The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-16

@Then, sir, shall resort to physical means. Tell me, or I'll manl you" The old fellow laughed.
 "I have an idea You discharge me because am in love with your daughter" 1" "What '" he exclaimed, springing to his feet. @In love with my daughter Why, eonfound your soul, I'll mash every bone in your body. How dare you have the affrontery to love my daughter"
 How dare you have the affrontezy to be the father of such an angel"
 "You are fool m
 "rhat may be, but l love your daagh- ter"
 But does my daughter love you ?" he asked with an air of great concern. "l do not know, sir. have never spoken word of love to her, and she has shown no unusual interest in me"
 Then, sir, it is nonsense for you to speak of love. Hush, she is coming"
 The young lady entered the office, and looking first at her father and then at me, said:
 Perhaps am intruding."
 You can never intrude, my dear," re- piled Mir. Loomis, but this young man and myself were discussing business mattess."
 linen I'll go," said she.
 "Dont go," requested. "This con- versation concerns you.n
 An expression ofpainful anxiety crossed the old gentleman's face. "Yes, it con- cerns you, Lily" said he. "That is, i, refers to you. Concern is perhaps too strong term."
 "Tell me, won't you s' looking at him with eyes of sweet imploration.
 "I cannot, my daughter. Your feel ings would be hurt your pride would be wounded"
 "Tell her, Mir. Loomis, or will do SO. ." He turned upon me and for moment l expected an ousburss of anger. Then drawing her to him and placing his arm around her, he said:
 My daughter, having found this young man to be incompetent have called him into the office and kindly told him that we no longer require his ser vices. Instead of showing gratitude for the favors hitherto showed him, he be- came angry and demanded reason for his dismissal. This was of itself imper- tinent, but he did not stop here. His own insolence suggested reason. He said that wanted him no longer because he loved yeu." Her eyes, which had been looking fondly into his, dropped, and the bloom, born of exercise, left her cheeks.
 "Yes, my darling, he had the effront- cry to say that he loved you"
 "Was that crime?" she asked.
 "It was impudent."
 "No, father, for love him." He showed her from him. She ap- preached me, and l put my arm around her. Oh, embodiment of joy. kissed her. Oh, essence of bliss.
 The old gentleman breathed with diffi- culty.
 "Well," said he, fthat isn't trick, never saw one. You love him, eh Well, confeund it, why didn't you tell me so. Young fellow, l will now tell you why you have never been successful. You have always been too meek. You have allowed others to brush past you. Go on away, both of you, want to think" !" "Shall leave your house, sir"
 "Can you take it with you ?" he asked with a grunt
 ,"l do not think that can, sir"
 linen would advise you to leave it." "Am l to consider myself discharged ?" "Go on, 90 onw
 Twas not discharged and it was not long until l had charge of the entire business.
 William, what are you talking about ?" asked handsome old lady, entering the room.
 " Nothing particular. Twas only tell ing these youngsters our love affair. Come on now, all of you. We've got devilish fine baked shoat out here"
 
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