Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-19

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arousing opposition,
had given up most of my work, be-
cause il was taken from my hands SO
completely, aud Aunt Selma found it
rather contining when uncle had so many
plans for taking her out. Charley pro.
nounced il simply ridiculous and de-
clared he would clear them both out,
before he would have such goings on.
Gradually, aunt and | became good
friends, and shetreated Charley as though
be had committed some objectionable
sin. She asked me one day, Ifmy uncle
wasn't very we'll Off
How can you doubt it, / replied, yon
believe what he says, don't your
Certainly, he seems very nice man.
think strange he never married,
He may yet.' said |, and won't the
woman be in luck who gets him 2
Aunt Selma presided over the tea-tablo
that night with ruffled apron on, which
she had managed to make somehow with
out my seeing her, and she allowed me to
rock the baby to sleep, treat l hadn't
enjoyed for many day. She even con-
suited me about the way she should ar
range her hair under her bonnet.
strongly advised "a switch, but the wo-
man was incorruptable, she would have
none of the heather customs about her,
yet she contrived somehow to make her
self little less ancient and repul-
sive
They went out early one morning, and
when Charley came home to supper they
had not made their appearance. Fran
kie was in his chair looking sweet and
rosy; the baby in the cradle, cooing and
making wonderful gestculations with her
chubby fists. The 'tea-service,' which
had been put away for company use by
the manager, held its wonted place, and
all things had such joyish welcome in
their appearance, that wasn't at all
surprised when Charley gave me good,
old-fashioned hug, and said delightedly,
We'll, well, dosn't it seem good to be
alone again why, feel like new man.
| tried to look anxious while inquir-
ed If he didn't feel concerned about our
ralations.'
Only that they will come back. Why
could find it in my heart to pray for
some unforeseen danger to overtake
them
How can you speak so Charlie, such
an estimable woman as your aunt, SO ca
pable, and such manager l asked.
Good gracious, said he, while he toss
ed Frankie to the ceiling, Ruth don't
you be so foolish as to initiate her1in any
thing. I'd give years profits to be
quit Of her. They came in while he was
talking. Uncle addressed us in his most
pompous manner. My dear niece and
and nephew, allow me to presentmy wife,
your honored Aunt
Charley sprangup, Good. We ehearti-
lv congratulate you, wouldn't have be-
lieved you'd been SO sensible Excuse
me, mean that people do not always see
what is best for them. Now, aunt, you
will want some one to carry on the farm,
and the sooner you commence the bet
ter
Not by any MEANS said Aunt Selma,
my husband is rich and great specula-
ter, shall not ask him to bury his talents
on farm
MY dear woman,' began uncle, In his
blandest tones, you were never more
mistaken if you thought me rich. /
spoke of speculating, and Of fortunes
which was thus made, but was never
lucky except in marrying wife who own
ed farm and is herselfa notable manag-
er. | trust my dear, you are not disap-
pointed we married for love, you know
'Fiddiestick ; said the bride contempt
uously, Ruth Wharton, you deceived me
and | will not forgive you. It's shame
after all have done for you. I'll never
darken your doors again, never and she
1ounced out of the room in hurry. To
satisfy my conscience, told uncle was
sorry he had fallen victim in order to
emancipate me.
He begged me to be assured it was all
right He fancied she would not be so
uncomfortable to live with after they be-
came acquainted, and she understood her
master. Besides he was getting old and
needed home
They left in the first train the next
morning. Uncle, bland and complacent
to the last, urged us to make them an
early visit, saving, your dear Aunt will
quite long for you and the babies when
summer comes But the dear aunt had
look as though she would shake the
dust from her feet when she left the
house
We held high carnival that day, and
closed by making hearty confession to |