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

thinking % came along that the evil passions OF cur
nature should End no place Ia such spot M this yet
the story TO which hfened at the falls above should
have proved the contrary TO me.
[" All, sir, where can a human go that he does not
carry evil with him, as cur proac6ef says Envy
oh bo sir shant plead guilty to no such me An thing.
don't envy John Withers; but Sc nenow ne isalways
interfering with me. As soon as get an interesting
boarder. who sball come along but Withcrs, with
pressing invitation TO him to change his quarters TO his
house. aud stay long as he makes himself agreeable.
The man breaks up my living, as one may say though
for the matter Of that my farm supports the Washing
ton and may cay that we take boarders more for
company than profit. The old woman and me are
lonefome because we have no children 70 come TO see
Wi,hers for Interfering with US and them that stops
with u.s." A..
smiling reply Of the Young man az he threw himself
INFO q capacious sea and cast aside his hat but you
need have no fears of him on my account Tor ASSURE
you Itha not take up my quarters with HIM.
"Im glad TO hear You say that SAID the old wo-
man; but really don't think that Nc. Withers mas
ever brought ,esilence here young man, though ne
is neddesome with our travellers. Genial Is ceie-
brated far and wide for it's good health and fine air.
"a quibblipg old pair" thought the youth. How
delightfully."- verdant they must beP lie t1en spoke
aloud:
IL am very hungry and thirsty, my friends; can
have milk and eggs served 10 me here under the trees,
with such other food as is already pre- pared AS iong
as a CLEAN Of light remains wish TO watch the sha1
owe deepening over Tue I'LL siues anu eo''e - wy
valley"
People that come here often have the mewhim,"
remarked Mia Higgins. I" You can have table here
with your supper n few minutes will see after 1t
myself, becanse bike your jooFp."
Mrs.. Higgins hustled into the house and soon re-
with hair cut short to her head and her some "hat
scanty garments OF unimpeachable neatness. She
brought small table covered with snowy napkin,
on which a palatabe supper was soon spread. WINE
Al tta strl MO M
scious that bis host and hostess necessarily talk-
ing TO him, though his mind took little note OF what
they were saying.
At length the broad questions were asked;
"What is your name, young man-and what may
| your occupation be when you are NJ hons
This aroused iim from bis reverie, and he replied:
my name is Harry Arden, and am da5ber in
paint" LIN u.
al was es wanting the winder shelters TO our house
done over the green amt nigh pretty as II was III
you stay with us long enough, Mr. Arden you can get
The job, and pay your way at the same tile'
nExcuse me. ma am, but you make slight mistake.
| am not bouse-painter, but an artist; shaii nave no
objection to take the portraits OF yourself anG r rnsr
| house, but / could not undertake the other COM
| mssion.' 80,
"Oh. fioQer painter; and that's all I" exclaimed
| Mrs. Biggns with an expression OF disappointment;
valy thin ~ according their nse, Mr. Arden; and
| dout see 10 sense in two ugly old people, BIKE my
old man and me, eettn our picters painted. sorry
YOU can't undertake the shetters because that would
| suit me TO notch. I've been after Higgins long
SPELL 10 have EN- done over, but be wouldn't send Tor
| a man from the next town. Don't you think, now
| van could manage il for me T. :
Al am really sorry that cannot accommodate you,
ma'an but seriously cannot consent to do what Is
| so entirely out of my line."
can paint plain piece Of plank Of solid color" here
remarked M Higgins but know the difference be-
tween you picterpainters and the others You'd bet,
ter let him alone, old woman or he'll get aronted and
90 TO Wihers VI once As hive, there he comes now,
to zee who we've got here. Remember your promise,
Mr.. Arden, and don't be coaxed away from us With
ers has daughter, too, and she likes handsome beaux
| TO fart with, sure. Better keep away from Miss
| Dors."
"Do not be uneasy ssto my allegiance TO the Wash
| iugton" said Arden, Laughing. 81 am predeter-
mined not TO find Mr.. Withers Irresistible, if he
| has pretty daughter as an ally"