Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-10-05
Ups and Downs
ssuIsAl LIFE n 1AxsAax TOWNSHIP
CHAPTER \.
IN WHICH p,rrEe HAS A RIVAL.
By RENAME, BRoApAxE.

CHAPTER Y.
IN WHICH DIPrEs HAS RIVAL.
"Let not mine eyes deceive me :" SAT-
Dipper in his slow solemn manner fix
ing his large pale blue orbs on HI
adored.
II have said it, cried Miss Clodi
via giving her head proud toss ant
standing arm akimbo, 81 have said ii
and I'll stick toit ="
Dipper thought at first that he woult
cave in and ask his sweatheart's pardon
rather than have This lovers quarre
continued. But on a second though
determined not to de- so. He hae
pledged himself to the support OF the
Crusteater ant Col. Pinglorv hat
praised his mind. and declared tina, he
would one day make agreat man if he
continued MS support Of the Crust
eater.
Ano then he would allow no woman
to lead him around by the nose. NJ
if she showed spirit he would meet i,
with spirit. but they had better CON-
promise the matter in some reasonable
way.
miss .ilIsmash." he SAID.
Mr.. Dipper." she answered with a
slight pout and another supercllious
tess Of the head.
Be reasonable"
II am
"Wnat difference does it II axe to
you on which post our marriage notice
appers Z"
"What difference does it make to
you7 2"
Il am a man."
II am woman, l guess"
.'But listen to reason"
81 guess hev.'
"Why need we quarrel about two
gate posts. Why need it make any
difference where our wedding an
nouncement appears"
If it makes no difference sir" said
Miss Clodivia haughtily drawing her
proud form to its full height, which
was not very high then, "let 1t be put
on the Snowflake"
"Whats" cried the indignan. youth
his pale yellow eyebrows expanding
and his eyes growing round with
wonder, me patronize Magrew's in
famous concern. Patronize the man
who is doing all he can to break down
the grand old Fuller party, never,
never. so help me Heaven"
Then you can CO." cried the brave
g,rl drawing from her finger the Ger
man silver plated engagement ring,
and fiinging it in his face. There
take yer old pewter ring and git out Of
my sight. My marriage notice shall
never be stuck up on that old black
rotten gate post Of Crookstakes, never,
never, never.
AT each never her for came down
with sledge hammer like force upon the
floor. and she proudly folded her arms
and coldly turned away.
Poor Dipper picked up the precious
ring which he had purchased in dis
tant city at the enormous price of
fifteen cents, and thrust it in his vest
pocket. He sighed, tried to be firm,
and yet he felt it would almost break
his heart to lose her thus. He turned
to 20 but the sweet image Of his proud
defiant sweetheart was before him, and
he felt it his duty to make one more
effort at concilhaaon.
"Clodivla. Clodivia." he murmured
turing about and dropping on one
knee regardless Of consequences to his
pantaloons, forgive me, and let us not
part this way"
"Then say the Snowflake and it'll
all be right. said Miss Clodivla. 1.-The
norce shall be writ out this very
night"
But oh! I can't, walled Dipper. Il
am 4 man, a man with great political
aspirations. Col Pinglory informs me
that in few years may hope to hold
the high Office of constable of the
Township or be sent to the country
seat as representative"
"Well let it go On the Snowflake"
said the cruel Miss Clodivia.
"But If I should patronize the Snow
fake. Col. Pinglory would discard me.
am ambitious for political glory and
4 the colonel becomes my enemy
will never get an Office. / know that
Magrew has the neatest and best post,
know that Crookstakes post has no
paint on it, is rough, full Of knots and
often at the centre. know that it
md Mr.. Apes gate post are included
,nder one secret corporation, but with
II this l must be true to the Crus,eater,
II Col. Pinglory will turn against me.
nd l will never be constable or a
nembe, of the Township board
Miss Clodivia stood gazing upon
er lover with the most intense scorn e
q her features.
AN so you'll give me up because a
e want to hold Office will ye, she cried i
Is Col. Pinglory more than me. If
ed rather please Pinglory than yer
life 60, I'll have no mere to do with
e. Go an hunt up that other gal o.