The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-02-19

Here is our gardener at last!' l called
through the window to sister.in-law, who had
just gone in, out of patience with the man,
and myself, and everything else -as sister.in,
law always is; and, as he came with quick
step up the road, we were both at the gate to
receive him.
Mrs. Psaltcr presume, he said, bowing
to me.
replied in the Affirmative.
My name is Smith, continued the new ar
rival--as if | wasn't sure of it all the time.
All, ycs' responded; we have been cx-
pecting you all the afternoon
And very anyiously,' added sster.in-law-
for as she said afterwards, she wished to show
the man that he should have been mo.c prompt
in his attention. Very anxiously, indcedr
| Mr.. Smith looked extremely gratilicd, and
made us bow which, sister.in-law whispered
to me, was exceedingly presumptuous for a
gardner
| proceeded at once to business
| should like this garden arranged as pref
tily as possible said as much like old Mr.
Jcfcrson's place, down the road here, as it can
be made
Yes! assented the gardener. that is very
pretty place. very pretty place indeed
| think some honcysuckcs around the porch
and n creeping vine or so about the wall to the
left, would look well, l continued.
Very well indeed he replied Flowers
are quite n passion with me: they arc the most
beautiful Of created things-I adore flowers
LaH whispered sster-in.law; Of course lie
does: they are his busincss-what he lives by
Would lilaccs thrive on that side, do son
Think asked
i suppose they would, Mrs Psalter,' he said;
but would plant that bed with serngas, if
were you-thcy look better
And fancy roses wond be the best for
this spot observed
All, roses!-pant roses everywhere, my
dear Mrs Psal,er: there is something about the
rose which appertains to no other flower Have
as many roses as you can get together
Sister-in.Iaw sailed to the other side of the
garden, and made mysterious bccks and mods
across the grassplot for me to join her
How caa you allow such freedom Emma%
she said it is ridiculous! Did you hear him
say, dear Mrs. Psalter? | would place him
Oh his proper footing in three minutes, if were
you'
Why, what has be said so very much ont
OF the way?-and what would you have Inc dol?
asked.
Dor calculated sistcrin law-Uo, We'll,
If You can't see the proper course, I'm sure
can't expect TO teach you; and, gathering up
her robe, she walked majesticaly into the house,
while went back to my gardener
! am not fond Of many Of the smaller flow.
erS,' continued; but we must have a bed or
so under the window. What kind would Won
adviseH
al ~. 2 -
are very nice: and there are French marigodS,
ana tulips, and the dew-pant-all very beau.
tful. You can have your choirc'
l ulean to have trcis.work over the door
to train towering vines upon said: would
it take long to make one%
About Il couple of hours, supposc
on couldn't put up one before dark, could
yon? inquired
Yes presume could said the gardener
should like you to do it very much, then
said l.
Oh! with the greatest of pleasure if | can
10 1t to suit yon,' was the answer
well, here are the boards, n saw, a ham.
mer, and some nails | said; and here is
ladder, il you want one. | would like it to OK.
tend from this window to this corner of the
building
Yes; understand said the man, going
10 work with will and welding saw and ham.
ner with the greatest dcxtcrity.
When | saw HIM fairly at work, went in
70 find sistcrn.law, and met her coming along
he hall.
If you are through with this gardener of
yours, Emma she said, II think yon had bet
er run up and smooth your hair, which is dread
nlly blown about by the wind for here comes
Psalter's friend, Mr.. Smith, presume, up the
Dad in his gig
OocyIng her suggestion, ] ran up to my room,
ma began to arrange my hair. Before had
nlshed, | heard the vehicle stop at the door,
nd from the window saw prim, angular.look.
ng man alight, and go into the house
short colloquy ensued, in which sisterin.
Avs voice took prominent part; aud then | i
card some one ascending the stairs in great
aste. r
The door was flung open, and in rushed sis. u
cr ln'law, with the most dreadful CONSERVATION !
eplcted on her countenance She flung her. a
I'll on the ottoman, and sat looking at me, t
'lhont utterlng word, for at least five min. $
tes
What is the matter? asked, frightened t.
n