The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-08
A DETERMINED MOTHER
How She Secured the Happinegs
Of Her Daughter.

81 say Won did, Sin. =

81 say you did, sfr.''
MADAM, you certainly make mis-
take.
II don't make mistake, any such OF
q thing. These are the very words you
said: Mrs. Beasely, have not spoken
to Hester concerning the matter, think
ing that it would be better to speak to
you first, but would like very much to
marry her, Those were your words,
Mr.. Lucas, aud you needn't try to get
out of it"
"Why, madam, am much too old
for Hester. have never had thought
of marrying her. You certainly must
have dreamed that addressed you"
Look here, Mr.. Lucas, I am a
woman
"Qf course. You have borne that
reputation during many years"
None of your foolishness, sir. say
that am WON"
"a declaration which have not dis
puted."
She drew herself up, glared at him
and continued, II am q woman, but
have the spirit of man. am always
prepared to defend my word against
attack, and let me warn you not to
again question my truthfulness. You
said that you wanted to marry Hester"
'Mrs. Beasely, this is an unfort-
innate affair. am forty years old;
Hester is seventeen. Surely the dis
parity"
Disparity the deuce"
"The deuce, Mrs. BeaselyP"
Eyes, the deuce.
"All right, disparity the deuce, then,
Mrs. Beasely."
when told Hester what you said,
she ioyously replied: Won't that be.
delightful" Y
Mother, what are you and Mr..
Lucas lowering about" exclaimed a
young lady, entering the room. l'I
have been trying to write letter. but
your noise scatters my thoughts. if
have any"
Hester, keep quiet. I'll manage this
affair. ] am determined that you shall
not be cheated"
Elbow cheated, motherp"
SNOW don't put on such an air of as
constituent. You know what mean"
81 declare l do not"
'Now, daughter, don't be foolish.
When told you that Mr.. Lucas wanted
you for wife" ~
"Motherp' screamed the young lady.
Whats the matterp" demanded the
old lady.
You never in all your life spoke to
me about Mr.. Lucas wanting to marry
me, | don't know what to think of
you" .
Hester haNe not lain the weight of
my hand on YOU since you were child,
but If you persist in disputing my word
! shall box your ears. Lucas asked me
for you. When / told you, fact which
you can not'dspute, you clapped your
hands and said that such an arrange
ment would be delightful"
Miss Hesters face grew scarlet. With
out replying. she sat down near the win
dow. Lucas could see the tears rolling
downsher cheeks.
'Mr. Lucas has disputed my word,
but he can not deny the truth of what |
say. Now, l shall leave you here to
talk over this business.'s
Miss Hester, this is astrange affair."
L MIR. Lucas, when the old lady had
whoever saw the like. i don't know
uSanail mother"
as 3 certainly very strange"
crazyp', possible that she is going
on all otbsSt for she is perfectly sane
accurate bppatters, and is the most
seen. AS GoSss woman have ever
have never snoEmy judge, though, /
ing YOU. have to her about marry
thing, let me- sssyer thought of such
nm The denial was a , Iu; ,,.,,.,.
Inc young lady, tufE."o 700 POs s,sneS
courtesy, replied: ~ Win mock
"oh, you needn't throw
SIS INTO your words. Othse einP ,ln
are quite as. handsome en' VINO
doubtless. have thought alb, you are,
ing me. | have never begged nro nSo
70 marry me, am sure. my one
Miss Hester, did not means.A
Oh, never mind making ext
just because you have large piseess'
non and fine carriage, YOU think ny
everybody wants to marry you.n
Miss Hester-n
Don't Miss Hester me. You. and,
an1lner ought to be ashamed of YOUR
serves A poor girl never has a chance
u snl s world, anyhow" and the young
CHAPTER II.
Anls beats any affair l ever heard
OF, unused Mr.. Lucas az ha waIioS