Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
SUSIE JoHNsoN,s LOVE.

tured-The Man She Wants to marry
Nashville last night witnessed the Sc
quel to a sensational attempt at runa-
way match, says the american OF March
IS, the plot Of which was laid at Winches-
ter, and whose heroine was highly re-
spected and wealthy pupil of Mary sharpe
College. The facts of the affair combine
to form quite a romance.
About two weeks ago Miss Susie john
son was brought to Mary Sharpe by her
brother from their home at Cottage Grove,
Tenn. Her father, Mr.. J. A. Johnson, is
an influential planter of that section. Ihe
lady was placed in charge of the faculty OF
the institution with instructions to waste
neither money nor care in fitting her LOT
that circle in society to which her native
oraces and family connections entltle her.
She duly lnatriculated and obtained board
at the home of Mr.. Hutchins, prominent
resident of Winchester. She was lnteill-
gent, and for 10 days applied herself Vlg-
Orously to her books with no more ap-
Darent prediction toward the sterner
sex than one might naturally attribute to
a beautiful miss of IS summers VINO nad,
indeed, known but not over much the
fascination of receiving manly admlra-
ton. On last Thursday, however, mat
tiers assumed a different phase, ana the
fair lady demonstrated that she had VIII
of her own that would not i'll 1T even one
of Blacks berOines.
On that day Mr.. }. n. Engles, VINO, Dy
the way, had appeared in Winchester on
the very day that Miss Johnson was
brought to school, presented to Mr.. Hutch
ms letter purpOrting to be from the
father of the lady, in which he was
granted full permission to visit her. An
interview between the two was granted,
for the gentleman was plausible and his
document apparently genuine, and surely
it was thought no harm could come oil IL.
The visit was deemed merely a friendly
courtesy on his part, but when he requested
a second interview on the same day,
Mr.. Hutchins had his suspicious aroused
and communicated the circumstances to
the college faculty. That body agreed
with Mr., Hutchins that the solicitude OF
the gentleman to meet the lady was
rather intense for a casual acquaintance
ship, and prudently forbade granting
his request. The lady seemed to little
care that affairs had taken this turn, and
it was believed the affair was at an end.
Not so, however. Bright and early Fri
day morning a billet dOuX, directed to
Miss Johnson. was presented by a sable
messenger at the front door OF Mr..
Hutchins.
That gentleman refused to accept or
transmit it to his boarder, and it was re-
turned to Mr.. Engles, who the lad said
had sent it. At noon another note came
in and met a similar fate. Mr.. Hutch
ms was now on the alert, and watched
every move on the checker-board. The
gentle subject at these Vaccinations was
then porting over Shelly and Ganot
within the walls of Mary Sharpe, but at
5 O'Clock she was at leisure, and
strOlled back to her boarding house.
MIR. Hutchns met her at the door,
but her face was so bland and her
air so gentle that the faithful guardian
was half persuaded that it was all
dream, and no direful love escapade was
on foot. The d0cile miss had hardly
lain down her satchel of books 'ere an
other note from Mr.. Engles put III It's
appearance. She heard of its presenta-
ton. but still manifested no chagrin over
a failure to read its contents. Mr.. Hutch
ms at this point huTriedly laid the fast
accommodating facts before the faculty.
They were now all deeply anxious and
dOublv wary. Saturday morning was
void of developments. About O'clock
the thunder commenced to roll, and the
contest between pupil and tutors began
in dead earnest. At that n0ur Mr..
Engles went to the court house and OBJ
Ialleu license W NSti INC DSdubAtuA COSACs
He solicited secrecy, but in vain, and
hardly had he put the document in his
pocket ere a messenger was dispatched
to the college informing the faculty OF the
fact. A runaway marriage was evidently
on foot. Profs. A. T.. Barrett and j. NJ.
BIedsoe and Mr.. Hutchins were appointed
a committee of three to foil all plans.
Mr.. Hutchins kept guard over the lady
all the afternoon, but refrained from tell
~ -. l,rs rrrR~ lnt
She then began to manifest uneasiness,
About dusk it was discovered that tGe
persistent lover had baffled all eyes, and
gotten a note into the hands OF his lady
love while on her way to school on that
morning. 1t was surmised that her grow
ing nervousness and the license meant an
attempt to marry that night. According
lv the two professors came over in haste
to Mr.. Hutchins and there held
n consultation. The result was
that they secreted themselves in
well arrived and awaited developments.
About II o'clock they came. AT that
time the streets were deserted, the rattle
of approaching wheels was heard, and a
hack drove rapidly up to the pavement
and the daring lover alighted. He had
made but two or three strides to-
ward the gate ere the professors
pounced upon him. They informed him
Shat his plan was discovered and all was
over. He took it like man, and folding
his arms. told the Arguses that he would
win in spite of them; turned on his heel,
re.entered his carriage and was driven
off. The professors then passed into
the house, and were escorted by Mr..
Hutchins to the lady's room. They
knocked, heard a response and entered.
The lady was dressed and stood at the
window with her bonnet firmly fastened,
and travelling satchel in her hand. At
sight of them she shrieked and tainted.
RestOratives were applied, and In few
moments she recovered. She grew yiO-
lent, and sWore that she was determined
to marry the man that she loved, and nc
power could balk her. Finally she be-
came quiet. She was told that she must
90 home by Prof. Barrett, and that she
must be ready to accompany him on the
o'clock train.
She said she would go, and accordingly
they reached Nashville at noon yesterday.
and went to the Nicholson House. She
was given a room and promised to re-
main there. She then appeared willing
to 90 home, and sorry that she had acted
as she did. She ate dinner and went back
to her room. At O'Clock Prof. Barrett
knocked at her door. Hearing no re-
Spouse he entered aud found the bird had
fOwn. The following note lay on the la
blei
PRoFEssoR--I have gone with one Of En-
gles' friends to Dixon, and perhaps Will be
married by the time you read this. would
not have done it. but under the circumstances
[ think best if we don't live together two
weeks. So you will please burn this. | am
gong to dispatch home to papa: Many
thanks to YOU for your kindness. You need
not 90 to any more trouble, for twill all be
useless, oOslE'
The Professor was thrown into fever
of excitement and commenced to search.
At 10 O'Clock he was joined by Mr.. j. W,
Baldridge, cousin OF the lady, and to-
gether they secured the city. They
hunted everywhere, but in vain, and after
midnight retired to their rooms. But all
was not ended. About 1890 O'Clock an
American reporter, while examining the
of the Commercial Hotel, noticed
the name of "Miss S. Johnson, Carriers
ville," on the register.
He INQUIRED If she was travelling alone.
The clerk replied eyes," Subsequently
he learned that two gentlemen who had
registered at the Nicholson had been look
ing for young lady at another hotel.
He nut two and two together, and hurried
TO the Nicholson, awoke the gentlemen,
and gave them the clue he had discovered.
They were OverjOyed, declared that the
girl at the Commercial must be the one
they wanted, and sailed forth.
The reporter accompanied the Professor
and his almost frenzed companion to the
Hotel, where the trio looked
unon the register and there saw recorded
in the angular handwriting that is pecu-
liar TO school girls of this decade: ''Miss
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