The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-07
ASK FORGIVENESS
Ex-Gambler Quinn and His
Young Bride Write Papa
and Mamma Goff.
THEY SAY THEY ARE HAPPY.
Papa Golf Hasn't Decided Whether
He viii Give the Runaways
His Blessing.

Mr.. ex-Gambler, ex-Convict John P.
Quinn, who galloped off with his partners
daughter two days ago, sent a letter TO his
father-in-law this morning. 1t was very
penitent epistle, and he must have wept
tears of anguish when he wrote, it was
covered with blots.
He must have been considerably agitated
for it was scribbled and scrawled like a
schoolboy's first attempt at correspondence
Mr. Quinn's letter was as follows-
NEW YoRK, Feb. 8. 1891.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. GoB.
hardly know what to say to you after taxing
your daughter for my wife as 1 did, Will say IL
was my choice to have been married oy conseaI
OF you both; but knowing this couid not De
done, there was nothing left but Tor US TO 90 as
we have done You realize now that you ms
judged my motives for your, Child loved nsr ls
and love her still, and have consulted 5od
many times over the matter and it is py hls
consent that we have been married
NV dear brother and sister, the name OF
God humbly beg your pardon Tor the way w, VIZ
have done this. God has forgiven US, and lWhi
leave it with him to speak to your hearts IN th5
matter.
caused me to do this but that did love them.
Iremain your friend in Christ.
JOHN PHILIP QUNN.
P S-we have nice rooms, and woul be
pleased to have you coma AMI see US.
THE SWEETEST OF HUBBIEs.
Mrs. Quinn wrote to her mother in similar
strain. The letter was evidently dictated by
the husband. The following is a copy OF the
etter
Dear Mama and papa:-I have no regrets for
marrying the man that did. OF course nateo
to run off; but there was nothing else ielt Ior
me TO do. God says. il we expect to De forgiven
we must forgive l ask you both in Inc name
of God 10 forgive me and John. and come over
and see us, and let us all be happy family II
affactionate daughter. MAUD.
PS. John has been honorable in everything,
and would not ask for better husband NJ
Mr.. and Mrs. Golf have not got down yet
to the forgiving mood, and, until that point
is reached, Mr.. and Mrs Quinn will stay IN
New York.
When a NEWS representative entered the
car Roanoke" this morning he found MI.
| and Mrs Golf at home. Mr. Golf is an easy
conversationalist and delightful man to
| chat with He didn't conceal his annoyance
| at his partners trick, but added
ssYou know entertain no feelings OF un-
charitableness towards Mr.. Quinn and my
| daughter" ;,
| He would not say 'my son and daughter. +"
WILL NOT FORGIVE YET.
eyes. we had letters from them this morn
ing,r he resumed laying two bulky envelopes
| on the little table; ''but have not mace up
nv mind vet to ask them to come back"
| Mr.. Golf was asked what course ne m
| tended to pursue with regard TO the union
| services in which they take part q week
i today. :,
ssSince both are advertised to appear, will
YOU not have to kiss and make up before that
| event!"
| sWell,n he replied, 81 never thought of
| that: but YOU may say that | personally
| will carry on the contract with the pastors L
made, whether Mr.. Quinn does or not
| "Were you not both advertised to appear
next Sunday at the Y. NJ G. A. rooms on
| Twenty second street, New york; asked tne
! HYes, but have written to them putting
| off that engagement" -,
| MIR. Goff would not say whether he would
| come to terms at once with Mr.. Quinn, out
| added that in few days he might send
| word to them. ,r
| Goff. off they turned up today" the bare
possibility of which appeared to afford her
supreme satisfaction.
THE LITTLE DOG wHINEs.
At this stage a wheezy little Willoughby
mug waddled into the compartment and be-
gan to whine and scratch at the door.
sYou can't go out, dear" said MI Con
patting the dog, and then looking up at The
NEWS reporter, continued; ,.
"The poor dog misses his little mistress
terribly. Even his grief is touch
ing,n and to prove it's masters asser-
ton. doggie set up a doleful whine
Both Mr. and Mrs Golf are worrying over
the effect this marriage will have on the
union services.
! DR.. Scudder has assured them that 1t VIII
add rather to than detract from the efects
of the meetings, and with a view to patching
up matters between the truants and thell
stern parents, is doing what he can to make
| Nh. Goff hoist the pennant of forgiveness.