Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-12-07


u Miss, | presumed said Mr.. Nj
r Kim.
Yes said Penelope, blushin
# slightly.
4 In two hours from that time Mis-
9 Penelope's trunk arrived, the key
j were put into her hands and the sci
, wants introduced to their new mis-
tress.
We may then consider her fairl.
: installed in Der office. Let US SCI
how she finds it.
CHAPTER III.
Mr.. McKim's establishment was s
large one. Being situated but a few
miles out of the city, in a delightful
neighborhood, many visitors were
drawn to it in the summer season
Sometimes half dozen at time
were visiting it.
Miss Penelope Penrose was well
qualified to preside at the table, hav-
ing always been accustomed to do so
at her own. She did so with min
gled grace and elegance that Mr..
McKim was as much surprised as de-
lighted to see. Still further, her edu-
cation qualified her to mingle in the
conversation with degree Of intelli-
gence which betrayed that she was
very we'll read. This quail fcation,
SO rare in housekeeeper, ,ple4 4sed Mr..
MoKim not little, and ARE eted the
attention of his guests
Certainly, Mr.. McKim,' said
friend,'y you havea paragon of a house.
keeper. Where in the world did
you pick her up?'
One Of the advantages Of adver-
tising, my dear fellow
'Then hereafter | shall always be-
liove in it. You must take care,
McKim, or some of these days you
will marry her, and faith, should
not much blame you if you did.
1T seems to me from your enthu-
siasm that you are much more likely
to get caught retorted his friend.
The company were sitting in the
parlor on a tranquil summers even
ing. The lights had been removed |
on account of the mosquitoes which
which it would be likely to attract. |
Conversation had gradually ceased,
anda feeling Of quiet, such asis apt to
come over the mind at such season,
had stolen upon all.
How pleasant it is, said one of the
company, ito sit here in the quiet
But one thing is wanting
to complete the enchantment.'
and that is
Music
1 was just thinking of it, said
'and wishing we had some
one present who could play. Gen
tlemen, are any of you so fortunate
as to be gifted in that way?'
The answer was general mega
tive.
Perhaps interposed tho house
keeper quietly, in lieu Of better,
you wish to bear me play 4
what Miss Malcolm, do you Ray?'
asked McKim, in surprise.
"A little.
Then you will argreat IA
vor by giving Us specimen of your
skill
Miss Penelope was an accom-
plished musician, having cultivated
assiduously her natural talent, which
was very considerable. In addition
to this she sang tastefully.
Without further ado, she proceed
% to the piano and played with her
execution variety of
pieces, some of them of a very diff
,ult character.
Then pausing moment, she ac-
herself on the instru-
nent with the words of popular
iong, after which che arose and left
he piano.
The company were completely ia
zen by surprise, and this circum- ;
stance added to the quiet of the hour
which rendered them more than
Usually qualified to appreciate and
'nioy good music, led them perhaps !
o overrate the skill and ability of
he musician. |,
Warm encomiums and aattering
were lavished upon the
inger, who received them With due
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