Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-30

tear stained scrawl she confessed her IA
TIERS disapproval Of the marriage.
While she was penning this letter, full
Of endearments and protestations OF con-
stancy-oonstancy she declared, that
would endure even il her father ''should
acquire ten millions"-the paternal Cr9-
sus was seated in his private Office writ
ing letter of contrary sentiment.
Mr.. Merivale wrote two letters, one to
John Hoburton, politely requesting the
discontinuance of attentions to his
daughter, the other to Joel G. Hobur-
ton, president of the Arapahoe Min
ing company, Denver, stating that he
would have the pleasure Of calling upon
this official the following week on bust
ness relating to his mining interests.
Mr.. Merivale arrived in Denver on |
Thursday afternoon and took apart
ments at hotel.
Early in the evening, while inspecting |
his person in the mirror after the COM
pletion of acareful toilet, he was startled
by knock upon the door.
He opened it and stepped back in un-
feigned astonishment, for who should be
standing there but his once presumptve
son-in-law, young Jack Hoburton.
81 saw your name in the register" " said
Jack, land have taken the liberty to seek
an interview"
"Step in" said Mr.. Merivale, and with
cool pomposity he waved him to chair
"Now," said he as he seated himself,
! my time is precious. l suppose you
wish to confer concerning your unfor-
tunate relationship with my daughter,
but upon that point have nothing more
, to say than what expressed in my let
|, ter. have duties to perform as par
ent that you will doubtless understand,
and hope you will not dwell upon
point that must necessarily be painful
/. to us boyh."
81 did call for the purpose you sug-
gest," said Jack, "for hoped that after
!, all the circumstances were made known
. you might possibly not be so much op'
g posed to our union. In the first place,
\ YOU know, Kate and love each other,
y and, in the second place, have acquired
sufficient property to maintain wife,"
IT eyes, yes, all that is true, no doubt,
% broke out Mr.. Merivale, "but sufficient
v is only relative word. My daughters
: prospects are not what they were. be-
- lieve made you aware Of that in my
81 letter, did not?"
70 "Yes." replied the young man, contin'
II uing his argumentative manner, "but my
: prospects are good. have made somt
nt money, and what ] have is safely IN
r. vested"
i A frown settled over Mr.. Merivale'
brow. and he rose ard walked rapid.
"a. up and down the room.
ho 1.-THE subject annoys me-" said ne
r. "and must beg you to close this inter
NJ. view. | have always considered you
,ir promising young man, and If thing
no no were different would say, Marry m
20 daughter and receive my blessing bu
e. as it is, never, and must ask that tn
IT. matter end here"
Of He opened the door. and Jack too
ast leave-the !fect picture of a broke
WV spirited you h. When well into the hal
however, he broke into an uproarious
ia of laughter.
,ve The next morning, on repairing to tt
ea Office of the Arapahoe Mining compan
OCT Mr.. Merivale found the president absel
;fh and took seat in the reception room.
.1,, After he had waited for some time t
h i door suddenly opened, and Jack Hobr
Ned. ton entered.
ba Mr.. Merivale rose to his feet with
nd. angry scowl.
"Young man." he blurted out, 81 CO
don not have you following me about Ii
1lv this What do you mean?"
90 The Office boy stood staring at the t
,ng men with eyes and mouth wide OF
an, with astonishment.
,op. At a motion from Mr.. Hoburton
disappeared into side room, where
,oes sat for some time with eye and ear alt
,sed nately at the keyhole.
IONS "Mr. Merivale," said Hoburton, y
n;f;. are laboring under mistake. This
my place of business. had no intent
nts of following you, although, to be sur
aims expected to meet you here in accorda
toe. with your letter of last week. Here
now,'' said he, picking out bit Of
,,;+,, respondence from a pigeonhole.
,no5 "D-do you mean to say that you
tout | Joel G. Ho5urton, president of the A
w., W., pahoe Mining company cried Mr. M
~ m vale.
!, 1,o "Why, yes," replied Mr.. Hoburton
Though somewhat chagrined,
.oa Merivale made no further opposit
arld ~ and the nuptials were finally celebrs
a,t,, u amid all the pomp and dignity appo
- to such an occasion.