The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-08-13

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been taking pleasant walk in your garden,
and very charming one it is"
Now it was not at all strange that Mr..
Wentworth should have had pleasant walk,
but it was little singular that he, who had
so often been in the garden before, should
never, until this time, have discovered its
beauties. Mrs. Montell thought so too, but
she kept her thoughts to herself; although il
was very evident, during the rest of the even
ing, that she was maturing something in her
mind
The first CLEAN of dissatisfaction she exhibit
ed was in the shape of mocking smile, about
half an hour before Mr.. Montell made his
customary appearance.
'Mr. Montellp said she, when they were
quite alone, don't you think that Hester is
growing very thin?'
Mr.. Montell almost lifted the wig off his
head with astonishment to hear his wife speak
so tenderly of his niece.
'Why-a-yes! do think so, my dear;
and it's my opinion she has had too much
work, and too little exercise, since she has
been in this house..
Indeed I'm afraid SOP said Mrs. Montell,
looking very penitently at her husband. =
What can we do to make amends? Won
der if a little country air would not be of
service to herr?
ITO be sure it would said Mr., Montell,
positively.
'Thenshe shall go to Oaklands tomorrow,
and for a couple Of months, said Mrs Mon
tell in an equally positive manner.
And shortly afterwards wondering what it
was that had affected Mrs. Montell with so
sudden fit of tenderness, Mr.. Montell fell
asleep.
On the morrow, Hester was despatched to
Oaklands, and as soon as the carriage disap-
peared Mrs. Montell returned into the house
with triumph written on her brow. Two
months soon slipped away.
CHAPTER ".
'Montell' in raised voice, 'Mr. Montelp
'Ahem Did--did you speak, my dear?'
'Was there ever such man?' soliloquized
Mrs Montell. He sees nothing-he knows
nothing-he notices nobody. If it was not
for my remarkable power of observation, 1
do not know what would become of him.
| THAT is very true, my dear, said Mr.. Mon
tell, meekly.
4 suppose you do know she said, that
Mr.. Wentworth has bought house in Yer
non place
'Why-a-yesp he answered, with an odd
gleam of humor, and rubbing his knees as
he spoke; I think, | recollect, something's
just little; of the purchase
/ well! what does your wise head imagine
he bought it for?'
Mr. Montell looked up sideways with a
sudden and momentary keenness, and then
recommended rubbing his knees
What do you think he bought it for?' said
Mrs Montell, changing the form Of her ques
ton
Indeed, my dear, how should I know?
speculation, suppose
Has he furnished it magni6cently, also,
on speculation?' questioned Mrs. Montell,
earnestly,
'Why-a-upon second thoughtful
should think not. Decidedly not!'
what is his reason for furnishing it then?'
Dear, dear, how should l know? Young
men are fanciful sometimes; very fanciful.'
How stupid you are this morning, Mr.
Montell;' saidlhis wife pettishly, MORE than
ordinarily SO I think
'AhemP said Mr.. Montell.
You have no penetration
Il am sorryt to say, have not never
had
| AS he said this, Mr. Montell looked point
edly--that is pointedly for HMM his wife S
face. She flushed up instantly, and was a.
bout to retort, but checked herself, when she
saw how quietly he was nursing his knees,
so she only said
Did you mean anything, Mr.. Montell?'
ooh, no, my dear he answered, nothing;
nothing assure you'
well, suppose, must tell you what |
have discovered, or you will never find it
out
AS she spoke, she looked with signii-
cant smile at Agathe, who blushed little,
simpered little, attitudinized great deal,
and then left the room
Mr. Montell! 1t is joyful day for our
family. could not say SO in the presence
of the dear girl, she is sonervous.'
What is it? What is a joyful day?'
ooh, what a blind man you are! did it
ALL Yes, she continued, drawing herself
up with dignity, I may say it was all my do
ings
i don't doubt it, said Mr.. Montell, you
are a--yes-a very-very clever woman;
but confess II don't see quite-quite
quite as clearly, as could wish the--the
object Of your-may | say my dear-self
congratulation?'
Mrs. Montell, with an expression of serene
pity, that did her infinite honor, condescen-
ded to bend her mouth toher husbands ear,
and say in low exulting tone,
'Mr. Wentworth here she paused, as if
to note the effect the name.
1 WELL! said Mr.. Montell 'Wellp
is going to be marriedp
4 should not wonder at it at all, said Mr..
Montell, without eyineing the least emotion.
He is young; handsome; wealthy, and q
4 bachelor. Ho--I am not at all surprised
No! not the leastp
i Nothing would surprise you, I believe;
said Mrs. Montcll, in a disappointed tone,
! though if anything could, should have
thought it would have been Agathe's ap-
preaching nuptials.'
'Agathe's,' said he. starting up suddenly
and looking Mrs. Montell full in the face
an evidence that he was now fully aroused
I'Agathel Uhy bless mel Agathe, did you
says To whom2'
\ tOh, what man you are. 70 Mr.. Went
worth to be sure; and you may thank my
management for SO excellent son-in-law.
i Its mistake--it cannot bep exclaimed