The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-21

of Pemberton Maynard retired IRON
merchant. His wealth was estimated at
millions, and he had been heard to say that
"no beggar should marry his daughter"
DIR. Foster called often on Alice, and had
reason to hope his attentions were acceptable
Findley he put his courage to the test, and
told her of his love, and heard Alice say the
sweetest words he had ever heard spoken
that she had returned it.
They lived a brief while in FOOLS paradise,
until finally it broke upon DR.. Forster that
he must ask Papa Maynard's consent. Alice
mad told him of her fears that her father
would never consent, but Forster laughed at
what he called her silly ttrrors.
He came ofa good old family, though there
was not much money in it at present, and
things were looking bright for him. While
be could not offer Alice home such as she
had been accustomed to yet he could make
her comfortable, and the fact that she loved
him, and was willing to put up with what
he had to offer, gave him courage. So one
day, day long remembered by him, be called
to see Pemberton Maynard, to ask the hand
of his only daughter in marriage.
The footman ushered him into the mer.
chants library, where Mr.. Maynard was
reading.
''Ah! good morning, DIR. Forster. To
what am inbedted for the pleasure of this
visitP" was Pemberton Maynard's greeting.
The doctor was taken back for moment,
but recovered himself and said.
ttAF, Maypnrd 7 apn,a tp won tbis NOR.
ming upon a very delicate mission, but one
in which my whole happiness is involved,
and hope to be successful. The long and
short of i. is that | love your daughter Alice,
and she loves me, and have called to ask
your consent to our marriage"
''The deuce you have! Well, young mar
you impress me with your immense offer
What in the mischief have you got to SUI
port wife upon? Why-why, you-yor
poor miserable upstart of a medical college
No. No, a thousand times no! Get out of my
house, and never let your foot cross my
threshold again"
"But Mr.. Maynard"
''James! James!" ringing a bell and as
James appears, "Show this man OUT at once,
and as you value your position, never admit
him into my house again.
"Mr. Maynard your language is entirely
uncalle0 for"' said DR.. Forster; you neeG
have no fear; | will never place mysel
within the reach of man who does not un
derstand even the commonost laws o
hospitality. Your daughter loves me, ant
love her, and defy you to separate us
Good -morning!"
Zone moment, young mar" said Penn
berton Maynard. "You defy me. Wei
and good, but sooner than see my daughte
the wife Of such beggar as you, l woul,
kill her now. So you may treasure that up
Alice has always been an obedient girl, ant
she will now. One week from to-day she
will be married to Malcolm Hill, man afte
my own heart, and whose fortune equal
mine. And now, my young Lochinvar.
bid you farewell.
DIR. Forster left the house like man in
dream. He went to his lodging and i'm
mediately wrote Alice, detailing the utter
view and begging and pleading with her t,
elope with him. He told her that afte
what her father had said he could not go t.
the house. lie would not ask her to NEE
him anywhere, but would wait with all th,
patience he possessed.
He posted this letter the same afternoon
That night he slept but little The mex