Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-06-14
Selett M(istellang,
MISS. JELLABY'S MATCH.

August morning, and throwing open hel
chamber window, shifted once or twice al
the fragrance coming up from the roses in
the garden below. Then she hunted a
moment for her spectacles upon the bu.
reau, and putting them on, looked eager.
ly at Randall Cottage over the way. A
very modest, pretty little house it was,
with roses and syringas growing under
each window, woodbind and jessamine
climbing over the door; but Miss Jella-
by was not amiring its beauty then. She
looked up at a'front window on the second
floor, and gave vicious snort.
"As l expected! She isn't up yet, and
here it is six o'clock And where is he l
wonder?"
Before she had time to answer the ques-
ton, as it was asked-mentally-the front
door of the cottage opened, and Miss Jel-
laby, shrinking behind her curtain, saw a
handsome, sun-burnt man come out, and
go down the garden walk, with cigar in
his mouth. 1t was easy to see, by the
slight roll in his walk, that he had been
a sailor, though for the matter of that his
bearing, handsome face, and frank, hear
ty manner, would have told the tale if he
had never stirred a step. With his hands
in his pockets he sauntered among the
roses, bending down now and then, ss if
to say good morning to the fairest, and
always removing the cigar from his lips
when he did 80.
"He couldn't do more if he was speak
ing to woman" said the spinster, ap-
plying her eye to hole left purposely in
the white curtain. s'The man is mad
about flowers, do believe, and size is
touch beyond him, if snch thing can be-
All, there she comes-and dressed in blue
gingham, too. wonder what her morn
ing gowns cost her through the Year,
And her slippers-oh, mercy, there they
go right thi ough the wet-well there"
Words failed the worthy spinster.-
Meanwhile the owner Of the slippers (and
very pretty little affairs they were
bronzed-laced daintily, and rosetted with
a spangle that shone like dew-drop)
tripped down the walk SO lightly, that
the gentlemen did not hear her step, and
coming upon him as he bent over bed
of violets, gave him push that sent him
on his face among them. TO see her
laugh-to see him blunder up and chase
her through the alleys-to see him kiss
her. when he prisoned her at last in his
strong arms-and to see her pretend to
box his ears for twas sight for low
ing heart to watch; but Miss Jellaby,
over opposite, nearly tainted away with
horror. She rang her bell violently, and
square-faced, sour-looking woman, who
had lived with her for years, made her
appearance.
"Susan!"
"Well," said that amiable domestic,
briefly.
Before Miss Jellaby could speak, the
unconscious pair on the opposite garden
transgressed against propriety again.
walking up and down in broad day
light. with his arm around her waist
Just look at her, Susan! Do you mean
to stand there and tell me that that man
is only her brother?"
"Dear me, ma am--how can | tell? /
only know that they look alike, and that
they have the same name.'
"How do you know?"
"Because | saw their linen one day at
the laundresses, and hers are marked
Helen Graham and his Philip Graham
And their servant told the woman that
she had always lived with Miss Helen
and Master Philip when they were at their
own home in England. What more do
you want"
"Susan you will break my heart yet
am sure of it! Is it possible you knew
all of this? When did you find it out?"
Tuesday"
Sand this is Friday. For three whole
days you have kept me in this disgrace
full ignorance! Susan, we shall have to
part'
"Good Lord, Miss Jellaby, how was
to know that L ought to come and tell
you?" Said Susan, tartly. 'l'm sure
it's no great news, after all is said and
DONE"
"Humph! That we shall see, later
on. It's my opinion that some one ought
to speak to Mr.. Fullerton"
"The Ministerl What for?"
care YOU such fool, Susan as not to