Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-20
Mechansbwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday June 20 l889

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mess like. My reason inclined me t.
Miss Mary, my heart (Which I regre
to say had not hardened with my head
said, marry Miss Blanche. I faced th'
situation coolly. want wife, said I
and here are two ladies. One is %
the other possibly 80, one is pretty ant
is inclined to be silly at times. the 9th
er plalner. but sensible and womanly
Miss Blanche is a sweet girl, and she il
young. There is no denying that q
young girl has fascination that be-
longs to her years. l will ask Miss
Blanche.
Ny resolution made, I called on her.
L am here on important business
Miss Blanche said I when we were
seated.
'Indeed! she replied, her eyebrows
arching in surprise.
yes went on, I have thought the
matter over. Ny mind is made up. l
have question to ask YOU
What can it be, Mr., Quoter
Will you marry me?'
It was plain, business.like question
calling for plain, business like an.
swer. l put it honestly and in good
faith. To my amazement Miss Blanche
almost tainted.
What is wrong?' I cried.
why Mr.. Quoterl' she replied, in.
definitely, turning red and pale by turns
and looking positively pretty.
'Pray be calmer, Miss Blanche. This
is matter calling for GOODNESS and for
Judgement
But it was so unexpected, Mr.. Quo.
ter. You startle me-
4 regret it very much, Miss Blanche
What is your answer?'
4 cannot answer now, Mr.. Quoter. l
never dreamed Of such thing. Imust
talk to mamma
Certainly, Miss Blanche, a very prop
er decision. am sorry to have dis
turbed you,' and rose to go.
"A moment, please, Mr.. Quoter. l
cannot talk now. 1t was so sudden. l
will speak to mamma
When shall call, Miss Blanche?'
If come to church next Sabbath
morning, Mr.. Quoter, Trinity, You
know, the answer will be'-she paused
in the utmost confusion, blushing quite
charmingly.
And in case you do not come to
church. Miss Blanche?'
Then the answer will be no, she
answered very family, looking at fig
ure in the carpet.
An odd idea, Miss Blanche. But
how am l to know 2
Why surely you will be there'-she
lid not finish the sentence. I really
believe she meant to call me a stupid.
She seemed to be nettled.
'Certain,' sad I, I had not thought
II going to church-that is, l had 9th.
,r arrangements, but will break prior
engagements and be there. l wish you
. good evening, Miss Blanche
In going out met Miss Mary in the
,all. She shook hands with me cord
ally. A fine girl, l said, mentally, as
left her; Miss Blanche has the advan-
age of her only in her redder cheeks
md brighter eyes,
The following morning I confess felt
omewhat flurried. The night before I
lad not slept we'll. Business troubles
lad sometimes kept ME awake, and the
of successful deals had at
ines broken in upon my rest but this
estlessness was not from the same cause.
vague and rather pleasant feeling in
he region of the heart, strange ex-
ectancy, kept lae awake for hours. 1t
ook me no longer than usual to get
eady for church. The fit of my clothes
i'd not please ME, my necktie would
ot remain straight, and the polish of
~ shoes seemed very dull. At times
~ heart gave a most unaccountable
imp. When at last l found myself in
he street, it seemed as if a great many
eople were looking at me, and l began
o fear that there was something unusu.
| in my appearance. The sun was not
'arm, but my cheeks burned. Iconfess
nth shame that my heart fluttered
'hen reached the church door.
l enter thus mnutely into the details
my feelings and appearance because
bis narrative is III the nature of con.
sssion OF weakness. The reader may
rye that confessions are unbusiness-
ike. l retort by insisting that love-
,ol, -, ~ :, uphuo;nooo lilo from hooin-