Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08

"Spare titles. Call me only sir. With
out detailing my plan, will merely say
that it will require you to 20 back with
me to court, and rs soon rs the storm is
over, we will start. You can render
some excuse to your mother, but take
care not to tell her the truth"
''l on shall be obeycd," said the youth,
bowling.
The merchant, Gaspar, was seated in
his warehouse, his mind intent upon
contemplated venture which promised
to be lucrative, when his attention was
attracted by the entrance Of page,
richly dressed III court livery. who adj
vanccd toward him, and sad, inquir-
ingly:
us this NJ. Caspar."
at isl replied the merchant
"Thcn have Il mssivc for you," said
the page.
"From whom do you Gomez"
''trom the court"
"And your missvc" said the mcr-
chant, surprised.
''Is from the Duke"
Herewith, he presented missive, di-
rccting the merchant to accompany the
messenger, as the Duke dcsi cd IN inter
view with him. Gaspar was surprised
and perplcxcd, hardly knowing whether
to iccl gratiiicd or apprchcnsive at the
sudden summons.
"Know you why am summoncda" he
asked of the page.
"My muster is not in the habit of
communicating to me his Secrets" was
the brief and unsatisfactory reply.
AT length they reached the audience
chamber of the Duke, and the merchant
was announced. hilip was seated upon
throne ut one end of the apartment.
Gaspar bent his knee
81 suppose you are surprised Mt my
summons" said Philip, abruptly.
Gaspar acknowledged that such was
the case
"a am told that you have beautiful
daughter" sad the Duke, after IL brief
pause.
81 am willing to leave YOU to decide
upon that point" said the proud and
ambitious father, in whose breast Il wild
hope arose that the Duke might seek her
for himself
81 am willing to trust TO testimony"
responded Philip. az have To tell YOU.
then, Gaspar, that n yom-, man, in whom
| am Interested. has conceived passion
ccivc her hand in marriage"
"A court gallant" thought Gaspar.
proudly. at is the very Thing | have
been longing for"
'llave you any objection to tho alli-
ance" qucricd the Duke, cor arc her af-
fcctions engagcd!"
"Nay, my Lord"
"But methinlls | have heard of an at
tachment between herself and n certain
young man."
at is quite broken up" said Gaspnr,
hastily. "lIc was unworthy of her. ="
'rhcn you have nothing to object to
the alliance propo.e?"
MAY | inquire who is the young gen.
tleman!"
ais it not enough" said the Duke,
haughtily. "that it is one in whom
take an interest"
Yes; certainly" responded Gaspar,
hastily, fearing TO offend the Duke.
GLOW much are you willing to give
your daughter rs Il dowryl" asked
Philip
cone half of all that possess" said
Casper, who, though covctous, was
ambitious for his daughter.
est is enough. ] wish the marriage to
tHNc i'litt W ulOTEUW.
''To.morrow So soon?" rcpcatcd
Casper. 81 fear me-you know young
girls arc full OF whims-that my daugh-
ter may oh Get. She may fancy that she
loves the other young man"
"Send her Immediately to the palace,
and the ladies of the court shall so pre-
sent unto her the advantages Of this
union, that warrant me all her scruplcs
VII vanish rs the morning dew"
at shall be done - said Casper, bow
ing.
"And mind you breathe no word to
her of the purpose for viii, Ii she is called
to court"
81 will obey your Lordsh;p in all re-
spccts," said Casper, glad to have the
task OF persuasion, which he forcsaw
would be troublesome, taken OF his
hands.
"Do, then, rs yon are hidden. Send
your daughter to me forthwith, and be
in attendance yourself tomorrow at
twelve to witness the marriage"
Casper bowed profoundly and FASTENED
home, his heart swell ing with exuta.
ton, at what he considered the prospcc-
tive greatness of his family.
81 or who knows" he thought, "but
thhe WV i'uNC VIII cuHOD.c me, when nv
daughter is welded to noble of the
court" and he privately decided urge
upon his daughter, at u proper season, TO
use what influence she might be able to
bear upon Philip for the attainment of
this highly desirable result.
"My presence req uircd at courtw ex.
claimed the be lutiful Constance. rs her
father communicated the Dukes mes
sage.
'Yes, my daughter"
"And wherclorc"
THAT know not; but as Philip is
fond OF beauty, he has, perhaps, re
solved to make you lady OF the court"
II know not whether that be de
sirable," said Constance, thoughtiully;
"but l will at least obey the summons
"lood." thought the father, well sat
isficd. 81 would give something to
know whether the Duke will be success
full in accomplishing what | have not
been able to do-reconcilc her to giving
up Henry Dupont"
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