The Irish standard., 1896-11-21

sWhy, all our lives; at LEASH !aslll ofsss
mine. But what funny question, Glar-i5 &
ence." ,',f l, g. 81 ;S s3
rs 1t aoa Well, Fannie, there fl III 4,
thing have. been wanting to tell you ~
for long time" =ss q 81! "
3 "Clarence, do You see that bird q y
Eyes, / see the bird. I wish he Econ alll
whisper in your ear the words want to i
say. Now don't run away. We are (
here alone for once, and must tell
you" .'
) ..Clarence, won't it keep till Wa 90
home? See, it's getting dark. :" N 8si
"No, Fannie, it will keep no longer,
and besides feel Drawer her here alone with
you, in the gathering darkness, than ~ ] Z
should at home. Fannie, I have loved +
YOU ali my life, love you now, will. I
love you always-Fannie, Will you pa
my wife There, thank the Lord you
know it now, if you never did before ".
.oh, Clarence. And did that take 1
bravery" - . .
! ''The bravery Of lion, Fannie. But
tell me, tell me truly, can you love me E1 III +
.Not any more-~at Least ! think not
any more" s-5% FIJI
sob, Fannie!" 81. a. .SE8
ST was about to say. Clarence, not any
more than do now" f-~ I'D, as M
'.And do you love me the least bit now,
Fannie" ff
.'More than that, Clarence, more than
that. !. love you we'll enough to answer
-yes--f will be your WIFE III
''Fannie!"
"Clarence!" "a y,
There were tears In Fannie's bright
eyes when Clearance gently took her
hands from before her face. &
Nov one kiss, my little bride, to zeal
the bargain"
.'Cracky! what will pa say now?v
: '.Let us hope, Fannie. that No will
not object" eaf
How can he, Clarence, when hs
knows that we love each other?"
., The two happy hearts went beating
more rapidly back TO the manor house,
where they found the family seated in
the parlor. .......-. W.!
AS Clarence and Fannie entered the
door. with their happy faces flushed
and a something about their appear
unce that spoke louder than words,
rs q result of that trip to the landing,
the squire arose to his feet. ,a,##t II.
What, my son? What now, FannieT
You look excited"
- Well, I guess I arn,'' said Fannie.
'.What Go you think? I am going to be
married" ~..e. ~ 49, ~
.'What!," exclaimed Clara, when 2"
and she jumped from her chair.
II don't know; but some day. Ain's
we. ClarenceY r' a. s5
Ely this time Clara's arms were
around her, and Fannies, face was hid
den on her shoulder. ..
'sWelI, what have vol, got to say, my
boy 2" said the squire.
1--WE said it, father, and Fannie did
not say no. Lazy as happy as lord"
"And we'll you should be. Come.
Pnss. and give your exPectant' father
q kiss" -, .l
All were embracing Fannie and CON-
!; graduating Clarence but Lathrop, who
had a scowl on lis features, but finally
he. too. came forward and said; i wish
you both JOYS" 49,. f,s,#
Herbert had no opportunity to plead
his suit, aas Clara OWNED something OF
his intentions, and gave him none. 4
The next evening the squire had hist
horse and buggy brought to the door, 4
and stated that he was going back three
or four miles, TO where the men were
telling timber. for the mills. Come
Clara" he added, "you, shall 60 with
me-" t4ts-f L
Clarence and Fannie had gone horse
i hack riding, and Clara went with her
father, leaving Herbert La hrop behind
= This act first opened his eyes to the
fact that perhaps after all there va
: doubt about his being able to WIN
Glars, or even obtain the consent Of her !
father. 5ssi
..tYsll. / must have one OF them, !" - I
said. .EJarepce lost ne time with Fan-
ME, and the little mink said yes; while
TO me- she said no and laughed in my
face. One of the girls must surely fhe:
Mrs, Herbert Lathrop." ,.. .'1 ..s.ss
..Clara," said her father, when they
wereswell on the road, what think ron
of Syour brothers. choice r. .Sss
..Aspeyfect treasure, father I,knSw,,
they'll be happy u
daughter, have you never thought
Of marriage2"
.Na,. father; why should II ! am
but eighteen-plenty Of ti,ne--you -
notanxious to lose me. trust ~
"Far from it, Clara; bat yo1l hare l Il ~
lopportunity now to win a;h1istand ard
wealth and station; tn fact, he 70 al-S
ready won; you have hut toss
him. have received 8 prop 3 81 \
your hand. !" i VI;
= husband don Z wan yyeal 81 and
station we have; but who Is i, pIey.ssi
that thinks my hand worth the 49,
Ing? Not Herbert I,athrop. hope i9
80 neither hand nor heart have. Y tor q
hin. ! ! sas 81
..Not Iathrop, Clara. He e but il. 8
depeudentsnn his uncle. The would -b y
bride DOM IS the uncle shimself
friend, John Lloyd n,s s 81.
i. haij Ii Fatherl !, : !. What And
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