St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-28

ed her services in the endeavor to
bring the recreant lover to a remem-
brance of his broken vows. All that
afternoon she occupied herself striving
to form some plan by which to aid her
friend but of no avail. In the eve
ming, almost despairing Of being able
to accomplish her object, she exclaim-
ed What MdH l do ?"
do? !? why Nellie, hope you are
not affected with the ennui so soon !!
What can do to drive this dull spirit
away from your" asked her father,
who had entered the room in time to
hear her remark
"Oh, father! one might say you
moved about the house like cat"
playfully answered Nellie. "No! Pm
not troubled with lack of something
to do, but because | cannot contrive
ho,o to do it."
Explain, Nellie-perhaps can as
sist you"
81 will! You know Mr.. Tarbox ?"
Yes, and l hear he's been quite
neighborly he made you "a present,
didn't he ha ha
"Oh, you ought to have seen him |!
I'll wager my fortune he waded through
mud and water up to his eyes, after
those ducks l could scarcely help
laughing right before his face"
And I'suppose he mistook your ill.,
concealed mirth cccasioned by his lu-
dicrous appearance for smiles of en-
couragement. But perhaps, Nellie,
you have become romantic, and fallen
in love with this pedantic follower Of
Ceres how is it? ?"
Don't tease me so, father, or |
won't say another word"
Pray go on l have become quite
interested in your plans, and for the
present will try to conduct myself very
properly"
"Well, then, yesterday | went over
to Mrs. Somerby's to see where l could
get some sewing done for mother, and
became acquainted with her daughter
Mary. ooh. she's a charming girl,
l tell you, such pretty black eyes, and
such sweet mouth ! Pm sure you'll
like her, and don't you think she's
coming here tomorrow to elp me ar
range my flower garden"
We'll, well, Pm glad of that l al
most begin to think you will be de.
lighted with my choice for summer
home but that's neither here noi
there let's have your story"
"Oh, father don't be so impatient
One would think You had some impor
tant business TO transact. However
| | beg paruon Ivt uo..-:A:..r-y.s-, and
will proceed at once Having accom-
plished my errand, upon starting home,
Mary-or May, as call her--offered
to walk with me part of the way,
and"
"rll warrant your feet were unable
to keep pace with your little tongues !!
Oh, forgot--forgive me for interrupt
ing you p
Nellie smiled, and continued "On
our way we passed Mr.. Tarbox, and l
saw tear trickling down Mays blush
ing cheek, and enquired the cause
Finally coaxed the secret out Of her.
1t appears that about two years ago,
Nat-Mr Tarbox, | mean---kept CON-
pany with and promised to marry her;
but before they had concluded upon
the day Miss Wilson came to attend
the village academy, and accepted Nat
as her PROTEIN lover, but upon her
departure, she bade him an eternal
farewell. At the time of her intrusion,
Nat began to slight May, and for the
past six months has not even been to
see her." ..... ...
"Then Miss Somerby ought to ban
ish him from her thoughts entirely!
don't believe"
"Why, father, | thought you under
stood woman's heart better than
that and then rve promised to bring
Nat back again; So"
Il suppose you mean to say you
need my help. Well, your wish is my
will, and-a-let me think !" eXclaim
ed Mr.. Thayer, and rubbing his fore
head with his hand, he sat for mo
ment in deep thought presently ht
clapped his hands with the seeming
delight of a child, and exclaimed, g"
have it," He then detailed his plal
to his daughter, and asked for he
opinion. -.
ats too hard, father, I'm afraid i
won't succeed"
Leave that to me, I'll stand the
damages. Will you assist me?"
yes"
Enough when will Nat be here p
Tonight, think"
"Then be prepared let us begin a
once as sure as | live some ones a
the door! / wonder who it can be !r
At that moment servant enteret
the room and asked if Miss Nellie wa
at home to Mr.. Tarbox.
Eyes, show him into the parlor,' al
swercd Mr. Thayer, at the same tim
, motioning the boy away, then turning
! to Nellie he said: "Now, Sis, remcn
, ber your dutysto your friend !" am
: left the room, whilst she started 70
t the parlor to entertain her visitor.
We do not intend to detail the cor
/ versation between Nat and his protegt
: Suffice it to say that after he had bee
c in the house about three hours, {
: short call that! Eh, Ed's?) and b
: continually moving his chair littl
r nearer the one in which sat the obje'
i. of his affection, had at last reache
t her side, he suddenly fell on his knet
i at her feet, and looking up beseechinl
d ly for her eyes, exclaimed:
S "My dearest Nellie! you can ne
0 er fathom the depth of my"
l. Scoundrel Villain !" cried N
g Thayer at that moment entering Il
is room fourishing large whip ov
his head, and winding the lash grac
j, fully around Mats body-"Leave Il
ii house,! Out with YOU"
is "But Sir"
y. "No butts there's the door p
II "oh, father. stop hearne, Hove