Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
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81 will think it over. sir. suppose it
is Isl not das Necessary es Iy s9 give you my answer
"No, certainly not" replied the mer.
chant, little SURPRISED at Wynn's way
of receiving such piece of good for.
tune.
Then followed an announcement
which, for an instant, caused the book.
keeper to turn hot and cold with light-e
ming rapidity.
Perhaps you will be interested in
piece of family news which has given
daughter is to be married.
| impossible! I mean, sir. I heard
nothing of it" stammered poor Wynn.
"Eh?" exclaimed the merchant, star
ing at his companion. ''No, l suppose
not. The fact of the matter is, Miss
Blair doesn't know 1t herself yet: but
she will, of course, be as pleased as /
am. The letter only came to-day from
an old friend of mine who has made mil
lions-millions, my boy-in sugar, and
writes proposing marriage between his
only son and my daughter. The young
man has seen my Dora somewhere, it
seems, and was quite smitten with the
sly little puss. He is coming to us on
visit next week. Now haven't 1 a cause
for rejoicing to-day, Wynn 'WHy1ll1aG
Pray accept my congratulations, sir?"
replied the bookkeeper, lugubriously.
went on, after a moments pause devoted
to golden anticipations, lit has struck
me that you have been rather down in
the mouth lately. Are you out of health?"
ooh, no, sir, thank you-not at all!'
responded the young man hurriedly,
rather disconnected by this unusual So
licitude in his behalf.
The delight with which the merchant
had that day heard of the success of
business schemes likely to make an i'm
portant addition to the banking account
of the firm, and especially anticipstions
OF the brilliant marriage to be made by
his daughter, had filled his heart with a
sort of comfortable condescening be-
nevolence and goodwill to all the world,
which descended even to the affairs Of
30 unlmportant parsonage as his book
keeper.
"Have you had any bad news?"
mo, sir"
Perhaps you are in debt. Don't be
afraid to tell the truth, Wynn. feel
quite fatherly interest in you, / assure
you, and l might do something to help
you. l shouldn'tat all mind advancing
you 100 pounds or so.''
II thank you most gratefully. Mr..
Blair; but have no debts.''
Then there is nothing else for it,
boy-you certainly are in love"
Wynn started, blushing to the very
roots OF his hair, but could find no words
|sto reply, the merchant stared at him for
moment, and then laughed uproari-
ously rubbing his hands with glee as he
exclaimed:
There have it at last! Come, out
with it, young man; what's the trouble?
Won't she have you?"
Eyes. SIR" stammered Wynn in an
agony; but she is rich and am poor.
Her G fatE er would never consent"
Pooh, pooh, is that all? You surely
how. Is it indiscreet to ask who the
young lady is? Do know the tamlly?"
am airaid-it wouldn't do-to men
ton her nanie," said poor Wynn, look
ing wildly about for some means of es-
cape;
We'll, do | know the father?"
Yes, sir"
The merchant reflected for moment
then brought his fist down upon the
table with vehemence which made the
wine glasses rattle.
nave lt now,
Wynn turned fairy cold
You needn't say yes 'or sno'nor
commit yourself in any way; but I think
I've got your secret. It's old Brooks
daughter! I've seen you twice with the
young woman lately. Old Brooks got
the better of me in business transac-
| ton the other day and I'd like to be even
| with htm, Anyway, whoever the girl is
I'm disposed to help you"
How sir?" gasped Wynn.
"Why-hem-if the old fellow won't
give his consent, why shouldn't you do
without it? What do you think Of elo-
ping with herr"
"What, sir?;' cried Wynn, hardly be.
lleying his ears "You really advise me
"Yes-why not? What's more, I'll
give VOC the price Of the license for
wedding present and lend you my car
rage any night you want to be of, be-
sides throwing in my blessing into the
bargain! l know a clergyman few
miles from here who would do the job
willingly, especially if give you note
to him. 1 did him favor once"
"And you positively will give us your
blessing and assistance, no matter who
the young lady may be?" exclaimed the
pook-keeper, almost lnvoluntarlly.
Positively" replied his employer,
firm in the conviction that here was a
delightful opportunity Of becoming re-
venged upon man who had assa1led
him in his weakest point-his pocket.
II will assist you without asking any
questions. We must teach the grasping
old sinner that his daughters affections
are not an article of merchandise. No
body need be ashamed of yea for SON
in-law, Wynn, my boy"
"Thank you, sir" responded the
young man family.
Just consult the young woman, and,
if ALPS right in that quarter, let me know
the day and the carriage and price of
the license shall not be wanting.
shall not go back from my promise"
| Wynn did not fail to keep his appoint
ment on the following Thursday eve
ming. finding Dora at home and alone as
he had hoped; aud the next morning
when Mr.. Blair had entered his count,
ing house he found his bookkeepeg
waiting anxiously to speak with him.
We'll, Wynn, is anything the mat
teri" asked the merchant, little sur
prised ct seeing the young man at 60 un-
usual an hour. elias anything new
turned up about the American AFFAIR.""
"No, sir,," Wynn stammered, blush
I! ing like the veriest school girl. "I am
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