Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-10-05

diiOd-up lioeAS Ao" ~ AAoSh bo1Oh'
ished at the appariticn Of a pretty
woman il carriage.
"Good morning, Mr.. Kartwyn," said
Mary calmly. II am Mrs. Haven. l
called to let you know that you could
have the house in Twtlfth street for
a thousand dollars year. | suppose
you are aware that tie property be-
longs to me~
Mr.. Kartywn bowed low, delighted
with the bargain " he was about to
secure.
"And now drive to Mr.. McAllister's
carpet store" said Ms. Haven.
She walked in with Eool self-posses.
sion. @
Mr.. Haven has concluded to take
the buff oil-cloth," she said.
Mr.. McAllister starea, but he en-
tered the order in his books.
| will send it round immediately" !"
''Now for the tailor" thought Mary.
Snipe and Scissors hal an elegant
establishment on a side street, just
out of Broadway. Mary almly walk
ed up to the counter.
Henry Haven's bill rsceipted if
you please"
The tailor presented the document,
which was promptly paid.
Where now, ma'am ?" said the
driver.
" Mr.. Jordan's Real Estae Agency,
opposite - street.
"Ah, Mrs. Haven, is it yn?" said
the agent cheerfully. Whit can l
do to serve you this morning?"
Nothing, thanks" said Mary, gra-
ciously.
" | came round to tell you that my
husband has thought better OF the
Central park lot. He will not take
half"
"All right" said Jordan. Smythe
and Walker are only waiting for the
chance. I'll let them know immedi-
ately."
Il don't think | have done quite
mischief enough" said Mrs. Haven to
herself. "I'll go down to the Office
now and turn the stove round, and
have Jack re-arrange the law-books ?"
So the carriage left Mrs. Haven at
her husbands Office in narrow. down
town street.
About one hour subsequently,, Mr..
Haven sauntered into the establish
ment of Kartwyn & Daley.
About that Twelfth street lease,
Mr.. Cartwyn ?"
"Yes, sir, said the lawyer, rubbing
his hands; "a thousand dollars is a
very fair price, sir. don't mean to
let you have it cent short Of fifteen
hundred"
The lawyer looked amazed.
Mrs. Haven was here this morn
ing, and told me it was bcr property,
and l could have IL for a thousand dol
lars.
Mrs. Haven't" echoed the astound-
ed husband. But really you know
this is quite unbusiness like"
Il don't know whether it is ornot,
replied the lawyer stifly. a only
know that Mrs. Haven spoke before
Witnesses, and that the property is
undeniably hers"
Henry Haven retreated from the
field, vanquished but chafng.
"It's all right, sir; the oil cloth is
half down by this time !"
"The buff pattern, sir; cheap goods.
Mrs. Haven was here and ordered 1t
some time sincer
The mischief she didY'
a hope there is no mistake, sir p
asked the dealer, anxiously.
"N-n," returned honest Henry
diSconsolately; adding to himself, as
he turned away, What has got into
Mary Is Sne craZed
All things considered, it was not
strange that Mr.. Haven was not in q
very amiable humor by the time he
reached the sanctum Of Snipe & Scis
sors.
"Td like to know what you mean
by sending home such garments p
he demanded imperiously. q won't
wear 'em unless they are made over
completely-nor will | pay the bill 7
"Sir? demanded the surprised tail
or, You are aware that our rule is
no alteration after the bill is settled.
"Very well, your bill isn't settled
and it won't be, either, in a hurry"
Mrs. Haven paid it, sir, this morn
ing" said the tailor referring to hi
books.
Mrs. Haven How the uncalled fo
interference of Mrs Haven stared hin
in the face at every step. OF cours
there was no remonstrance to b.
made, and the discomforted husband
left the establishment.
"Tll stop in at Mr.. Jordan's, any
way. he thought, "and secure tha
lot; it will be capital speculation.
Mr.. Jordan was standing whistlin,
in front of his gate, with both hand
in his pockets. He looked up as Han
ry Haven entered.
" Well, old fellow p
"Suppose we clear up the busines
about that Central Park lot," sal
Haven carelessly, II don't think
, can do better"
"Your decision comes rather late,
said Mr.. Jordan Struggling his shoul
ders; signed over to Smith & Pal
, kcr half an hour ago."
i" And by whose authority ?"
Mr.. Haven's brow was darkenine
, Mrs. Haven's. She was here Ii
, tie while since, and told me you woul
) not take the halt lott y
Mr.. Haven bit his lip; this was
| little too provoking. He left the re;
t estate office abruptly, and went d
rectly down to his own place.
Q But had he not been pretty toler;
\ bly, certain of the number he woul
not have recognized the rooms. Tw
men were on their knees diligentl
/ hammering down the hated buff clotl
T. Jack, the Office boy, had turned tt
+ stove round, so that its iron elbo
! projected into your face very much {
if he would have said, "Take N
!. armr' and Mrs. Haven sat at his des