Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-02-09

Am L less gentleman. he cen
tinued, seeing her hesita.e, because
! circumstances forced me to accept the
first position that off red itself? Will
you not trust me, Lulu?"
Yes, Fred, l will trust you, because
] love you: But you must be prepared
fof unyielding Opposition If m my
father which 1 shall not promise to
combat; for he would not have the
same incentive for throwing aside his
social prejudice which have"
Fred drew the fair face to his, and
kissed the sweet lips that had answered
him so fully, bravely and frankly
believe me-" he prophesied, your
father will not prove so obdurate as
you think and it will not be long be-
fore he will give you into my keeping"
For ii while longer they talked, as
all lovers will talk, and then there
came the rescuing party they had ex-
pectal
Fred was lifted carefully into the big,
roomy family coach that had been sent
!, along, with pillows and blankets in case
they should be needed.
He was made as comfortable IS pos
sible, and borne to Mr.. Malcolm's
house, where Lulu directed that Il bed
should be prepared for his reception.
The following morning Fred sent q
request that he would like to see Mr..
Malcolm and his daughter on impor-
tfht business rs soon as they were at
leisure.
They visited him at once, and found
him bolstered up in bed and feeling
mitch better than was expected. Mr..
Malcolm, who was still lame and suf-
fering from his prolonged attack of
rheumatism. was assisted to a chair
near the bed, and, after kindly greeting
his servant, said:
"What can do for you, Davis, this
hoTning?"
"You can give me your daughter as
my wife," Davis said, boldly, as he
took Lulu's hand in his.
"Sir, you insult mel" exclaimed Mr..
Malcolm, as he gazed angrily at this
young man.
"And yet you invited me here for the
express purpose Of seeking her for my
wife" answered the other, coolly, and
even smilirgly.
"You are md! never saw you be.
! fore in lily l.fel" wa1 the astonished re-
| ply.
"Is not that your handwriting? and
did you not send me that invitation ?"
passing the ed man letter as he
spoke.
at is certainly my hand writing, but
l cannot understand how you come by
this letter." was the amazed reply.
"And am Fred Davis Moreiand, at
your service" was the quiet reply
"The day l came was not certain that
l was in the right place, and before !
could question you, you mistook me
for the expected coachman, and would
not allow me to explain matters; so,
acting upon a whim of finding out if ]
could obtain favor in certain lady's
eyes without the advantage that wealth
confers, l accepted the position yor
forced upon M, and for which shall
always be exceedingly grateful to You
1t has enabled me to win the love OF
your daughter and her promise to be-
come my wife, provided 1 could gain
| your consent"
"You Fred More'and How could
be Sd stupid as not to recognize you by
the strong resemblance you bear tc
your father? Can you forgive the i'll
temper that prevented your explana
ton? Lulu, what shall l say to him?'
continued Mr. Malcolm, turning help
lessly to his daughter, who was just as
much surprised as he by the disclosure.
Il think the only course left is to
aecede to his demands, was the demurS