Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
OF COURSE They MUST MARRY.
The Natural Result of a Romantic
Adventure in the Catskilis.
Fron. a. w Iork So.

F,om the VEN York Sun.
RoNDOUT, Nov. "a romance which
Will result in a fashionable wedding In
Brooklyn in the near future, had Its foun-
dation the past summer in a Catsklll
mountain farm house near Hunter. Greene
county. Inc young lady, who Is In her
teens, IS the only daughter OF prominent
brooklyn man. She is beautiful and ac-
compllshed. The prospective groom 10
about 80 years of age, but mis- stern, set
tled manner makes him appear olGer. U .
10 lew months ago he was considered 10
be confirmed old bachelor, crusty wlthal,
and mlsanthropical in his views Of lie.
Last June he was advised by physician
and his friends to give up business for
while and seek rest in some quiet spot
among the mountains. Very reluctantly
he made preparations. A pleasant farm
mousse near Hunter was selected.
Among the few other boarders at the
mouse were two ladies from Brooklyn,
mother and daughter. The daughter was
gwen to whist playing; so was the bache-
lor. The girl was fond OF long, solitary
walks; the bachelor had similar weak
ness. One day the girl had thrilling
experience, an account OF which was pub
llshed in the Sun at the time. The young
lady went out one afternoon in company
with a large Newfoundland dog, for
stroll through the celebrated Stony Glove,
declaring as she LETT the house that she
would bring home chunk OF ice, and
perhaps snow ball from the cave where
ice is found ali the year round. The Glove
IS only short distance from the house,
so no objection was raised TO her pro-
posed expedition. On her return the girl
related her adventures as follows:
AFTER walking about mile L turned
round to speak TO Carlo, the dog, but the
a nj m q wa hor IN Gil |
him, but he did not come. Thinking he
would soon reappear, l went on alone.
saw some wild flowers and stopped to
pick them. AS | raised my head | saw
several yards distant what | supposed to
be the dog. Come, old fellow l called.
There was some hesitation, but it came
closer and closer, but not until it was
nearly upon me did realize that was
almost In the clutches OF big black bear.
on'tknow anything alter that. Mr.. -
says he found me perched in the low
branches of tree, nearly dead with
fright, while the bear kept watch and
guard near by. HOw | ever got up in the
tree | cannot imagine, for | never could
climb. Mr.. - fired at the animal, but
bruin turned tail and waited off into the
woods apparently unhurt."
1t was almost dark when the bachelor
and his fair burden arrived at the farm
house. Parties mad been sent out TO
search for the missing ones, and great
anxiety had been felt by the inmates of
the farm house. The girl did not recover
from the effects of her escapade for sew
eral days, during which the bachelor be-
guiled the hours to such good purpose that
an engagement was announced soon
afterward.
A large bear was killed in the Stony
Glove few days after the event narrated
above. 1t was supposed to be Identical
with the one that made the girl ''climb a
tree" at all events Mr.. purchased
bruins shaggy hide, add a soft rug 1t will
make for my lady's chamber.