The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-09-11
the old school!'' continued the deacon's

would hardly have met more favorable
reception"
This was the beginning of an acquaint-
ance that continued during thesummer;
for the lawsuit was tedious and trouble
some, and Deacon Lane, being one OF
the oldest inhabitants, was like a book
OF referanre. An thus it happened that
MIR. Stratton became frequent visitor.
Il believe Mr.. Stratton has moi ion
after sister Saily!' remarked the deacon
one day to his wife.
swered that lady. "Sally will be Lid
for waiting. too. for the world hasn't his
like"
He must have fancy for some one
in this house," thought Miss Sally, "else
why does he come so oiten2 And it
must be me. Ida is such q child, it
can't be her. How that girl does talk!
Speaks to Mr.. Stratton Just as she would
to me! l must give her some more ad.
vice. It might be serious objection
to his wedding me, that I have such a
reckless. frivolous niece"
And so, between the deacon, his
wife and Miss Sally, Harvey Stratton
enjoyed so little of Ida's society (Which
had suddenly grown into q necessity,
that he set his lawyer wits to work de-
vising some means to see less of Miss
Sally and more of Ida; and congratulated
himself as being very clever sort of a
person when he saw the charming Ida
alight at his Office door twice week to
take her Latin lesson with the full ap-
proval of he's father, mother and Aunt
Sally.
Butalas! for her Latin! And Joy for
her! When she came to conjugate
"amare,' her teacher taught her as
teacher never taught before, and as 1t is
not laid down in ancient, modern or
normal systems of teaching. Certain it
is, that when she arose to 20, he said,
as he kissed her:
81 am very happy man, with your
promise to spend the future with me,
conjugating 'amarc. I will call this
evening to see father, mother, and
Amt Sally, that is to be-"
Father and mother smiled, and
Aunt Sally looked pleased as girl of
sixteen when b!ushing Ida told them
Mr.. Stratton wished to see them on
particular business.
MY numerous visits to your house
have probably explained the reason Of
this visit" eaid the happy lover to the
sober deacon that night.
Eyes; I calculate it was not all for
the Jones' estate," replied the deacon
blandly.
"Having gained the love of one to
whom am sincerely attached, we only
need your consent to our marriage to
complete our happiness" continued the
lawyer.
"You have it-you heve tiny free
and full consent" exclaimed the deacon.
II honLr you, and would not be afraid
to trust the happiness Of my daughter
in your hands!"
81 feared you might consider the diff
erence in our ages an objection re-
marked Harvey.
"Oh. it is not mach-a mere trif1e!
replied the deacon. ''She will make q
good WIFE"
"Oh, l do not doubt it. Her faults
are those of youth end inexperience,
which time will correct" responded the
lawyer, as he went to seek Miss Sallie
"Youth and inexperience" NUT
tered the deacon. what does he
mean? l thought girl of forty had
passed her youthful days. l am afraid
don't understand. l guess it was q
10. er's joke"
Miss Sally" said the lawyer, as he
entered the parlor where sat that prim
maiden, attired in her best array, ethis
is one of the happiest moments of my
life!.'
And,in the exuberence of his Joy,
he took both her hands in his.
"You but express my sentiments I"
she answered, blushing.
The pleased lawyer continued.
Having gained the consent of your
kind brother and his wife. ! have
come to be assured that you have nc
objection to my uniting myself to one
you must have guessed before this was
very dear to mel"
Miss Sally thought, at this point, he
ought to have taken the hand he had
dropped; but as he did not, she placed
both hands upon his arm, and, in 8
tragic way, laid her head upon his
shoulder, whispering:
II do CONSENT
Mr.. Stratton was embarrassed
annoyed-amazed. What could il
mean?
"You will miss her very much. I dc
not wonder at your agitation" said the
lawyer, regaining his sell. possession
miss theml Oh, yes!" sighed Miss
Sally. ~ shall miss them all; but you
presence will be more to me than al
other friends!'
"What does she mean?" thought tn,
perpiexed lawyer, and then addeC
aloud: Ida is young, but would lik,
to marry her this winter!'
Ida! What did you say? screamed
Miss Sally, wildly.
Just what said at f-st!" answered
Harvey. II ask your consent to MARI.
your niece, Ida Lanev'
There was no mistaking that plain ex
position of facts, and with a wild cry
Miss Sally tainted, bringing all tn
household into the parlor. There was
terrible confusion for a while. Ever.
body but Ida and the lawyer misunder
stood everybody else. A few words
however, unraveled the mystery, an,
when the deacon and his lady foun
that Mr.. Stratton had sued for the ham
of their daughter, they allowed thei
consent to remain in full force. Mis-
Sally was not asked;f for Mysteries newt
ably followed the mention ofthe subject
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