Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15

Yours, E. Snow, p. M.
Mr.. Wortley arose from the table. His
friends noticed his abrupt movement, and his
agitated manner. Telling them hurriedly,
that he was called upon to leave town that
morning, he ordered his chaise, adding that he
might not return within day or two. Half
an hour later, he was driving rapidly through
the village.
II was Tuesday morning. Mr.. Wor,ley
had journey Of more than hundred miles
before him. All the morning he travelled in
his chaise, but after dinner, leaving his horse
and vehicle at hotel, betook himself to the
railroad, and continued the journey by steam.
1t was about sunset when the clergyman ar
rived in W. Having deposited his carpet
bag at the hotel, he proceeded without delay
to the ost-office-introduced himself and told
bis business.
There is no Deacon Stone in w., | am
sure,' said Mr.. Snow.
And are any Of these names familiar to
you, sr!'
Mr. Wortley showed him list of the names
Britton had written on card he gave 10 Mr.
Bell
No, sir, there are no such men in W., but
have heard of the names before
'Wherei'
The person who took the letter addressed
TO Stone, asked for letters for all these names.
Mr.. Wortley nowfet sure he saw through
the whole trick.
And who is this person 2
His name is Hubbel. He is horse deal.
er, or something Of that Sort
And where is he TO be found!'
He stops at The Hotel
Having put few more questions concern
ing Britton and Hubble, the horse dealer, Mr..
w. returned to the public house.
Hubble was not in, nor did he make his ap-
Pearance until late in the evening but such
was Mr.. Wortey's anxiety TO see him, that he
sat up 10 await his return.
At midnight, half dozen fashiIy dressed
individuals entered the bar room, and called
for brandy. Hubble was pointed out TO Mr..
W., who perceiving that he was already in
toxicated, resolved 10 wait until morning be-
fore he spoke to him about Brtton but The
bartender hastened to inform him that gen
tleman wished to see him. and indicated Mr..
Wortley.
Mr.. Hubble appeared exceedingly good ma
tured and communicative. He greeted Mr..
Wortley as if he had been an old acquaintance,
and invited him to take something at the bar
Thank you,' replied the young clergyman,
! never drink anything but cold water
Cold water! ! amt sure know 'zactly
what that is, said Mr.. Hubble, facetously
% it is what they mix with brandy, to be
be sure Come have Juep!'
Again Mr.. Wortley declined the invitation,
adding that he wished to have some conyersa-
tion with Mr.. Hubble, and would see him in
the morning.
No! we'll have it tonight. I'll send these
dsreputable fellows away because, in spite
Of my example, and all | say to them, they
aciH let The liquor get into their heads said
Mr. Hubble. gravely. 'Wait minute
Mr. Wortley pretended to be glancing his
eye over newspaper, while the company was
dispensing, and when Mr.. Hubble returned to
him, he asked him if he ever knew man by
the name of Brilton.
He's glorious fellow = exclaimed Mr.
Hubble, with enthusiasm. DO know him
We were once like brothers, ha ha y Brit
ton-I-but am afraid the fellow is
The intoxicated man checked himself, as if
afraid 10 be too communicative, but word Of
encouragement from the clergyman caused him
10 forget his caution, and he exclaimed ia the
fulness of his heart,
: | am afraid he is getting himself into a
scrape.'
'Ha ! how so = said Mr.. Worlley, scarcely
breathing.
He is up to some mischief, anyhow, though
what it is, can't guess. Perhaps he is going
to make minister of himself. hope not, for
hate Minister'S
am sorry for that, said Mr.. Wortley.
Pshaw /! now you are joking = cried Mr..
Hubble, good humoredly. You don't like
minsters-I know by your looks You are
bonnd 10 hate them, particularly if you are a
married man, because most probably minister
married you, and thanks 10 him, you are tied
for life-as in the case with our unfortunate
friend
with whom!'
why, with Britton.'
The clergyman started.-
Tell me about that, said he, pale with ex-
element.
And haven't you heards don't know
that ought TO tell you ihen!'
81 know-he is about to be married.
About TO be married He is married.
Are you sure!'
Sure,' echoed Mr.. Hubble, thrown off his
guard, don't know his wife! Is she not DIR.
Martins daughter of L.! The doctors
rich but he did not like the girls choice Of
a husband, SO he never gave Brtton cent.
So my fellow came TO the conclusion that he
had not made SO good bargain as he anticipat-
ed, and very gener onsly returned the girl 10
her parents
And where is she now y
With them in L., 10 be sure.