Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-15

giant that she was amazed. Father had fas-
tened his old horse, and with Betsey's trunk
under one arm, and the cheese under the other.
he mounted the marble steps. Let's see,'
says he to Betsey, who was close behind him.
believe I've hearn tell about a bell thew
ring when they want 10 get into these grand
houses here, but, but never mind, I'll knock
that's the old way-they'll understand it |
guess So he pounded as long as he could
with his knuckles. Nobody came, and he con-
cuded TO try the bell, and he gave it two or
three jerks which made music, Itell you. The
door,w opened by servant who stood star
ing impudently at them from head to foot, and
trying to keep from laughing outright
Is Mr.. Warren in, or his wife at home!'-
asked father.
Yes, but they are engaged and cannot see
anybody was the answer, and the black fel-
low was just going to shut the door in their
faces.
Stop said father in stern voice, they'll
see me. I'm Mrs. Warren's brother.'
The man rolled up his eyes, and showed
his white teeth, but he slipped back and they
went in.
Mercy on us, how fne,' whispered Betsey.
Look, father, did you ever see anything like
this Why, they must take lots of comfort in
such beautiful place l didn't know that
uncle Warren ,cas so rich.'
Not SO very rich now, if his debts were
paid muttered father.
Just then Matilda came tripping down the
hall stairs. She stopped as if she was thun-
derstrnck when she saw father and Betsey.
Her face grew red, and then pale, but she
went up 10 them and put forth her little white
hand. Father took it in his hard paw, and
gave it a squeeze.
I'm glad to see you, 'Tilda,' said he, and
here's Betsey, that has been talking about
you for month past, and wouldn't give me
any peace till I'd promise to bring her to New
York.
This is very unexpected pleasure STAN
mered Matilda, quite an agreeable surprise
I'm delighted to see you.'
Betsey thought that she did not look very
much pleased, though she tried TO smile pleas
antly. ss.- ... ...-f..-. f..t-55r l
Walk into the drawing-room, uncle said
she, 'and I'll call mamma .-ira
No, thank ye,' replied father. III be
back bimeby. I've little business to do afore
dark, and must be in hurry
So he went out, and Matilda led Betsey up
stairs. ...f ..t.. ..at
/ thought I'D come onexpected,' said Bet
sey, for | know it didn't make bit of differ
ence with you city folks. You always have
everything prepared for company. 'Tant with
you, as lis with us in the country. Howsom-
ever, if you havn't got anything fixed just as
you'd be glad to have it, you needn't make
mite of difference on my account. I'm one of
plain sort yon know EH
'Oh, yes answered Matilda. well, I'll
show you your room. suppose You are tired
with your long ride and will want to rest so
Ill send you up some cake and tea, and man.
ma will come up soon to see you.' .-ss.
Tired oh, no, not bit, says Betsey.-
Our wagon rides very easy IT'S the same old
one we had when you was there TO see US, but
there's some new springs ont, and as to your
taking the trouble TO send me up my tea here,
/ won't hear a word about it, .t..,r4eI
We are TO have party of gentlemen to
dinner this afternoon, says cousin Matilda,
'and think you will enjoy yourself best alone,
as they are all strangers. They won't stay
long after dinner, and as soon as they are gone
will come for you to 60 down. ea =sYf.
why, 'Tilda, you don't suppose I'm SO
bashful that can't hold mp my head in compa-
ny, do you! should like right well 10 be
introduced to some of your city gentlemen
so when you get dinner ready, will come
| down. - H ..,.....,, .-F .r t-r
Matilda went ont, but Betsey saw her biting
her lips with vexation.. Soon the bell rang
for dinner. Betsey, who had fixed her hair
with lot of yellow ribbons, and put on her
striped silk, went down 10 the dining-room.-
She bowed, very gracefully as she thought,
then making her way straight up to uncle
Warren, seiziug him by the hand, and ex-
claiming .4et3as lsa utupa st.
'Well, now, you are the same old six-pence,
as the saying is. declare You havn't altered
bit, and IT'S six years. last fall since you were
up to see US; and there's aunt Warren, too
what young looking woman she is, for one
of her age, ! believe she is over forty-five,
and body wouldn't think her over thirty =
Those beautiful curls and her new teeth are
such help v
Aunt Warren blushed scarlet, and so did
Matilda no doubt they both wished Betsey in
!. Greenland. Uncle Warren tried to laugh, and
then introduced his nezc from the country,
to the gentlemen who were gazing with
wonder. -arn.fs .st .s,a. .,7,..l. T.,
When all at last were seated at the table,
Betsey was very silent for while, admiring
everything she saw, bnt when she was helped
to plate of rich plum pudding, she couldn't
help expressing her admiration. aa sr >'
We'll, this is nice,' says she, really, aunt
Warren, must get receipt for this. Il
must take lots of eggs and cream know, bul
we have such things plenty in the conntry-
Father keeps as large a dairy as ever. Oh
now l think ont, have you cut that cheese vet
| guess you'll find it first rate /; uncle Warren
never sold any half so good when he kept gro.
Gerry store, I'll warrant
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