Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-08-10
MisGeIlanenMs.
ONE FILTRATION.

Mr.. Oakenslde, the "surly English
man. as his country neighbors called
him, was bachelor, 35, living in q
large, handsome farmhouse, two or three
miles from that of Cousin Andrew Read
at whose house was visiting from the
city.
Mr.. Oakenside stood near the door of
his large parlor, gravely welcoming the
guests that were pouring in, in merry
groups of ruddy girls aud sturdy youths.
"Miss Sophy, it is said that Mr..
Oakenside is anxious to marry and that
this party was given to afford him an
opportunity to make the acquaintance Of
a large number of young ladies'" said
one of my rustic bcaux, after entered
the parlor.
"He has chosen most admirable
mode of carrying out his plan" an
swered. 81 am anxious to marry my
self, but | am sure so brilliant an idea
for the opening of matrimonial CAM
paign would never have occurred to
me-"
MAY tell Oakensde that you wish
to marry ?" said my companion. at
will be such fun to see how he will take
it,"
"Oh, no Not for the world !"
Eyes; I must-I will! Why should
you care : It will be an excellent joke.
Say yes"
compromised with my conscience by
saying nothing, and the laughing young
man moved away. In another moment
he returned, bringing Mr.. Oakenside,
whom he presented to me, with laugh
ing hint at mutual wishes" and then
walked quickly away
| began to feel that had got myself
into "scrape." was frightened, and
| am sure he saw me tremble, for a
kindly light glimmered for moment in
his eye, and for one instant | detected
softer meditation in his tones.
His words were few, but they gave
me n rapid glance at his life. | saw
that it was commonplace existence
enough. lie wanted wife to take
charge of his house and servants and
to make his home pleasant for him.
In return no would be faithful and pro-
vide for all her wants.
All the evening Hirted with my
solemn lover. who only left my side to
attend to his duties as host occasionally.
At parting Mr.. Oakenside said he
would visit my cousin next morning,
but in my ignorance of English custom
| attached no Importance to his remark
went sleighing early next morning
in total forgetfulness of my lovers visit
When returned, | found he had beer
there and had expressed good deal oil
grave surprise ut my absence. He and
Cousin Andrew had driven away to-
gether to the next town.
"Well, Sophy,' said Cousin Andrew
that evening, II had q proposal for your
hand this morning, or rather for per-
mission to address you. Have you been
stealing the Euglishman's heart. yor
little witch =
"0h, cousin What can you mean
Did Mr.. Oakenside mention that silly
Joke to you What did you say 7"
"Told him had nothing to do will
you or your doiDgs, to be sure. And
then he asked mo whether your futheI
could be addressed. You may be sure
it's no Joke to him. He is in deadly
earnest. He says you accepted him
at was all in jest 1t was nothing
but little filtration, and I would no
have him write to father for the world
Don't let him, Andrew "
well, if that's all, I,won'tif car
help it. Sophy. III tell him not t.
write, but he seemed very much in earn
est, and | think be believes you 80 "
met Mr.. Oakenside two or thre'
times during the week that followed
though he did not come again to tb'
house. made testing apology 70
my absence on tho morning Of his visit
but no alusion was made to anything
that had passed - y, = Hmrsaa
At the end of the week came an angr,
letter from my father. Oakenside hal
written to ask his permission TO address
me, and was severely upbraided for hav
ing encouraged such a man TO such an act
He wrote
Your mother is seriously displease
with you and desires me to set out a
one, az she cannot DO easy again unit
you are once more under her care.
have written to Mr. Oakenside, and
will probably annoy you no more Ea
pect me on Wednesday" n
For some cause this letter did NJ
4 - NJ
At.eyening my father arr we'd, and aftt
reproving my folly in the terms it we
deserved he desired me TO be ready
accompany him homeward the followin
morning.
IT was not very merry breakfast
which We sat down next morning.
was in disgrace, and was sorry to
away from the plsa'aut people who b.
treated me so kindly.