Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-02-06

to Great Coram street.
She had stepped upon the threshold Of
the door. AID was enabled 10 observe by
the aid of gas lamp that shed its brilliant
Trays through the hall, thatths house she
had so unccremoniously invaded was one OIL
no mean order. There was an air Of spa
tciousness and elegance shout it THAI denoted
wealth and luxury The stairs we're richly
carpeted. and there was good fire in the
stove opposite the doorway in the ball that
diffused glowing warmth and brightness
on all within, which was the more striking
from its contrast to the cold and gloom
without. hxaesFe. AfFn 7veEE
The man was doing his best to put her
in the right way for the locality she had
named, when door on one side of the hall
was suddenly opened. and a gentleman
with Q newspaper in his hand made his
appearance.
What is it James,
"A lady. sir. has lost her way in the fog
and wants to DO directed
Dear me. that's awkward he said, ad-
vancing a step or two. perhaps.to ascertain
what the lady was like. and as the light
shone full upon her face. he made another
move in advance. and said, You had bet
ter walk in madam, and wait till it is lit
tie clearer.
L an very much obliged to you sir;
shall be really very glad if you will allow
me to sit down here for little while.
dare say It vii be ligter presently. And
Ishe was going modestly to take seat by
the hall fire, bat he waved his hand polite
ly towards the apartment from which he
had Just emerged, on which she courtsied
with graceful ease. and walked IN.
As the gentleman was folio wing. she
heard the servant say something to him in
low tone. wherein the word LUNCHEON"
was distinctly audible. and her quick ear
caught the reply
90 yes-yes. Bring it up all the same;
for two. of course.
twas large. well-furnished dining
room, and the widow had no sooner cast
her eyes around it, than she came to the
conclusion that its owner was bachelor.
She did not exactly know why she thought
so. but was so convinced ofsuch being the
fact. that she would not have hesitated to
bet . pair Of gloves upon it, +
! Mr.. Hazlett was in truth single man,
somewhat past the meridian of life. but
good looking still, with courteous. gentle
man-liks manners. and. to Judge from the
appearance ofhis surroundings. in easy cir.
cumstances.
Il am sure he said. as he placed a oh al,
near the FIRE for his involuntary guest. l
ought to feel much indebted to this fog
sine, il has procured me SO unexpected q
pleasure ..@
Tn, lady acknowledged the compliment
in proper terms, accompanied by merry
little laugh, that sounded very much as i
she could have said the pleasure was not
all on one side; and while these civilities
were in course of exchange. the luncheon
tray was brought in. laden with cold chick.
en-, ham, veal pasties. and other savory vi
ands, together witha decanter of sherry
and bottled ale.- ss3
Mrs. Cumley began to feel herself quite
at home. She drew her chair to tlietsble,
and took off her gloves. thereby displaying
pair of delicately white and weIl-shaped
hands. She was cetainly very pretty
woman, with sparkling black eyes. white
teeth and a good complexion. Her age
might be thirty-fve or thereabouts. it is
unnecessary to be particular on that point;
thirty-fve would be neas enough to the
mark. even for acensus paper.
- : A fete-a-tete luncheon is often very
p'eA'A s.oe%
4
ITS rum go up stairs said James, Z
the two damsels Of the lower region. u
should not wonder if masters caught at
| last; and that's what she's up to. it's my
opinion, for 1 heard her tell him she's O
wilder. 8 ...s - s,s-
We'll. never!' exclaimed the house
maid. 1t would be droll to get husband
in that way. ,souldu't il. Jsmes?'
why. it would rather my dear: but
there's various ways of getting husband,
| you know
And he. favored her with sagacious
wink, which caused her to blush like a
peony. and turn away laughing.
The cook. however. who also acted as
houskeeper, was not inclined to make so
light of the matter as the younger and
more thoughtIess denizens Of the house
hold. .sIHs8E9 ia f1H
For my part she said. Il don't see any
thing to laugh a.. and l wonder THAI man
at Mr.. Hazlett's years should let himself be
taken in in such bare-fsced manner; but it
is q. true saying. sure enough, that there's
NO fool like ON old fooll' =, : 3 Ae1s&1
Having thus expressed her sentiments
with regard to her master. she continued
to maifest her disapproval of the proceed
ings in the dining room By sundry vituper-
alive remarks on widows in general. as q
particuIarsnd distinct species ofthe human
race
+, We'll. but cook. it all happened accident
ally said James, whatever comes Of it..
20. don't tell me-accidentsl. indeed
I'll be bound she knew very we'll who lived
here. and did it on purpose to get her fool
lin. or else why couldn't she as we'll have
knocked ct any other door. ! should like tc
know. Bot It's just Ike them widders
there amt one Of 'em but is IS artful as-l
won't say who.'
4 In the meanwhile the tets-a-tete above
/ was progressing chasningly. Mr. Hazlet
had not enjoyed has mid-dsy reflection SO
much for considers bic time, and this was