St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-06
Proposed and Accented.

Mr.. Martin was a bachelor, and MI.
Martin was wealthy; consequently Mr.
Martin was considered a good match,
and always stood at premium in the
matrimonial market.
But, strange to say, all destinations
had as yet been thrown away upon him,
and from the magnificent Poundaline
st. Toots, the reigning belle of
the season, down to Mrs. Catch
fellows lovely and iust-out twins, his
manner was ever the same, kind aud
courteous-but, oh! so very cautious!
For" as Mrs. Catchfellow astutely re-
marked, ''there is no knowing where a
blessing may fall" As she said this
her eyes rested on the twins, who were
very charming girls, indeed.
Miss Catchfellow, who was engaged,
tossed her head disdainfully, for had
she not been launched at the impreg-
nable fort Martin? and had she not
failed, as score of others had done.
A month passed over the marble front
of the Catchfellow mansion, bringing in
its flight joy to the heart of Mrs. G..
With all the skill of female IZaak Wal
ton, she had 'played'' the unconscious
Octavius, and waited but some oppor-
tunity of landing HIM" and ending his
bachelor career in the net of matrimony
He was constant visitor and really
paid the twins marked attention,
which they received in anything
but an amiable spirit; but Mrs.
Catchfellow felt at ease. for Tom Smith
and Alfred Browne. their former suit
ors, suddenly departed for parts I'M
known. Thus with mind at rest, she
turned the force of her intellect on
Octavius to the point. ''If | could but
decide which he prefers, the rest would
be easy enough she remarked in con-
fidence to FlOrinda Gray; "but they are
it almost impossible to decide"
Mr.. Martin and the plump Minnie
were seated on distant couch in very
close companionship indeed. At length,
taking her hand, he pressed it tenderly,
and rising, led Minnie toward Mrs.
Catchfellow's chair of state.
Mamma" said the young lady. with
an arch, though nervous, glance at Jen-
ME, who also approached, Mr.. Martin
has proposed and l have accepted"
Mrs. Catchfellow rose.
This is, indeed, all unexpected hap
piness,' she SAID, benignantly. "Bless-
Ings on you both. Take her, my dear
Octavius, and be happy"
"Thank you, ma am replied Mr..
Martin, with merry twinkle in his eye.
Il am very much obliged to you, in
deed" Then Jennie advanced.
Mamma, Mr.. Martin has proposed
and have also accepted"
Mrs. Catchfellow looked around in
surprise. when Florinda rose. and with
profound courtesy remarked:
Mrs. CatchfellOw, | have the honor
to inform you that Mr.. Martin proposed
last week, and that | accepted him.
The lady she addressed looked on
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drew Florinda'S arm within his own and
patted her small hand with an air of
proprietorship. She rose to the occa-
sion. however, and turning with dignity
to Minnie said: II understood you to
tell me that you had accepted Mr.. Mar
tin''
"Oh, dear no, mamma" replied Min
ME. II meant Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Martin
only spoke for him."
Mrs. Catchfellow sank heavily into
her capacious chair. "Jennie,' she
said, in hollow tones, you also said
Yes, ma'am," replied Jennie, de-
murely; MIR. Martin proposed that l
should be Miss Grey's bridesmaid, and
l accepted"
Miss Grey made very lovely bride,
and the least iron ogre" melted into a
really devoted lover.
The twins were bridesmaids, and as
Mrs. Catchfellow honOred the company
with her presence, although Tom Smith
and Alfred Browne mo longer, however,
ineligible) were there, it is only fair to
conclude that she had forgiven the lit
tie ruse practiced OH her by Mr.. Martin.
On the same day Alfred Browne pro-
posed for Jennie, emboldened by being
the pOssessor of fine situation, pro-
vided for him through the interest of
Mr.. Martin, who had also actively ex-
erted himself on behalf of the ineligible
Tom Smith.
"And after ALL" said Mrs. Catchfel-
low ref1ectively, "Mr. Martin could only
marry one of the dear girls, whereas he
has now provided for them bOth.''