The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-05-23


bis cousin. Whstdo you think Of that!'
II think you will have smother attack
q The gout, II you get yourself excited"
said the good lady "a she placilly resumed
her knitting.
| whats to be done now?"
Nothing that | can SEQ, II Russell
and Jennie had seen each other before they
had any notion that you wanted them to
marry ten to one but that they would have
ALLEN head and and ears in love with each
other; but as matters ore now, | don't be.
lieve it would be ofany use. From ghat
| Ellen writes to me, should think Jennie
isas much opposed to it as Russell shs
says she cant bear to hear bis name men,
toned, and that it VAS as much as she could
do to come at all when she heard that
|
Russell was at homo. M
"They are couple Of simpletous,' said
the old gentleman, testify. i've got .
mind to make another will, and leave my
property to some charitable institution
In goingto Ligh'on, whittier he vas
bound Russel Wildor bad to travel part Of
the way by 'tage.
There was only one passenger besides
himself, for which he was not sorry, the
day being very hot and sultry.
This passenger was = lady--there was
an air Of unmistakable ladyhood about
her which told him that, He noticed par
ticularly the dainty glOved hand and we'll.
6.ing boot.
Her graceful form indicated that she
was pretty, but he could not see her face
on account Of tho enyious veil that hid IL.
But as soon as she got comfortly seated
10 the corner, to which Russel assisted
her, she threw it back, disclosing fair.
sweet face, lighted BY pair wondorous
ly black eyes, which shot swift, bewilder-
ing glance into bis, that were 80 intently
regarding her.
TIE sudden start Of the coach sent some
ofthe lady's parcels from the seat to the
the floor, which gave Russell au opportuni.
y ofspeaking, as be returned them, q
sbish he was hot SLOW takg adss6tdgs.
From this they fell into easy conversa-
ton; and it was curious how social they
became.
They talked Of the beautiful scenery
through which they wore passing; Of the
newest books, and latest magazines, some
of.wbich Russell had with him.
And as for Russell be often lost the
thread Of discourse in admiriug tho red
dimpled lips, and the pearly teeth, they
disclosed whenever she spoke or smiled,
/ . I.I Vi HH.i.| - 4 -.
Certain it is that this four hours ride
from P--to Lighton. were the short.
est four hours he bad ever known 10 his
life.
Where do you want to be left sir9' in.
quired the coachman, as be entered the vii.
lage. goa
"At Charles Hunts, Locust Hill Do
you know where that is?" said Russell,
putting bis head out Of the window.
"Coraiuly. sir; take you there iu .
jify." 4...F
why there's where am gong sala
the lady opening her eyes widely mel.
lle-Mr. Hunts wife is my most particular
friend; we used to goto school together"
"And Charley Hunt is my most partic-
ular friend, and tho finest fellow in the
world"
"How very odd"
"Hov very fortunate!' exclaimed Russ
81, with meaning glance at bis fair com.
panion, which made the rosy cheeks still
more rosy. Might take the liberty ol
enquiriug-9" iFsi'9t'ais 81
But just at that moment the stage stop.
led 10 front Of the house, on the portiCo d
which stood Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt, enjoying
the evening breeze. q;
10 a moment Ru.sel was shaking band.
with the former, while bis companion rush.
ed eageraly into the arms Of tho surprised
aud delighted wife. si,r
why, what happy surprise Jeunie!'
she said, after spirising her Of to her room;
"Ibsd given up the idea Of seeing you
! this summer" aail
"And I had no ides Of being able tc
come, uutil just before | started. You sec
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