Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

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both Mrs. Cuisine and her daughter
that was encountering Uncle Penn
Canning, who came semi-annually to
look after their business matters. He
would be due Immediately on their
arrival at home.
Uncle Penn abominated foreigners,
and had often told Titia that he would
never consent to her marrying any
but full-blooded son of American
soil.
Now Titia, my dear said Mrs.
Cuisine, Il feel pretty confident we
shall have trouble with Uncle Penn.
Not having seen this dear fellow, he
will be sure to think him like all
foreigners, and denounce him. AS
soon as you meet Uncle, and welcome
him cordially, l think it will be wise
/ to leave him to me. / can introduce
the subject gently, and perhaps pre-
vent his opposing the match. Oh,
dear, why do all women have to be
undet the TYRANNY oil menS We never
can take d step but some man must
be consulted, pacified; OF rubbed down
in some way"
Uncle Penn arrived, heard of his
niece's prospects, and swore r6hndly
at the whole thing. Mrs. Cuisine
begged him to withhold Judgment till
he knew the man.
When Titia entered she fell on Uncle
PENIS shoulder and wept till he con-
sented to wait and see for himself.
Dear uncle, gasped Mrs. Cuisine,
don't be SO harshl there is nothing
to be said against dear Monsieur
Chamfort, except that he is of foreign
BIRTH His family is such a distin-
guished onel His father wears the
Cross of the Legion Of Honor, and
ranks high as scientist Poor, dear
Alphonse is so earnest, too, and his
prospects tor the future are SO bright,
after all the scientific study he has
done under his fatherr'
Monsieur Chamfort stopped at the
hotel, and it was nine o'clock in the
evening when he entered Mrs. Gus
tines parlor--a charming place, he
thought in the lambent light of lace
covered lamps throwing their soft
colors over all within it.
When this was over, and love had
fledged itself anew, dear old Uncle
Penn was ushered in by Mrs. Cuisine.
"Your face looks familiar, Mr..
Chamfort, but 'spose you don't re-
member ever meeting up with me, do
your"
"Oh, no, monsieur I am a pair
feet stranger cen Amerikayr'
Mrs. Cuisine thought his behavior
remarkable. She followed him to his
room, only to hear inside his door.
well Well! Ha! Hal Here's pref
ty kettle of fish! Why, Mrs. Gusty,
| know that puppy downstairsl He
is the hairdresser who came to our
hotel to dress your aunt's hair when
we were in Paris, last winter Call
that child up out OF the parlor before
things go furtherl I'm afraid she'll
kiss the rascal if she's LETT alone with
him.
At that moment Titia bounded in
to the room, saying Monsieur Cham
fort did not feel we'll and had taken
sudden leave. but would return in the
morning.
you'll never see that scoundrel
again." shouted Uncle Penn. with a
loud laugh of anger and ridicule
"Neverl Neverp'
Titia heard what an escape she had
made. Then followed screams and
protests from both mother and daugh-
ter, which Uncle Penn rebuked.
"You don't think I'm lying, do you?
Why. Id have booted him out Of the
house the moment / laid eyes on him
if | hadn't thought of what scandal
we'd give the servants to tell. And
the rascal's married. He brought his
wife and little girl to the hotel one
day Now, stop this crying and be
thankful we're not found out. He's
glad to get off, knowp'
Mrs. Cuisine tainted. Titia Sob
bed, while shetried, with Uncle PENIS
assistance. to bring her mother to.
When this was done she herself took
turn at fainting.
Monsieur" did not appear the
next morning. Miss Titia is still
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