The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-01-08

1essed to her mother she cared q
l great deal Tor, was we'll suited to
her. He had not yet declared his
love, but 1t was not nnguessaa by
the shrewd little maiden. To Mrs.
Caldlng, however, he had opened his
heart, and she bade him wait a lit-
tie. She knew how prejudiced her
brother was against all arrange
ments not conducted by himself and Il
rightly concluded that he might nut
serious difficulty in the way of the
young people. After satisfying her
self that the name of Jcnnie's lover
was quite unknown to her brother
she resolved to introduce him as q
young man who would be a good
match for Jennie if only the girl
could be wise enough to think so.
Allowing him to believe they had
never met, she trusted to his un-
equaled obstinncy to do the rest.
i've wanted SO much to talk with
you about Jennie" said that lady as
she and Hiram sat in her we'll ap-
pointed drawing room the night Of
the arrival.
<fTes, an I'm willin'. She ought
to be settled" said the old man de-
cidedly.
cit does not do, Hiram. began
Mrs. Calding, watching the hard
lined e. face intently, s'to depend on q
girls choice, and"-
"Well, I guess it DON'T" he inter
rupted, with a sneer.
."There is young man in town
who [ know admires Jennie, and if
he should meet her I think some
thing would come of it." Very
quietly, yet with the utmost eau
ton she made this statement.
The old man was interested.
Rich? 2" he inquired, rubbing his
hands gently together.
Yes" was the answer. Then she
went on:
SsOf course it's so very uncertain,
Hiram. You see, Jennie might re-
fuse to have q word to say to him,
and"-
ssNow, Kate, look here" inter
ruptea the thoroughly excited old
man as he drew his chair nearer
hers and emphasized his words with
decisive gestures, "ef 1 like that
young man I'll jest take him out
home with me, an I'd like to see
Jennie tell him to go eff Pm livin'."
Mrs. Calding was delighted at her
success thus far. The next day Mr..
Bryan was introduced and became
the old mans ideal of son-in-law.
On the farmers return to his
home Mr.. Bryan accompanied him,
having accepted the hearty invita-
ton of his new friend to "jest run
out an take a look around our part
Of the country"
Jennie had been apprised of Mr..
Bryan's coming and Of the little de-
ception in which she was to play her
part. She met him as if he were a
stranger, while her father secretly
rejoiced at the thought of subduing
his proud young daughter.
Mr.. Olcott took an early oppor-
tunity to enlighten Jennie as to her
duty toward his new friend, and
with twinkle in her eye she prom
ised to do her best to please him in
the matter.
A week passed. Jennie and Mr..
Bryan We're very happy. The days
were delightful ones to them, and
the, old farmer rubbed his hands at
the success of his scheme and gave
his consent to an early marriage
with no hesitation.
He often speaks now of his match
making. ''There's Jennie" he will
say. "she'd hev picked up with
some empty nodded city chap eff I
hadn't jest took her in hand. I
brung Bryan out an told her that
she'd got to behave to him. It's the
only way to do-jest make 'em mind.
an they'll git along"
They would not deceive him for
anything, the happy young couple,
but when he boasts they think with
loving gratitude of clever Aunt
Kate.