Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-05-06

lHS upon his paiAdtOonS.i II iic Wcnt 10
country party; he wished to bc-able to daz-
zle all eyes; and how could he with that
hole staring him in the face? m
.Oh, never mind thatl" said my good
mother, who saw his difficulty. 81 can
mend them in ten minutes, and press it out
so that it will never be seen. Will you 90
to your room now, and leave your panta-
looms on the banisters?" as5
We all laughed at the idea, but. as there
was no other way, my elegant visitor re-
tired to the shades of his private apart
ment, while mother mended his bree ches.
Just as mother had finished darning them,
and had gone into the kitchen to press them
ont, there came another knock at the door.
| opened it, and thcre--but Of course you
know who was there! What an inveterate
tease you are, uncle. to send two young
gentlemen to this house on the same day to
play at cross purposes! l suppose necd
not be ashamedt to confde to my good old
bacherlor uncle that was glad there was
no one by to detect the blush with which /
welcomed my Highland Chief. l was ex-
pecting him, and had prepared my parents
to expect him but not SO soon.
/ do not know which of the two was the
most astonishe,l when the other gentleman
reappeared. Neitherof them seemed par
ticularly charmed with the other. | had
all | could do to entertain them till tea; and
silence would have fallen on us more than
once, if dear mother had not come to the
rescue with her pleasant and sensible OBJ
servations. Fs Hls 500
The tea hour came at last 1t was with
a tremor, that almost made my voice falter,
that introduced my last guest to father.
was afraid of his keen eye and solid Judge
ment. Yet do not know that | had so
much to fear. My Chief entered at once in
to conversation with dignity and courte-
sy very becoming under the circumstances.
| knew papa was pleased. when L saw his
brow expand, and his glance grow more
smiling. asai
Immediately after tea, it was time to
start for the husking. as we had nearly a
mile to walk. and were expected early. the
work being an important part of the eve
uingS entertainment.
Betty Stout was one of our party, of
course. She is an indepcnpent piece, con-
sidering herself as good as anybody, and is
treated as such by all the neigh5ers. She
was going to start on in advance, and leave
me with my ''city fellows but my Chief
stepped forward with SO much respect, and
offered her his arm, that she could not re-
fuse it. AS for me. i admired the way in
which the action was performed so highly.
that | scarcely regretted my own disap-
poiatnent.
"How very barbarous it is for people in
the country to associate so intimately with
their servants!" whispered my companion.
Miss Stout is not acommon servant, i
said. in excuse.
There was plenty of whispering and
wise glances among the cro~d, when we
arrived at the barn--for corn soirees are
held In barns, my dear uncle The girls
looked pleased, and the bcaux jealous as the
strangers were introduced to them.
A circle had already been formed around
the heap of corn in the centre Of the floor;
and, after few moments hustle, places
were made for us, and we set to work.
Brimming with mischief shall | write it
spite?), and totally regardless of Mr.. Fitz
Foom's pleading looks. | gave him seat
on the floor beside Miss Prudence Tattle,
a thin old maid, who prided herself prin-
cipally upon her learning and accomplish
ments, so superior to most of her friends
and acquaintances. Myself and my high
lander were established near at hand, where
could enjoy some of Mr.. Fits queer fa-
ces, and part of Miss Prudence's instruc-
tive conversation. ''Ah me'' heard her
remarking, and signalled my companion
to listen; $50 you have actually resided in
the city all your life, Mr.. Fitz Fool?''
"Foom, madam" corrected he
"Foom? beg your pardon. How very
such a long residence in the
must have rendered you! All,
| have ever sighed for opportunities of ex-
panding my mind! And so much chance
for doing good, too! | was in the city last
yeaa, for few days | visited the society
for the relief of Indignant Women, and
contributed fifty cents. | went to the ope-
ra, too. Oh me! isn't it delightful?
was so perfectly vaccinated by Madam La
voice, that did not know where
[ was. She has beautiful mezzotinto
voice of the first quality. She is rich, too.
The gentleman who took me told me she
had chest full Of notes, and register,
besides. Oh, she has great volubility of
tone! don't you think so? Mercy Mr.. Fitz
Foom! if you hav'n't got red earlv ''oi
She screamed the last sentence out so
oudly, that VIC all heard it, and paused
rom our tasks Her companion looked as
# he might have two red ears.
s"Do. you know the penalty?Y eagerly
inquired Miss Prudence. ~ ,.ff,,.a.rf' /
II must confess my ignorance, . was the
,eply, -, j. l..y.s). ..ls3 gsss;saq sas |
"Tcll him. tell him!" laughed half a doz-
m pretty girls. + rsa, sis,s. cdr
'sIt is to kiss every girl in the room, be-
ginning with your partner" .chuckled Miss
Prudence And she puckered mp her sharp
mouth into hundred wrinkles, as she turn
i, with winning smile, to receive the sa-
ute. ~ t' .iit
. Poor fellow! he hcsitated; the boys
aughed: the girls Uttered; Miss Prudence
,uckered up her mouth still more sweetly.
lie lookel again at those lips, then bent (
md kissel her. hand most CALAMITY, but
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