Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-06-02

pleasant forms, but 50, for aught he cculi
see. did Annie and Lee Tiiton.
In these days Joel frequently consulted
his novels professionally, and he one even
ing happened TO read In "rhe Hoosier
Schoolmaster" the passage In which the
young master by Boosting of her wealth and
shrewdness, and broadly limiting that her
daughter was at his disposal. IL occurred
to Joel that he had so far been working
upon only one of the principles in the case.
Here was hint that must be used. So he
soon contri we'd an interview with Lee Til
ton and began To talk. He Dragged of his
success in life, OF the sharp bargains he had
driven, OF the money he had made and
would still make. Noticing with delight the
disgust on Lees face, he went on to speak
of his daughter
Wonderful girl, sharp as a razor. As like
me as two peas in pod" Some day she
would marry, he supposed. He didn't want
her to marry a rich man. Rather she would
marry likely poor young man, one who
would feel some gratitude for the lift be
was getting He would see that such hus-
band made n success of it. There would be
no trouble about that.
III tell you,n said he, finally, with leer,
whoever gets that girl with my consent,
IL came to pass that Joel found IL neces-
sary to make business trip OF a month or
so, and he felt that he could not 60 without
striking one more blow. He thought that
feared that there was still danger. One
evening Annie met him with look OF scorn
in her face and hard ring in her voice that
told him what was coming. Read thatp'
she said, and she placed In his hand note
dated and postmarked at Boston.
Miss Annie Pdrks:-I feel II my duty,
though stranger 70 you. 10 warn you that
Mr.. William Morton Is young man not to be
trusted. He is noted in Boston as a heartless
male coquette' Sincerely y %aEs w,su,.."
swell, said Joel, Anonymous letters
don't amount to any thing. I shouldn't
mind that
"But, papa, Lee Tilton, wrote that" said
Annie, bursting into tears. ut is written
on the paper that you use in your Office.
a faint impress Of your business headings
This is the second page of a sheet, but1the
other page surely had that heading o,
dear how mean a thing it is"
"He never wrote that In tho world" said
Joel. '.Tll ask him il he did,
"No, father, say nothing It's of no use
But, father, she went on, stamping her foot
Tilton again"
Her father argued with her long enough,
As he thought, to fix her determination, and
parted on his journey.
Mr.. Parks returned home on the expected
lay some six weeks later, which day was
the 54th anniversary of his birth. It was
from the station, and he noticed that his
house was brilliantly lighted.
"Ah, birthday surprise, perhaps"
thought he.
At the door he was met by his wife In
rich array, who, after the expected greet
ms mi IaA hsVxS 70 dc -.
gave him this note from Annie:
DEAR PAPA: We have few friends, and
have birthday present for you. You
mustn't tease mother to tell. Will meet you
N the parlor. ANNIE"
"And now, pa, do dress quick and come
Town." said Mrs Parks, at the same time
withdrawing. Descending to the
)arlors Joel found a small and select party,
including Mr.. Dale, the clergyman. In
ront of him stood Annie, with Lee Tilton
~ her side.
A single glance made explanation almost
although Joel roared out
What the-what in the world does this
mean"
"Hush," whispered Mrs Parks, sit means
ust what you have been wishing. He's
,oing to begin now"
During the first part. of the ceremony
which followed, Mr.. Parks seemed trife
LACED, but toward the last he did some
apid thinking. When tho binding words
lad been pronounced, Annie turned to her
ather with dazzling smile.
he said us It an acceptable onel'
Joel kissed his daughter and shook
lands with his present" 'Too much
fected to speak," it was afterward re-
'orted.
Soon Annie found opportunity to whisper
ow we have planned for the last two
Tecks to give you this surprise. l knew
ow sad you were when you went away
ecause | felt so about Lee, and when
very thing came right, as it did,
'anted so much to make it up to you. o, |
idn't write it. Mr.. Morton is to marry |
'oston lady and one day he confided the |
act to me. And it came out by accident
hat he and Lee had become good friends,
nd that Lee knew Of his engagement at
hat i had done Lee injustice; and
ant tell now just how it all came about
ut aren't we happy, papa"
DIR. Mills was present and he offered his
congratulations to the host
o for scene in one of our novels, you
now Only there doesn't seem to be any
nance for relenting and forgiveness on the
art OF the stern parent. The pleasant lit
g affair, is quite in accordance with your
fishes, believe"
"Emphatically sou responded Joel, with
ignity.
But after the guests had gone, Mr.. Parks
pent an hour in the privacy of his own
)om in deep reflection. There was surely
o one to blame in this matter, he admitted
imself, and Annie had a good husband, nc
oubt. On the whole he need have no deep
sgrets on that score. But he mourned for
ne fate of his scheme. He critically re.
iewed his work, and he thought he saw
,me points that were capable Of improve
tent.
As he unused he mechanically took up hit
ewspaper and his eye almost unconsciously
sll upon the advertisement. Yes, hs
bought that he could do better il he were
D have tho opportunity again. He almost
yished that he could make a second trial.
Wife, !" said he to Mrs. Parks, as that lady
ntered the room, "What should you think
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