The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-07-13

ciable 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 disclosed whenever she spoke
or smiled.
Certain it is, that his four hours
ride from P-to Dighton, were the
shortest four hours he had ever known
in his life.
Where do you want to be left, sir"
inquired the coachman, as he entered
the village.
cat Mr.. Charles Hunts, Locust Hill.
Do you know where that is?" said Rus
sell, putting his head out of the window
Certainly, sir; take you there IN
jiffy."
"Why, there's where Pm going !"
said the lady, opening her eyes
widely. "Nellie-Mr. Hunts wife is
my most particular friend; we used to
go to school together"
"And Charles Hunt is my most par
ticular friend, and one OF the finest fel
lows in the world"
Glow very odd!'
Glow very fortunate" exclaimed
Russell, with a meaning glance at bis
fair companion, which made the rosy
cheeks still more rosy. might take
the liberty of inquiring-"
But just at this moment the stage
stopped in front Of the house, on the
portico of which stood Mr.. and Mrs
Hunt, enjoying the evening breeze.
In a moment Russell was shaking
hands with the former, while his com
panion rushed eagerly into the arms of
the surprised and delighted wife.
why, what a happy surprise, Jennie!
she said, after spiriting her visitor off
to her own room; :" had given up all
idea of seeing You this Summer"
"And | had no idea of being able to |
come, until just before started You
see, mamma-my step-mamma. you
going to Uncle Wilder's,
and she insisted on my going with her, !
TO see the hateful, disagreeable cousin
IF mine, that they are determined to
marry me to. So, when mamma was
busy packing, ! just put on my things, /
and slipped of, leaving a note to tell
where | was going. Wasn't that a
good joke on them all?'
Il should think it was,' said Nellie,
With a burst Of merriment, far more
han the occasion warranted. "When
saw who your companion was, |
bought you were out on your wedding
our !"
"No, indeed; never saw the man un-
il he got into the stage at P.
But, really, he is the finest-looking man
ever saw, and so agreeable Who is
le?"
"Oh, I'll introduce you when you
ome down stairs. There's Sarah, want
ng to see me about supper You'll
ave only time to dress. Mind, and
ook your prettiest"
And with a roguish shake of the
niger at her friend, Nellie ran away to
zee about supper.
If Jennie did not "look her pretti-
ST." she certainly looked very lovely
S she entered the supper room, her
men suit exchanged for a fresh, soft ,
luslin, whose simplicity and purity
7ere relieved only by the violet-colored !
Ibbons on the hair and throat.
Russell had, also, taken great pains
nth his toilet, as could be seen by his
potless linen and carefully arranged
air. :
The pause that followed Jenne's en-
'ance was broken by Mr.. Hunt, who, q
l response to meaning glance from
is wife, said: +
Russell, allow me to introduce you +
your cousin, Jennie; Miss Carleton, ::
our cousin, Russell Wilder" =
The embarrassment which followed It
he blank establishment into which this .
announcement threw the parties, so UNI I
xpectedly made known to each other, Il
as quickly dispelled by the turn that .
as given it by their host and hostess. L
" | suppose you'll want to book your j."
LII for the next stare % said Mr. HINT