Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-07-28
IRASBURGH, VERMONT, FRIDAY, july 28, 1863.

gain. He, be, he! Peter Van Buskirl
is the man for luck"
And he took his bride home to sup or
bread and radshes, being absolutel,
ashamed even to speak of his accustomed
mutton chop before so economical lady
The next morning he was hurried of
to business.
"Never waste time, love-" said the
newly married dame. "Besides, I've q
great deal TO attend to; so--good- bye
Goodbye" responded Peter. What
treasure you are, my dear. The wash
ing, suppose; my mother always wash.
ed on Monday
And away he went, content with him
self and all the world.
AT six he returned. Horror Of hor-
rors there were ladders against his
house, and men upon them. Had there
been fire? He rushed up breathess.
what is the matter? Who are these
men :" be painted. Fire thieves Oh!
! must be dreaming
Don't make a noise, love- said a voice
from the parlor window. They're only
the house painters
'House-painters !! ?
Yes, dear. Don't you know the Dutch
proverb, "A coat of paint pays itself p
Peter breathed again.
But the awful expense ? he said
Dear, dear, you should have consulted
me ?
He stumbled into the house, and over
the form of a man kneeling in the ball.
who are youg he said.
In reply, the person produced a card,
on which was printed:
Gilt and Binder-Upholsterer
And what are you doing?' gasped
Peter.
Measuring the hall for oil cloth, sir
said the man.
Peter staggered on.
A woman was making up a carpet in
the front parlors-another was arranging
He rushed up stairs.
There sat another woman at sewing
machine.
Again be gasped the question;
WHO are you?'
Mrs. Van Buskirk's seamstress,
please, sir said the woman.
And where is Mrs. Van Bnskirk ?
Here, love, said voice.
And there entered, from the adjoining
room, lady dressed in expansive Grim
oline, scarlet mernio robe over an en-
skirt, bracelets, pins, earrings,
and little lace cap worth a small for
une-Peter, being in the dry goods
business, knew such things
'The furniture is ordered, and the
painters are here, and I've engaged all
be servants, Mr.. Van Buskirk,' said the
ady; and cook wants to know whether
'ou like beef rare or well done. la such
hings you shall have your choice, always.
There was no time to make pudding
o>day, so we must just have fruit
Strawberries are only two shillings a
asket.'
Mrs. Van Buskirk, have you gone
razy ? cried Peter; 'or am dreaming?' E
I'm wide awake, at all events cried /
be lady. I've starved long enough, f
I'D worn that brown merino until hate /
J. always was fond of dress {
Fond of dress? repeated Peter
md loved good things! /
Loved good things repeated the 5
Douse and now I'm married | mean to t
ave EN-
But fl had-known-I.--' began t
'eter. f
-'Wouldn't have married me, l sup
ose, said the bride. Well, cousin c
rown told me that, you know u
Peter looked at her. The truth was c
lain at last. He tried TO speak, but
,uld not. Stared at his lady for five
inutes by the clock. and then rushed
1t of the house, muttering- v
'Sold-sOld-sold.' Ii
II is said Peter Van Buskirk never re- v
,vered the shocks. Against his will he -
Ved luxuriously ever after and his wife
tonshed the neighborhood by her mag h
fceut attire and grand dinner parties. :,
ut nevertheless Peter himself expired h
less than year, aud the last words
/ bis lips were said to be-'Sold, sold,
Id, poor Peter Van Buskirk-sold, u
Id, sold 7 y, !"