The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-17
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al least ny sight On hears"y, and where
Il Ii'e'y interest IN The affairs DI Others
!eens TO be the corscn;, ccrupat;ou -
{: large portion OF the inhabitants.
oplMo1s w?re soHlc";'iat divided in
the matter. The "npr2iut!icad regarded
& marriage between The cousins us y
HAPPY solution Of the unpleasant state
OF affairs, while The more Interested;
notably The mothers OF SONS whose
matrimonial designs had thus been lrus-
tr&tcd, Shook thor heads rather doubt
iHlly, ana prophcsicd all manner OF dire
catastropics. from what they considered
a lovcIeas union. They hopod it would
turn out We'll: so they assur">! each
other. Indeed. they were inclined TO pity
Margaret, and, with ;sdm;ring sl&nccs at
I'm OF john, they wondered whaJ sl.a
had seen in Brian to Ike.
Margaret vel! know thai She was an
OBJECT % unusual comment. "Trcrr
were people in S. 70 use her own
words, who would 81: al her table and
break her bread and h"r character at
The same time Yet, notwithstanding.
the knowledge that she afforded sratiii-
cation to their curiosity filled licr with
. feeling akin to indignation.
"Notoricty is the fate OF greatness,
the Colonel told her, by way OF corsola-
ton. You and Brian are the most
prominent figures in the nciGhborhro!
just now. Think Of the distinction. But
seriously, my dear, I'm glad you two
have reached such a sensible settle
mcnt. Expected it all the time. Not
quite so soon, though. You've made the
quickest time Oh record The Oil gem
tlcman's eyes twinkleJ 1T this evidence
CT his own llu!nor.
About this time he vas deep in some
cherished plans intended to aztec. the
future OF his son and niece. he gave
no hint o. his desires 80 either party
concerned. for he could BE polite on oc-
casio1, and he realized tha1 :h;s was It
matter TO be handled with much caution.
4 fin" PAR, a ti!lc pair he wouit
chncklc, when privacy permitted hi!n -
give such expressions to his farinHA
"Pltnty OF spirit iii tha girl, and tia;
young scamp, coNfou: Inn, he'll be
something ye;.
The scamp in question had cnioyes!
all the advanl"S IS 4 Young man iii his
position could expect o. hope for.
i want You to make 4 good showing, !"
his father had said 20 him, wheu he
started out OIL his 60 ic &C career. You
mast look to your future AID take up
something practical. I prefer Jaw,
though il is & scourdrelly profession
Still, as COOL as most, dare say Il
you do start in it, stick to ii. and fcl'
heavens sake don't como otit Il first
class idiot, fit only for Il Show piece.
And don't break your nc:!i, or get III
debt"
Berthe had managed 70 20 through
college without f;..'aE (. victim To ttr
latter evils Ii. had followed his
fathers counsel rs to adopting law,
though he han not yet passed tie bal.
Under rrc;czJ of reading Tor this
end, he spent much OF his; tilno III New
York, from which point he pai! fire.
qucnt visits IT, The Cc'lars. Sitting in
his Office one day, aAd, porting over u
law dictionary, he was rather surprised
to receive from his father q letter se;-
ting forth the good points OF 4 certain
nameless young lady, and urging upon
him the adyisability OF margin; her,
and finally settling in ii!c.
"WelI, in the name o. ell that's holy,
he calculated, that must b. answered. :"
And so it was 'rc such purpose ti>;s!.
it sent his easily moved father into q
towering passion. Alice was summoned.
And that young lady, looking quite cool
and composed, came tripping into the
room prepared for a scene, and wonder
ing what had occurred to disturb the
equilibrium OF her unclc's temper.
We'll, uncle?' she said, with corcil-
iatory inquiry.
well, uncle" he mim:ckcd. "Io1
come in smiling and mincing, just "a
though there were no inlpudent young
scamp in the world.
Il dare say there are 4 great many,
she rejoincd agrcaahiy; and Old ones
too, for that matter.
What do you rean:' he broke in,
quick to take exception to her words.
But, Lord" what; The use Of arguing
with Il girl? Here! read this letter and
tell me if you consider it the proper
thing for an importinent puppy to write
TO his father
| He thrust the letter in her hand. and
her eyes glanced over the somewhat
aggressive chirograpAy, while its mean
dawned upon her.
DEAR RESPECTED PNrEH--lours OF
the 18th inst. duly to ham,. Contents
noted. Would say in answer that | am
very we'll satisfied with my present
state Of single bless adncss, and While
approaching year interest III my behalf.
prefer to chose My o"n partner, whcE
| elect to assume the cares OF domestic
life.
Though the Bible says it is not good
for man to be alone, it is !Gr more risky,
to my mind, to lOg along i'll double har-
ness, unless the old mare is to ones
liking.
i've been dong finely; winning
golden opinions on all sides. | am fear
1ul Of becoming too great, and Black
Stone has a tendency to monotony; so
/ have very 2riou5 intentions OF put
ting the Old boy aside and gaining
laurels with my pen. Visions of future
greatness pass before my eyes, and
pardon this blot; it is the outcome Of my
nprt1rhnd fpplinrS-WnO knows but that