The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-07-09


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He gave me letter. 1t was too dark TO read
outside. and l entered his room. A lighted
lamp stood upon the table sat down and read
the letter, which was from James mother, urg-
ing him to come home instantly.
"You thought was mad at you because you
made love to Minnie. But you was Mistaken
old boy, for look at this letter. said he, hand
ing me another. 1t was letter apparently
from young girl. although the handwriting
looked rather masculine. II was dated from the
same New England village in which James
mother was living, and its contents breathed in
tense love for him. II was signed "Annie."
"Yes." replied he. in answer 10 my question:
ING look, "I'li marry Annie as soon as set foot
In nv native yillage.'
"won't you wait until the bans arc publish
ell % asked, with a laugh.
"No, minute. III 20 straight to her house,
take her to the first parson who, for money and
good words, viii soon tie the knot Now"
continued he, after q pause, during which he
took bottle and two tin cups from shelf
above his bed "now let's drink to the health Of
our intended brides" And he filed the cups.
"HOld on, James First let me know what
is in the cupsr' said I.
"Your intended father-in-law gave me bot
tie Of Angelica wine. He said that II was the
best he had in his cellar" answered James.
I like sweet wine, and took the cup.
"Here's to the health ani prosperity Of An
nio ~, exclaimed I. emptyinr the Gun.
..u.r.,s 70 Miss Minnie who. am surc. will
ho tho hes, and ,ruest of wives =, was the toast
Of James. as he, too, empticd his cup.
.Now here Is a real Havana 70 said he. tax
ing some cigars from his pocket and handing
one to me which lighted. Then settling back
into the chair listened to detailed account Of
his previous life. The narrative seemed very
uninteresting to me, and was wishing inwartlly
that il would soon end, for l had to 90 to s.
that very same night ON business connected with
the mill.
Gradually the light became dim' anu the
voice of James sounded hollow. tried to tell
him to trim the lamp AMI speak little louder +;
but my lips only moved, and not sound came
from my throat. The tobacco smoke is choking
me, thought, casting my eyes toward my right
hand which was slowly shpphg 'tom 'ne eus'
OF the table upon wn'ch was yns ''0 nai 'o"'
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