The Van Buren press., 1871-09-05

Your aunt Cafiloh anu coustii ven'is
will be here on the next train, Russell, ="
said Mr.. Wilder to his nephew You
had better take the pony chaisc, ana
bring them from the
Cant. Am going away myself, SIR
"The-the ID you are" responded
the old gentlemen, pushing his spectacies
up over his forehead, and regarding his
nephew with an air of surprise and con
sternation.
"Yes sir. Charley Hunt invited me
out TO his place for few weeks, and
thought that / might as well go now as
any time "
- should say that it was very
strange time to be leaving home. Your
aunt and cousin will consider it as per
sonal atfront, sir.
alt is not intended as sath, sir.
Though. to be frank, consiaeriugtsse OBJ
iect oi cousin Jennie's visit, | prefer not
to see her. And must sag that think
she would have shown more sense and
delicacy if she had stayed away.
Your cousin is very lovely girl,
Mr.. Impudence, aud won't be likely TO
20 begging.
81 don't doubt it in the least. But for
all that, she won't suit me for q wife, un'
Gle. F"
"How do yoG know that, you conceit-
ed young donkey when you have never
seen herp" inquired the irete old man,
bringing his cane down the floor with
startling emphasis.
Common sense teaches me that no
marriage can be happy one that does
not spring from mutual love. And on
one thing am resolved--that | will never
marry from mcrcenary motives
"Nobody wants you to marry the girl
unless you like her z" roared Mr. Wilder,
his face growing purple with rage and
vexation at his nephcw's perversity
+" All ask is that you will stay and see
her. And this is point insist upon
yes, sir, insist upon /" !"
II am sorry to dslodge you, uncle,
but if should stay, il will only give rise
to conclusions that | am anxious TO
avoid. But / will tell You what | will
do; / will rclinquish all claim to the
property that you are so anxious should
not be divided AS that seems to be the
main object, think that it ought to be
satisfactory to all parties, p"
A few minutes later Russell passed by
the window, valise In hand.
He nodded good humoredly to his un.
Gle, as he glanced in, who glared after
him in speechless rage.
T.. Oh t.,,. q bA ~ !. ]
ed, as sinking back in his chair, ne wiped
the perspiration from his forehead
"What's the matter nowp' said the
gentle voice of his wife Polly, who had
Just entered the room.
"Matter enough, should say. Rus-
sell has gone actually cleared out, so as
not to see his cousin. What do you
think of that 2"
81 think you'll have another attack Of
the gout, il you get yourself excited, !"
said the good lady, as she placidly re-
sumed her knitting.
whats to be done now Y
Nothing, that ! can see. IL Russell
and Jennie had seen each other before
they had any notion that you wanted
them to marry, ten TO one but what they
would have fallen head and ears in love
with each other; but as matters are now,
| don't believe it would be of the least
use. From what Ellen writes me,
should think Jennie to be as much OPP
posed to it as Russell. She says that she
can't bear to hear his name mentioned,
and that 1t was as much as she could do
to get her consent To come at all, when
she heard that Russell Was at home
They are couple of simpletons. :"
said the old gentleman, testify. We
got half mind to make another will,and
leave my property to some charitable in
stitution
In going to Dighton, whittier he was
bound, Russell W lldsr had to travel part
OF the way by stage.
There was only one passenger beside
himself, for which he was not sorry, the
day being very hot and sultry.
This passenger was lady-there was
an unmlstakable air Of ladyhood about
her which told him that. He noticed
particularly the daintily gloved hands
and well fitting boots
Her graceful form indicated that she
vas both young and pretty, but be could
not see her face on account of tho enyi.
Gus veil that hid it,
But as soon as she got comfortably
settled in the corner, TO which Russell
gallantly assisted her. she threw it back
disclosing fair. sweet face, lighted up
by a pair Of fwondrously bright black eyes,
which shot swift, bewildering glance
into those that were so intcntly regard
ing her.
The sudden starting Of the coach,
which sent some Of the ladys parcels
from the seat to the floor, gave Russell
an opportunity Of speaking, as he return.
ed them, Of which he was not slow to
take advantage.
From this they fell easily into conver-
sation; and it was curious how sociable
they became.
They talked of the beautiful scenery
through which they were passing of the
newest books and latest magazines, some
Of which Russell had with him.
The lady inwardly thought her com
panion to be the most entertaining and
agreeable man she ever met with. And
as for Russell, he often lost the thread of
his discourse in admiring the red ,dimpled
mouth, and the pearly teeth they disclos.
cd whenever she spoke or smiled.
Certain ii is. that his -four hours ride