Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-12-15

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my dear fellow"
Then hereafter ! shall believe il. You
must take care, though, or some of these days
you will be marrying her, and | shouldn't
blame you if you did,
1t seems to me, from your enthusiasm,
that you are much more likely to be caught, y
re o ted his friend.
The party were sitting in the paror on a
tranquil evening The lights had been re-
moved, on account of the mosquitoes which
they attracted. Conversation had gradually
ceased, and feeling Of quiet, such as is apt
to come over the mind in such a time had
stolen upon all.
How pleasant it is, +" said one Of the com
pany, 'to sit here in the pleasant moonlight.
But one thing is wanted to complete the en-
chantment"
And that is"
Music"
! was just thinking Of it," said McKim.
and wishing we had some one who could
play. Gentlemen, are any Of you gifted that
way ?"
The answer was a general negative
Perhaps interposed the housekeeper, 'in
lieu of better, yo would wish me to play 2"
What Miss Malcolm, do you play?" ask
ed McKim in surprise
A little
Then you will confer favor by giving
some specimens Of your skill
Miss Penelope was an accomplished musi.
clan, having assiduously cultivated her natu-
raj talent which was very considerable. In
addition to this, she sung very tastefuly.
Without more ado she proceeded to the
piano and played with her accustomed execu-
ton variety of pieces some of them very
difficult, then pausing a moment, she accom-
panied herself on the instrument with the
words of a popular song after which she
arose and left the piano. Warm encomiums
and fattering compliments were ayished upon
the singer, who received them with due mod
csty, and soon after retired
After this, Peneope's musical talents, as
may readily be imagined, were often called into
requisition.
1t was about a fortnight after this occur
renee that Penelope who had left directions to
forward letters with friend who was in the
secret, received letter informing her that
her sister who had been abroad, was expect
ed daily, and would probably proceed at once
to her residence.
This made her immediate departure ncces-
sary, and so she informed Mr.. McKim.
Leave me, said McKim, in troubled
tone.
You are not dissatisfied hope?'
Not at all; my sisters presence will render
it necessary.
"And will you not return?"
do not think | shall be able, as my sis
ter will wish me to stay with her"
Mr. McKim paced the room in some per.
turbation, and then suddenly drew up a chair
and sat downby Penelope
Il do not think | can give you up said
he, and | have therefore, another PROPOSE
ton to make. If you will not stay with Inc
as housckcepcr, will you as wife?7
This is 500 uncxpected,7 murmured
Penelope.
But you won't rcfuse?"
Let me make an explanation first, and
then you shall be at liberty to do as yor
please. Know, then, that | am possessed ot
an independent fortune, and merely assumed
the post of housekeeper to crafty whim
and that the time for which | took up the
disguise has passed. My name is not JuliG
Malcolm, but Penelope Penrose."
This explanation only made Gregory urge
his suit more vehemently, and in short il wa
only a month from that time that our heroin,
promised to become a housekeeper for life.