Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-25

ny, with eyes wide open. why, what
monstrous sum, and how careless he is
Now, girls, if you will only do as say,
We'll have lots of fun. Did he know who
you were. Rosef"
al don't think he did. / did not tell
him, though he might have guessed"
"Well, that is good. Let me put the
things back just as we found them and
when he comes, Rose, you must keep out
of sight for the first few minutes. He will
be here just soon as he can after discover
ing his loss"
"Why here he comes nowl" exclaimed
sophy, who sat by the window and had
been looking out.
A vehicle drew up 10 the gate as she
spoke, aud sure enough out got MIR. Hora-
ito Holt, valise in hand, and running fu-
riously up the steps, he rang violent peal
at the front door bell.
Now Rose, go into the next room, and
take the valise along with you, said Jen-
ny, excitedly. "Dont come until we call
you. Why, cousin Horatio, how do you
dor she added, opening the door and ex-
tending her hand to Mr.. Holt, with an ap-
pearance Of great cordiality.
"Doi' said Horatio, as he strobe nerv-
ously into the ALL 81 don't do; I'm
done. From this time forth" continued Mr..
l.
promise and affirm that will have moth
ing TO do with Christmas HOLIDAYS - that l
Will never again look at a pretty girl
that love aud affection are great hum
bugs, and that the world is as selfish as
hogP
"Why, cousin Horatio you appear to be
excited" said Jenny, pray, what is the
matter 2"
"MAtterp cried Mr. Holt, depositing his
valise in the hall " I've lost thousand
| pounds just by taking fancy to-I tx-
changed vaiises with somebody, that's
what's the matter"
"Why, cousin, how you do talk" ex-
claimed his fair companions. us 1t
possibler But surely you are not going
away ?"
"Yes, am" said Horatio, moving to
wards the door. I'm going to tihd the
chief of police, and see if | can get my
money back.
IS ay cousin" cried Jenny. "You
ought TO offer reward for its recovery"
"lll give hundred pounds said Mr..
Hol, with his hand on the door bell.
Witness that, Sophy," said Jenny.
"Come back, Horatio, and sit down. We
are good detectives, and will see what we
can do for you"
Accordingly Mr.. Holt, with much won
dermcnt, complied, and mechanically came
back into the room.
"Now, Rose" cried Jenny, "come in.
You need not bring anything with youl
MIR. Holt Miss Mellington," said So
ply. ~
"Bless my soulr' cried Horatio, in as
tonishmeut, as his "divine angel" of the
train stood before him.
"Oh, dear mel" exclaimed Rose, in well
counterfeited surprise.
"What is the matter ?" asked Mr., Hollis
cousins, apparently amazed, and looking
from one to the other.
"This-this is the lady whom l sup
posed took my valise," said Horatio,
aghast"
And this is the gentleman whom saw
in the train" cried Rose.
" Here ID your baggage, Horatio," said
Jenny, bringing out the valise.
See if your money is safe"
" II is" cried Mr.. Holt, joyously, as
he examined it. Here is your hun
dred."
"No, mol We don't want any thingr'
exclaimed the two girls, both together.
"Give it to Rosep
"Give it to Rose p said Horatio, look,
ing at her thoughtfully. Well, | will
and I'll speak to her also, if you girls will
leave the ROOM"
They left accordingly.
"Now, Miss Wellington" said Horatio,
when they were alone, 81 did you the in
justice to suppose that you captured my
prop rty VIII you forgive me?"
"Yes, yes, Mr.. Holtr
"And that the mistake may never occur
sgain hereby respectfully invite you tC
change your name to Holt, said Horatio
with an air of great importance.
" So very sudden, Mr. Holt, that L
She hesitated, blushed very bewitch
ingy, aud looked more lovely thar
ever.
$50 is this very sudden" said Horatio
clasping her in his arms, and stealing {
Kiss.
Now reply in the Affirmative"
"Well-yes"
"Good! The thousand pounds shall b'
your bridal present, and I'm blessed l
there ain something in love. after all"