Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-06-02
A RICH GIRL.
CHATTER /.

tnre nm dress-a weakness which an
annie estate enabled him To Crafty.
His hair was blonde, his eyes blue, and
n delicate mustache as soft as SILK
shaded smiling lips Tom was q Top
TO the echo, did nothing IN the word,
passed his time in the society OF ladies,
and was apparently good for nothing.
Enyious people looked sidewise at him,
despi- ing heartily this butterfy-but
they did not understand him and per
hans valued themselves too highly.
Tom Dearing was q fop, but he was
the kindest-hearted Of mprtals-a man
az very elegant culture in spite OF his
apparent frivolity, graceful writer
not 10 bad poet, a musician and wlth-
out single low taste. IT II o good
deal to say Of young bachelor, with
plenty III money. This one preferred
to pass his evenings flirting fans in the
society Of ladies TO muddling himself
with brandy and water III less reputable
places.
One morning Tom bearing came
into nv office, where ! WIS studying
law record He was clad in all the
colors ef the rainbow style Of dress
which he alone seemed to possess the
secret Of wearing without shocking
good taste
~ think | will marry, he said light
ing cigarette.
well, why not You are thoroughly
useless IN yon are.
EDO you really think so, my dear
fellowY he replied, with his delicious
drawl and smile "but you are right
perhaps
"Ccrtainlv / am. What are You
good for? You dawdle III the morn
ing, drive out, go To PARTIES, play with
fans, dance little and end with u
cigar. There il your day"
Tom bearing smoked his cigarette,
HereneIy rejecting.
''Youa re right, my boy he said at
length KING solomon himself could
not exceed yen IN wisdom. will re
form, and am not aware Of any better
programme than matrlmony.
well, marry
There il The doubt III to what it will
all come To-.
"Then don't marry"
There is tile certainty that it will
come to nothing. Decidedly | must
marry, and, ~ ynu are All old comrade,
I'll define the situation. | have two
dear creatures III my eye would you
like to hear about thum?"
Yes, if you are IN earnest If you
arc merely talking to pass the time, /
have this record toetudy. If you are
serious. will listen"
II nm deeply, profoundly in earnest,
my boy know what sacrifice 10
g.. ILL, Il Il
attractive ocnment. Bnt true friend
ship demands sacrifices | want sug
gestions"
''State the case.
II will DO So
Aud my friend bearing with great
eandor and simplicity laid everything
before me lIe Vas OH Tie most inti-
mate terms with Mis- Filth , the
daughter of i gentleman Of large prop
eriy, and Miss Emma the daugn-
ter Of Il lady III reduced circumstances.
Both were beautiful girls. we'll known
III tile friendly society Of the city; and
it appeared from my friends account
that his relations with them were equal
" confidential.
Il believe | am NJ fond Of either of
these Two young angels NJ Of the other"
said Tom Dearlng. mildly "To winch
would You advise me to propose, my
friend Ri
10 the rich one. il you like her rs
we'll rs the other Other things equal,
money il always i consideration
But the poor dam5cl Is 81 pretty
Then propose t. her !"
But the rich ONE IL Just as attract
i've.
Then propose t. her.
Dearing |, Elected, and said 1T last
Well, I'LL gn this evening and open
"a stern resolve.
10 80, and tell nse the result"
At eleven that night bearing came
into my bachelor lodging, and stretch
"a himself III an arm chair. His cos
tune resemhled the rainbow, and he
smiled vaguely
aell2' SAID
she il rharmipgl i've exclaimed.
Which n
Miss Edith. of the money-hags; 80
i Miss Emma. without them
80 sen have been q call OH both"
YES"
THE rcsntt?'
IA worse hewiderment III the sub
lect Of my own sentiments than be-
fore, my irlenA When see me, |
forget tile either, and when | reflect
upon the other forget the one present |
| am III 4 state Of mental paralysis |
Decidedly lA propose u Edith No.
I'll cerainl, try Tor. Emma That is
10 say
"lon have lost your head il YOU
ever had any Act with energy, Tom
nearing, Or You'll prove failure. The
way to do i thing il III as it-not Is
resolve that you viii think of it some
at these days Describe Your friends
yeu know am not acquainted with
either.
II viii do So with pleasure Filth
eighteen. brown hair, doves eyes, with
charming reserve Of manner. and
distraelng glance.
she IL the rich one. | think
would propose To her ut once
"Bnt Enma She i twenty,three,
rosy. rant and tiirty Yeu veyer saw
such eyes .ney are positively ravish-
ing
Very we'll. IS and propose to the
ravishing eyes. What are you going
to do
Il really don't know
well, il IS more than probable that
il you act With decision your difficult
ties will disappear One will discard
YOU that will narrow the question
Which likes YOU hest?'
Il really can't say"
"The consideration is important.
1t il of enormous importance, my
dear fellow. If could ascertain that
You might do So"
'How NJ
ASK them.
That is the simplest way; But then
should risk discsrdal.n
What Of That's Baggage at the risk
Of the owner
"A noble maxim; hut reflect how
unpleasant is is to be told, No, thank
you
Ii is not agreeable, but risks are I'M
avoidable Ifa general never delivered
battle for fear of defeat, he would ef-
feet nothing
Your words are words of wisdom,
but do not admire the feminine slip
Der, except At certain distance said
Tom bearing, lost in rejection. There
might be found some means of decid-