New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-18
CHAPTER III.


The person who now approached was short, thick
set man. with sandy hair and whiskers, and cunning
expression of face. HE dress of fine material,
nd arranged with some preension to elegance though
was rather Of a fashy order. lie wore his hat set
suntiy on the eide of his head and carried his thumbs
stuck in the arm holes Of his vest, he drew
with strut and swagger, which proel aimed his ideas
ef bis own consequence.
tall etarng mansion with portico in front, sup
ported by massive pillars stood the opposite
the tavern the trees had been removed from tina. spot
lone, to display the handsome front of the new ed
fee. II was of composite order Of architecture i'm
possible TO describe and most homogeneous in effect.
From the window OF his own sanctum, Mr.. Withers
had observed the entrance Of stranger in the quiet
visge and at once came forth to ascertain much
concerning him as might be gathered. That he was
Young handsome and refined in appearance, he saw,
and II his manners oorresponded with his outward
bearing be intended again 10 deprive the tavern
keeper Of bic guest; for Mr.. Wthes felt the dizziness
of the quiet little town in which he lived, and was
glad TO extend his hospitality 10 sny presentable per-
son whore society could relieve the monotony Of his
daily life. -,
AZ the village great man grew near he removed his
hat and coIlrfeously inclined his head 10 the new
conner while be scid what was meant for an aside:
"a new arrival, eh Higgins Came over on pur-
pore to make his acquaintance. Nice looking Young
fellow; found out his name by this time dare ray
Introduce me-"
Higgpe deliberately removed bis pipe from his lips,
and ssid
:" Mr.. Arden this Is John Witbers, as told you
when teen him coming over here. lie amt much TO
introduce you TO, but he wants TO know you that he
nav kee me- out OF the few dollars you NIGH pay me,
by taking yon over 10 bis house, and having all your
pleasant talk to hissef and his lovely darter, Miss
Dola."
Reslly, really Higgins this is worse than ever"
said Mr. Withers gro wing very red in the face. Tne
fact is Mr.. Arden, love society Of KIND not often
found in small town like thu, and when respectable
looking PEOPLE come into the place. sometimes take
them into my poor house, and endeavor to entertain
them as well can. Ny good friend here doss not
like this be thinks interfere with his business though
really nothing is further from my intention than to do
3d."
"sop it, then, and don't keep doing thing forever
and yet say you have intention Of doing II. That's
fiat contradiction am not smart enough 10 reconcile
As 10 this young man, you won't take him away, for
when told bin you would come after him, he promised
TO stay hfre-so there now.
His defiant tone proved zoo much for Mr.. WitheTs
polteDt ss; with much heat be asked:
" Bas the old heather really extracted such pro-
mise from you, sir ~
mo more heather than YOURSELF John Wilhers,"
exclaimed Mrs. Higgins "My old man is better
Christian than you any day. Keep your names TO
yourself, aid dent forget when you come TO the
Washington, that if you and Mics Dora ia tie genital
people Of Glenfal we come foremost among the re-
spectacle oDes."
These words were 10 volubly uttered that Mr.. With
era seemed slight bewildered, and Arden took adj
vantage Of the brief pause ~ Say
" beg that there may be no Misunderstanding on
my account as il is not my intention 10 remain with
either Of you. Mr.. Higgins misunderstood my pl5dge
not 10 accept an invitation from you, Mr.. Wtbers il
you should prove 70 kind az TO ttnder one; it in
voyed promise TO remain afterto-nigh at the Wash
iDgton. am artist by profession, and have al
ready selected locality in the neighborhood, from
which 10 sketch he surrounding scenery 10 advantage.
As possible shall make arrangements to take
possefsion Of it,"
Both his listeners looked Disappointed. Withers
quickly asked
May ask what place you have chosen, siri My
house Is the highest in the village and from the upper
windows the view looks over the whole village"
O." Many thanks for your kindness, but ] came
Down the glen saw deserted cottage, with
Wy, which will afford me shelter. II possible, will
AXE up my residence there for few weeks, until
AN make come stables from neghboring rpos 10
,Iie hereafter In picture"
As Arden uttered this explanation, the face Of With
!. underwent many singular changes. lie lost much
4 his ford color and then flushed TO deeper purple
han ever, ae he nervously said:
" You are probably no: aware young man, that q
ur,e rssis uP0p thai dTeay P0' lie hssrtdsOns was