Weekly Calaveras chronicle. (Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County, Cal.) 18??-1874, 1867-11-30

again with round red spot glowing OF
either cheek,-signal pennons of tn,
disturbance within. Mrs. Haven wa:
not faultless angel, any more thar
other women are, and she was very
much out of temper, as she walked W
and down the room, with her hands be-
hind her, and the brown eyes glitterins
with an ominous sparkle.
Mary, have you seen my memoran
dunn book ? asked her husband, pres
emily, as he entered, pulling on his
gloves
No, 1 have not. Probably you vii
find it on the pantry shelf, or under
Bridget's washing machine answered
Mary, shortly.
Now, puss, you are out of temper
said Mr. Haven, good-humoredly, 'anG
how very unreasonable that is Of you !.
Henry, said Mrs. Haven, laying one
hand appealiugly on his shoulder, and
looking up into his face, you don't
know how it mortifes and annoys me
to have you interfere in my domestic
affairs.
Aren't we firm, Henry Haven and
Wife" he asked, coolly, and are not
our interests identical ?
Yes; but Henry Haven has his de-
partment, aud Wife ought to have
hers.
That's all nonsense, my love-
Henry, will you oblige me by leav.
ing these domestic concerns TO my own
management ?
Il would do much to oblige you, my
dear Mary, but [ shall not concede that
point, he said, as he took his departure,
leaving Mrs. Haven indignant and med
itative.
Bridget's voice broke with Celtic &C.
cent upon her reverie.
please, ma'am, found this little
black book behind the -four BARREL
Thank you, Bridget; it is Mr.. Ha.
ven's.'
She glanced mechanically at its pages
as Bridget disappeared The column
devoted to that day was full of closely
written memoranda.
See kartwyn & Daley about the
house in 18th s,reet-not to let them
have it under $1,000. Call at MEALS
ter's and order the green oil-cloth in,
stead of buff for the office floor Tell
Martin to proceed directly with suit in
Russell VS.. Russell. Remind clerk not
to settle tailor's alteration to be
made first. Go halves with Jordan in
lot opposite Central Park And
thus indefinitely.
Mary Haven had read the words
without much interest at first, bat pres
emily her eyes frightened, and a rogu-
ish s0upcon of smile began to tremble
around her re olute lips
Il am very glad l found this memo
randum book she thought. Let me
see,-IIenry told me he was going to
Brooklyn in the morning; there will
be plenty of time
She glanced at her watch and then
rang the bell.
Bridget, will you step around the
corner and tell them to send carriage
for me immediately
Her bonnet and shawl were on long
before the vehicle arrived, and she en-
ploycd the surplus time in jotting down
various addresses from the Directory.
When at length the carriage arrived
she took her seat with the self-posses-
sion of a queen.
Drive to Kartwyn & Daley's: No. -
ST.
Mr.. kartwin came to his Office door,
dried-up little lawyer, much astonish-
ed at the unexpected appa,ition of a
pretty woman in carriage.
Good morning, Mr.. Kartwyn, said
Mary, calmly Il am Mrs. Haven. |
called to let you know that you could
have the house in 18th street for a
thousand dollars year, [ suppose you
are aware that the property belongs to
me y
Mr.. Kartwyn bowed low, delighted
at the "bargain' he was about to secure.
and now drive to McAlister's car
pet store, said Mrs Haven.
She walked in with a cool self-posses-
sion.
Mr.. Haven has concluded to take
the buff oil CLOTH she said
Mr.. McAlister stared but he enter
ed the order in his books.
i will send it round Immediately,
ma am.
Now for the tailor thought Mary.
Snip aud Scissors had an elegant
establishment on a side street, just out
of Broadway. Mary calmly walked up
to the counter.
Mr. Ravens bill, receipted, if you
please.
1.-The tailor presented the document,
which was promptly paid.
Where now, ma'am" said the dri-
yer.
MIR. Jordan's Real Estate Agency,
opposite - street.
'Ah, Mrs. Haven, is it your said
the agent, cheerfully What can l do
to serve you this mornirg?'
Nothing, thanks said Mary, gra-
ciously. 4 came round to tell you that
my husband has thought better of Gen.
trail Park lot He will not take half
All right said Jordan 'Smythe
and Parker are only waiting for the
chance. I'll let 'em know immediate
ly.'
4 don't think I have done quite mis-
chief enough said Mrs. Haven to her.