South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-05-07

ous any how' uucic, take my advice and
marry her. You can't do better; and
then perhaps you will feel more char
itably inclined toward Nettie and N.Y.
SELF
NO thanks for your advice reared
the irascible old gentleman. Keen il
until it is asked for, will your
There, as Ned opened his mouth, as
IL to speak, mot another word, sir
Get out of my room, will you, with your
uncalled for-allvice
Ned smilngly obeyed.
He knew his uncle too well not to
feel sure that his anger was but momen-
tary, and that, as the old gentleman
was really ono OF the best hearted men
living. he would have gotten we'll over
his Indignation before they met at the
table.
Good Heavens! murmured the doc.
tor, as he sank exhausted into chair,
and then ran his hand nervously through
his scanty curls, the young rascal will
have me accepted and married before /
know it, eg
Can he sus- ect my partialitv for
Miss, E mer? No, think it is only his in
crazy TO run his own head into a moose,
and so wants everybody to be as idiotic
as he 49,
And the offending nephew whispered
to himself as he walked away:
The OLD gentleman is certainly smit-
ten with tue peerless (?) charms of Miss.
Elmer, and shouldn't wonder if thew
made q match OF it after all, as Nettie
predicts. Ha, Ha How uncle colored
up when proposed it,
Miss Elmer sat in her brothers par
lor alone, dressed in her best, and with
her well dyed hair arranged in the most
becoming fa hio2.
She sat rigiily erect in her chair, as
motionless as if sitting for her portrait
but it was for something far more inn
portant that size was attired with so
much care she expected visitor.
The family had all gone to q neigh
boris to tea, but she by preconccrted
plan, had excused herself on the plea Of
a headache. and now with a futtering
heart, she awaited the coming of her
visitor, Doctor Allen, who, she felt as
surcd. would joyfully seize upon such a
favorable opportunity to declare his
passion.
A low. rather irresolute knock sound
ed on the door, and Miss Elmer hasten
ed to open it.
'Ah, it is you, Doctor p she cried.
smilihgly. Walk in. l am in solitary
grandeur, and was feeling quite lonely
Lonely, my dear madam = CALCULATED
the little doctor rs be removet his hat,
ard followed his hostess into the parlor.
Lonely Oh, sweet lady. would could
guard you against all such feelings.
Believe me. it would 1--WE me the most
intense happiness, AMI he placed his
hand upon his heart, and bowed deeply.
why, doctor, how you talk and
Miss Elmer simpered, and attempted to
blush behind her fan. you men are
such odd creatures
Old, dearest madam odd? Well, I
admit it; we certainly are odd when
Cupid pierces us with his downy shafts.
And then, madam, it is the ladies who
are TO blame for who can withstand their
bright glances and sunny facesp
And he gave her o most affectionate
glance.
r'ioo OOIOIy Wis bllilS
from excitement, for she felt that the
decisive moment was very near at hand
and mHrmured
Dear me, doctor, wi at 6attercr you
arer
i assure you, dear lady, do not fiat
Ter. All, Araminta 2 and down plump,
ed the little doctor upon his knees. i
assure you that [ am ia the most solemn
earnest. | haze lost my heart to your
bewildering charms, sweet one, and will
not rise from here until you promise 20
be my wife
Much as she hal longed and waited
for this moment. during her long years
of spinsterhood, Araminta Elmer was
dumb with delight, and little real en-
barrassment.
But mistaking her silence for aver
sion, the doctor cried:
III you won't have me, Araminta, I'll
-Fil-take poison
Oh y screamed Miss Elmer.
Il will he averred solemnly. forget
ting bis late declaration, and rising TO
his feet.
oh, then. Jonathan, | will promise
anything you please, cried Miss Elmer,
Take me dearest I am
yoursP
And she flung herself into his arms.
But the weight was almost too much
for the enamored doctor, who staggered
back. and would undoubtedly have fall
en-. hal not knock just then sounded
on the front door, and Miss Elmer with.
drew herself from his arms, gasping:
oh, my they have returned. What
shall we do would not have them end
you here for anything. They-tbey
would tease me so about you, Jonathan,
lear
And she simpered.
Goodness gracious, Araminta = cried
The doctor, hopping his hot face with
his handkerchief. I'm sure wouldn't
have that rascalIy nephew OF mine find
me here for thousand pounds Cannot
you hide me
The knock was repeated. this time