Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-17

marriage Drought by MISS
ably, for such q scandal woulo Sc. "r rhiio
papers gossiping about his anteceaensHs 6nnro
in the witness-box. Old Mr.. Molyneux soon ar
rived at the conclusion that the action mus ue
compromised at any COST Ior Inc ,ns nroiecfed
alliance with the Iaburnums. He rushed up
20 Town in quite frantic state, ana sn,ieitor
sne ADVICE and protestatons o % shouid be
insisted that Miss Fabian's claim sn Hodnr to
settled forthwith at any sacrince, IN o at NV
avert aver Inc danger of the affair nnoihs Avs ""'
He was successful in his main object, but ricn
iilan as ne was, he almost groaned WnSn ;nss ad
u1wn 70 write the check that Miss FaD. asantad
py no less than i've figures, and the wors. 81 S ~
was mat he got no sympathy whatever Ho -.
his solicitor, who declared that by going to
| saved the greater part Of the money.
In spite Of his great relief that the tnreauene1
sossndai mad been averted, old Mr.. Moiy Sa
anu 10 iret about his enormous loss. ne NJ NJ
ali no oy any means penurious man, pu', yaine
Of he kieen he 's seent
To-, ,ohg as ne had something to show for ms ouE OUT
nay; out In this instance the result attalneo was
derrate a danger when it has passed. and Mr..
sioiy neux could not help suspecting that ne
n tnal been too easily frightened. This nhcom'
particularly when he learnt that Lord Labur-
NUN mad made arrangements to take MS fanny
10 the south of France for the winter. ms ara
not look as if his lordship was very anxious
aDout bis daughters marriage with Tom, afau
oIo Mr.. MolyneuX was seized with an omlnous
ioreboding when he heard the news.
ION returned after an absence of three or four
months, and was evidently not a little appre-
hensive of the reception he would meet with
father, referring to the damages he had had to
pay; and he therefore appeared nervous ana
embarrassed at their first meeting. But the
OLD man, delighted at seeing him again, sought
10 put him at his ease by saving
I'm not going to allude to what has hap
bygones.'
You are very good, father, but-but-"
what is the natter? inquired old MIR. Molly
neux, as Tom paused in confusion.
81 still cling to the hope that you will consent
to my marriage with Miss Fabian" said Tom
.Mhat"' roared his father with great start
"You see, guv'nor," proceeded Tom, "I'm in
much better position than was before went
away. Then, as you justly pointed out, l was
in debt. had no capital, and was altogether
dependent upon you. But my debts are now
paid, and as for capital"
well, sir, what about capital?'' interrupted
the Old man. too much amazed to be angry: :.
There is the money you paid to Miss Fabian
SAID Tom, with fieeting smile. "The interest
on it would keep us from starving, and at least
it is enough to buy and stock a farm with"
"But-but paid the money because you broke
your promise to marry her, urged his father,
incretulOusly. "She would never marry you
now"
81 think she would" replied Tom, in conf
1.-THE fact is. sir, that have been victimized."
exclaimed old Mr.. Molyneux, suddenly, as the
truth flashed across his mind.
"Not exactly, father-at least, not yet" re-
turned Tom, with great earnestness. 81 hope
you will not withhold your consent to our mar
riage. If you will consent, the money shall be
paid back to you-every farthing. l don't wish
to defy you, as it were; and both of US are will
ing to rely entirely, with regard to the future,
upon your generosity.
Old Mr.. Molyneux had turned purple in the
face, and Tom was justly alarmed at mis- aspect.
But before he could utter "a word in reply, a
man-servant brought in note, remarking that
a messenger was waiting to know if there was
any reply. Mr.. MolyneuX opened the envelope
and then gave vent to muttered execration
which apparently relieved his over-wrought
feelings. After striding about the room for a
few moments in great agitation, he suddenly
halted in front of Tom, and cried in voice Of
suppressed passion
"You-you impertinent, disrespectful, dis
obedient rascal! What did you say about the
II said every farthing would be returned to
YOU replied Tom, staring at his father.
Every WELL" said the old man, abruptly; and
he Immediately sat down at the wrNing-table.
and wrote note with a tremulOus hand.
Read that" he said to his son, when he had
finished.
Tom in his turn amazed and bewildered, read
as follOws:-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES very kind of you
to hasten TO inform me, on hearing of my son g
return, that you have other views with regard
to your daug liter Florence. / ought, perhaps,
to have mentioned that my son has been en-
gagged to q Miss Fabian for some months, and
that his marriage will take place Immediately.
Yours faithfully. Jno. MOlyneux.
"Oh! father 1t Is awfully good OF you, - cried
Tom, with tears in his eyes.
II expect Lord Laburnum will be riled," said
old Mr. Molyneux, sulkily, as he folded up the
note. 81 doubt If / should have made f1O, 900 by
allowing you to marry his daughter. "-London
Truth.