The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-11-08
Certainly, sir. Take you there in

ly. "Nelly-Mr. Hunts wife is one
of my dearest friends; We used to go
to school together"
"And Charley Hunt is my most
particular friend, and one of the fin
est fellows in the world"
"lIow very oddP
allow very fortunate y" exclaimed
Russell, with meaning glance at his
companion which made the rosy
checks 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 air.
In n moment Russell was shaking
hands with the former, while his com
panion rushed eagerly into the arms
of the delighted wife.
"Why, what n happay surprise, Jen-
nic," she said, after spiriting her visit
or Off 10 her room, II had given up
all idea of seeing you this summer"
"And had no idea OF being able
to come until just before l had start
ell. \ on see mamma--my stcp.mam-
ma, Won know-was going to Uncle
Wilder's. and she insisted on my GO
ing with her, to see that hateful, disa-
greeable cousin OF mine that they are
determined to marry me To. So
when mamma was busy packing, |
just put on my things and slipped of,
leaving n note To tell where was GO
ing. Wasn't that good joke on
them ALL"
Il should think it was" said Nellie,
with burst of mcrriment. far more
than the occasion warranted. When
| saw who your companion was, |
thought You were out on your we'd
ding tour
No, indeed; never saw the man
until he got in the stage nj P.
But, really, he is the finest looking
man | ever saw, and SO agreeable
Who is he -
"Oh, I'll introduce you when you
come down stairs. There's Sarah
wanting TO see me about supper
You'll have time To dress. Nlnd and
look your prettiest
And with roguish shake OF her
finger at her friend, Nellie ran away
TO see about supper. II Jennie did
not look her prcttiest, she certainly
looked very lovely rs she entered the
supper-room, her linen suit exchanged
for Il fresh soft muslin. whose SIM
plicity ani purity were relieved only
by the violet-colored ribbons in the
hair aud around The throat.
Russell had also taken great pains
with his toilet, as could be seen by
the spot!css linen and carefully ar
ranged hair.
The pause that followed Jennie $
entrance was broken by Mr.. Hunt,
who, in response to h'nt from his
wife. said:
Russell, allow me to introduce Ia
YOU your cousin Jennie; Miss Carl
ton, your cousin, Russell Wilder"
The embarrassment which follow.
ed the blank astonishmen, into which
this announcement threw the parties,
so unexpectedly V made known To each
other, was quickly dispeiled by the
turn that was given to it by their
host and hostess.
Il suppose you'll want to book
yourself for the next STAGE" said Mr.
Hunt slyly to Russell, who had taker
| him into his confidence.
And you" said the wife, turning
to Jenny. Il don't suppose anything
could terapt you TO remain, now that
you have seen that hateful, disagreea
BILE"
Nellie, > interrupted Jennie Grim
soning rs she remembered her words
We'll. | wont then. But yol
must let me laugh! Just to think o
you both running in the same direc
ton, and to the same placer
The ringing laugh that burst from
Nellies lips was too contagious to b.
resisted even by those at whose ex
pense it was raised.
This merriment was followed by
general good feeling, and pleasante
tea party never gathered around tn
social board.
We need hardly say that Russell
did not take the stage the next morn
ing, nor did Jennie seem at all dis
posed to cut short her visit on accoun
of her cousins unexpected appearance
When they did go, they went, a
they came, together.
Mr. Wilders astonishment was or
ly equaled by his delight, on loekini
out Of the window to see the tw
walking up the path toward the house
arm in arm, and apparently on th
best of terms.
AS for Russell and Jennie, the
seemed to regard this unexpecte
meeting as an indication of their mar
ifest destiny accepting it as sucl
much to the joy of all.