The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1864-11-25

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This was only the beginDing Of reforms
this daring girl instituted. First, how
ever, as much for her own peace of mind
as Anson' s-knowing that mother and
son we're fast friends and always Of one
opinion-she told her secret to Mrs. Shell
lenbarger, and fairly wheeled the good
lady into approval 1t is true that she
shook her head at first, and looked won
drously shocked. But it was so charm
ing to have those little soft hands futter-
ing about her, and to see such brightness
and comfort spring up around, that she
could not, for her own sake, help counte-
nancing, as much as silence could, Biddy's
mysterious presence.
1 haven't sime to give you all particU-
lars, but having madea good beginning,
With true Irish facility, Biddy establish
ed herself In a very short time completely
in the good graces of the old man. He
had lurking likeness for neatness and or
der, and Mrs. Shenenbarger-poor lady
wasn't very tidy housekeeper. Under
the new reign, order grew out Of chaos:
the house seemed in holiday garb all the
time, and an atmosphere Of social cheer
fuluess pervaded everything.
One morning-Biddy had said some
thing about leaving the day before-the
old man ended a grumbling complaint of
Arson with 4 never see no good come Of
eldication yet. If it hadn'ta been for
that college business you might have
taken a liking to a sensible girl, and she
to you He glanced at Biddy as he
spoke. She turned scarlet, and came
near dropping the dish she was hold
ing. 1t was not the first time Anson
had heard such insinuations, and be rath-
er enjoyed Biddy's trepidation.
See here, father, he said, roguishly, |
Just you pick me out wife, and see what
will come of it.
The only girl I know Of, worth hav |
ing, wouldn't have you, 1 dare say
would you, Biddy? Joel said grumb
ingly, but suddenly, turning to the girl. /
Arson was smiling maiciously. Bird
get O'Flynn had kept Barbie's lover at a
most tantalizing and nnrelenting distance
Ill this time. He was taking his revenge
now. Making a desperate abort, Bid
ly rallied her confused senses to say
With considerable self-possessiOn,
'Sbure, sir, an it isn't myself that, IL be
lftber havin' any mon till I'm asked
'Biddy, will you marry me 2 said An
ION, graVely, extending his hand.
4 will that, now,' said Biddy,
putting her hand in his,
While old Joel came near choking with
1t was too late to re-
,ede, however, whether he had really
Wished such thing or not, as they
ioon made him understand. He went
,ut Of doors presently, and privately
,inehed himself to ascertain ifhe were
n his senses or not. Seeing the two
standing by the window in close con-
,ersatiOn soon after, he crept with the
jame laudable intention toward them
lnder cover of the bushes that grew
" the house
Now, Barbie,' Anson was saying,
aughingly, what is to be done next?
must say, you've managed wonder
ulIy so far; but what do you suppose
le'll say when he knows you're not
3iddy at alp
Not Biddy at ALP screamed Joel
Shellenbarger, struck with a sudden
suspicion ofhe knew not what, as he
started out of his covert.
There stood Biddy, the white frill
If her close cap as immense as ever.
She laughed, though, when she saw
i'm, and deliberately taking off her
zap, shook her bright curles all about
Ter face, and reaching toward him
Ter little hand, said, archly, 'Shure,
'ir, an ye won't be afther hatin' a
)oor girl because her names Barbie
Ialstead instead ofBibby O'Flynnp
sYou-you Professor Halstead's
yirl?'
Professor Halstead is my father,
jir,9 said Barbie, in her natural tones.
whats that?
Barbie repeated it.
'And you're not Irish.
'Niver a bitp
The old man stood moment,
clouds gathering in his face.
well, Anson,' he said, rather sur
lily, you've outwitted me again
much good may it do you. You'd
better get out the horses now, and
take Halstead's girl home. He must
want to see her by this time
Yes, SIR And Anson celored
with mingled anger and amazement.
Parbie did not change countenance,
however. Extending that pretty
hand of hers again, she said sweetly, /
You'll shake hands with me, sir?
Joel Shellenbarger turned back and /
gave his hand awkwardly. The girl
took it in hers, bending her bright,
arch face toward him, and saying, |
4 shall come back some time, sir.
VIII you be glad to see meP
Joel hummed and hawed, andstam-
mered out at last, 'Yes, yes; come
back, Biddy-I mean Miss O'Flynn-
mean Miss
.Barbie,' suggested the girl quietly.
FYes, come back; and the sooner the
better.
There, Anson, make the most on't!o
Barbie did come back, in a very
few weeks, too, and and nobody was
gladder to see her than old Joel,
though he was little shy at first Of
Professor Halstead's girl. She soon
made him forget, however, everything
save that she was Anson's wife; and
the way he humored the sly puss
to sundry grants Ofmoney, refurnish-
ing and repairs, etc, l couldn't begin
to tell you. But I'd like you to see the
Shellenbarger place since Barbie has
gone there to live.
From Gen. GFant-He COngTatu-
lates the President.
Hon Ea,Oin N. Stanton, Secretary Of War
Fnough now seems to be known TO