Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-12
All Confusion.

more than commonly pretty, and her frank, en-
gagipg manners enhanced the charms of her
golden hair and pearly teeth, and her eyes shone
like the blue sky of summer. vFrF
At her fathers death she would be heiress Of
the nice little sum of twenty thousand dollars,
and though men generally, profess not to be ln-
iuenced by pecuniary matters in love affairs, 1t
as to be supposed that this prospective wealth by
no means lessened the number Of her adorers.,
Among those most ardent; and perhaps IN ost sin
cere, was Will Dartmouth, with larger heart
than his purse, and very little thought or care
for consequences.
Fortunately old Jacob never suspected the par
tiality Of his daughter for WILL lie would haze
put her on bread aud water before he would
have consented to the slightest intimacy with
Will Dartmouth.
Jacob Blake was not in favor of marriage.
Those who knew the circumstances were not
surprised at this, for, toause an expression more
forcibly than elegant, Mrs. Blake was a Tartar,
with temper enough for two Tartars. 70 .~~
Old Jacob had to walk, Spanish for the
most part, or suffer the consequences, which
usually descended upon his head in, the shape of
any domestic .utensil which happened to be ly-
ing around handy.
A maiden sister of Mr.. Blake resided in the
family, whose principal business seemed to be to
act sort of echo to her brother and wife,
What they thought she thought too 'iata -
Good gracious" cried Kate, turning white
with alarm. g There is AuGt Peggy u Oh, Will
what shall we do? And father will be furious,
Get under the lounge, quick Obi WILL do for
my sake u rt ft4a
will could not withstand the pleading in
Kate's eyes, and he deposited himself in the des-
ignated place.
Kate put out the light and darted into an ad
joining room, and in moment was apparently
asleep.
Peggy's voice was heard in the hall, /" Be care
ful, Mr.. Pike. There is a loose board there.
don't want to disturb my niece Sofiy Itmay
crack" tHrt
Peggy dear, where are you ~ responded the
squeaking voice of Squire Pike, widower of a
year. 81 can't tell which way you have gone"
"There, Daniel, be easy. Good heavens, Dam
iel Pike Well, | never p' and report burst
upon the air like the uncorkipg of a champagne
bottle. 80 t~tE FE
"oh, myr' cried Aunt Peggy, "what would
my brother say? | declare have not been
kissed by man since" IHa .a 3
"Let Jacob mind his own business, y retorted
the squire, "you and ! can take care of ours
without help" and there followed report SINH
lar to the first, only a.little louder. -..-.l, q
B." Do be quiet Daniel and let me get light
Set right dowa here before the fire and make
yourself at home, Daniel"
A light procured. Peggy divested her
self of her wrapping, and blushiug like young
girl in her teens, sat down opposite the squire
ATS pleasant evening" said Peggy, by way
of opening the conversation. e~a. go,
g Very" replied the squire, drawing his arm.
over the back of her chair.
80, good gracious Daniel don't set quite
so nigh me, that is, ldon't t think it per-
fectly proper"
Mercy what's that?''-
. Both listened httenth ely ~ ~ r. e
1t was the wind rafting against the window,
guess" said the squire. ''Don't go to getting
SO nervous, Peggy e%lss Cl5 IE1sJt
81 thought il was Kate waking up, and if she
should | would never hear the last Of it.
il" IIark there is a nose-I-"' '''A ''-a ,
" Gracious earth, it's bells It's Jake and
his wife coming back. What shall Il do? o,
squire faint right for us to be talking one to
'tother Do help me !? What shalt do%
""Tell me where to go, Peggy Say theword; (;
I'll go anywhere for your sake, if it's up the
chimney" - -.........-.-
Under the lounge, quick I It's wide, and
will hold you well. Quick don't delay min
The squire obeyed, but the space was well
filed it was with difficulty that he could squeeze
himself into so small Compass. Aud just as
he had succeeded, Mr.. Blake and his wife en-
tered the room, foundering around in the dark !;
for Peggy had deemed IL best to extinguish the
light III Tf - Yf.A a.
Jake made for the fire which still glowed with
red Goals, stumbled over the cricket, and fell
headlong against Peggy, who was standing bolt
upright trying TO collect her scattered senses.
. The deuce 7! cried Jake g look out there
old woman, or you'll be down over me. It's as
dark as the dickens here, and I've fell over the
rocking chair or churn can't tell which. "'h
'Hallo what's this ~ reaching out his
hand to feel his situation, and coming in con-
tact with the bearded face of the squire. by
goly, it's good whiskers; Peg, Peggy, where is
Kate and what is this Z" '.f '.'tA&
The squire did not relish this assault upon his
hirsute appendage, and by way of retaliation be
gave series of kicks which hat Win Dartmouth
in the Vicinity of the stomach and stirred up
his bile
Look here, chap" exclaimed Will, "Tm
perfectly willing to share my quarters wthiyoB
seeih as welfare both in for it, but you'd not nn-
dettake that again. 4 Z RI IL
" Heavens p calculated Peggy, "whose voice
is thatP' |t''
/" That's what | want to know ~ said Jake, as
he struggled for an upright position * flsNT
% Hello who's fell down over my legs
"I'l let you know who's down and who S
up P' said the voice of Mrs, Blake and the old
lady scrambled up, only TO goado'3p again over
"a chair. g Jake, where are you Get'up this
moment orl II shake your breath out when | get
TO my feet again" ""-
Jake started to obey, and just then the watch
dog, Tiger, who, hearing the FUSS managed to
break loose from his lar, rushed in upon the
scene and set up his best bowwow.
The squire had mortal horror Of dogs, and
neither fear nor love was enough to keep him
qqiescent NOW. He .sprang to MS feet with y
yel Will followed. ff TftH. gLHB
Kate, full of alarm for her lover, hoped out
of bed with flaming tallow dip. Peggy flung
her arms around the squire, with cry of terror,
and Jake stood silent with amazement. .oa
Mrs. Blake was the only one who possessed
her wits. She seized the corn-popper ind laid
it about her right apd left, with vigor.'
Her aim was not always correct, and in conse-
quence she broke the ooking-glass into a thou
sand pieces and knocked down the clock from
itsIshelf aud demolished two bowls and pitcher
that were quietly reposing the mantel. -sr
A dreaded council was held Jake stormed ;
| Mrs. Blake threatened, and at last Peggy and
Kate confessed and Jake and his wife were so
| reioicad at the Drngnert nf pettiuD rid of peuuv