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impoverishment of Raleigh Smith, Of England.
wasn't quite sure what they wese, but be-
lieved it was a sword and helmet upon a
piece of parchment; but it proved to be pen
and sword against palette which wGs very
appropriate, as there had been scholars, artists,
and military men among our ancestors.
"All well ?" asked, good humoredly.
q All well, answered Sambo, with grin,
shutting the door. Then he looked back to
say with another grin:
"Lades very fine this mornin'"
If my stately aunt and cousin were gay, 1t
was certainly worth rcmarking; so laughed
little, and Sambo chuckled again, and jump
ed upon his scat.
We ratified through the streets, under an
arch, up an avenue. Things began to look
strange.
"Wherc are p" asked as Sambo open
ed the carriage-door. "Do they live here|
Yes, sir. Here's Mr.. Dunbar, sir"
At the same moment an elderly gentleman
rushed out in the terrace to meet me.
"Why, Smith, you are wonderfully late,
he exclaimed, shaking hanls with me.
"The cars ran off the track" answered l
before could say anything else he hustled me
into the house.
Everything ready. Hurry with your toi-
let and come down Pity you trimmed your
wbiskers so close, it alters your appearance
very much. Robert, help Mr. Smith dtess--
Right in here, Smith. Hurry now, tho ladie:
are waiting.
found myself, in luxurious dressing
room, and a mulatto was respectfully in at.
tendance. sat down and looked at him.
"What is your name"
"Robert, sir. Will you DO so kind rs tC
hurry, sir' They are waiting for you.
gave him the key to my portmanteau; and
resigned myself to my fate, whatever itmight
be. But things were very strange.
"Where is my unclo?" asked I, as Robert
dextrously arranged my garnet slceve-buttOns
"Your uncle ? Oh, yes, sir" with bad at
tempt at not smiling, he's with the ladies
sir"
How long have they lived hcro2"
"Dont know, sir. I've only been here q
day or two. There, sir; do you want anything
more ?"
No l was arrayed in my best apparel, and
looked well, though my whiskcrs, instead o.
being trimmed, were of early growth, and hat
never been Of any length.
was met at the foot of the stairs by thC
irrepressible Mr.. Dunbar.
It's all fixed, said he. you'll be married
at once. had different arrangements made
was going to give you and Rose chance tc
get little acquainted but that railroad de-
lay spoiled that The Rev. Mr.. Mayson is
here Come right along. a stiff upper lip
low"
lie led me into long reception room.-
Some ladies shook hands with me. A tiny
golden-haired creature was put at my side
The clergyman married us. Then there wa!
a catter Of congratulations.
One woman with horrible scarlet head
dress, put her hand upon my arm and drew
me aside.
"What arrangements have you made fol
the trip2" asked she.
HNoro - 7 orc,voroJ tru,lr,li,,
But you are going to New York for {
week or two 2"'
thought New York as good place to go tc
as any, if I was expected to 60 somewhere
and answered, eyes"
Aunt Sophy," said trembling little voice
ct our elbows, "wbat must do now2"
Run up stairs and put on your travelling
dress, child. Your Aunt Margaret will assist
you"
1t vas my wife. She never looked at me
but ran away again.
Refreshments were circulating. tried
very hard not to 60 crazy.
At last Dunbar came to me again.
"All ready, Smith. Carriage is waiting
you'll catch the evening train with smart
driving"
They hustled me out again, kissed Rose
and shook hands with me, aud we two alont
were driving pcll-mel to the depot
bought tickets for New York, gave SambC
Gvo dollars and yrn vern ofT
Well, we got into New York at daylight
took carriage to the St. Nicholas, took
rooms, locked the doors, and told my wife al
about it.
She looked at the awhile with her great
blue eyes, and then said innocenty;
Well, l don't know as it makes any differ
ence."
After all, what difference did It make? fhc
dsbeveled young man with the bumped fore
head proved to be the expected Smith, but he
didn't arrive until half an hour after our de-
parture.
Dunbar came after ts, raying, but there
was nothing to be done.
Rose was satisfied The other man wasn't
but imagine he was fellow Of bad luck.
More Remedies for Hog Cholera.
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