New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-11-25

sented a strange contrast to the fine
pearl keys on which they rested She
commenced to play, and though he had
hummed the air not an hour since, while
walking the verandah; he scarce recog-
nized it, as she stunned without mercy,
unmindful of his inattention, or the look
of disgust he could not help overspread-
ing his features. She sang, too, and
nearly drove him mad. A'.. a'.A - =
Lunch being served, everything of
luxury was found in profusion, arranged
in the most excellent taste; and the fair
hostess managed tqsd9 the honors very
we'll. For her part she lunched off some
onions and bread, saying she was very
fond of them, but pa would not allow
her to eat them when at home.
This over, she conducted him around
the grounds, into the chicken yard sta
bles-in fact, everywhere a lady would
not be likely to conduct guest. She
seemed to know the cost of everything
about the plantation, and readily en-
lightened her visitor. .
care you fond of reading?" he inqui-
red, after they had returned to the
house, thoroughly tired Of travelling
about in the hot sun; while the lady
looked as if she had been doing penance
in hot oven. ..., i g.. --T
'No, I hate it, and I don't like to sew
either" .-..... ........ .... -
GLOW do you pass your time?" he
asked again. ,. ..... .r.
90, I ride horseback all the morning,
and sleep in the afternoon, or nurse the
little darkeys so their mothers can
work." ,.a7 .. sa t~# &
"Then I have interrupted your usual
siesta, for which I must apologize, and
beg you will now retire for your after
noon sleep!"
"Oh, it's no matter. I would as soon
talk to you as 60 to sleep" tf-" ~
For an instant, Charles Ramsay look
ed at the speaker; then a naughty smile
curled his lip, and his eyes frightened
with wise look. AS soon as possible,
he retired, to dress for dinner.
When next he made his appearance,
he would have provoked saint to laugh
ter. His brown curling hair was smooth
ed down tight to his face, which now
shone as if he had polished it. His
pants much too short, were made from
striped calico, and sort of roundabout
coat, such as is used by negroes for q
"dress-up," completely transformed this
man of fashion into the most awkward
country lout imaginable. His manners
now corresponded with his costume; and
carefully he noted the struggling laugh,
ready to burst from the lips Of his com
panion. A person entering there would
have supposed them pair Of the most
complete rustics.
A portion of the evening wore thus
away, neither evincing any surprise at
the singular costume Of the other. In
crossing the room, however, the shoe Of
Emma, coming in contact with a rug
came off the short dress revealing a
foot Of tiny dimensions; while no effort
of hers could regain the lost covering
which had been cast somewhat aside
Mr.. Ramsay picked it up, and observ'
ing it's size ir comparison to the foot it
covered, remarked the whole tip of it to
be stuffed with cotton. Neither could
preserve their gravity longer, and both
laughed heartily at the discovery. -.
II am too well aware said he, "ol
your reason for this; and do not wonde,
at your dislike to being bargained for
unless your fancy should dictate the
purchase. This is the whim Of two ole
men, dear to each other as if brothers
and whose wish it is to see their chill
dren happy. If, however, you will con
sent to appear in your ordinary dress,
promise to defend you from all harm o.
matchmaking, unless of your own free
will; Or he added smilingly, 4 fall SC
deep in love as to commit robbery or