Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-08-02

somehov he liked il. How pretty she was.
he ,hoaght. How pink and -his.; how ecI-
den ber hAr vas Ho- the bIse ribbon.
Of ber bonnet set il of. Then he began 70
wonder ~ha, she thosr6t Of him. Won
dering thus be forgo, the road. and sodden.
" found that be bad lost himself To add
20 the dilemma. the storm. which had been
threatening for hours. burst At the very mo-
ment when Bachelor Brown found Il I'M
possible TO tel whether the left road or TIE
right led boneward; and the horse was
afraid of lightning. and grew restive. Miss
AmandA Dove vas afraid of lightning also.
She gave little scream. and clung 70 Bach
elOr Brown's coat sleeve.
Bachelor Brown booked down At her. IL
vas such a son. plump hand. Her eyes
we're 80 rOund and 50 blae in her terror
that be forge, she was n young lady.
III take care Of on be said; fash Of
lightning. roar Of thunder. an atternp, on
the part Of the horse 10 run away. interrupt
ed bin.
Miss Dove turned pale. BaeheiorBrown
booked terrified. lie cast a glance about
him Near the road va, parsonage. con-
nected with its church BY n garden.
III tell you what well do he said
Wen ask for shelter until the Storm !.
over. \ clergyman ought TO be Christian
enough to take us in
Add. driving TO the gate. be assisted
Miss Dove 90 alight A. be die 80 two
hired men rushed cut and bec.n 20 attend
20 the horse ard vehicle. and an ola Ialv
and gentleman appeared upon the steps.
50 glad yoa're early enough 20 escape
the worst of the storm. said the gentleman.
DO come IN said the old adv. We
were expecting you-for on suoh an occa-
sion people always keep their appointments.
rain or sunshine. believe
What on earth does she mcanS' said
Bachelor Brown. But it's very Kind Of
them and 50. while the old lady hurried
Miss Dove s-ay to dry her things. be "a,
with the old clergyman in the parlor.
DO you feel Al all nervous. sir ? said
the old gentleman. after a pause.
No. sir. thank you.' said Bachelor
Brown
Most men. do. SIR said the clergyman.
Yes; lightning - a nervous sort Of
thing said Bachelor Brown.
I did not ailude TO the storm
Indeed. sir
But 20 the approaching oeremony,,
EhS' said Bachelor Brown
In your note. you know. you told me
that you were too nervous TO stand before
the whole congregation in church. and pre-
ferred a quiet wedding at ny house. said
the old man.
Bachelor Brown stared AZ him in aston
ishmeni. The truth dawned upon him.
Iou expected a-young coupiei' he
said
Oh. you are quite young enough. sir. :
sad the innocent clergyman. And !
must say the young lady appears a very
charming person.
Bachelor Brown felt himself blush.
should you think .he'd make . good
~ife7' BE- asked
UndoSbtediy.' said the clergyman.
And you think a man is-happier-for
-for-cnfering the nupsisi sisfey he IN
quircd.
No man can be happy without 20 doing.
and it is every mans duty said the old
gentleman. believing every -ord he said.
Size is a dear little thing.' thought Mr.
Brown O. himself. / never liked a rirl
% much. It's very awk~ard 20 explain.
I wonder uhether-'
And juss then Mi.s Dove entered The
room. looking angelic without ber bonnet.
20 Mr.. Brown. Bachelor Brown drew be-
aside.
I have something 10 say to 700. Miss
Dove. b. said.
Dear me- ssid Miss Dove.
THEY'VE made q mistake said Bache-
Dor Bro-n. They think ve-~e--o are
Are people iLey eHpcef--a-a young coup
De-. yen know. about to-
OBJ. dear. Do tbeyT whispered M'ss
Dove.
Yes. said Bachelor Brown Nov 70
vouii be very awkward 10 expiain And !
ike you % much Couldn't you Ike me 4.
Too. aad "a him DO if-ehF
DO What. Mr BrornT saii Amanda.
Mary us.' said Bachelor n.
sOf course not saiI Amauda. What
rouid tie Hinkics ssy
Thcy'd BE- deIrhfed.' said Eichari.
rrosinr boiier. Then ~ PIT his am
around her raisf
douf know much abort this sori al
thing. bui you are the only nicc girl I ever
av Please d.. I'm noe such hsd ici.
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