Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-12-10

shocking DOnneJ anu striPcu su""i'
wonder why she couldn't come in the cars
like decent people, as well as by way of
that numbering, yellow stage coach ?" she
continued, with an expression of distress
upon her countenance, which was really
laughable.
"Never mind the vehicle, my dear but
be ready to receive your cousin cordially" !"
said Mrs Lindsay, retiring from the win
dow.
Fanny Farley, having alighted, drew
from her pocket a small bag, which she
deliberately united, and taking out some
money counted her fare, and with an air
of much satisfaction, placed it carefully
in the hand of the driver. Then direct
ing him to go forward with trunk, she
followed him up the steps, with small
band box in one hand, an umbrella and q
bundle in the other, to the no little con-
sternation of Sarah, who was still at the
window.
"Walk right in, driver, and warm your
hands. know they must be cold, y
observed Fanny, as with some difficulty
she gained the topmost step.
The servant, who had answered the bell,
stood looking on in mute astonishment; ;
and the driver, after depositing the wooden
trunk upon the floor, hastily descended
the steps.
"Well, that man hasn't any manners to
go off without saying thank ye' to my
Invitation" added Fanny, looking after
his retreating form. "Did you say my
Aunt Betsey wasat home ?" she continued,
turning to the man in waiting.
"Mrs, Lindsay is at home" he replied
gravcly. "If you will follow me, I will
show you the drawing ROOM"
"Mrs. Lindsay, or Aunt Betsey, just as
you like, it's all one to me-" resumed
Fanny, as she was ushered into the presence
Of her relatives, with the umbrella and
bundle still in her hand.
"My niece, Fanny Farley, suppose,
said Mrs. Lindsay, taking her kindly by
the hand, ond imprinting kiss upon hel
cheek.
"My names Fanny, and s'posc you're
my aunt according to the Bible law" sh,
replied, with salute in return that echoed
through the room. "I'm real glad to sc,
you, Aunt Bctsey, and I've brought rig
ging enough to stay month. But where
Cousin Sally?" she added looking abou
her.
Sarah advanced to welcome her yer,
} civilly, as she imagined; but it was reall
a decided failure; and having gone through
with the forms, and received hearty, an,
to the "seusitively organized, young lady
painfully impolite squeeze of the hand
she resumed her scat with despairin
, look.
clay aside your bonnet and shawl, m
dear" said Mrs. Lindsay. "John," sh
. continued, opening the door and speakin
f to the servant, stake this ladys umbrella
and put it with the others"
, "But it'll get mixed, Aunt Betseyl p ex
claimed Fanny, with alarm, retaining
e tight hold of the article in question C
Y wouldn't lose it for the world it's th
most useful member of our family. Hadn
y I better take it up to my BEDROOM"
o at shall be placed in Johns especis
}, care" replied Mrs. Lindsay, smiling at he
r earnestneess. r..s..
= Upon this assurance she allowed it
e be taken away, together with the bundl
$ "You were quite small when saw 20
last, observed Mrs. Lindsay, when Fam
s had seated herself "I should not ba,
recognized you, had not your letter tol
|, me whom to expect"
>, "Yes; mother says gro& like all po
IS sessed, was the grave reply. "Anyhov
| cant take her gowns now, as used to
c she has to buy bran fire new caliker f,
4, me. I've got one o the handsomest bon
" bazets that ySu ever set eyes on for SUI
J. day it shines like new tin dish.
is you'd like to see it, I'll fetch it in
!; minute" t
At 'No matter about it now" rejoined MI
at Lindsay. "But l hear the dinner bell
You probably have good appetite ridil
:" so far" ....
t. "Dinner" exclaimed Fanny. "Wh
to it's precious near supper time. l que
I'll go out; but I aint much hungry, {
G. mother filed my pockets with doughnu
Sc Here's just one left; wont you taste of
or and see if mother aint an uncommon coo
Cousin Sally Y and she drew an enormo