The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-01-08


hring tbe nony chai,c and bring them from
the"
.sCsn't. Am going away myself, sir" :,
"The---the d.! you are!" responded
the old gentleman, pushing his spectacles up
over his forehead and regarding his nephew
with an air of surprise and CONSERVATION.
Yes, sir. Charley Hunt invited me out
10 his place for few weeks, and thouSht
that might as well go now as any time"
IL should say that 1t was very strange
time to be leaving home. Your aunt ana
cousin will consider it as personal al'ron''
SIR
at Is not intended as such, sir. Though,
to be frank, considering the Object Oh Jennles
visit, prefer not to see her. Ana i mus
s,v-fhat think she would have SHOWN nloie
sense OF delicacy If she Ind stayed away.
A.your cousin is very lovely girl. ME-.
Imp,ience. and wont be likely TO 80 Deg
II don't doubt it in the least. But, for all
that she won't suit me for wife, uncle
"How do you know that, you conceited
Young donkey, when you have never seen
herr. inquired the irate old man, bringing
his cane down upon the floor with startling
emphasis.
Common sense teaches me that no mar
yiage can be happy that does not spring from
mutual love. Aud on one thing am re-
solved, that will never marry for mercenal!
motives"
Nobody wants you to marry the girl I'M
less you like her !" roared MIR. Wilder, ms
face growing purple with rage and yeXatlon
mt his nephew's peryerSity. "All Iask Is that
Won will stay and see her. And this Is
point that / insist upon-ycs, sir, insist
upon IL"
81 am sorry to disobey you, uncle; but if
should stay, it will only give rise to con-
illusions that nm anxious to avoid. But l
will tell YOU what will do: will reln-
quish all claim to the property that you are
50 anxious should not be divided. AS that
seems to I've the main object, l think that it
ought TO be satisfactory to all parties
< few minutes later Russell passed by the
window, valisc in hand.
He nodded good humoredly to his uncle,
"a no glanced in, who gared after him LII
speeches. rage.
ole slan't have penny-not penny !"
be growled, as, sinking back La his chair, he
wiped the persp iration from his forehead.
whats the matter nowi" said the gentle
voice of his wife Polly, who had just entered
the room.
"Matter enough, l should say. Russell
has gone-actually cleared out, so as not to
sec his cousin. What do you think of that
Il think you will have another attack of
tho govt if you get yourself so excited
said the good lady, as she placidly resumed
her knitting.
tWhat's 70 BE done now?"
"Nothing that / can see. If Russell anu
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 az
matters are now don't believe it would be
Of the least use. From what Ellen writes
Inc think Jennie is as much opposed to it
II, Russell. Size SAYS she can't bear to hear
his name mentioned, and that it was rs much
aS she could do to get her consent TO come
ut all when she heard that Russell was ut
hon"."
"Thcy arc n couple of simpletons," said
the old gentleman, testify. GIVE got half
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 him
self. for which he was not soITy, the day
Icing very hot and sutrT.
This passenger was 4 lady; there was nm
air Of unmistiIiblc ladyhood about her Which
told him that. lie noticed particularly Tue
da:ntiy-gloyrd hands and wcll-iitting boots.
Her graceful form indicated that she was
both young and pretty, but he could not see
her face on account of the cnvious veil that
hid it.
But rs soon us she got comfortably settled
In the corner, TO which Russell assisted her,
che threw it back, disclosing fair, sweet
face, lighted by Il pair Of wondrollsly bright
black ewes, which shot swift, beWllderlnS
glance into his that were so lntently regard
ing her. -,
The sudden starting Of the coach, which
sent some of the lady's parcels from the seat
to the floor, gave Rlssellsan opportunity OF
speaking, as he returned them, OF which he
was not slow to take advantage.
From this they fell easily into CONVERSE
ton: and it was curious how socElblc 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 inwardy thought her companion
TO be the most entertaining and agreeable
nan she had ever met with. And as ior ktls-
sell, he often lost the thread of his discourse
in admiring the red, dimpled lips, 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 bis Life.
, "Wherc do you want to be left, sir r IN
uiircd the coachlnan as he entered the VII
AT Mr.. Charles Hunts, Locust Hill. Do
You know where that is :" said Russell, put
ting his head out Of the window.
"Certainly, sir; take you there in Jity."
g"Whv. there's where Pm going !" said the
lady, opening her eyes widely. "Nelly-
Mr.. Hunts 'wife-is my most particular
friend; we used to 80 to school together"
"And Charley Hunt Is my most particular
friend, and one Of the finest fellows III the
world"
allow very odd"
"How very Fortunate" exclaimed Russell,
with meaning glance at his fair companion,
which made the rosy cheeks still more rosy.
."Misht take the liberty of inqufrfng-"
But lust ut this moment the stage stopped
in trout of the house, on the portico of which
stood Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, enjoying the eve
ming breeze.
In moment Russell was shaking hands
with the former, while his companion rushed
into the arms Of the surprised and delighted
wife.
"Why, what happy surprise, Jennie"
she said, after spiriting her of to her own
room II had given up all hope of seeing
YOU this summer"
land had no idea of being able to come
until just before started. You see, mamma
-iny step-mother, you know-was going to
uncle Wizards, and she Insisted upon my
going with her, to see that hateful, disagreed
BE cousin of mine, that they are determined
/ should marry. So when she was busy
packing I just put on my things and slipped
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