The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-24
U%NRELENTING FATHER!
MR.. ~. n. TALLEY AND MISS Lie
ZiE BLlYLOCk STILL TWAIN.
Were Not MAJ ried on Yesterday But"Hope
Rises Eternal" in Their Breasts and
Their Troubles May be Over soon.

ffANAAA af
Lizzie Blayiock, both of Henrico. were
not married on yesterday, and the date
of their wedding Is still uncertain. by
reason OF the refusal Of Talley. pere. to
give his consent 10 the ceremony. young
Ialley not being twcnty-ono years OF
age.
The tribulations Of this pair OF lovers
have been related In The Times. and
may be briefly recounted now. since. as
the wise men tell us. all the world loves
a lover. and hence the history OF TWO
such should be interesting.
All was prepared for their marriage
some days ago, a license was procured.
when. through action OF the father OF
the young man. a halt was called. tho
license WIS returned TO the clerk OF
Henrico Court. and the young people
separated. n went TO their respective
homes.
IL was believed, with good reason. that
the parental heart was softcned. and that
Mr.. Talley's father would authorize tho
issuance of a license yesterday. and after
the manner OF relenting fathers. ever
since a story was written. would Say.
Bless you. my Children
WHAT MRS. BLAYLOCK SAYS.
But, alas. and aiack. and well-a-day'
Papa did none OF these things. and.
N'"AA'rH N| EH"'''N'N NN INN|NNN NIIANN"'"
out Of the reach OF "a Times man last
evening. who sought 10 find out from
him when he would relent. and make the
pair happy.
However. the representative OF Tho
Times saw yesterday evening Mrs. Bisy-
lock. mother Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss Blaylock. and Mr.. Tallcy. who
wanted to be a Benedict. and with tho
Benedict's stand. and very pleasant pco-
pie they all proved 10 Doe. too.
The Blaylocks live I'm a pretty little cot
taco on the outskirts of Richmond. about
= flurth Of a mile south Of Cary street.
oxtonded. in a line from the Lee Mon
ument. and the Talley's are about tho
same Distance further south. going to-
wards the river.
Mrs. Blaylock came 10 the gate Of the
yard, While Miss Biaylock. an attractive
young lady, after seeing whom. IL IS
quite easy 70 understand Mr.. Talleys
devotion. fingered in the doorway OF the
house.
Il do not know why Mr.. Talley will
not give his consent TO Willies mar
riagc." said Mrs. Blaylock TO the repor-
ter.
II wish he would. and so have done
with all this talk. ana nonsense con-
\ tinued tho lady. who declared that news
paper notoriety was very unpleasant 10
the family.
Mrs. Blaylock Is evidently quite willing
and ready TO play the role OF mother-la
law. for she said that Willie was a
fine fellow. and a hard working, and gooi
Young man. all Of which seemed 90 plea e
her daughter nightly
As Mrs. Blaylock was pointing out mo
way to "Willie's house along came ono
OF his friends. enquiring for him. ana
nnding he had not reached the cottage
for his usual evening visit. kindly volun-
teered 10 show me the way 10 the Ialley
! residence.
WILLIE IS WILLING.
This Young man said ha thought II was
a shame that the old man 'IaNeyl nad
held down Willie" and that willie
WAS quite old enough 10 marry, and
further remarked that "Old people ought
To r%ecolloct they were boys ana sf'S'
once.
We found young Mr. IaNel' WHO """''
q bridegroom he.
AFR Tallev greeted tho Times man
pleasantly and said that he guessed mo
| object of his visit regrcttins that his faith
or had not given his consent ana tiap
for the present his marriage must be de-
forred.
lie said that he had his trade wfich
IS that of a house painter, and had plenty
of work ahead. he loved Oh" young laoy
and She loved him. they both had good
health and strength and wanted 20 kno"
what more was necessary
! Nothing except the laws consent re-
I nlied the reporter. who sympathizing as
he might. was obliged to tell the truth
''Well. l hope my father will give MS
consent very soon. and will certainly
tell YOU. and invite you TO the wedding.
said Mr.. Talley. who excused himself 10
take Off his working clothes. dress FOR
supper and then 10 visit his Dulcinea 'at
tho Blaylock cottage.
All the ~ncighborhood folks are interest
ed i'm this case Of love. and all OF phem
are hoping for a happy issue out OF an
their troubles for them.