Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-11

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fellow; little eccentric, maybe, like hi
father Buhhe's wealthy, and Of goot
family. I'll see about it.
Dick Newland was on hand the mex
day, and was shown into the parlor
Here he was seated, cool and composed
when the old gentleman entered. Hi
self-possession instantly aroused the an
ger of the father.
81 think of settling in this vicinity fol
life," he said to the old man after mutu-
al greeting were passed. roI.
1.-The devil you do." thought Mr.
Strong, wrathfully, supplementing it with
the audible words, ''That is, / suppose
you mean if we come to an understand
ing
"Oh, of course" said Dick composed
ly. "Still, | hear it is a desirable Bit of
property, that you have taken frst-rate
care Of If you will favor me with few
facts concerning the the features, may
take it. One doesn't wish, you know,
to take hold Of anything blindly."
Mr.. Strong was getting restless.
"What do you mean he cried an.
srily.
"Oh, wish to have little time to
study this rural gem, and not be precip-
itate in such a matter /; though. to be
sure. once bought, | could easily get rid
Of
"What :" exclaimed the host. Then
quieting his wrath. he said to himself,
81 won't kick him out just yet"
"Are there any flaws y asked Dick
blandly.
"Confound the scamp" thought Mr..
strong. "Does he take my daughter for
a cripple, or girl with the spinal dis
ease, I'll bear with him a little longer
for his fathers sake" Then he said Sc
verely, "You shall see for yourself,
young man."
And then left the room.
whats up" thought Dick, much
Mr.. Strong found Minnie. and ex-
planned the letter. Her indignation may
be imagined.
81 won't see him, father" she said.
"Well, guess you'd better said the
choleric host. Hes manly young re-
probate, and then-he's rich"
"No, indeed; won't throw off all
modes,y."
But she did, and walked very demure-
ly into the parlor.
Dick gave one startled look into the hand.
some face, and then, like the young
bachelor that he was, drew himself into
his shell. How embarrassing was the
chat that followed. Minnie laughed and
blushed so strangely every time he
CHANGED to look at her. What did it
all mean. When Dick mentioned that
he intended settling there, if her father
was willing, she turned scarlet, and then,
when be began conversing little further
on the same topic, why did she leave the
room without saying word !
"Queer family" said Dick, as he arose
and, unattended, left the house.
But, in spite of his aversion for women,
he dreamed of Minnie that night.
The next morning Mr.. Strong was at
work in the garden, when Dick called
around.
"Good.morning," said this young gen
tleman blithely. swell, I've thorough
ly examined what I wrote you about.
Very fertile and blooming"
$50" said Mr.. Strong gruffiy.
mot much cultivation, to be sure,
still have no doubt may be able te
tone down all roughness."
"Eh p roared Mr.. Strong.
"To be sure there great many faults
but I've owned number Of just such,
and still have" h
..You infamous scoundrel !" cried thu
other. "You would commit bigamy,
would you ?"
"Bigamy !" cried the astonished Dick
"Get out of my premises, or I'll kicl
you out. Marry my daughter, for
sooth ]"
"Your daughter ?"
"Yes sir. 20 l ... 1fl--- a..
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