Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-12

fsdder. Pll just trouble you to settle tnls httle bill, And she thrust an omineus piece of paper before my eyes, which read, substantially: R1cHAsp Sn1rH TO MRS. JUL1ANA DrGGINs, DR ~ ' For s;~ - months board. $e6 0C
 Tora washing, l2 0t les .saat Total, $l0s 0C
 returned the bill te her.
 sI owe you nothing, madam. Inever saw you before in my life.' Ton needn't lie to me cried she, setting hel arms akimbo T hain,t kept agsntesl boarding house fifteen years for nothing, sir! Youl! titker fork over on the spot, or I'll take the law
 sTaks it remarked I. You're welcome to it.
 You think to sarse me, young man. Remem- Dor what you promised. I'll have you took up for t, as sure as my names Diggins I'll larn you betteA than to deceive trusting widder wo- man in thu hwsy, you desateful hypocritep ep
 Madam, you insult me. r. e
 0h, it looks well for such as you to stand on yodr dignity. Mighty lofty all at once You've iorrot tks cream fapiacks I lsed to make, and the kisses ysu used to give me every evening af- ter the rest of lem was gone to bed. You've forgot the half dozen shirts made you and nev- CT charged you cent. You've forgot that you solsmnly promised that you'd marry me last Tuesday morning. You've forgot that, have youP -.
 Yes-yes-I-never-nop stammered I, dropping Miss Lilies arm in consternation.
 Do you dare to deny it? cried she in rage.
 Yes, forever, and day or two afterwards roared out. Do you think I'd marry an old ter magant like youf I'd sooner wed my grand mother lr
 so I saw the fire flash up in her eyes, The wid- ow was waxing dangerous dodged the reti- cule she aimed at my head, and fell over back ward as she charged upon me with her half mourning parasel Miss Lille turned and fled. thought discretion the better part of valor, so Ileaped over garden fence near at hand, and was Immediately attacked by large watch dog that sprung out of Q kennel near by. seized a dahlia pole, and hurling it ct the belligerent made good my escape by fording duck pond and reaching the next street, from which hur ried home at the best pace could command.
 was resolved that would not remain in Weston day longer. Evidently there was in the city some other Richard Smith, for whose notorious self was mistaken.
 penned nasty note to my employers-giv- ing my reasons leaving them-packed my trunks, paid my board, and marking my baggage R'D 6MTH, NEW HAMPToN,' entered the cars for the locality specified on my trunks.
 In selecting New Hampton as my destination Ihad no very definite purpose in view but in a place of its size had nc doubts of being able to secure some lucrative situation, and the office of Boots was better, if could be left unmolested than the station of the president, if must lose my identity, and be attacked in the streets by viragoes.
 It was near noon of the next day when the train whirled up to the depot at New Hampton. alighted, and was hastening down the platform $A vArl> oftn 1orrn ruIa T mn lady in brown silk walking dress, earnestly re- garding me- As she caught my eye, she threw up her veil and sprung toward me. As the veil swept back, it revealed the lovilest face ever had looked upon. had never dreamed of any thing half 50 beautiful. In involuntary admira- tion I stood still. She threw herself into my arms-her arms fell around my neck-her velvet cheek touched mine-and such kiss as she planted full on my lips! My face was in blaze. 1felt as if I had been stewed in honey, with lav- endsr for fayoring. ..-''
 She repeated the kiss--the munifcent little angel Lexclaming
 Dear, dear Richardl How delighted am that you have come at last! .
 l was dumb. My mouth was sealed up with the sweetness of her kisses. dared not speak lest l should dissolve the spell.
 We have been expecting you for four whole days. Only think what period of suspense r went on the soft voice of the lady, as, clasping ny hand, she drew me unresistlngly to ph@ton in waiting. There make yourself easy, I'm go- Ing to drive, Isn't it pleasant to be waited on,
 The arch bsowl ges sought mine, as drawing up the fur-lined robes, my companion shook the reins over the white ho7es, and we were whirled rapidly away. tg.s
 Papa is 30 anxious to see you once more Richard but his rheumatism is worse to-day and he could not drive down. William is absen ot an errand for the bride. But would come wanted so much to be the first one to gree you, dear Richard. Alice is 80 beautiful ani 70 deeply, beautifully happy! Richard, yo' ought to be the most grateful man alivep
 sI-I-believe am ! exclaimed I, as reach ing up her sweet face, the little enchantress ia vored me with another kiss, which this time, repaid with compound interest, and then blushe, boiling het to think of it.
 At this moment the ph@ton stopped at tn door of . fine old mansion, on an aristocrati street end mechanically, I alighted, and lifte' 0ut my companion.
 Ths hall door was flung open. The claspinl hand of the young lady drew me within the yes tibuisi her musical voice called softly at tn door of 5oMdoir.
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 Instantly the door flew open, and dark hair cd, beautiful woman came forth. She gazed a me an instant with unutterable tenderness, an, then embraced me, with mingling of fervo and shyness absolutely bewilderin9.
 Verify, was . favored individual. 5,
 An elderly gentleman, supporting himself b, . cane, now came forward and salnted ma. hi; dear son. cutting short everything attempte, to say by his joyful volubility.
 The folding doors separating the sitting roou snd parlors, were thrown apart. heard tn suhdued hum of voices, the rustling of heav silks, and waiting in the alcoved arch in an eas window, saw clergyman in gown and bands. s The elderly gentleman toek the hand of tn lark haired Alice, and placed it in mine.
 , Take her. he said, with emotion, sand ma God prosper you. We will have the most in pertant thing first, and dinner afterward. Th guests ars already getting inpatient
 I glanced at Aliceis dress. It was brid, white; and her beautiful hair was crowned wit . wreath of orange blossoms
 The sight gave me trsmor. felt weak an t.ant. Ny pallormust have alarmed Alice, ft sne clutched ny arm wildly, and gazed into m snce with painful anxiety.
 ',M nas ls It, Richard2 Are you i'll? Mere Sai neeyanS Helen, look at himI He is nj,
 is nothing nothing ]! gasped. sOnly
 eannot-c cannot marry you! T--
 heayenP cried Alice, in horrible dismav
 sfsund hsy for support - mug ny l' at'
 ~ this moment the hall door was opene
 and turning 1t the sound, saw with rsI Hpoas a,,
 eye1. m second self enter the rooml My ava. '"
 countetpart Richard Smith number two s>A'
 His dsrce eyes took in the scene with X,
 s9~pine glance. He rushed toward me vi a 2