Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-19
HOW I Lost my Lover.
BY NELL PIrrsINoER.


US they started off on visit to some relatives re-
siding eastward, beyond the White Mountains.
They were to remain absent about fortnight;
and was to be commander.in.chief of rows of
shining milk pans, pots, kettles, and household
affairs in general and in particular.
Farmers' wives know that his a post Of con-
siderable importance, one of hard duty and con-
stant watchlulness. was 80 thoroughly con-
vnced of my competency as house. wife, that
was aorely irritated when my good mother i'm
piled doubts of it, by her countless and repeated
charges.
Now, / thought. "I am in my glory" as sat
down to recover the breath and patience had
lost in racing after collars, gloves, pins and neck
ties; and in order to prepare for commencing
operations, which resolved should astonish my
unbeleVng parents, ana show them what trea.
sure of daughter they unwittingly possessed, /
glanced around. The rooms were in woful con :.
fusion. Band.boxes, coats, pants, and cast OFF
shirts, were scattered over the floor and chairs
cobwebs hung from the ceiling and windows; on
the table lay huge pile of unwashed dishes, and
the half.opened doors revealed tumbled beds and
mussy toilet stands. This accumulation of disor.
der would have driven Lord Chesterfield distract.
ed; and no wonder that the mirror opposite re-
hected heated and impatient face. was no
longe 10 be daunted, however, for!l had notion
TO try what pair of spry feet aud hands could
accomplish. AT this instant, the old clock in the
sitting-room pealed forth one, two, three, four,
FIVE; the morning was yet young, and | arose
with quick step and light heart. Broom,
brush, dishcloths, and perseverng labor, got
the mastery; and shortly surveyed, with proud
satisfaction, the beautiful order had brought
about. Something still was wanting, and snatch
ing my broad brimmed hat from its accustomed
nail, with eager footsteps sought my flower
garden. Selecting choice roses, pansies and
Vel benas, l transferred them 10 our cosy parlor,
very angels Of fragrance and beauty. Nor was
this all. determined to get dinner that
would shed honor upon me; 80, barring my arms
was soon deep in Aunt Dinah's mysteries
thought busy, and, as the sequel will prove
thought-wandering.
| Through the tender care Of the novelist, a
heroine retains the immaculate whiteness ol
her robe', even though she should uld'wadebhrough
a mud puddle. He knows it would never do co
introduce her washing, with bedraggled and
bespattered skirts; it would sound unromantic.
Well, was once simple enough to believe all
his fibs, and inclined to initiate his lady Angel
in dress; SO donned my daintiess white mus.
lin. While stood before the glass, could
not help feeling good deal Of natural, femin
inc vanity, for | was looking my very best
True, my figure was rather too short, and its
proportion was Of too healthy fullness for ele-
gance; and, according TO The American type of
beauty, my cheek was of too rich color; but
was pretty-there was no gainsaying it. My
short, thick curls, and bright black eyes were
atlr ,ctive; and knew that ] was o vain puss
then, petted, half-sp0ilt only daughter, and
heiress to broad acres. You'll ask for whom
were all these preparations7 Certainly not for
lone me.
Who ever heard of girl Of feigbteen working
and puttering at such rate when che does not
expect beau? You see knew. intuitiyely,
that Philip Dean would come-you know Philip
There had been a little kindness growing up
between us from mere babyhood. He had car.
ried my dinner bask ct night and morning, dur
ing all our school days, and always insisted that
was much handsomer and better than rival
belle. sweet Jenny Wheeler. Besides, he won
all my grlish gratitude, by silly working out
for me the long hard sums in the old arithmetic
mo wonder he was undisputed owner Of large
share of my affections.
Since had donned large frocks, had been
almost invariably his companion to all thesing-
ing schools, pic MICS ,lsleigh rides, and boating
excursions. It was his general rule to spend two
evenings of the week at our house; yet, with all
this attention, he had never spoken word of
love. Somehow, had q presentiment (you
girls understand this) that a declaration would
soon be made. was not mistaken. It was not
long ere l heard step on the graveled walk
that could belong to no other but himself Look.
ing backwards over the train of years, it seem.
ed strange what aIhutter, futter, there was about
myiheart Philips CHEEKY "good morning"in in no
wise tended to allay my perturbation. His
hazel eyes had never appeared so handsome and
impassionate before; nor had he been half 80 en-
tertainng-oh! was so proud of him. We
sat near each other; so near that he toyed with
my hand. 1t was way Philip had, and
thought nothing OF it.
"How ohsrmiDgly you are looking, Nelly"
he said, moving degree nearer.
Now, dou't believe that person lives who
does not ike little hattery, given In the right
manner, time and place, in spite OF what wise
lings say, or may have said to the contrary.
Our sex is said to be most pleased with il; and
in its name, plead guilty to the weakness.
Freely do ! own that Ihaye liked 1t from my pin.
azores; and, surely, under such circumstances,
must have been agreeable. The compliment
tary speech recorded above, was followed by q
very awkward pause, during which time we
blushed to the rims OF our ears.
Smelly" he continued, "you know have no
sister. Sometimes am very lonely. My dear
and valued mother 10 becoming aged, and my
nature Graves younger and dearer companion"
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Horrid! At that moment an oder Of burning
meat came most unpleasanuy to my olfactories.
begged to be excused, and FASTENED into the
culinary quarters TO find the piece Of beef had
so carefully prepared almost spoils. Nervously
caught holder from The shelf, and in go doing
succeeded in knocking motber's favorite cut