The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-11-10

Lofty ell, We VIII not say anythln
more about that.
Ely. But | confess that | felt yer
much confused when he took my hand
and
Lofty. Took your hand, the wretch
l should think you did feel confused
Of course you withdrew it instantly.
ETY.. Ye-es-that is as soon as
could
Lofty. Town that was surprised a
his making a declaration at the ball
Ely He never did so-he is no
that sort of man. 1t was on Thursday
at that quiet little garden party at Lad,
i BadmintoI'S, thar he proposed for me
| Lofty. For you what do you mean
| 1t was for me, and at the ball last night
At this climax the dialogue ceased
| both being lost in mute bewilderment.
Explanations followed, and they finally
agreed that Mr.. I. was the basest creature
! upon earth, and somewhat more deceit
| full than the serpent that beguiled Eve.
| Each, however, retained, a firm
| conviction that she was the favorite,
| and that he had only proposed for the
other in a fit of temporary insanity, or
| under the influence of an overdose of
heavy champagne.
Thus we see that ineligible offers are
by no means scarce. Many ''detrimen-
tails" find that they can amuse them
selves in this way, feeling certain that
when their proposals are maturely con-
sidered no one will will wish to accept
them. Heiresses are prosecuted by suit
ors in a manner which cannot raise
their opinion of mankind. | remember
we'll garrison town, in which there
lived very commonplace but rich
young lady, the daughter of retired
grocer, and it was commonly reported
that whenever a fresh regiment arrived
every unmarried officer, from the Col
onel downward made her an offer. 1t
was wonderful how she escaped SO long,
for they laid their plans and made their
advances upon strategical principles, as
though they were conducting a regular
siege. But to descend from the gener-
al to the particular, / will narrate the
experience of an old friend of mine, Mr..
s., who, although not a military man,
was member of a profession equally
destructive. Having entered the Inner
Temple, he duly ate the prescribed din
ners, took chambers, and sat and sat
as long DIS 4ueSGuS, anu Will dDOuI Inc
same amount of satisfaction. Being de-
termined to become Lord Chancellor, he
left no stone unturned, and, knowing
that one way of attracting business was
to pretend that he had it, he seldom
dined out, excusing himself by saying
that he was so much employed, and that
time was to him money. But all his
devices, ingenious though they were,
ended in disappointment; he continued |
poor, and, in despair, was |
about to leave England and set up as a
donkey merchant in Texas, when, by |
accident, he became acquainted with a
lady of position. Mrs. DimOnt lived in
the best part of London; her carriage
and horses were the envy of Hyde Park
gravel grinders ;" she gave large par
lies, and, Notwithstanding her magnif-
,ence, was kind and affable. She even
invited Mr.. S. to call, and expressed
herself glad to welcome the legal
to her mouse. He was equally
the appreciation seemed mu-
ual, and a thought suddenly flashed
Lcross his mind that perhaps he might ;
lot want the donkeys after all. To
horten the story, one fine day in the
|
long Eaton place in smart new suit,
which, owing to outstanding ''little ac-
cunts" he had some difficulty in OBJ !
aiming from his tailor, and asking him
elf would fortune now at length favor
he brave How his hand trembled and
lis heart beat as he rang the bell He
vas admitted to the lady, and, after
ONE general observations, summoned
told his tale of love, and declar-
d himself ready to lay everything he {
possessed at her feet Of course she {
vas surprised and blushed but as he /
rev more pressing, she admitted that /
he was not indifferent" toward him. |
here were happily no parents to con- I
ult, and so the battle was now pretty t
-ell won Half an hour later he was |
eturning home an accepted man, look g
ng into the shop windows to see what c
7as the newest style in furniture, and |
t the carriages to decide what kind he I
hould usually drive. The only cloud f
4 the horizon arose about the settle S
lents; and to avoid question about G
hem he redoubled his attentions, be- t
anne passionately amorous, and assured q
is idol that everything should be hers, t
nd that no legal contracts would be as S
trong as the bonds of love. These as t
urances were strengthened by frequent '
lists, which appeared the more valua- t
lie as they were taken out Of time 1
hitch ought to have been spent on the 4
usiness of his numerous clients. Thus '
be road was smoothed, the happy day /
rived, and the united pair drove off /
mid the congratulations of a crowd Of O
friends. a
After spending about fortnight in t
aris, Mr.. S. began to find that the i
mall amount of money he had obtained i
rom an "honest Jew" was coming to an s
nd, and that he must soon draw upon d
lis wife's resources. The unpleasant 5
cen touched on since their marriage, g
nd nothing but necessity could have C
lduced him to bring it forward. But t
here was no alternative, and therefore q
ne day after breakfast he broke the I
&c. /
'Heigho how sad it is that people {
an not live on love without money, is Q
not, dearest? But we are compelled v
. think of earthly dross. You will i
earcely believe that the sum brought
way with me from London is nearly !
y I
"Indeed You had better, then, a
rite for more at once" t
eyes, my love- The fact is, my b
income does not come in at a
his time of year; and you know have r
OF been able to attend much to bust 4
ess lately" he added, with a smile. /;
"Well, at any rate, you must not C
How yourself to run short. You had e
etter sell some of your securities"
"No; I can scarcely do that. We e
lust draw check on your bankers" 0
"My bankers Certainly not I over I
rev my account $50 for my wedding 1
expenses, which was going to ask you :
} pay up" 6