The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-10-29

He pulled tDe Young man into the
breakfast room as he spoke. and with
out pausirg III instant added. "Mv wife,
Uncle Dorival Aunt Dolarice. here is
the son-in law at last; Sylvia. my child,
bid him Welcome'--
II beg pardon, sir, cried Saint Andre,
but again his host interrupted him.
Don't toll me that YOU wish ta draw
back at tie last moment my dear fell
low! Everything has been arranged by
my esteemed friend, your father, but il
you have any objection to urge | will
hear it later; bad news can always keen.
Now let us lit down to breakfast at once
and be merry. Sit BY me, son-in-law,
and give ne your opinion of this pigeon
bisque."
The visitor was young and very hun.
cry, having tasted since midnight The
shock Of his companions sudden death
had unnerved him somewhat. and SO for
the time being he yielded to the force CT
circumstances.
Come what will,' lie said to himself.
Il cannot bear to put q dampener upon
the joy of these good people; at least
not until trey have had their break
fast
He JOINED therefore IN he general
rnerrlneu,, alnilad sHeatiy upon blush
1ng Sylvia, the bride elect, and replied
ul,ise7itatin.s " to lis supposed future
fathoE-il-l:,v. inC1- ie:.
.,--99- il yo,- A7,at Armande, my
SOL" aalstd The Cd r1al suddenly. Il
relnen3lser har c.4"t,i;ar y.,11il- no
man: when ! u-.,s ts. a.i; II cane .-a..t.
falling il love with Her. We mast ll--4s..r
her il good eraees, for she will leave
snug little fortune to her nephew"
Dear ;3uut." - aimed the youth in
tone Of deep affection; Il hope she
will enjoy lite for many, many years
longer" and his pious wish was reward
ed with tender glance from Sylvia's
dark eyes. Aunt Dolarice also listened
to him with delight.
He has the instincts as well as the
bearing Of born gentleman" she whis-
pered to her brother. who would
think that his ancestors had always sold
cinnamon ana nutmegs"'
Uncle Dorival, who read cyclopedias
and was thought very learned, retorted
quickly:
''A.:l why lonll he not have as fine
sentiments as q nobleman? Away with
your absurd notions. sister! Ali lpen
are equals!
The clock struck 2. and Saint Andre
suddenly felt a pang Of remorse for the
part lie was playing, as he recollected
that he had to arrange for his friends
burial ana would be expected at the
hotel. He therefore rose from the table.
and announcing that he had important
business to attend to, prepared to leave.
His host protested III vain, Sylvia looked
up in blank alnaZement and every one
entreated him to remain.
Il do not understand" began the old
man, following his visitor to the front
door. Tie Eouns man interrupted him,
saying soleM-lly:
II Will explain. AT / o'clock this
morning died, after short and sud
den at1sc3, uf cclic, and gave the hotel
proprietor l.sv .rcrd Of hcnor that my
body sli4Hli Dc removed this afternoon.
You see. therefore, THAT il | were to abb
sent myself any long J. il would be very
awkward With these words he dis
appeared leaving the Old father over
wheIlacd with alnazement.
When the rest Of the family heard
what had been said they decided that
! the youth was joking,
lie has humor," said Uncle Doriyal.
Il shall congratulate him the next time
| see him. He will be here in time fol
supper"
But supper time came and passed, and
there was no sign Of the son-in-law- The
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