The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-11-11


tiosiaI preparation.
yor love Mr.. Lucas
'.No, ] don't
81 think you 90, Hester. Surely mother
ought 10 know what is best for her daughter.
Don't say another word to me-
"Good evening Mrs Beasley" said Mr..
Lucas, entering his parlor. A servant had
told him that Mrs. Beasley has arrived.
Chow do you do, Mr. LucasfA
delightful weather, Mrs Beasley.'
splendid weather, Mr.. Lucas.
81 think. though, that we are needing
rain, Mrs. Beasley."
81 think, though, that We are needing rain,
Mr. Lucas
mrs. Beasley. 1 know why you have
called. Nov, tell me Is there not some way
by which we can come TO a satisfactory I'M
derstanding?'
seh. yes and il is concerning a satisfac-
tory understanding that have called
g! am glad to hear you say so. What prop
csition have you to maker
"a very fair one--that you marry Hester
without dely."
MY dear madame
''D0n't dear madame me-
"Your proposition IS preposterous.o
Every well, sir" she replied drawing her
SELF up and giaring at him.
81 do not wish a neigb0lh0od disturb
ance Mrs. Beasley.'
"Then do rs j say"
Il do not know that your daughter loves
me-"
you are not prepared TO speak. You
have never sought her love-"
81 have never sought any ones love-"
'efhen 1t is high time. SIR
81 don't know VIVA: to do, said Mr..
Lucas. Surely, no other man found him.
self in such position
well, my daughter Is at home. l have
business in town. While I'm away this
afternoon you'd better call and see her.
Good morning"
Mr.. Lucas called on Miss Hester He
found the young lady III high state OF agi-
tation.
Miss Hester. hardly know what to say
ooh sir. mother is AWFUL
"Quite beyond The bounds OF reason
81 don't know, ann sure, what We shall
do. Do YOU think she is RATIONAL
Il don't sec how She can he and maintain
such opinions. As / told you, [ never told
her that desired to marry you
~ did not say that you did
''Oh, ne, of course not. Now don't hy of
SO unreasSnai.y. We must talk over the
matter in business-like way"
II don't know what 10 say, Alr. Lucas"
''Hester, do
she looked al him eagerly. Fondness
beamed in her eyes.
Hester, do you think that you could love
Mr. Lucas how eau you be 50 unreasona-
BILE"
~ do not desire to he unreasonable little
girl"
'Don'i youe"
mo. fsimp'y want to knov.-
IN h. do you want 80 know bc yOu
think sou could love me-
anyone could love you. Hester"
Even YOU
Gwen ]"
"Then l know that I could lovc-slcn't
you tangle ny hair Oh, you've kissed
me-
"Come in. Mr.. Lucas" said Mrs. Beascly.
Several days have elapsed SINCE l have seen
you. Is your health good"
''Nery good, thank you"
''Well, what have you decided to do
II have decided to marry Hester"
Il thought that you would prove yourself
To be sensible man. When do you desire
that the ceremony should take place.
Immediately, ii you desire IL"
The ceremony was performed almost I'M
mediately. Every one said that Hester
looked beautiful. Lucas. every one agreed,
seemed to be happy; AbonF three weeks
after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas were
sitting in their parloT when the wellknown
planter said:
Hester, you are undoubtedly the most
precious woman in the world
'Why, have you just found that out?" she
replied, kissing him.
'NYell, l have been finding 1t out all along.
The most valuable discoveries are made grad
ally"
america was valuable discovery. 1t was
not made gradually
No; but at first sight no one knew how
valuable il was. DO you know that love
you very dearly"
REALLY, now you are confidential
"Don't Try TO tease me. Hester. Remem-
Der that am an Old man.
what. an old man and only i0?'
"Wcll, | ana Old when compared with
you.'
''Then don't you compare yourself with
me-
Mrs. Beasely entered the room. "You two
| seem TO be happy she said.
eyes" they exclaimed.
| ''Now / am going to tell you something.
| Mr.. Lucas. Hester, If you don't want 10
| blush. leave the ROOM
Il don't want to blush, but prefer to re-
| maiD."
"WelI. albright. The duty OF mother
/ who has a daughter is Ia sec that the daugh-
ter meets no disappGiG iment. Some time
| ago, Mr.. Lucas, hcarl Hester pray that you
| might fall in love Will her -
why, mother.
| Don't dispute my word have never
| lain the weight Of my hand ON you since you
| were child, but II you question my vera
\ city ! shall box your ear. ] saw her kneel
| by the bed, ard heard her tell the lord
| tell him confdentially--that If size did not
1 marry you she would forever be miserable.
| know what q mothers duty is aud imme-
4 diately began 20 execute q plan which nj
! once popped into my head. knew that
| Hester would die Of grief
1 "Why, mother
''Don't dispute nay word. have not lain
1 the weight OF my hand ON you since
| Mr. Lucas kissed the old lady,