Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-10-12
MILLERSBURG, OHIO. THURSDAY, OCTOBER I2 1865

street. Thtber bent my steps II was a
very small house evidently not the home
Of wcal alth and cleanliness. made my way
up TO. the front door, through wilderness
OF old rags, broken crockcry, old tin ware,
ETC., scattering flock of hens, and rousinq
a snappsh little terrier from his nap on the
step.
A red faced woman answered my rap, but
before could make my customary inquiry
she opened on me ike two edged butcher
or knife,
well ofall the impudent rascals that ev-
er sec, you beat the lott | want to know
ifyou have the cheek to come back here
again? You like to sell me another Ger
man silver teapot and another brass bosom
pin, to dear Araminity-w wouldn't YEP
by no means, said l. II beg leave to
inform you"
Oh, You ncedn' bcgl We don't believe
in beggars | s'pose you thought sbo d
not know you-but / did! | should know
that black sack of yours in Caiforny! Clear
out of my premises, or I'll lay my broom
handle over ye. if there Is anything hate,
it's a Eedler-especially a rascal like you. y
ALLOW me to inquire" said |, "if Mr.
Smitl ll's wife was Melinda Bryne, the eldest
daughter of my father s."
The broom stick was lifted, ! hear it cut
the air like a minnie bullet, and sprang
down the steps into the street at my best
pace.
An angry man | do not fear; but who can
stand before an angry woman? had rather
face roaring lion.
called Oh two more Smiths-still unsuc-
cessful in my search 1t was getting near
dark, and was more thananxions to reach
my destination.
My next Mr.. Smith was located in Len
nox street. 1t was twilight when | rang
the bell at his door,
A smiling fellow admitted me, fairly
forcing me into tie hall, before | could ut
ter "A word.
Walk right in, sir; they are expecting
you. The ladies will be down in amoment
Mis- i.sl Hattie at is in the parlor
was gently pushed to the door of shad.
owy apartment, and at the entrance | was
announced:
Mr. Henry
The gas was not lighted and the apart
ment was in semi darkness. | hear soft,
quick football ON the aarpet, and pair of
arms fell around my neck, and pair of the
sweetest lips on the iootstool touched mine;
| and good gracious for a moment the world
swan; felt as if had been stcwed in
honey, and distilled into Lubin's best triple
extract Of rose,
oh, Henry-my d Arrest and best
Why don't you kiss me, Hcmy?' cried a
voice Ike music, ''have you ceased to care
for mel aud again the kiss was repeated
Who could resist the temptation? | am
naturally different man, but | have some
human nature in me, and paid her princi.
pal and interest.
''Oh, Henry had so feared that being in
the army had made you cold hearted good
heavens! She fell back against a chair
pale as death. The servant had lit the gas.
and stood revealed.
II beg your pardon, marm,' said I,
there is evidently some mistake: MAY
inquire if Mr.. Smiths wife was Melinda
Blyne, eldest daughtcrof my fathers great
uncIe?'
The red flush came to the yoang lady S
cheek--she was as handsome as Il picture
and she replied with courtesy:
''Shc was not. You will [ hope excuse
me for the blunder | have committed? We
| are expecting my brother Henry from the
army. and your blue clothes deceived Inc. 4"
For which l shall always wear blue" l
! replied gallantly. ALLOW me TO introduce
myself: am Henry Parkwel of Squash
| WIG! ana III making my Dest DOW i Stulll-
bled backward over an attomau, and fell
smash into china closet, demol,hng II
dozen plates and as many glass tumblers.
| sprang to my feet, seized my sack, and
without a word dashed out Of the house
knocked over Il man passing at the mo-
ment, and landed in the gutter. He picked
himselfup, and was about to make display
of muscle when glare OF the street lamp
revealed the face of John Smith.
'Eurcka!' cried |, ''allow me to inquire
if your wife was Melinda, the eldest daugh-
ter of my father great uncle Byrne?'
'She was" said he grasping my hand,
''and | am delighted to see you; but CON
found it! you needn' have come at u fellow
in that sort ofa way"
But must cut short my story.
lie took me home with him; had a good
visit; | saw Melinda to my hearts content,
nay more, | met, and was pr' ,rly intro
due d to Hattie Smith, and, well am having
Il new suit of clothes made, and in due time
they " i'll he married, myself in them, to the
young lady alluded to.
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