Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

and at the courts of any other countries which
we may visit "Oh shall like that, it viii
be so new to me-.
Yes, it will be very interesting, indeed,
have visited most of the crowned heads"
remarked the General, with an evident feel
ing of self congratulation. But are you not
afraid you will be lonesome in a strange coun-
try 2" asked the General.
"No, think there is no danger of that, for
friends will accompany the" was the reply.
Il wish l was going over, for know all
about the different countries, and could explain
them all to you" remarked Tom Thumb.
"That would be very nice" " said Lavinia
"Do you think so 2" said the General NOV
ing his chair still closer to Laviua's.
"Of course" replied Lavinia, coolly, "for,
I, being n stranger to all the habits and Gus
toms of the people, as we'll as to the country,
it would be pleasant to have some person along
that could answer all my foolish questions"
Il should like it first rate. if Mr. Blruum
would engage me-" said the General.
II thought you remarked the other day
that you had money enough, and was tired of
travelling" said Lavinia, with slightly mis-
chievous look form one corner of her eye
That depends upon my company while
travelling" replied the General.
4Cu i'5"' i''' ""0 NSs S0UiP~iJ NS'S
agreeable"
Il would be glad to risk it."
We'll, perhaps Mr.. Barnum would engage
you if you should ask him." said Lavinia.
Would you realty like to have ME go p
| asked the General, quietly insinuating his arm
around her waist, but hardly close enough to
| touch her
"Of course I would" was the reply.
| The little Generals arm clasped the waist
| closer as he turned his face nearer to hers,
| and said
Don't you think it would be pleasant if
| We went as man and wife ?"
The little fairy quick " disengaged his arm,
and remarked that the General was funny
fellow to joke in that way
81 am not joking at ali, - said the General,
earnestly, "it is quite too serious matter for
that"
"Iwonderwhy the Commodore don't come"
. said Lavinia.
Il hope you are not amxiows for his arri-
val. for am sure am not" responded the
! General, land what is more, I do hope you
! will say yes before he comes at all .'
Really, Mr.. Stratton" said Lavinia, with
| dignity. IF you are in earnest in your strange
proposal, l must say l am surprised"
well, | hope you are not oGcmded," re-
piled the General, "lor was never more in
earnest in my life, and hope you will con-
sent. The first moment saw you felt you
were created to be my wife"
but this is so sudden"
''Not so resy sudden it is several months
since we first met and you know all about me
and my family, and | hope you fad nothing
to object in me-"
Not at all on the contrary l have found
you very agreeable, in fact l like you veEy
much as friend, but have not thought OF
marrying, and"
And What ? my dear said the General
giving her kiss. Now beg of you. don't
have any butts or 'aads' about it, You say
you like me as triead, and Why will you not
like me as a husband? You ought TO get
married l love you dearly, and want you for
a wife. Now, deary, the Commodore will be
here is few minutes--I may not have
chance to see you again alone-Go say that
we will be married, and will get Mr.. Bar
nun to give up your engagement"
Lavinia hesitated. and finally snid
Il think love you we'll enough to con-
sent, but | have always said l would never
marry without my mothers consent"
Oh I'll ask your mother. My I ask
your mother? Come, say yes to that. and l
will go and see her next week. May | 90
that. pet p
Then there was sound Of something very
much like the popping OF several corks from
as many beer bottles The young ewes drop
pers had no doubt as to the character Of these
reports. nor did they doubt they sealed the
bctrothal for Immediately after they heard
LaviEia say:
Yes, Charles. you may ask my mother"
Another volIey of reports followed. and then
! 4 --1-.
this to living soul; let us keep our own Sc
crct for the present"
'All right" said the General Il will say
nothing; but next Tuesday l will start to see
your mother"
"Perhaps you may find !: difficult to OBJ
tain her consent" SAID Lavinia.
Al that moment a carriage drove UP 20 the
door. and Immediately the bell was ruug. and
the little Commodore cGtcred-P r. Bar
num, IN Pockard's Monthly, for July.
To FUKIFY A Room M-Set pitcher Of
water in a room, in a few hours it will have
absorbed all the respircd gasses in the room
the air of which will become purer. bat the
water utterly filthy. The colder the water
is, the greater the capacity to contaa the
gasses. At ordinary temperature pail Ct
water will coEtain pint Of ammonia. The
capacity is nearly double for reducing tho
water to the temperature of ice. Hence wa
ter kept in room 4 while is always unfit for
use. For the same reason the water from
pump should always be pumped up in the
morning before any of it is used. Impure
water is more injurious than impure air
The above, if true, proves how exceedingly
caaeless many Of US are as regards our health
for we venture to say that large majority Of
the people use water for drinking which has
absorbed for hours the obnoxious gases Of
their rooms. Much care in matters apparent
ly of small importance, is necessary 10 pre-