Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-06-22


possible, to a person of some property,
who would at once place her in COM
Portable position in life, and relieve him
from the foolish anxiety, so comm on in
the world, lest his own estate should be
dishonored by family connections not
equal to it. While he remained there
ir this mood, he recognized Henry Miller
coming down the road, and resolved at
once tostake him to supper Miifer was
dashing business young fellow, who
kept a store about mile and half from
Wilder's, and was reported to be worth
FIVE or six thousand dollars. He had
heretofore been frequent visitor at Mr..
Wilder's house, and there was time
when his attention to Debby was such
as TO cause him to expect that the thrifty
young trader would become his son-in-
law. Debby however, was not sufficient
ly pleased with him to encourage his at
tentions, and for some time past his vis-
its had been discountenanced.
Good afternoon, Mr.. Miller said
Mr.. Wilder, presenting his hand, glad
to see you, how do you do fine day
this
Yes, fine day. said Miller, excellent
weather for crops, how do you all do at
home p
quite well, thank you,' said Wilder.
Come, go down to the house with me
and take SUPPER said he.
Miller colored, and said he did not
think he could stop. Mr.. Wilder, bow
ever, would not take no for answer, and,
on considerable importantly, he prevail
ed upon him to accept his invitation, and
they descended the hill together, and
went into the house.
Debby, here's Mr.. Miller said Will
der, as they entered the parlor.
Debby rose, handed chair, and said,
good evening" but her face was cover
ed with bushes as she returned TO her
seat. As Miller seated himself in the
chair, he glanced across the room and
recognized Nelson. The two young men
nodded to each other, and both seemed
somewhat embarrassed.
At this moment Mrs. Wilder entered
the room.
How does thee do, Henry she said
presenting her hand, am glad to see
thee; hope thy mother is welI.'
Very well, indeed said Miller, and
after few more remarks she retired to
superintend the preparation of supper.
Excuse me, Mr.. Miller, a little
while,' said Wilder; l want to 60 and
show Joseph that field of corn of mine
we were looking at, back of the hill.
According to my notion, it is the stoutest
piece in the town. Come, Joseph, GO
up and look at it.
L think it is the stoutest piece I have
seen this year. said Joseph I saw ii
about week ago.
/ oh, it has gained amazingly within
week. said Mr.. Wilder come, 60 up
and take look at it,
Joseph was altogether unaccustomed tc
such attentions from Mr.. Wilder, and he
looked not little confused as he took hi.
hat and followed him to the door.
They went up the road, and Mr.. Viii
der took him all around the field of grow
) ing corn, and examined bill after hill
and looked into other fields, and found {
hundred things TO stop and look at, anC
talked to Joseph more than he had be
fore for six months. Joseph suspected
that this walk was undertaken by Mr.
Wilder for the purpose of leaving MilleI
and Debby in the room together, but b.
bore it patiently, and answered all Mr.
Wilder's remarks about the weather, BIZ
crops and his fields, with apparent inter
est, for he knew too well the state O
> DebbY's feelings, both towards bimsel
) and towards Miller, to feel any uneasi
ness. At length Mr.. Wilder concludec
that supper must be nearly ready, ant
they returned to the house. On enterin!
the parlor they found Miller alone, read
: ing newspaper
Mr. Wilder looked Texed.
What all alone, Mr.. Miller? sal,
) Wilder; shouldn't have etaid so long
: but thought Debby would amuse you
until we got back
Miss Debby had some engagement
that required her attention, and asked t
: be excused; but have found mysel
: quite interested in the newspaper"
Wilder went out aud met his wife i
! the hall, and asked her how long it hai
; been since Debby left Mr.. Miller aIon
I in the parlor.