The Washington times., 1895-01-13

Wilioughby bowed
Then, sir, OF course You know the busi-
ness that has brought me here"
Terribly nervous. and scarcely knowing
what answer to make, our hero bowed again.
"Come, come. sir, don't be afraid to speak
out! My daughter has made me her conf
| dant; SO let there be no reserve between US.
Eva has told me all''
Here poor Wiiloughby bIushed up to the
] roots OF bis hair.
You see. / know all about 1t. You have
fallen desperately in love with the poor girl,
and, although you have never exchanged
three words together. you are already engaged
10 be married. Mighty expeditions. upon my
woid! Hal hal ha. Pray excuse me for
iaughing. but the idea is somewhat comical,
Ha hal hai'' eJ
As the captain appeared to be in very
| good humor. WiIloughby's courage began to
| rise.
Don't mention it. sir. You are her father.
and have rgh; to do what Won please. But
l sincerely trust that you have no objections
to Offer"
! .I2 None ! Believe me. shall be delighted
| to see my Eva comfortably settled But, bark
ye, sir. Business is business; l am II plain.
blunt man, and fifteen years sOiourn with
| ones regiment ON the plains doesn't help to
polish one. First of all, what are your pros
pects?''
! And the captain drew notebook out OF his
I anu ITcctciei 10 eAdlIluc OuE ncEO IL
IL in q court of justice.
''You are an only sou, | believer!
II am"
'Goodr - And down went the note in the
pocketbook
"Your age?"
"Twenty-eight next birthday"
Twenty eight Good. Is your constltu-
tion healthy?''
a believe So have had measles, whoop-
ing-cough, and mumps
Disorders peculiar To Infancy. Good"
And the captain scrfbbled away again.
Are you engaged in any business or pro-
| fesson?'
None"
'Then how on earth do you live?'
ION my private income, captain"
Then all can say is you're an uncom-
monty lucky fellow to be able 10 subsist on
/ thai. only wish could. What is your in
Gomez?
About four thousand year"
lis It IN house property, shares in limited
companies. or in 'goyernments!' II in public
companies, should bo sorry 10 give two
years purchase for the lot"
I'm the new per cents
Good think may say very good What
sort OF temper are you''
''Well. that's rather difficult question to
answer" SAID Willoughby, smiling for the
first time.
Hang it, sir. not at air. returned the cap
tain. If any one asked me my temper
should say, ''Hasty. sir: eOnlOundedly hasty
And Choker Blacks proud OF it, sir; proud
of itl''
''say about the average, answered VIII
ioughby. timidly.
Temper average" said the captain, jot-
ting it down. Il think these are about all the
questions have to ask you. You know my
daughter by sght?'
II have had the pleasure OF seeing her fre-
- | lao, ind eTr
And you think you could he very happy
with ber?''
Think captain am certain OF it,
Very good. Now, harkye. WiIIoughby
Vane. Marry her, treat her well, and be
happy. Neglrct her, blight her young alec
sir, il don't riddle you with bulietsi Cad.
sir, I'm man of my word. aud [ IL do what |
say. as sure as my names ChoSer Blackf'
Il have no fear ON that score. captain
Unite her TO me. and if life OF devotion
"I know al about that" said the captain
Keep your line phrases for the girls ears
Give mo your hand. sir. I've taken fancy tc
you"
"You flatier me- captain
"Haug it, sir, noi Choker Black never in.
dulges I'm iaitery. Don't he afraid TO grasI
my hand sir; il is yours rs long as | find you
plain sailing and straightforward But il
! ever-I suspect you OF any artiilce or decep-
W..
hope we perfectly understand each Other
zone word more said WiIoHghby AN
l 10 understand that you consent 10 ouI
union?"
Certainly. You can he married TO morrow
II you please. SIR the happiness OF my dear
child is my first consideration. Cad. sir.
am not Il brute-not one OF these unnatural
parents people read of III novels. Choker
Black may be q fCc-eater on the Held but ii
any rate, he knows how TO treat his own ilesh
and blood,
Captain, you o,erwhe!m me with gratI-
tude.
'Say no more about it. Clap on your hat
and come across the street with me and I'll
introduce YOU to my daughter at once"
Scarcely knowing what he was about. VIII
loughby did as he was told. They crossed
the street together and the captain opened
the door with 4 latchkey.
'One moment, If you please said VIII
loughby, who was titivating his hair and ar
ranging his cravat.
Are you ready now?' asked the captain.
"Quitei"
Mr. Willoughby vaner' cried the captain,
ushering our hero into the drawing-Toon.
Then, waving his hand, he added: ALLOW
me to introduce you TO my wife and daugh-
ter"
Willoughby looked exceedingly foolish a:
he bowed 10 the two ladies' On "A couch By
the fireside sat his enchantress. looking more
bewitchingly radiant than ever. his viS-a-yiS
being the tall, thin. angular woman in biach
that he had frequently noticed from over tht
way.
''What a contrast" thought Willoughby
"between mother and daughter
'Annie my dear, Mr.. WiliouGhby Vane i:
nervous, no doubt. You know tho adaSo
Let us leave the young people together. and
he'll soon find his tongue then. I'll wager.
said the captain. addressing the younger o
the two ladies, who Immediately rose from
her seat.
"Stay, sir-there is some mistake here,
said Willoughby. This lady is
Aud he pointed to tie gIunt female.
MY daughter sir said the captain. ny
daughter by my first WIFE"
And this. CALCULATED our hero, turning t.
the young lady.
is my second wife, sir!''
Willoughby vane fed from his home tha
night. About n month later his alInos
broken-hearled mother received a letter iron
postmarE bore the words. Montreal, Can
ada. Boston Home Journal.
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Dictionary Dispute.
The other day great g;Iunt coIored man
entered the express office. and edging up tC
the man in charge took off his hat and asked
if there had been anything received fol
George Washington.
The clerk looked at the man searehingly
and then with knowing air remarked:
''Ah. what game are you trying 10 work or
me now. He's been dead long ago
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