American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-07
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John Peters hesitated and glanced
about the room; the presence of Mr.. Nj
was recognizable in every object.
What shall / do? If there was only
hole somewhere, thought John. But
as there was no hole our hero proceed
cd. s. 3s.,.,
My name is Pcters--John Peters at
your service. stSg4tti So
Mr.. Mcirs sprang from his arm chair
as though he had received shock
from some invisible battery.
John Peters! by all that's gracious!
cried Mr.. Mcirs, embracing him. And
here like an old simpleton have ] been
treating you, thinking you stranger
all the While, according to the most fri.
gid rules of etiquette, deserve to be
biowcd for ever having studied Count
De Orsay's Treatise. Buthow is your
fathcr-how stupid in me--I can see
him in every feature of your face--in
good spirits ] rcckon?--ycs, l see; no
matter about the answer--arrivcd in
morning train--all tired out no doubt.
Yes, of course, how could Icxpect you
to be othcrwisc?-rode ali night see.
Perfectly unexpected. Though | did mt
dream of you coming before the cxpi-
ration of another week-l think your
father said in his letter week from
Friday--to day, let me see, is We'd
nesday, which would leave it week
from day after tomorrow. But no mat
ter; you arc just as welcome. All!
here comes an omnibus, it will take lis
within two minutes walk of my resi-
dence, and Bella is at home this mora
ing. She can't help but be delighted;
come, and Mr.. Mcirs caught the arm
of John Peters and started in the di.
rection Of the street.
] fear there is ashght misunderstan-
ding somewhere, faltered John, attemp-
ting to withdraw his arm; it is true my
name is John Peters
OF course, and my name is Joshua
Meirs, and you are to marry my daugh'
ter Bella can see no misundcrstan-
ding in the matter Halle, he shout
ed, at the same time beckoning to the
driver Of the sbus' and renewing his
hold upon John Peters arm, Halo,
there, two fares this way.
The driver held up and Mr.. Meirs,
in spite of the half formed rcmonstran,
ces of.the bcwillercd John Peters, hur-
iricd him into the .bas and in five min.
tutes more they were ascending the
marble steps Of the merchants man
sion.
Is Bcllaat homo? inquired Mr.. Mcirs
of the servant. H... .....
Troth, and I think it was the young
mistress voicc1 was aftier hearing
Just now in tho Peanny room.
Mr.. Meirs led the way in the direc
ton indicated, while John much cmbar.
,rassed, followed. lie felt that it wa,
high time for an explanation. But Mr.
Meirs was too much pre- occupied with
the one idea, tic identity of John Pc
tTs and his marriage with Bella, tc
heed the confused and broken scntcn.
ccs of our hero, and the next moment
found him face to face with one of tn,
most bewitchingly beautiful creatures
lie had ever seen in his life time.
This is Bella said Mr.. Mcirs, with
some pride; yen doubtless rcmombcl
her. This is yourcousion John, hope
YOU haven't forgotten him. What il,
the world makes you stare SO Bella? ]
told you his hair would be as dark a.
yours by this time but you wouldnt
believe at all.
Here Mr.. Meirs consulted his watch
and said
But must be in Wall street by ten
SO ! must be obliged to trust you tc
your own government till dinner.
With this Mr.. Moirs departed leav-
! ing our hero indcstribably confused
No sooner had he departed than Bella
hurst into ringing laugh and cxclalm.
ed, how funny.
Merriment IS said to be contagious
JOHN Peters laughed a response to Bel
Ia and he had most beautiful way ot
doing it, which Bolia, in spite Of the
novelty Of their situation, acknowlcdg
ed with u BLUSH.
There is great mistake, said John
Peters, bowing sorrowfulIy, as if he
would "a tale unfold
sec, said Bella, yon arc trying tc
cover up yoor red hair with a wig.
hate red hair ard change makes yot
look so funny does indeed.
! 1t is all mistake, persisted JOHN
reddenine. | never wore u wig in my
life, Miss Bella.
! Then youmust have colorelit, for il
was rcd ten ycarS ago, aud | used c
laugh If you when | was angry, AM