Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-22
= fauna father and bis.men at worl

= fanne father and hissmen at Worl
ming ready for our corp-husking -
Father left off to call US out in,{he yard ,anG
expatiate upon his stock. Everybody ha:
his weakness, and dear papa's is shis fine
stock. He pointed out a pair of noble Dew.
onshife oxen that were. ranging in the
meadow opening out of the barnyard, and
my dear little COW, "Sukey,' nth four o.
i've others, who were at the water-lrough :
Hefbas about twenty merinoes; and, wish.
inerp show to my HigAlander (whe pleased
himb talking undcrstandingly With him,
The superior qualities. of the wool, he called
them out Of the field; and they came rum
nng ter salt which they expectedstc
find in his hand
Fitz Foom, afectedly. as the flock came
running for the saltswhjch they expected to
fin in his haud. 8. SIS 49,.
"Those are sheep" --o-.s.,...
cav. are they, indeed! This is the first
time ever beheId genuine specimen OF
those pastoral animals, so conspicuous in
poetry and rural scenes. Sheep, aw!"
know not whether the veteran leader OF
the flock took offence at this declaration OF
previous neglect to pay bis respect TO the
tribe, or whether the red scarf which Mr.
Fitz had thrown over his shoulders upon
coming out, excited his ire, but at that in
slant saw him lowering his horns, and had
Just time to exclaim "Take care! when he
hit him square blow in the stomach, ,whic
Frustrated him quick as thought. Before he
could make another spring, Fitz was on his
feet, and took refuge in the barn. The fiery
merino was after him; and they bo:h disap-
peafed through the opposite door. We all
started in pursuit. hoping to arrest the of
fender.
Three times the two made the circuit of
the barn. Fitz's scarf streamed out behind,
adding fury to the hot pursuit. Father d id
his best TO knock the beast down with a
rail, but could not come near him. We all
formed line, and attempted to head him
off; but he broke through our midst, after a
momentary parley. This moment of grace
enabled Fitz to make for the field; but the
gate was open, and he was too frightened to
close it. The Shanghais crowed, the sheep
bleated, the cows paused from their drink in
astonishment; Becky Stout, who hated
poor Ftz for his slight of her, sprang up on
the fence, and laughed, and clapped her
hands. -- ...
When he haG got well into. the meadow,
Fitz turned to see if he were safe; but oh,
horror of horro RS! not only was the ram
close upon his heels, but HSukey," the big
oxen, the sheep, and horses had all joined in
the general stampede, and were tearing up
the grass in every directian. With shrek
of terror, he dropped to the ground; be could
no more;" he had tainted from sheer al
fright. Father, who was still Sc nguine of a
rescue, came up to him just as the ram, dis
appointed in his calculation by the sudden
fall, went over his PROSTATE body, and, aw-.
ed by papa's club, gave up the chase.
Poor Fitz! his clothes were pretty well
us ed up, and his strength completely So
He took to his bed. with but poor appetite
for the dainties my compassionate mother
cooked up for him. This morning, be pack
ed his carpet-bag, and bid US farewell. al
had inducements Deld out to me BY Mr..
to come here" he said, as he bade
me cold goodbye; "but they are not suf-
ficient to attract me to remain in the coun-
try. consider it both vulgar and danger
Gus. but am glad if you find it to your taste.
No; ] thank you for your polite invitations;
but shall not trouble you with further vis-
it's" --.
"Will you not even come to The we'd
ding!" asked my Highlander, with what l
must consider rather ungenerous kindness.
A glance Of anger and stiff bow were
the only answer. Now, uncle, if it is true,
as have been told, that you encouraged him
to come, and that he got trusted for his new
suit o. clothes on the strength of his ex-
pected success, think you are in honor
5ouni to pay for the suit which he ruined,
and to make him present of another be
sides.
My Highland Chief has not yet departed,
and is grumbling because have given you
SO much time. Int that ungrateful Of him!
Father and mother send much love. ex-
pect to be in the city before long to do. a
little shopping, when shall need your ad
vice in choosing certain-but good bye with
many kisses. Yours affeclionately,.
Lucy.