, 1864-12-16

"The only girl ] know Of worth having,
wouldn't have you, dare say--would you, Bid
dy2" said 4oel grumblingly, but suddenly turn
ing to the GIRL.
Arson vas smiling maliciously. Bridget
O'Flynn Had kept Barbie lover at most tan
talizng ana unrelenting distance all this time.
He was taking his revenge now Making des-
perate effort, Biddy rallied her confused senses
to say, with considerable self-possession,
"Shure, sir, an it amt mesilf that'll be af-
ther havin any mon till I'm asked"
"Bddy viii you marry meW said Anson,
gravey extending his hand
~ viii Chat now said Biddy promptly put
ting her hand in his, while old Joel came near
choking with amazement. 1t was too late to
recede, however whether he had really wished
such a thiAg or not, as they soon made him un-
derstand Fe went out of doors presently, and
private ynlached himself to ascertain if he were
in his ss or uot Seeing the two standing
by the window in close conversation soon after,
he crept with the same audabe intention to-
ward them, under cover of the bushes that grew
by the house.
"Now, Barbe," Arson was saying laughingly
'what is to be done next? must say you have
managed wonderfully so far but what do you
suppose he'll say when he knows you're not
Biddy after all
"Not Biddyat allln screamed Joel Shellenbar-
ger struck with a sudden suspicion of he knew
There stood Biddy, the white frill of her close
cap as immense as ever. She laughed though
when she saw him, and deliberately taking off
her cap shook her bright curls all about her
face, and reaching toward him her little hand,
said, archly, 4Shure, sir, an ye won't be afther
hatin' poor girl because her names Barbie
Halstead instead of Biddy O'Flynn?
"You-you Professor Halstead's girlP'
"Professor Halstead is my father, sir, said
Barbe ia her natural tones
"What's that ~
Barbie repeated it.
"And you re not lrishY'
"Niver a bitl"
The oldman stood moment, clouds gathering
in his face.
swell, Anson, hesaid, rather surlily, "youve
outwitted me agan-much good may it do you.
You'd better get out the horse now, and take
Halstead' girl home. He must want to see her
by this time.
eyes, sir.p And Arson colored with mingled
anger and amusement. u0u
Barbie did not change countcnance, however.
Extending that pretty hand of hers again, she
said sweetly 9Youll shake hands with me, STRIP
Joel Shellenbarger turned back and gave his
hands awkwafdly. The girl took it in both of
hers, bending her bright arch face toward him,
and saying, # shall come back some time, sir.
viii you be glad to see me?"
Joel hummtd and hawed, and stammered out
at last, eyes yes come back, Biddy-I mean
Miss O'Flynn1 II mean Miss" ~
''Barbe," suggested the girl quietly.
eyes, come back and the sooner the better.
There AnsOn make the most on t!'
Barbie did come back in a very few weeks,
too, and one was gadder to see her than old
Joel, though be was little shy at first of Pro-
fessor Halstead's girl. She soon made him for
get, however, everything save that she was An
SON S wife and the way he humored the sly
puss to shndry grants Of money, returnishing
and repairs, etc, L couldn't begin to tell you.
But I'd like you to see the Shellenbarger place,
since Bar6ie has gone thereto live.
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VALUABLE HINTS 70 UNMARRIED LA
DIEs.-The following items Of advice to la
dies remaining in a state Of single blessed
ness are extracted from the manuscript of
an old dowagor:
lfyou have blue eyes, languish.
Ifblack eyes affect spirit.
Ifyou have pretty feet, wear short petit
coats.
If you have good teeth don forget to laugh
now and then.
If you have bad ones you must only sim
per
While you are young, sit with your face
to the light.
When you are little advanced, sit with
your back to the window
If you have bad voice, always speak in
a low tone
Fit is acknowledged that you have fine
voice, never speak in high tone.
If you dance well, dance seldom.
Ifyou dance i'll, never dance at all
-, c,,,. ,voll ,,obo No paurilo av ot,cac
If you sing Indifferent, hesitate not mo-
ment when you are asked, for few persons
are competent judges Of singing, but every
one is sensible of the desire to please.
If in conversation you think person wrong
rather hint difference of opinion than offer
contradiction
1t is always in your power to make friend
by smiles; what folly to make enemies by
frowns
When you have an opportunity to praise,
do it with all your heart.
When you are forced to blame, do it with
reluctance.
Ifyou are ehvous of another woman, never
show it but by allowing her every good quail
ty and perfection except those which she
really possess.
Ifyou wish the world to know you are in
love with any particular man, treat him with
formality, and every one else with ease and
freedom.
Ifyou are disposed to be pettish or insolent
tits better to exercise your ill-humor on your
dog or cat, or on your servant, than on your
friend.
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