The Somerset reporter., 1886-01-27

rather smiled within himself and held hi
ongue, though he showed by his manner
that he did not intend to be trified with
When he considered that he might safcl
speak, he said one morning. with assume
carelessness
well, my boy what are you going t
dor"
Il IN going to shoot over Bailey
farm" replied Tom.
Nonsense. You know what am re
ferring to- said the old man, turning red
II am speaking Of this idiotic love affair
'Oh Well, of course | must keep m
word, said Tom with flushed cheek.
What you haven written to break
OFF, said Mr.. Molyneux, feigning surprise
NO, gus'nor, haven't said Tom. -
had hoped you would have softened b.
this time"
And | believed you would have re
membered that your first duty was to ODE
your father, cried the old man begin
ming to boil. do you mean to tell IN
that you still contemplate marrying "a
dressmakcr?
"She has sold her business, father,
said Tom eagerly. "She might have don
better had she waited bit, but out o
Difference to your wishes
my wishesl interrupted Mr. Molly
neux, angrily. Il don't care If she car
ries on twenty businesses. What | say /
that you shall never marry her with m,
consent. That all"
81 should be very sorry to disobey you
father" began Tom, gravely, "but-'
Look here, my boy" interrupted tn,
old gentleman, quickly, speaking with un
natural calmness, "let us understand eacl
other. forbid this foolish engagement
and | order you to break it off instantly
That is my bark. Now for my bite. Yor
leave my house within an hour. and unless
you inform me in the course of week
that the affair is at an end, stop supplies
II you persist in marrying the girl. then
by heaven will alter my will and leave
every farthing possess to your cousin
Ted-in fact | will make him my heir
and discard you altogether,
1t Is doubtful whether the old man
would have really carried out this serious
threat, for he was fond of his son, and
proud of him in way, but he looked very
determined when he uttered it, and Tom
was evidently impressed. The lad dropped
his eyes before his fathers iratc glance,
and the ruddy color left his cheeks for an
instant.
You know, Tom" he added, noticing
the wholesome effect Of his words, lyon
are entirely dependent upon me, and UNI
less you took to preaching, | don't see
how you could possibly earn a crust be-
sides, you are up to your ears in debt.
II don't owe much" said Tom, quickly,
with a tclltalc blush.
You will find out that you owe good
deal when your creditors learn that |
have made your cousin Ted my heir,
said the old man, eniglsatically.
Tom was evidently seriously discon-
certed by this remark. He turned on his
heel, muttering something about catching
the next train to town, leaving his father
master of the situation. The old man
considered he had gained signal victory,
and was, therefore not the least pertubed
when his son started OFF to the stat on
with his luggage, in literal accordance
with his injunction. He did not doubt
that Master Tom would see the folly Of
mis- ways and sure enough, two days af-
tcrward the young man reappeared' look
ing sheepish, and rendered his submits
sion. He even brought a copy of the
letter he had written to the young lady,
which Mr. Molyncux thought little too
curt and matter Of fact if any fault was
to be found with il. However, he was
not inclined to be hypercritival in this re-
spect, and he heartily applauded Toms
action
lin going away for bit, guy nor,
said the lad, who had WINGED little at
his fathers boisterous good humor, and
seemed half ashamed of his conduct.
Webster and some other fellows have
hired yacht, and sail for Madeira to-
morrow.
by all means, my boy cried Mr.
Molyneux, secretly delighted that his son
should leave England for awhile at this
juncture; land look here, Tom, while
you are away will settle matters with
'hese lrieIus OF yours
nc plouueeu rather iolinlo'ple i'n ~ Va
haihcs anu hSuies as ne sPohc' an" ioii
s.ai,eo WIFI supiisc' us "eii he h''s"' AZ
peice' ing NOW iuii anu accurate was ms
la.her kho"ieaSe Oh MS pecun'ai! en-
pai assiiicnls' me oiu man ou' snoi. i'is
sun COM uscu protesla'ion oi Si"'i'uue
anu apoioS! ny saying soou-iuii'oieu
wen "eii' you mus, TURN oNci new
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.iy,
nc lao ~ On inc UP Vi HIS to"Sue w
nm. INA. nc must nc prepaieh 10 mar
i.auy riorehce' put ne WISELY Ieii"iieo'
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lec' as ever, ana altef ION departure
nc spohe 10 Loru Lapufiiuiii i,ioi, pam.
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laSation and d;d NO., ,.a,,.o linn a mn
-. n, h,,n,or
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dlsSnsteo on nearing tiiat ms soi'e.'oi
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n u;a''', Ironoht nv Nj Ea,ian ag.in.t her
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al ,,'' ,,o,,,rs nas.;n;,,, ahnut his on,e.
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oIJ NJ MoivnorS soon arrived at the
.,,oi,,s;an ,i,at ,ho oct;,n n,ust A.. com.
,rn,,isad a, on, cost for the SHE of his
pu,n a;rn;tv not 70 mention tho nrniect.
oa oIl;ann. ,,itb thn J.buunms lie
r,,.had nm 70 town In o,;,o a frantic state
ond dis up tho advice and nrotrs
,at;ons NJ his .niic;tor Insisted that Miss
Tah;an c,ain, should ho .ot,ied fortbvith
at omv sacritro in order IN avrrt thc dan.