The Portland daily press., 1867-10-19

ANTlPATHIES.
BY MARY KYLE DALLAS.

When Mrs. Tallman issued invitations for
Ter grand picnic, one fact troubled her. If
there was one person whom Miss Kitty Mel
on disliked particularly, that person was Mr..
W illiam Waddiloye. In fact there was only
,ne thing she hated worse, and that was his
cog. A great overgrown Newfoundland, al
ways dripping with water from his frequent
aths, always rolling and tumbline and bark
ing, and COMFORTING himself in way tnas
shocked Miss Melons delicate nerves, ana
liade her wish all dogs at jericho. inefe
ad been no peace, said Miss Melon, since
that old bachelor hired the next cottage, what
with his dog, and his cigars, and his mascu-
line fiier dis coming up on Sunday from the
,ity, and his horrible ways altogether.
neiehbor as heartily. II there was anythino
he hated it was piano, and from morning 70
night the partition wall shook with incessant
practising. There was no rest for a man.
And then the abominable mincing and prink-
ing OF the girl, and her affectation-shrfeking
at the sight OF splendid animal like Beppo.
1t was, said Mr.. Waddilove, blot upon the
very prettiest little cottage and grounds in
the world to have such woman tor neigh
Dor.
Coming to these conclusions the two cot
tages commenced secret warfare, Miss Melon
fhrieked whenever she saw the dog as mat
ter OF principle; practised at midnight be-
cause CHE knew Mr. WaGdilove was always
aroused by the dulcet strains; spoke OF
s'brutes" in meaning tones in the garden; and
passed her neighbor with ayerted face and
elevated nose; while Mr.. WaddilOve smoked
when the wind set toward Miss Melons gar
den; set his dog into commissions of barking
whenever the lady was seen with book in
The arhor; and laughed audibly when he was
contemptuously ignored in the lane outside of
the garden.
The very servants caught the infection. MIR.
Waddiove's housekeeper spoke with disdain
of that Miss Melon,' and Miss Melon's
housemaid sneered at shat there Mr.. Wad-
dilove." No wonder Mrs. Tallman grew ner-
vous as her picnic guests, among whom were
to be the two "antipathies," began to assem-
ole. Foremost came Mr.. Waddilove, with his
dog and gun. -
Might see something I'd like to hit. Won
KNOW" he said, with an explanatory flourish
OF the weapon. "Never lose chance"
Mrs. Tallman smiled family
said.
Mr.. Waddiove roared. z
"Hal hal ha!-fancy the joke shoot n
picnieker instead of bird Tho no no | l saw.
though, wouldn't mind much il it was my
neighbor the screech- owl, Tho hop
Mrs. Tallman turned pale, for Mr.. Waddi-
love appeared to mean what he said as
Other guests arriving OPPORTUNITY, however.
the lady forgot her tears in hospitable well
comes, and soon all were assembled save Miss
Melon.
perhaps" whispered Mrs. Tallman to Mr..
T.-"perhaps she saw him start and SO won't
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"P'raps SOL replied Mr. Tallman. II don't
care" b -7---'lai
Such, however, was not the case. At the
iasl moment some one in white, with round
nat, and cherry ribbons, and a roll of music
appeared on the scene. 1t was Miss Melon
She tripped up to Mrs. Tallman and kissed
her on her cheek. Da es5 s54Tsf -ss1F'T
How are you love ?" she said. aHope Pm
not late. was so afraid that brute would
come after all, you know; but he's gone off
with gun somewhere, and here ann
"Glad to see you, love-" said Mrs. Tallman,
feeling guilty. Mr. Smith is dying to escort
you aa y p
Mr.. Smith offered his arm, and the marty
set of-Mr. Waddilove in front. Miss Melon
the very last of the PROFESSIONALISM nncon-
scious of the others presence.
The spot was reached--a nice damn hollow
full OF trees, so cool and shady that all the
ladies screamed with delight, and the tired
pedestrians arranged themselves on the grass
in picturesque groups. Then, and not until
then, Beppo discovered Miss Melon. Rto
He made for the spot where she sat at once,
and being an intelligent dog who remembered
lessons, began to bark In the most astounding
manner, making short leaps and tumbles ali
the while, and showing his enormous red
tongue in way no timid lady could observe
calmly. @89 COZ G'N's
Miss Melon was timid and gloried in the
fact She began to scream: - 1850
"Oh! oh (! the brute protect me, Mr.. Smith /
Oh. oh!' -'''' -
"Bow-wow-wowp roared Beppo, with an
other tumble.
Ell! oh! all czech p shrieked the lady.
Its that Mr.. Wad1ilove's brute. How did
he come here! "Oh, mercy there's the wretch
himself. Call off your dog, command. STRIP
dilo-e. y ~
"Wealy,n said Mr.. Smith" wealy, i must
protest The lady is alarmed, sir.n
More tool She" said Mr.. Waddilove.
Here, Beppoo, old fellow. What you want
there don't know-le down."
And Beppo did lie down. with his tongue
out, painting and triumphant . -777'T-,
For awhile the harmony of the scene WAS
undisturbed, but soon a Whit of smoke min
ged with the air, and Miss Melon calculated:
"Pahp
I" What is it, love?" said Mrs. Tallman, con-
fiden tally. ~7
An awful smell of tobacco y said Miss
Melon, aloud. =
fancy
Gentlemen! said Miss Melon, shrillv. 81
know the smell of the very bad cigars one par
ticular person smokes" -
The worst tobacco is better than musk.
though my cigars are choice Havanas,o said
Mr.. Waddilove, addressing a tree top. hSP5
We haven't had bit of music vet" said
Miss Melon, ignoring the remark and speak
ing to Mir. Smith. 'TT,n
THANK Heavenn said Mr.. Waddiloye. still
evidently addressing the tree. 800
Won't you sing, now, Miss Melon ?" asked
Mr.. Smith. fAss
=" Oh, I'm so hoarse" s44sS sE.rs .
On, no, now-you amt, you know" said
the gentleman. Hfssa IA
do singp chornsed this picnickers.
Miss Melon coughed and produced her mu-
sic.
Mr.. Smith will accompany me on his
flute?"
With pleasure" fEtse W. TH'
The audience assumed attentive attitudes.
Ehe performers began. Twattle went the
flute, up rose the soprano voice. of Miss
Melon: ~
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