Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-09-24
VOLUME 25, NO. A

boat won, put back, suppose on my ae-
count. Cad. II the water wasn't % hot,
I'd drown myself. To brio that Fed-faeed
little imp with her too! IL is pretty
child enough. though Of course !, couldn't
bs anything elss, and he my child and
she looks deuecd pretty herself, too, to-day.
She's vas, deal prc,,ier than Madss Went
worth esVr was-the baggage! IL ever
ge, safe out Of this scnpe, catch mo risking
my reputation for another bold dirt Ike
her
Meanwhile Miss Wentworth, who possss-
.cd deal Of womanly tact IN her way, bad
overcome 10 q measure the embarrassment of
her Grst meeting with Mrs. Vaue, and enter
cd very affably into conversation with her.
The baby, as II determined to do hi' pars
was as swcet.tempcred as Its mamma. and
cooed and laughed to the infinite dsllsht OF
Miss Wentworth, who was, or pretended 70
be. exceedingly fond OF pets. Mrs. 'anes
amiability was perfectly irresistible, and
when Mr.. yanc returned he found tho two
ladies on the best possible terms.
When dinner was announced, Mrs. Vans
called 10 Mary TO take the baby. and rising
exclaimed, "Mr. vane, give your arm TO
Miss Wentworth" at the same time Ap-
propria,ing the other to her own use, e and
we will hurry away to dinner. This 'sia
brccIo gives Que such an appetite"
At dinner, Mrs. Vano's first attentions
were given to Miss Wentworth, and the
leas, failure upon the part Of Mr. 'Ans
(who. 10 tell the truth was little absent
minded,) 70 observe tho wants Of that young
lady, was reprimanded by Mrs. vanc.
"My dear, Miss Wentworth will taks
some more fowl" said Mrs. vanc. "Har.
ry, dear, help Mis- Wentworth to some OF
these delicious peas. Miss Wentworth. al
low me to assist you to some OF this sauce;
assure you 1t Is delicious"
After dinner. the two ladies, with the ba-
by, retired 10 the ladies' cabin. and Harry
enjoyed an hours immunity from the soci-
ETY. OF either. lie retired aft to enjoy ~
hi. Havana. Let rs hlls that iu fragrance
served. In some meaare, TO calm his troub-
lcd mind.
I, was nearly dark when the eIcursioni'ts
returned. and Harry called a cab for the Ia
dies, aud directed .ho driver TO his own res
idencc.
4" Harry, my dear, how can you be 50 i'm
polite 20 said Mrs. vane =" We mus, sec
Mis-, Wentworth home first, by all means.
She has been complaining Of fatigue for the
last two hours, and must protest against
her being driven a mile or two out Of her
way upon my account"
Harry was obliged 10 acquie-cc, and Mrs.
yauo had the satisfaction Of leaving Miss
Wentworth at her own door. and bidding
her a most afcctionate farewell, with the
hope that she had enjoyed the LAY, aud
would experience no inconvenience from the
fatigue IL had occasioned her.
I,n minutes later, Harry Vane was
stretching his weary limbs apDn sofain his
own quiet parlor. Mrs. Vlns ba.;l,d about
and prepared delicious tea for her loving
lord. At tirst hi- vclAtion betrayed han in
20 a few unamiable r,marks; but the real
tenderness Of Susi,'s manner, as she handed
him the smoking cup Of SOuchong upon tho
lounge, aud soothed and petted away the
headache which oppressed him, silenced his
irriability, and won him back TO good hu.
NOR.
That was the last Of Harry vans's wan.
dering,. Tho name OF Miss Wentworth
was never mentioned in his house aud, save
his peniten, confession, (mado that night
with his lying upon her bosom, Susie, |
have wrongcd you will you forgir. me"
for which her only answer was the kiss OF
peace and trust, anda glance more eloquent
than any specify there wa. no allasion to
his faults.
| Susie is gray.haircd now and her decln'
ins strength is supported by tho tenderness
OF her srandaughiers; and il may bs that
to them she sometimes repeats the story OF
the p0mar rho wouldn't b. j,aiog.