The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-10-16

Well, at last every thing was ready
Betsey's trunk was packed very closely
TO make room for small jar of mic,
preserves which mother sent to aunt
and father took under his especial car,
a huge cream cheese, as present Il
her also. We all hoped that Betse,
would have fine time, and told her il
be sure and remember everything she
saw, so that she could tell US about il
when she got back. Well it was ratheI
late in the afternoon when father reach
ed the great city. They managed tc
lind the house, though my sister scream.
ed out IN surprise wnen she saw it, for
1t was so large and elegant. that she
was amazed. Father had fastened his
old horse; and with Betsey's trunk ull-
der one arm, and the cheese under the
other, he mounted the marble step.
Lets see" says he, to Betsey, who
was close behind him. II believe Pye
hearn tell about a bell they ring when
they want to get into these grand
houses here, but never mind, knock
THAT'S the old way-they'Il understand
It, guess" So he pounded as loud as
he could with his knuckles. Nobody
came, and he concluded TO try the bell,
and he gave 1.-two or three Jerks which
made music tell you. The door was
opened by servant, who stood staring
lmpndentIy at them from head to foot.
and trying to keep from laughing out
right
lis Mr.. Warren, or his wife at home ?n
asked father.
Yes, but they are engaged and
can't see anybody" was the answer.
and the black fellow was just going to
shot 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 fine p whispered
Betsey. Look. father. did you ever see
anything like this p Why, they must
take lots of comfort in such a beautiful
place. | didn't know that uncle War
rem was so rich"
Not so very rich now, if his debts
was paid" mnttered father
Just then Matilda came tripping down
the hall stairs. She stopped as if she
was thunder struck when She saw father |
aud Betsey. Her face grew red, and
then pale, but she went up to them. and
put forth her little white hand. Father
took II in his hard paw, and gave it
squeeze.
I'm glad 10 see yon, 'TiIda,D said.he,
and here's Betsey, that has been talk
ng about yon for month past and
wouldn't give me any peace until I'd
PROMISE to bring her to New York;
This is very unexpected pleasure"
'tammered Matilda, quite nzagreea-
ole snrprise and am delighted 10 see
you 7" -
Betsey thought she did not look very
much pleased, though she tried TO smile
pleasantly. sa Fl
Walk into the drawingroom, uncle,n
aid she, :. aud I'iI'call mamma"
No thank ye." replied father II
viii be back bymeby. pve got little
'usiness TO DO afore dark, and must be
u a hurry.n
So he went out, and Matilda led Bet
ey up stairs.
II thought I'd come unexpected" I
aid Betsey, I" for knowed ii didn't I
make a bit of difference with you city
dks. You always have everything
repaired for company. 'Taiuf with you {
$ It's with US in the country How
omever if you havn't got everything 1
xed just as you'd be glad to have it, c
ou needn't make mite of differ
nee on my account ['m one of the c
lain sort, you know" SIS S
g Oh. yes" answered Matilda. "WeH, +
Ii show you your room. suppose you a
re tired with your long ride. and will S
ant TO rest; SO | will send you np some 2
IKE and tea, and mamma will come c
p and see you soon.0 f@ . v
" Tired Oh, no. not bit,n SAYS Bet Il
~. Our wagon rides very easy; it's u
e same old one we had when YOU Il
ere there to see Us, but there's some Il
sw springs on, and as to your taking
fe trouble to send me up my tea here, h
won't hear word about it.p 4
9" We are to have party of gentle. 4
en- to dinner, this afternoon says a
'usin Matilda, g and | think you will '
ljoy yourself best alone, as they are :
| Strangers They won't stay long
ter dinner. and as soon as they are q
one. Eli come for you to go down. h h,
" Why, 'Tilda, you don't suppose Pm a.
basf.ful that can't hold MY head up ., -
company, do you? | should like Fl
5ht we'll to be Introduced 10 some of W n,
ur city gentleman, so that when you i.
t dinnerfeady, Pll come down." D.
Matilda went out. but Betsy saw her VI
llng her bps with gexation Soon be
: bell rang for dinner. Betsey, who of
d liked her hair with lot of yellow N
'bons. and put on her striped silk, th
mt down 70. the dining room. She dr.
wed very gfaeefulfy as she thought. re
N made her way up 10 uncle Warren. I'll
zed him by The hand and exclaimed, an
Well, now you are the same old
pence. as he saying is. ! declare
] havn'l altered a bit, and IFS six ci.
srs last fall since you were up 10 see riv
and there's aunt Warren, too Sc,
NJ 8 gv0tlfe lanksner war,.r, che - E, =,