70 upon that subject. Now
should call 1t anything but making
fool Of your self II you we're TO marry
and really, sir, agree with you tha
Miss Elmer il fine old girl, " said Ned
misohisvously. .. "f". ,.
"Old, sir, old? Why. Ned, my boy
what are You talking about She tell
l-I-I mean have been told, that Mis-
Elmer Is tw. nty eight or so; just th'
proper age for matrimony."
"Wsll, II you say SO, why, Of course
| sm bound to believe you; but really
II any one had asked my opinion,
should have added ten or twelve year,
more; but anyhow, uncle, take my
advice and marry her. You can't dc
better; and then perhaps you will feel
more charitably inclined towards Nettie
and myself"
"No thanks for your advice" roared
the irascible old gentleman. Keep II
until it is asFed for, will your" -
"There," as Ned opened his mouth,
as II about to speak, mot another word,
sir. Get out of my room, will you, with
your uncall-d for advice -
Ned smilingly obeyed.
He knew his uncle too we'll not to
feel sure that his anger was only nom.
entary, and that, as the old gentleman
was really one Of the best hearted men
living, he would have gotten we'll
over his indignation before they met
at table.
"Good Heaven !" murmured the doc
tor, as he sank exhausted into chair,
and ran his hand nervously through
his seauty curls, "the young rascal
will have me accepted and married
before know it," t. .-...t
Can he suspect my partially for
Miss Elmsri No, ! think it Is only his
inveterate love for match making. He
is crazy to run his own head into .
moose, and 30 wants everybody else to
bs as idiotic as he Is"
And the offending nephew whispered
to himself as he walked away:
"The old gentleman is o-rtaiuly smit-
ten with the peerless ~ charms Of Miss
Elmer, and shouldn't wonder II, they
make . match Of IL after all, as Nettie
predicts. Ha, hs How uncle colored
up when proposed 1t. a..
Miss Elmer sat in her brothers. par
lsr alone, dressed in her best and with
her .wsll-dyed hair arranged in the
most becoming fashion. i
She sat rigidly erect in her chair, IS
motionless as If sitting for her portrait
but 1t was for something far more i'm.
portant that she was attirsd with sol
much oare-she expected q visitor. I
The family had all gone to neigh
bor's to tea, but she, by preconcerted
plan had excused herself on the plea Of
. headache, and now, with q auttsring |
heart, she awaited the coming Of her
visitor, Doctor Allen, who she felt as.
sured, would joyfully ssizs upon such
. favorat 10 opportunity to declare his
passion. |
A low, rather irrpsolute knock sound.
I'd on the door, and Miss Elmer has
tened to open it.
"Ah, it's you doctors' she cried,
smilingly. "Walk in. l am in soli
tary grandeur, and was feeling quite
Ionsly."
"Lonely, my dear madam" ejacula-
ad the little doctor, as he removed his
nat, and followed his hostess into the
parlor. Lonely! Oh, sweet lady,
vould could guard you against all
uch feelings. Believe me, 1t would
,ive me the most intense happiness"
md he placed his hand upon his heart,
md bowed deeply.
"Why, doctor, how you talk" and
diss Elmer simpered, and attempted
o blush behind her fan. "You men
re such odd creatures. Il
"Oid, dearest mad ami oddS Well,
dmit it; We certainly are odd when
,upid pierces Us with his downy shafts,
,ut then madam, it is the ladies who
re to blame, for who can Withstand
heir bright glauces and sunny ia
esY"
And he gave her most afectionate
lance.
Miss Elmer really did color, this time
rom excitement, for she felt that the
ecisivo moment was very near at
and, and she murmured:
"Dear me, doctor, what q fatterer
'Ou are."
~ assure you, dear lady, do not /
after. All, ,Araminta!" and down plump
d the little doctor upon lis knees. 81
ssure you that am in the most solemn
arnest. have lost my heart to your I
charms, sweet one, and
,ill not rise from here until you prom |
,eto be my BRIDE" Jc
Much as she had longed and waited t
" this moment, during her long years Of t
Araminta Elmer was q
umb with delight, and a little real '
II
But mistaking her silence for aver 7
on, the doctor cried: Ii
."If you won't have me, Araminta 9
poison n
"O-h I" screamed Miss Elmer. p
~ WILL" he svsrred solmnly, forget
ng his late declaration, and rising to
is feet.
.."Oh, then Jonathan, ! will promise a
nything you please" cried Miss FL #
or blushing. stake me, dearest; l Il
n yours !" il
And she flung herself into his arms. D
But her weight was almost too much T
r the enamored doctor, who staggered n
.ck, and would undoubtedly fallen, OF
ID not knock just then sounded IL
the front door, aud Miss Elmer Of
thdrew herself from his arms, gasp
8:
"Oh, my they have returned. What
all we dor Iwould not have them b,
d you here for anything. They al
sy would tease me so about you, th
nathan, dear" til
And che simpered. Fl
"Good gracious, Araminta!" cried vi
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