Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-10-07

tions, by looking fascinating as possible at the
table, and eXerting themselves to be social and
good humoTed. Their plan succeeded in arous-
ing the jealousy Of the Misses Scraggs as they
anticipated. They were quite furious, aud none
the less so, because the fear oflosng their board
nrs obliged them to conceal yo,setiar. Their
fury was brought 10 a Climax when the two gen
/ tlemen one evening carried the two lady board
ers to the opera, without even inviting the Mis-
/ ses Scraggs.
CHAPTER III.
"When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of
war"
We have thus introduced to the readers at
tention two sets of comhatants, on one side Mis-
ies Letitia and Sophronia Scraggs-on the other
;he two boarders both resolved in victory
The Misses Scraggs did Mt venture to exhibit
a2cir enmity openly. Nevertheless, they con-
tived to exhibit it in various ways. Forinstance,
ne night Letitia only put half as much sweet
tling as usual into Miss Tarboll's cup of tea,
g III thank you for The sugar" remarked that
hdy after slipping her tea and finding it quite un-
satisfactory, g do Mt approve Of bitters, formy
part"
g thought, said Letitia, in a tone of affected
sofness, but which, nevertheless was tremuIous
with fury, d" thought that you considered your
sclfsweet enough without any additional sweet
ening"
So she is" said the Captain with gallantry,
a speech which he certainly would not have made
if he had known what a concealed storm it gave
rise TO in the tranquil bosom of Miss Scraggs,
which certainly was not diminished by Miss Tar
bells reply.
:" If that is the rule, some folks would have to
spend fortune, and not sweetcn themselves af
ter all"
That's fact, !" said Mr.. Harrington, laugh
ing, for he poor man did Mt know that this shot
was aimed at any one IN particular.
La" said sopronia, Z. how witty we all are
tonight -
g You do yourself injustice, my dear Miss
Scraggs," said Mary Davenport, sarcastically
I'm sure no one will bring such a charge against
g He he he - laughed Sophronia, scornlully,
q there it is again. Really shan't dare to say
a word again, Miss Davenport is 50 funny.
advise you to be careful, gentlemen, turning to-
wards them, q nobody is safe in presence ofsuch
experienced shots"
the use of Cupid's artillery said the Captain,
with his usual gallantry.
The Misses Scraggs smiled for here was COM
pliment in which they could share,
Really, Captain" said Letitia, simpering,
q you are really too hard upon US.
BY no means" said Mr.. Harrington following
his friends suit, tI1l wager there is Mt lady
present but has pierced dozen hearts"
The Misses Scraggs were very much gratiAed.
They tried to look as if they would ike to deny
the charge, but could II I consistently with truth
while the lady boarders appropriated the whole
complimentto themselves, thinking that the Mis-
scs ScragSs were only included out of courtesy
80 the tea-table storm blew over after all.
1t was about month after this occurrence
that Miss Lctitia Scraggs in passing the parIor-
door thought she heard the sound of voices
Curiosity being from time immemorial a foible
Of the female sex, Miss Scraggs could not for her
life help stopping to listen.
What was her consternation when she found
1t Capt. Fitz Gibbins holding conversation
with Miss TarbeIl. The tones were low. but Gu
riosity sharpencd Letitia 5 hearing and she heard
the following words.
& Dear Susan, how blest am in your love-
From the first moment saw you | loved YOU -
But" said Susan rather mischievouslv.
" there was time when thought you were held
captive by the charms Of our oldest hostess, the
amiable and attractive Letitia."
Miss Scraggs leaned forward more anziousIy to .
hear the reply.
q Lsutla Scraggs I would as soon marry
hyena, such compound OF stiff virginitv.'
Miss Scraggs moved softly away with her an
ger up to boiling point.
% He's regular double-distilled villain, and
she's hussey. O. the jade -
With this benevolent expression, Miss Letita
left the house, thinking short walk might cool
her fevered brow and soften down the intensity
Of her feelings. When she returned, her sister
asked her facetiously
How does the dear Captain do, Letitia g.
Do Mt mention the williams name to me
again He's gone and proposed to that mink, Su-
san Tarben. 1 heard him.
1t is MT possible - calculated her sister, in
surprise. Well he must have queer taste"
q And there's another thing can tell you"
What is it Tell me quick"
aE.1 met Mr.. Harrington and Miss Davenport
walking together. pretended net to know them
till they spoke, and then said, % Is it you. |
did MT expect to see you here. Well am sur
prised. >"
How did they look 2"
q They blushed and said ii was fine evening. ?"