Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-02
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and Jennie had seen each other befor,
thay had any notion that you wanted
them to marry, ten to one but they
would have fallen head and ears il
love with each other, but as matters are
now I don't believe it would be of the
least use. From what Ellen writes me
I should think Jennie was az much op
posed to it as Russell. She says she
can't bear to hear his name mentioned
and that it was all she could do to get
her consent to come when she heard
that Russell was at home
They are couple of simrIetons,
said the old gentleman hastily. I've
got mind to make another will, and
leave my property to a charitable in
stitutin y
There was molly one passenger be-
sides himself, for which he was not
sorry, the day being very hot and sui
try.
This passenger was lady-there
was an air Of unmistakable ladyhood
about her which told him that. He
notice particularly the dautily gloved
hands and the well fttirg boots.
Her graceful form indicated that she
was both young and pretty, but he
could not see her face on account 0!
the cnvious veil that hid it.
But as soon as she got comfortably
settled in the corner, to which Russell
assisted her, she threw it back, disclos.
ing fair sweet face, lighted by pair
Of wondrously bright black eyes, which
shot a swift, bewildcring glance into
his that were 50 intently regarding her
The sudden starting of the coach,
which sent some of the lady's parcels
from the seat to the floor, gave Russell
an opportunity of speaking as he re-
turned them, Of which lie was not slow
to take advantage.
From this they fell easily into con-
vcrsation and it was curious how soci-
able 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 tic most entertaining and
agreeable man she had ever met with
And, as for Russell, he often lost the
thread of his discourse in admiring the
red, dimplcd lips, and the pcarly teeth
they disclosed whenever she spoke OF
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.
"Wherc do you want to be left, sir ~
inquired the coachman, as he entered
the village.
"At Charles Hunts, Locust HILL
DO you know where that is ?" said
Russell putting his head out of the win
dow.
"Certainly, I do, sir. Take you
right there in jiffy."
"Why, there's where I'm going !"
said the lady, opening hrr eyes wide.
"Nellie--Mr. Hunts wife--is my most
particular friend. We used to 60 to
school together"
"And Charlie Hunt is my most par
ticular friend, and one Of the finest fel.
lows in the world"
"iIow very odd "
"How very fortunate y exclaimed
Russell, with a meaning glance at his
fair companion; which made the rosy
cheeks still more rosy.
"Might l take the liberty of inquir-
ing--?' ~
But just at that moment the stage
stopped in front of the house, on the
portico of which stood Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt, enjoyed the evening breeze.
In a moment Russell WIS shaking
hands with The former, while his COM
panion rushed into the arms Of the
surprised and delighted wife.
"Why, what happy surprise, Jon-
mic !" she said, after spiriting her off to
her own room. II had given up all
idea of seeing you this summer"
"And i had no idea Of being able
TO come until just before | started.-
You see, mamma-my step-mother,
you know-was going to Uncle Wild
cr's, and she insisted ON my going with
her to see that hateful, disagreeable
cousin of mine, that they are deter.
mined to marry me to. So when
mamma was busy packing, 1 just put
on my things and slipped of, leaving
a note for them to tell where | was go
ing. Wasn't that a good joke on them
all ?"
III shn,,lI thinL Il ,r.av sail Nnll;n