Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-02-21
chancsbwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday February 2 1885,


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'Heayen and earthl' sasped Mr.. MGR.
ton, letting the letter drop from his
trembling hands, and starting TO his
feet. Kate was right She int6nds to
marry me whether or no. What on
earth am to do:' he groaned, sinking
back into his char and dropping his
throbbirg head upon his hands des.
pairingIy.
1t is an old adage that it never rains
t5tt It pours," and so thcught Mr. Nor
ton, for the next moment clerk put
his head in at the door and said
If you please. sir, Mrs. Dayton is in
the store and wishes to see you at ONCE
upon important business
'Ehl WHAT almost shrleked Mr..
Morton. Mrs. Da~ton in there? what
shall | do?' he cried, starting up Wild
ly and darting behind the door.
Yes, sir. What shall | tell her?
SAID the clerk. looking as if Ee thought
that Mr.. Morton had gone crazy.
oh, for mercy's sake don't let her
come in herer he exclaimed in shak-
ing voice. Don't, Brown, there a
good fellow. Tell her atythinG-thtt
!sm III, or rot ir-tell her to come in
some other time Get rid Of her quick,
some way or other; but for Heaven )
sake don't let her come in here. |
won't see her on any terms Whatever.
All right, sir sal Brown, as he
backed out Of the office, almost choking
with laughter, as the situation of ati'rs
and the cause Ct Mr.. Mortons frantic
actions Dashed through his mlnd.
oh my starsN groaned Mr.. Morton,
az the Goor closed behind Brown.
What on earth am | to do? Kate was
right. What fool was that | did
not ask Bessie B.ll to marry me years
aso Then would have been safe from
the clutches Ct that braz.n faced wild
ow,
He stepped from his place Of retreat,
and, sinking into the nearest chair.
bowed his head upon his han Is in per
picked thought. Suddenly a bright
idea struck him, and he exclaimed |:
I'll DO it yet-r!sht away, t>c, arc
be dore with IT.
Spr,neirg TO his feet, he seized his
hat and gloves and pat theot on hnF-
!ieulv. Then he went to the door, and
In nervous whisper called ont to the
clerk:
Brown, has she gone vet
Yes, sir, replied Brown, while a
broad smile spre II over h!s face.
Well, AN going hons; AN i'll
YOU will attend to locking rp the store,
Certainly returned Brown.
Mr.. Morton hurried out ANA walked
rapidly up the street until he arrived
at tiny white cottage Here h stop
ped ara rang the bell. The door was
opened 10y a pretty, dark haired, brown,
eyed woman of 35 or ~, who, when she
caught sight Of ter visitors dashed
face, and noticed his excited mtnnrr,
exclaimed,
Mr. Morton, are YOU not weII2 What
has happened?
'Nothing, Bessie Yes, | mean /
have come to-to-' he stammero1 and
hen stopped confused and crimson.
Come in, said Miss Bell, calmly,
leading the way iuto q cosy sitting
.oom.
She placed chair 10: her visitor and
waited for him TO speak.
Mr.. Morton did not take the offered
chair, but remained standing toying
ncryousIy with the buttons on ms
gloves. For several moments neither
spoke, then voice that would trem
bic, III spite Of his Efforts tc BE calm, be
sall
Bessie, I have cone to ask yon a
question. Will You marry me2
Mr.. Morton. surely you don't mean
IT, faItercd Miss Boil, while rosy
blush m.ornted to her smooth white
brow.
Yes, Bessie, | mean every word Of
it. have never seen any woman that
loved but you; do you think you could
care enough for me to be my wife?
Its SO sudden,' stammered Miss
Bell.
L Know it is, Bessie; bnt say yes
please lo,' he coaxod, gaining courage
to plead his cause, now that the ice was
broken.
What her answer was the reader can
Judge; for three weeks later he led her
into his own home, and introduced her
a NY wife, Mrs. Bessie Morton.
Imagine the surprise and delight Of
Kate and Lille at this sudden an