Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-02-03

lnls was SAiu In an lnSlnuatlng tone,
and with precision, rs though the visitor
knew that wcll-timed hattery would tell
on tho susceptible heart of the one he
addressed. A dignifed bow was the re-
ply, 49, M,
were not well or happy when saw you
last, and it gave me Sympathetic pain.
"You are over-sensitive. My general
health is good, and / am not troubled
with hypochondria."
''But there are real sorrows that bow
even seh-sustained men," and the lover
gave long sigh.
II have never met them. don't
like gloomy topics"
Her answer was hirted out In a flip
pant, careless way. The wind was ad-
verse, and he tackled to a new subject.
my Freddie and Annie wanted to
come and see you, but / desired to have
you all to myself. Are you fond of
childrenp"
mo, / have no patience with them,
they are such bothers."
This was great fib, but she did not
care to please. He veered his course
again.
my dear young lady. won't you ia
vor me with some musicP BE kind
enough to play Home, sweet home. I"
II don't like those old.fashioned
things, Mr.. Blodget."
And she commenced rafting off some
gay opera tunes in most affected style.
She had On intuitive perception that
they would jar ON his feelings. He evil
IDENTITY considered her volatile, and re-
garded her with uneasiness; but her
youth and beauty were attractive, and
he therefore again shifted sails and set
the tiller for another direction"
Jennie, you have fair hand" and
he gently touched the dainty digits
resting on the piano keys. Whoever
succeeds in obtaining it may account
himself happy. would be willing to
serve for it as Jacob did for Rachel"
"lndced, Mr.. Blodget. you are oppres-
sively familiar, 1t is positive rudeness
to employ so warm language on so short
an acquaintance"
"Short, Miss Archerp We have
known each other for years! Besides,
your father has sanctioned my addresses.
But my eyes have been opened, this
afternoon, to better knowledge of
your disposition, and have no longer a
desire to press matters further. Good
day."
She could scarcely retain her mirth,
but finally succeed; for she saw through
the open door an advancing figure,
which she was sure must be Rodney
Dayton. She settled herself among the
cushions, and commenced pouring over
the contents of newspaper, rs though
she heard no eager, resolutc footstep
upon the graveled walk, now on the
doorstep, and now stopping by her very
side. Playfully Dayton pulled the paper
away, and, looking up, she encountered
a pair of darkly, radiant eyes.
Have you no welcome to give mep"
he said, mo congratulations to offer?"
'.Why should congratulate youp
What made you surprise me with this
unexpected visitP"
'You are like wet blanket with your
cool questions, Jennie, but you can't cx-
tinguish me. have come to tell you
that have been admitted to the bar"
IL am glad to hear it, Rodney"
"And / have come to tell you that you
are dearcr to ME than sister or mother"
''Arc you sure of it?"
A doubling, teasing expression was
on Jennie's face.
"Sure Of it! Yes" was the impctu-
Gus answer.
He offered to make il more emphatic
by bestowing n caress.
"Takc care! l have thorns about
me-"
II believe YOU have, for feel them in
my heart. You witch! you bricr-rose!
will you be my wifcP'
IL must have some serious talk with
you first, sir."
"Quck, then, am all attention."
ado you expect that shall obey youp'
she asked, saucly.
Il can answer that question more cor
rectly in the future.
II am stubborn, and love my own
way"
80 am /, and so do l."
IL am selfish and cxacting."
II know it."
81 shall require my husband to tell
me at least twice year that he loves
me. He must kiss me every holiday"
Every well, agree to these terms"
IL am ilashy, and shall now and then
have fit of the sulks."
"Wcl?"
81 shall scold."
"Wcllp"
II shall sometimes burn the steak and
spoil tho coffee. | shan't always get
dinner at the regular hour"
Anything morc?"
81 shall he n coward, and keep you
at home evenings"
"What clsep"
II shall need great deal of pin
money"
Anything moro to tell?"
IL shall protest against you using to-
comfortable in thousand-and-one ways
that you don't now dream Of"
"Wcll, Jcnniep"
Nov do you want me for wife?"
yes"
"Comc to morrow, then, and If you
do not change your mind, won't refuse
you. Go away, now, and consider
"You are cruel"
away"
"Give me kiss, then"
"Not one! Such endearments are for
my husband, whoever he shall be-"
So Rodney departed, and Jennie went
in quest of her cousin.
Good radiance, COZ! Blodget will
never trouble you any more"
She then related what had occurred
during her interview with Blodgct, but
kept silence in reference to Rodney.
When Mr.. Archer returned, he was in
no very agreeable frame of mind. He
had met Mr.. Blodgct, who was riding
out with Miss Van Dyke, and in n very
tender and devoted proximity. An in
telligent glance was exchanged by the