The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-03-09

very extensive scale, they got along
finely, and by the time they got within
twenty miles Of the city were lar from
being strangers
Bless my soul y cried Mrs.Holt,
suddeuly, as the train stopped at u
small station, III this is not the place
where I've got TO get out and stay for
several hours before l 20 on TO the
city,
What" exclaimed the lady, "arc
you not going to the city now2 /
surely thought you were."
"No, no" said John, hurridly rising
from his seat "I've a friend here
whom | very much wish to see, and SO
| shall have to 60. am very sorry
but hope l shall NEE, you in the city
Adieu ~
And Mr.. Holt, seiziug his valse,
rushed with preciptcus haste out Of
the car just rs the train moved away.
1t was about half an hour before
dinner time that John, carrying his
valise in his hand, walked up the street
of the little village, and stopping be.
fore his frieud's house, rang the door.
bell and was admitted.
He was shown into the sitting-rcom
and left alone few minutes. until his
friend came down from up stairs, which
he very soon did. and they had very
srclable time together
DO you know. my dear vapabond,'
said John. knocking the ashes from his
cigar. "that have a secret to POUR
INTO your car. hoping il will not 90 ou'
of your mouth sat iu the train to-day
bv the side ofihe lovclicst, mos; divine,
iaircst angel that mover had wings. |
could hardly tear myself away. and
sb' uid not have done so, only was
afraid my heart would have gone astray
if | had stayed any longer. BY tn c
way, | wish you would keep an eye OF
my valse. There is n thousand pounds
in it that | am going to take to the
city,
A thousand pounds " exclaimed
his friend, starting up. "Why did
you not tell me of this before ? Where
is the valisc p
"In the hall, | suppose. Anyway,
gave it to the servant when | came
i'm
"You are the most careless fellow
| ever knew said his friend, impa-
tien,ly. os he hurried ont of the room.
lie soon returned, bearing the valse
in his hand.
"Is this yours?'
"Yes."
"You had better unlock it and see
" your money II saIc."
Accordingly John took the key out
of his pocket, and opening the valisc,
thrust his hand therein.
Bless my soul ~ sad he, suddenly
wi, ,EdIawiDg bis arm
"What is the matter e?
"Why. look here; | don't believe
this vaies s mne.'
And John drew forth half COM
pleted lace collar. some embroidery, a
pair of white cotton hose, an other
garments belonging to the female
wardrobe.
"Thc thousand pounds arc gone ~
he gsoped, turning pale.
Sod - cried his friend, sprining to
his feet. "Outwitted by the divine
angel you met on tho train
In the meantime, the train contain
ing the lady for whom John Rad ex-
pressed so violent fancy, whirled
onward towards the city. at which in
less than half an hour sho arrived
The divine angel gave her vslise TO
the cabmao and seating herself in the
vehicle, was driven to the most wealthy
portion. Of the metropolis, and finally
jrow up before 3 browu-stooe froat,
on the silver dour-p!ate Of which was
Inscribed the name af .'Strwart."
Two yoang ladies rushed out Of the
hall ond atfectionately embraced the
young lady.
"Oh, Rose Milineton, you cant
think how glad weare to ses you !" ex-
claimed the one, rapturously.
1--WE almost thought you were not
coming" said the other.
"Did you bring that embroidery
work you wrote about" asked the
frst, whose Dame yas Jennie. "Oh, |
hope you did I am almost dying to
SEQ it p /,
swell, then you must certainly see
it," said Miss Millington. Its in tho
valisc, and l will 20 and get it now"
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