Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-23

their first meeting. But the old man,
delighted at seeing him, sought to
put him at his ease by pleasantly say
ing:
"I'm not going to allude to what
has happened, my boy; I'm willing to
let bygones be bygoaes."
you are very good, father, but
but"
"What is the mattera' inquired old
Mr.. Molyneux, as Tom paused in con.
fusion.
Il still cling to the hope that you
will consent TO my marriage with
Miss Fabian said Tom desperately.
what" roared his father, with a
great start.
you see, guv'nor," proceed Tom,
"rm in much better position than ]
was before Il went away. Then, as
you justly pointed out, l was in debt,
[ had no capital, and was altogether
dependent upon you. But my debts
are now paid, and as for capital"
"Well, sir. what about capital2" in
terrupted the old man, too much
amazed to be angry.
ID LuC Jou PdAo "
Miss Fabian" said Tom, with Feet
ing smile. 1.-The interest on it would
Keep US from starving, and at least il
is enough to buy and stock a farm
with"
"But-but I paid the money be-
cause yoH broke your promise to marry
her." urged his father, incredulously
''She would never marry you now"
II think she would" replied Tom
in confident tone.
1.-THE fact is, sir, that I have beer
victimized," exclaimed old Mr.. Molly
neux, suddenly, as the truth flashed
across his mind.
Not exactly, father-at least no
yet" replied Tom, with great earnest
ness. 81 hope you will not withhold
your consent to our marriage. If you
will consent the money will be pait
back to you. as it were, and both o
us are willing to rely entirely, wild
regard to the future, upon your gene
rosity."
Old Mr.. MoIyneux had turned pur
pie in the face, and Tom was justl,
alarmed at his aspect. But before b,
could utter word in reply mar
servant brought in note, remarkin,
that messenger was waiting to know
il there was any reply. Mr.. Molyneu1
opened the envelope half absently
glanced hurriedly at. the contents, .ant
then gave vent to muttered execra
ton Which apparently relieved hi
over>wrought feelings After stridins
the room for few moments in grea
agitation, he suddenly halted in from
of Tom, and cried in voice Of sup
pressed passion:
You--you Impairment, disrespsct
ful, disobedient rascal! What did you
say about the money!"
81 SAID every farthring would b.
returned TO you" replied Tom staring
at his father.
Very well, said the old man, alb
Yuptly; and he immediately sat down
at The writing table and wrote not
with tremulous hand. "Read that,
he said to his son, when he had finish
ed.
Tom, in his turn amazed and be
wildered, read as follows:
DEAR LORD LABURNUM: It is very kind of you t.
hasten to inform me, Q Earring of my sons IT
TURN, tast you nave o ief views WIN regard !
your daughter Florei a. / ought, perhaps, :
have mentioned that my has been engaged t
a Miss Fabian for some months, and that hi
marriage will take place Immediately. Your
faithfully, JOHN MoLYNEuX.
ooh, father 1t is awfully good o
you," cried Tom, with tears in hi
eyes.
81 expect Lord Laburnum will b
riled, cried old Mr.. Molyneux, sulki
ly, as he folded it up. Il doubt if
should have made e10, 600 By allow
ing you to marry his daughter. .