Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-03

Mr Joe Simpson made 20 reply he never
was good hand at speeches lie turned his
head away. now probably TO see what Mary
was about. That's your daughter, Joe, con-
tinued Mr. John. who was much the most at
home as he had best right 20 he. never
thought AIRY Of our lot would have shown so
much blood Cad, what swert sight II IS TO
see an English airl's face and he proceeded
to mark hlS appreciation OF the opportunity by
q very emphatic kiss. for which he made very
proper apology. hut Mary would have been
quite content without. And this yonr eldest
son-how tacse young ones run up; aiut an
atom like Won. Joe my boy! hut a very fine
voung fellow: and he shook George heartily
hv the hand, 10 which George heartily reSpon-
ded; he had not the least objection to be-taken
for one Of the family "Bat what's thi-, my
dear" said he to Mary, from whom in truth lie
had hardly taken of bis eyes-"B hats this
you've been crying
What could poor Mary 10 but cry again
His voice vas so kind: he looked so inquring-
" into her ewes: he took her hand so gently.
This was cousin Jonn! OH how glad she was
there was to be no more rejoicing over his
money!
Il shan't cry any more now you ore come
back" she said
Now, no hnmbug," said cousin John
"you didn't cry for me, you know; what's this
all about, eh,'
He was told all about it. IN half an hou
cousin John and. his hers-expectant were the
best friends in the world lie was taken into
everybody's confidence; what he whispered to
Mary no one ever knew, unless she has told
George Harrison now they are married He
IL - I,. MI fC -nb,oI md
to skin Yardv, if necessary, in case a magnifi-
cent supper to the whole fraternity of Lindley
House should not be found sufficient with
quiet hint to the doctor)to insure Sans future
popularity without having recourse to that ex-
treme measure BY the time the faithful Zach
ary had informed Mr. Grindle cf his principals
arrival in flesh and blood, and that gentleman
had made himself up to come down stairs,
cousin John Simpson had been restored to his
own again without heartburnng or a grudge
from anv one of his diSnherited relations.
Over Mrs. Simpsons and Augustas disap-
poutment, we prefer to draw veil They
bore it like women, and said they always
knew cousin John would turn up again"
"You haven't told US, Mr. john" said
Trindle, chow this strange. mistake arose,
after al!'
"It comes by doing things by halves" and
be took colonial newspaper out of his pocket
and pointed out this paragraph to Mr.. Grin
die
"On the llth ult, at Point de Gale, Cey-
lon, on his voyage home, Mr.. John Simpson.
Her Maiesty's Consul at Tranquebar, to Cs-
lestine Sophis, reljct of the late Count de Leon
.Sarignv Colonel in the austrian Scyrice"
They pnt in only half the announcement,
you see, and so it got among the Deaths and
was copied into ths English papers. l mad.
them print it here with an apology. It was
rather sudden thing" continued Mr.. John,
and couldn't come off at once by the For
mosa; l only landed last night. She's very
fine woman, and can't speak a word Of Eng
fish, 50 there'l be no family quarrel<, Joe; and
mind what l say, here's a countryhouse for
you and yours as long as IT stands"
zir and Mrs John Simpson have no fam
ily; and Mr. and Mrs George Harrison are
their constant guests.