Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-08

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by the way, Wynn" the merchant
went on, after moments pause de-
voted to golden anticipations, sit has
struck me- that you have been rather
down IN the mouth lately. Are you out
of health?"
ION, no, sir, thank you-not at air.
responded the young man, hurriedly,
rather disooncerted by this unusual soil.
citude in his behalf.
The delight with which the merchant
had that day heard of the success Of
business schemes likely to make IN i'm
tportant addition to the banking account
of the firm, and especially anticipatione
of the brilliant marriage to be made by
his daughter, had filed his heart with a
sort of comfortable condescending be.
nevolence and good will to all the world,
which descended even to the affairs oil
so unimportant q parsonage as his book.
keeper.
..aave you had any bad news"
mo, sir"
s:Perhaps you are in debt. Don't be
afraid to tell me the truth, Wynn. /
feel quite q fatherly interest IN you.
assure you, and I might do something
to help you. shouldn't at all mind adj
vanciDg you &1OO or so."
II thank You most gratefully, Mr..
Blair; but I have no debts"
'Then there is nothing else for it,
boy-you Certainly are in love-
Wynn started, biushlng t., the very
roots of his Lair, but could fluid no
words to reply, while the merchant
stared at him for a moment, and then
laughed uproaIiously, rubbing his
hands with glee "a he exclaimed:
"There have it at last! Come, out
with it, young man, what's the trouble?
Won't she nave your"
eyes, sir, stammered Wynn, in his
agony; "but she is rich and l am poor.
Her father would never consent"
Pooh, pooh! Is that sll? You
surely ought to be able to manage that
somehow. Is it indiscreet to ask who
the young lady is? Do I know the fam
ily?"
"I'm afraid-it wouldn't do-to men
ton her name," said poor Wynn, look
ing wildly about for some means of e.
cape.
7''Well, do I know the father %
Eyes, SIR"
AAO u0SOuouV IeAeCCcO 1OI mOucQC,
then brought his fist down upon the t.
BILE with vehemence which made the
vine glasses rattle.
Ihave II now"
Wynn turned fairly cold.
"You needn't say yes or no. nor
commit yourself in any way. It's old
Brooks daughter. I've seen you twice
with the young woman lately. Old
Brooks got the, better of me in q busi-
ness transaction the other day, and I'd
like to be even with him. ANY wsy.
whoever the girl is, I'm disposed to help
YOU"
How, sir ?" gasped Wynn.
"Why-hem-ift the old fellow won't
give his consent, why shouldn't you do
without il? What do you think Of elop-
"what, sir p" cried Wynn, hardly be-
lieving his ears. "You really advise
me to do that ?"
"Yes-why not2 What's more. I'll
give you the price of the license for q
wedding present, and lend you my car
mage any night you like to be of, be-
sides throwing in my blessing into the
bargain. I know q clergyman few
miles from here who would do the lob
willingly. especially if I give you note
to him. did him favor once"
And you positively will give us your
blessing and assistance, no matter who
the young lady may be?' exclaimed the.
bookkeeper, almost involuntarily.
Z. " Positively" replied his employer,
firm m the conviction that here was q
delightful opportunity Of becoming re-
yenged upon . man who had assailed
him in his weakest point-his pocket.
II will help you without asking any
questions. We must teach the ersspino
old sinner that his daughters affections
are not an article of merchandise. No.
body need be ashamed of you for q SON.
in Law, Wynn, my boy"
young man, family.
"Jnst consult the young woman, and,
i ais right in that quarter, let me
know the day, and the carriage and
price OF the license shall not be wanting,
I shall not go back from my PROMISE"
Wynn did not fail to keep his appoint
ment on the following Thursday even
ing, finding Dora at home and alone, as
he had hoped; and the next morning
when Nh. Blair had entered his count
ing-house, he found his book-keeper
waiting anxious]y to speak with him.
"We)l, Wynn, is anything the mat
ter?" asked the merchant, . little sur
prised at seeing the young man at 80
unusual an hour. HAS anything new
turned up about the American AFFAIR.""
"NQ,. Sill" Wynn stammered, blush
ing like the veriest schoolgirl. II am
not here to speak of business. must
beg your pardon for trespassing upon
your time at this hour; but you were 60
very kind few days ago as to prom
ise-"
''Well, out with it, mani!
,"That you would assist me- ,,-~,
ssAha-thesyoung woman! Iremem.
Der Dow!" exclaimed Mr.. Blair, laughing
heartily. ''Soyou have seen her? What
does she think of my plan?"
'She has consented, sir" faltored the
book-keeper, keeping his face carefully
hidden behind the lid of q desk in which,
to all appearance be was searching busi
y. ION the day after tomorrow even
ing. If convenient to you"
1.-The sooner the better. My boy. l |
am quite ready to keep my word" As
he spoke. the merchant turned TO- bis
desk and filed up check, which he |
handed 70 his companion. ''There is
the Wedding present of which spoke.
OF course You must get q special license.
Ny carriage will also be at your service
Ct whatever time and place you choose
70 appoint. BY the way, what does the
young lady think Of the China proiectl
l hope your marriage will not affect your
decision with regard to it."
t'She is anxious that Ishould do what
ever = most pleasing to you, SIR" i
'eAh, I see she is q sensible woman.
should like to call in the course Of the
evening, after the ceremony il over, and
offer you my oongratulatiods, If you and
4rA Wynn intend to remain In Lon.
"Thank you, sir. I was going to AK |
something Of the kind. We expect to be
ct the Grosvenor Hotel"
"8h0uld you ike 8 weeks holiday
"Notat present, thank YOU . answer
ed Wynn. feeling guiltily that he was ex-