Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1889 — AN EFFECTIVE WAY. [ARTICLE]

AN EFFECTIVE WAY.

How k Georgia Father Got Rid of a Suitor He Didn’t Dike. Georgia Cracker. It was 11 o’clock. Thomas Singleman still lingered in the tapestry-lined parlor of the Hogamont mansion. There was a slight noise up stairs when Claribefye whispered: * ‘Oh, ‘Tom,’ I think it is papa, and he so objects to you staying so late.” Before Mr. 'Singleman could secure his hat the door opened and -Colonel Hogamont entered. “Claribell Jane, you may leave the room for a moment: I wish to speak privately with Mr. Bingleman.” With beating i heart she gladly left and then glued her ear to the keyhole outside. “Mr. Singleman, I want to ask you a favor. As Igo past the store I wish to settle a bill of $lO, and I forgot to call at the bank on my way home. Can yon spare that much until to-morrow evening?” Mr. Singleman was happy to perform the favor. “You need not be in a hurry to leave Thomas. My daughter appreciates your company, and I have no objections.” Helelt the room and Thomas and Claribelle were radiant with happiness. Next evening about the same hour the old gentleman entered and obtained a similar loan. v lt occurred also the evening following. The next evening a slight noise was heard up stairs, and Mr. Singleman grasped his hat and left saying: “Claribelle, if your papa should inquire of my absence tell him I took suddenly sick. Good-bye, sweet!” and before the old gentleman was half way down the stairs Mr. Singleman was plowing his way homeward«, through the murky night. The old man smiled and returned to his slumbers. Thomas says that even prospective marriage is a failure, and Claribelle Jane spends her evenings at home.