Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-01-27
GuIes s Sketches,
A MUTUAL RUNAWAY.


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Your aunt Carlton aud Cousin Jennie
will be here in the next train, Russell, sait
Mr.. Wilder to his nephew. You had bet
ter bring the pony chaise and bring then
from the ... .rs rlo, 4, -l.
Can't. Am going away myself, sir.'
'The-the d-lyOu are y responded tn,
old gentleman, pushing his spectacles ur
over his forehead and regarding his nephew
with an air of surprise and CONSERVATION.
Yes, sir. Charley Hunt invited me ou
to his place for a few weeks, and thought
that might as well go now as any time.
Il should say that 10 was very strange
time to be leaving home. Your aunt and
cousin will consider il a personal aflront,
sir.' - ,..... ~. .,.,+ y
1T is not intended as such, sir. Though
to be frank, considering the object of Jen
ne,s visit, prefer not to see her. And
must say that think she would have showr
more sense of delicacy if she had stayed
away q
Your cousin is very lovely girl, Mr.
Impudence, and won't be likely to 60 beg
ging.' ---------
Il don't doubt it in the least. But fol
all that she won't suit me for wife, uncle.
How do you know that, you conceited
young donkey, when you have never seen
her p inquired the irate old man bringing
his cane down upon the floor with startling
emphasis.
riage can be happy that does not spring
from mutual love. And on one thing | an
resolved, that will never marry for mer.
cenary motives.' .f- .,...
Nobody wants you to marry the gir
unleso you like her y roaredl Mr. Wilder
his face growing purple with rage and vex.
alton at his nephew's perversity. AN
ask is that you will stay and see her. And
this is point that insist upon-ycs, sir,
insist upon it y
Il am sorry to disobey you, uncle but
if should stay it will only give rise ia
conclusions that am anxious to avoid.
But win tell you what will do; I will
relinquish all claim to the property that
you are so anxious should not be divided.
As that seems to be the main object. /
think that it ought to be satisfactory to all
parties"
A few minutes later Russell passed by
the window, valise in hand.
He nodded good humoredly to his uncle,
at he glanced in, who glared after him in
speechless rage.
lie shan't have penny-not penny!'
ne grOwled, as, sinking back in his chair,
he wiped the Precipitation from his fore.
head.
What's the matter now p said the gen.
tie voice Of his wife Folly, who had just
entered thesroom. ..
Matter enough, L should say. Russell
has gene-actuaily cleared out, so as not to
see his cousin. What do you think OF that?
i think you will have another attack @!
the gout il you get yourself so excited,
said the good lady, as she placidly resumed
he Knitting.
What's to be done now?'
Nothing that eau see. If Russell and
Jennie had seen each other before they had
any notion that you wanted them to marry,
ten TO one but they would have fallen head
and ears in love with each other; but as
matters are now don't believe it would be
of the least use. From what Ellen writes
me | think Jennie is as much opposed to il
rs Russell. She says she can't bear to hear
his name mentioned, and that it was as
much as she could do to get her consent to
come at all when she heard that Russell
was at home.'
'They are couple of simpletons,' said
the old gentleman, testify. I've got hail
mind to make another will and leave my
property to some charitable institution
In going to Dighton, whittier he was
bound, Russell Wilder had to travel part
of the way by stage.
There was only one passenger beside
himself, for which he was not sorry, the
DAY being very hot and sultry.
This passenger was lady there was al
air of unmistakable ladyhood about hel
which told him that. He noticad particu
larly the daintily sloved hands and well
fitting boots. ..
Her graceful form indicated that she was
both young and pretty, but he could moi
see her face on account of the envious vel
that hid it. .......
But as soon as she got comfortably set
tied in the corner, to which Russell assisted
her, she threw it back, disclosing fair
sweet face, lighted by pair of wondrously
bright black eyes, which shot a swift, be.
wildering glance into his that were SO in
tently regarding her.
The sudden starting of the coach, whicl
sent some of the lady's parcels from tn,
seat to the floor, gave Russell an opportu
nifty Of speaking, as he returned them, o
which. he was not slow to take advantage
From this they fell easily into converse
tion; and it was curious how sociable they
became.
They talked of the beautiful scener,
through which they were passing of tn,
newest books and latest magazines, some o
which Russell had with him.
The lady inwardly thought her compan
ion to be the most entertaining and agree
able man she had ever met with. And a,
for Russell, he often lost the thread Of hi
discourse in admring the rcd, dimpled lips
and the pearly teeth they disclosed when
ever she spoke or smiled.
Certain it is that his four hours rid
| from P--to Dghton were the shortes
| four hours he had ever known in his life.
Where do you want 10 be left, sir p in
quired the coachman as he entered the vii
Jage.
'At Mr.. Charles Hunts, Locust Hill
Do you know where that is p said Russell
putting his head out of the window.
Certainly, sir; take you there in n jiNy.
why, there's where I'm going y sait
the lady, opening her eyes widely. Nelly
Mr.. Hunts wife my most particular
| friend; we used to 90 to school together
Ana Charley Hunt is my most particu
lar friend, and one Of the finest fellows il
] the world.' .E..
How very odd 'N
How very fortunate, exclaimed Russell
with meaning glance at his fair compan
| ion which made the rosy cheeks still NOR
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