Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-03

they had any notion that you wanted
them TO marry, ten to one but that they
would have fallen head and ears in love
with each other bat IA matters are
now, | don't believe it would be Of any
use. From what Ellen writes me, I
should thnk Jennie 10 be as much op.
posed TO it as Russell. She saws she
can't bear to hear his name mentioned.
and that it was as much as size could do
to get her 10 come az all, when she heard
that Russell was at home
They are couple OF s;mpletons,' said
the old gentleman, testify. I've got "a
mind to make another will, and leave
my property to some charitable institu-
ton .
In going to Dighton, whittier he was
bound, Russell Wilder haG 10 travel
part of the way by Stage.
There was only Que passenger besides
himself, for which he was not sorry, the
day being very hot aud sultry.
This passenger was lady-tllere was
an air OF unmi3takable ladyhood about
her which told him that. lie noticed
particularly the dainlly gloyed hands
and well fitting boots.
Her graceful form indicated that she
was both young and pretty, but he could
not see her face on account OF the
envious veil that lid it.
But as soon as she got comfortably
| settled in the corner, to which Russell
assisted her, she threw il back, disclosing
a fair, sweet face, lighted by pair of
wondrously bright black eyes, which
shot swift, bewildcrng glance into his
that were so intently regarding her.
The sudden starting of the coach,
which sent some of the lady's parcels
from the seat to the door, gave Russell
an opportunity OF speaking, as he return
ed them, of which he was slow to
take advantage.
From this they fell easily into conver-
sation and it was curious how sociabIo
they became
They talked of the beautiful scenery
thorough 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 the most entertaining and
agreeable man she ever met with. And
as for Russell he often lost the thread of
his discourse i'll admiring the red, dim
Piled lips, and the pearly teeth they dis
closed whenever she spoke or smiled.
Certain it is, that this four hours ride
from P to Dighton, were The short
est four hours he had eyer known in his
life.
'Where do you want to be left, sir 2
inquired the coachnan, as he entered the
village.
AT 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
jfy.'
why, there's where I'm going ? said
the lady, opening her eyes wildly. nelly
MIR. Hunts wife is my most particular
friend We used to go TO school to-
gether.'
And Charley Hunt is my most par
ticular friend, and one OF the finest f.l-
lows i'll the world
How very odd p
How very fortunate . exclaimed Rus
sell, with "a meaning glance at his fair
companion, which made the rosy cheeks
still more rosy. Might | take liberty OF
inquiring-?'
! But just at that moment the stage
stopped in front of the house, on the
porllco of which, stood Mr. and Mrs.
Hunt, enjoying the evening breeze.
In moment Russell was shaking
hands with The former, while his com
panion rushed eagerly into the arms OF
the surprised ami delighted wife.
why, what happy surprise, Jennie.'
she SAID, after spiriting her visitor off to
her own room Il had given up all idea
OF seeing you this summer
And | had no idea of being able to
come, until just before I started. You
see, manma-my step-mother. you know
was going to Uncle Wilder's, and she
insisted Oh my going with her to see the
hateful, disagreeable cousin of mine,
that they are determined to marry me
to. So when mamma was busy packing,
l just put on my things and slipped off,
leaving note TO tell where | was going.
Wasn't that Il good joke on them all p
Il should think it was,' said Nellie,
with burst CT merriment, tar more
than the OCCASION warranted. 'When |
saw who your companion was, Thought
you were out on your wedding tour
NO, indeed ; never saw the man until
he got into the stage at P. But
really be is the finest looking man ever
saw, and so agreeable. Who is he 2
oh, I'll introduce you when You come
down stairs. There's Sarah, wanting tc
see me about supper. You'll have only
time to dress. Mind, and look youl
prettiest I"
And with roguish shake OF her finger
to her friend, Nellie ran away to SEE
about supper.
If Jennie did not 1ook her prettiest,
she certainly looked very lovely as sh.
entered the supper room, her linen suit
exchanged for fresh, sott muslin, whose
simplicity and purity were relieved only
by the violet colored ribons in her hail
and at her throat.
Russell had also taken great pain,
with his toilet, as could be seen by hi
spotless linen and carefully arranged
hair. $3.50
The pause that followed Jennie's en-,
trance was broken by Mr.. Hunt, who
in response TO meaning glance from his
wife, said
Russell, allow me to introduce to you
your cousin, Jennie Miss Carlton, your