Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-08-12

L aln called upon To send some one "a
I'LL his place. It's rather good posi.
ton. and We need some one we car
trust. I've been rather pleased with
the way you've done your duties lately
and I've been thinking-heml-in short
I've made up my mind to give you the
| place"
But, sir" began Wynn, in desper.
alton.
"Oh, no thanksI l know you appre-
e.!.o Il and all that, OF course. and I,m
sare we shall be satisfied with Won
tould you be ready to go next month?''
II will think it over, sir. l suppose
II Is not necessary to give you my an
sWer for day or two?'
mo, certainly not,'' replied the
merchant, little surprised at WYNN, 5
way of receiving such piece of good
fortune.
Then followed an announcement
which, for an instant, caused the book
keeper to turn hot and cold with light.
ming rapidity.
Perhaps you will be interested in a
piece of family news which has given
me the greatest satisfaction, Wynn.
AaNNA 10 ~ LAssl 1lOd-
Impossible! / mean, sir, | had
heard nothing of it," stammered poor
Wynn.
"Ehp" exclaimed the merchant, star
ing at his companion in aStonishment.
NO, suppose not. The fact of the
matter is, Miss Blair doesn't know of
it herself yet; but she will, of course.
be as pleased as | am. The letter only
came day from an old friend of mine
who has made millions-milliOns, nv
boy-in sugar, and writes proposing a
marriage between his only son and my
daughter. The young man has seen
my Dora somewhere, ii seems, and was
quite Smitten with the sly little puss.
He is coming to us on visit next week
Now haven't | cause for rejoicing to-
day. Wynn?"
Pray accept my congratulations,
sir, > replied the book keeper lugubri-
ously.
"By-the-way, Wynne, j." the merchant
went on, after moments pause Gevo-
ted to golden anticipations, it has
struck me that you have been rather
down In the mouth lately. Are you
out of health?"
= Oh, no, sir, thank you-not at all!''
responded the young man hurriedly.
rather disconnected by this unusual
Solicitude in his behalf.
The delight with which the merchant
had that day heard of the success of
business schemes likely to make an i'm
pOrtant addition to the banking account
of the firm, and especially anticlparions
of the brilliant marriage TO be male
by his daughter, had filed his heart
with a sort of comfortable condescen
ding benevnlence and goodwill to all the
world, which descended even to the
affairs of so unimportant a parsonage
as his bOok-keeper.
Have yon had any bad news?"
mo, sir"
perhaps you are in debt. Don't be
afraid to tell me the truth, Wynn. |
feel quite fatherly interest in you, l
assure you, and | might do something
to help you. L shouldn't at all mind
advancing hundred pound or So"
81 thank you most gratefully. Mr..
Blair; but have no debts.'
Then there is nothing else for it
boy: you certainly are in loyer'
Wynn started, blushing to the very
roots of his hair, but could ind no
words to reply, while the merchant
stared at him for a moment, and then
laughed uproariously, rubbing his hands
with glee as he exclaimed
There, have it at last! Come out
with it,yOung man; what's the troubleT
Won't she have you?"
Yes. sir" stammerod Wynn, in an
agony, "but she is rich and am poor.
Her father would never consent"
Pooh, pooh! Is that all? You sure
ly ought to be able to manage that
somehow. Is it ndiscreet TO ask who
the young lady is? Do L know the
family"
Il am afraid-it wouldn't do-to
mention her name" said poor Wynn,
looking wildly about for some means
of escape.
well, do | know the father?"
Yes, sir"
The merchant reflected for moment
then brought his fist down upon the
table with a vehemence which made
the wine glasses rattle.
II have it now!'
Wynn turned fairly cold.
You needn't say yes or no, nor
commit yourself In any way; but |
think I've got your secret. It's old
Brooks's daughteTl I've seen you twice
with the young woman lately. Old
Brooks got the better of me in busi-
ness transaction the other day, and I'd
like to be even with him. Any way
whoever the girl is, Pm disposed TO
help YOU"
'sHow, SIP" gasped Wynn.
"Why-heml-if the old fellow won't
give his consent, why shouldn't you do
without it? What do you think Of elo-
ping with her?"
''What sir?" cried Wynn, hardly be-
lieving his ears. You really ADVISE
me TO do that?"
s'Yes-why not? What's more, 1'll
give YOU the price OF the license for a
and lend you my car
riage any night you like to be on, be-
sides throwing in my blessing into the
bargain. l know clergyman few
miles from here, who would do the job
for YOU willingly, especially if gave
YOU a note to him. L did him favor
once"
"And you positively will give us
YOUR blessing and assistance, no mat
ter who the young lady may ber" ex-
claimed the book keeper lnyoluDtarlly.
Positively, replied his employer,
firm in the conviction that there was a
delightful opportunity of becoming re-
venged upon man who had assalled
him in his weakest point-his pocket.
II Will help you without asking any
questions. We must teach the grasp
ING old sinner that his daughters af-
fections are not an article of merchan-
disc. Nobody need be ashamed OF you
for a son-in-law, Wynn, my boy"
"Thank you, sir,' responded the
young man family.
"Just consult the young woman, ana
if aIl's right in that quarter, let me
know the day, and the carriage and the
price of the license shall not be want
ing. | shall not go back from my
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