Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-05-30
Giterarp Selections.
THE Observation-Disclosures

eral hours we had ridden through the
5pelEing storm,s and we were thoroughly
drenched busthere was cheering pros
pecf before uss for B--brought letter
Of introductOsso the Cura of the village,
who, be hadsbeen assured, would receive
Us with hearty welcome.
The sight sfl two white turrets sent a
thrill through our bosoms. Trudging
wearily through the mud. we hatf 9srkad
forward with pleasurables emotions to the
snug yicarage; we had conjured up many
pictures of the good Padre with his jocund
face aud
"Fair round belly, with fat cspoS lined
q very model of hospitality and good
cheer. Now our dreams were about to
be realized.
Tnrning a sharp corner, there stood the
quiet parsonage, s. pattern of neatness and
comfort, snugly ensconsed beneath the
shadow Of the church; a pot of flowers
before the door indicated the presence of
some female hand. Every lingering mis-
giving, if there had been any in our
hearts, Immediately vanished, and, put
ting spurs to our horses, We dashed up to
the house, nor did we draw rein until at
the very threshold.
The guitar was tinkling merrily, and
there was a sound of smothered laughter /;
but both were hushed IN q moment, and
dozen faces looked out Of the window,
and were quickly Withdrawn. There
came q sound of loosening bolts the door
opened Slightly, and out popped little
pug nose, and two very black eyes there
was something bewitchingly impudent IN
that little pug, admirably inkeeping with
the eyes that stared at Us with most de-
fant GOODNESS and inquiring wonder. A
pile of noses and eyes was dimly visible
behind, all wearing about the same ex-
preston of surprise.
Bowing very low, We inquired, "Is the
Padre at home ??
sYes, sir."
@Can we see him ?"
@Not now, sir; be is sleeping the sies-
"a, and cannot be disturbed for an hour
yet."
Hereupon B-dragged out of his
pocket something looking like wet rag,
and extended it to the damsel, informing
her that it was letter for the Cura.
She turned ii over, inquiringly, saying
that she would hand it to him when he
awoke- But" cried B. growing
impatient, for the rain poured down in
torrents, ''it is an introduction we have
come here to lodge!"
aAhf' said she, with astonishment,
Hthen perhaps you would do well to come
IN aad wait until the Cura rises
We were shown into a small room
which served as the passage-way from
the street to the inner court. A window
and a door wide open kept up free cir
culation and the temperature was about
as disagreeable within as out of doors
A plain deal table, a settee, and two old
fashioned high leather-baeked chair:
formed the furniture. and the damp brick
floor was uncovered by carpet or mat.
We felt no surprise at finding such a
room in the country, where the rooms
which often serve as a parlor, kitchen
bedroom, and hen-house, are generally
no better; but the half opened door dis
closed snug little parlor, nicely carpetet
and furnished, starting in our mind
train of deductions not over favorable /,
the swiftly of our fair entertainers
The ladies looked at Us a few moments
made some remarks about the wealhel
asked all the questions necessary 10 salts
fy their curiosity, and then tripped gayl
back to the parlor TO resume thir dancing
From the same room, also, came a smel
Of burnt sugar, a Kissing of the kettle, an
other unmistakabIe evidences that tn
nsats was shedding a genial influence owe
al.
NOW this was very aggravating: sea
- that snug parlor would have been dt
iightfol the lively dance would hav
helped to warm our sluggish blood; br
cold Wet, and hungry as we we're, /
bring the steaming mate palpably befor
oar senses-the mate, that very ~calume,
Of the Chilian wigwam-and not proffs
tito our exPeetant lips, that was too bat
B thrust both hands into his uocI
cts, and. dropping his head upon h
breast, burst out in the most furious /
vectives against the baseness Of mankin
and the Chilenos in particular.
As to myself, though hungry, wear
and no little annoyed, this sudden and n
sxpected destruction of all our "a
dreams was so ludierous, that could n
help laughing heartily and twitting 4
eanpsnaoa on his excellent irtrcducsio