The Penn's Grove record., 1895-05-10

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prospects, proposing for the hand OF
ais daughter Zalie.
But 1 could work for her." protested
the young man, as they argued the
matter on the porch.
Eyes, oh, yes; work your jaws when
something was put between them"
Mention some OF your other objec
ions"
at Is not necessary; the one under
discussion answe every purpose"
"It may answer all your purposes,
but 1t doesn't answer mine. Let me tell
1ou that your daughter loves me, and
that l promise to work faithfully, II
you give your consent, but II you don't
[ will run away with her without max
ing any promise at all"
ooh, Is that a fact?" the old man sar
eastically rejoined. "Run away with
ier, Ell? All right, I will follow along
md seek an early opportunity Of filling
your hide SO full of holes that It
wouldn't hold wheat straw. Loves you.
does she? All, ha! loves you! Well.
now, I'll call her, and you may start to
run away with her right at once. Bet.
ter roll up your brooches before you
start Loves you, does sher"
eyes, I do" The girl stepped out mp
IN the veranda
The old Major turned angrily upon
her.
eyes, I do" she repeated. "but I win
aot marry him without your consent
For gracious sake, don't say anything
more, for here comes General Griddle.
ton"
Bickles withdrew. General Griddle
ton, an old fellow with a pompous ali
and broken veins In his face, dismount.
ID at the gate. He and the Major were
he warmest Of friends For each 9th
er's sake they were heroically self-sac
hfcing; they would fight for each 9th
Or, and. at poker. they had often WOE
each others money. =.
"Ahl good-morning, General"
sAhl Major, good-morning."
beautiful weather, General"
"Major, magnificent"
This form Of greeting changed witt
he weather. and people who were nc
customed to see the two old men NEE
each other had long since ceased L
mile at their ludicrous gallantry, 81
familiar had the system Of salutatior
become.
"Zalie," said the Major. Ego into tn,
louise; I have something particular t
say to the General. What do yor
thinkr' he added. when the girl hat
withdrawn. "that internal BickleI
wants to marry my daughter"
1.-THE trifing rascal" the General ex
Aaimed.
"And he swears." the Major contn
ied, "that II I don't give my consen
be win run away with her"
Iral cried.
"He is aipauperr'fs said the Major.
"And q wretchF' declared the Gen
Sral. w.
General. youthavs always stood b,
pe."
sand I always. Will"
"Give me your hand"
They shook hands, ana then entere.
INTO the close and absorbing; communion
II 9 game Of polper.
A few weeks later tho MaJorAand tn
aenernl went down to New orlean
md, as theyfwere9eturning pn Gsteam
boat, the General suddenly exclaimed
by George, Msjorl gonder lisa ma
Rho did me atfavor In Havana. Yes.
gazing intentIy,, shat Ia Victor Dine
las. n Of the most prominent planter
n Cuba, He's coming this way"
The. General advanced to meetSth
Cuban, who came walking with a
easy, graceful swing down The cabir
bowed, made an opentarm gesturesan'
said:
"Pardon.me II Itmake O mistake bu
. not this ths Hon. Victor DinsoiasT"
The Cuban, after o moments refee
ton, recognized the,G General. and. wit
graceful hearttnesss seized his hand
When the Major had been introduces
the party Withdrew to- tho bar. Dime
nA was not an Unlocking man; he wor
pnormous,black w~hiskerNand long hall
lcd spoke English edsity, bat with
!, flight Spanish accent. After sewers
rounds" ut the BARI the General Pre-
posed q game OF poker. No objection
wcrc raised; tho Cuban was aecommt
Eating, They went 4, q private npar'
nent and were coon deep In the thrill
hg anxiety Of the great America
,astime." Fronythevcry first, Dinzola
segan town. The NIsjor snortOd IN
20 General fumcd.l but the Cuban. VI
] disturbed. stilAepniausd 70 raketin u
nanax. T.