Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-10-04
SELECTED STORY
A MUTUAL RUNAWAY.


will be here on the next train, Russell .
said Mr. Wilder to hi. nephew you had
better bring the pony chsise, ard bring
them from, the"
Cant. I'm going away myself, sir"
''The ID you are! responded the old
gentleman, pushing his spectacles up over
his forehead, and regarding the Young mau
with an cir of surprise and CONSERVATION
Yes, sir. Charles Hun. invited me out to
his place for few weeks, AID I thought
that might IS we'll go Row as sny time. .
II should say that it was very strange
time to be leaving home. Your aunt and
cousin will consider it as personal affront,
sir"
at is not intended as such, sir Though
to be frank, considering the object Of Jen-
MES visit, I prefer not to see her. And l
must, say that think she would have shown
more sense of delicacy if she stayed away "
''Your cousin is lovely girl, Mr. impu-
dence, and won't be likely to 60 begging "
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, yoa conceited
young donkey, when you have never seen
her p inquired tbs i,ate old man, bringing
bis cane down upon the floor with startling
emphasis.
Common sense teaches NE THAI no mar.
riage can be happy that does not spring from
mutual love And op enc thing am re-
solved, that l will never marry from meree-
nary motives"
"Nobody wants you to marry the girl un-
less you like her p reared Mr. Wilder, his
face growing purple with rage and vexatioa
at his nephew's perversity, "All that l
ask is that you stay aud see her And this
is point that | iusist up,n-yes, sir,
insist upon it."
II am sorry to disobey you, uncle, but
if [ should stay, it would only give rise to
conclusions that [ am anxious to avoid. But
I will tel! you what I will do: will relin.
quish all claims to the property tina. you are
SO anxious should 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, vslise in hand.
He nodded good hnmorodly to his uncle
as he glanced in, who glared at bin in speech.
less rage.
''He sbap't have a penny-not penny !"
be growled, as sinking back in his chair he
wiped the perapirasion from his forehead
Whats the matter COW? p said the gen.
tie voice OF bis wife Polly, who had just en-
tered tho room.
Chatter enough should say. Russell
has gone-actually cleared out, so as not TO
see his cousin Whas DO you think cf
that?"
Il think that you will have another spell
Of the govt, if you get yourself excited
said the lady, as she placidly resumed her
knitting.
''Wbat's to be donc?'
"Nothing, that [ Gun 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 fall
en- head and ears in love with each other
but as matters are now, | cont believe ii
would be the last use From what Ellen
writes me, | should think Jennie to be as
much opposed to it IS Russell She says
she can't bear to have is name mentioned,
and that 1t was as much cs size could 60 to
get her consent to come at all hen sde
he ard thai Russell vas s.. home"
"They are couple Of simpletons," SAID
the old gentleman, testify. "Pve half
mind to make another will and leave 10Y
property to some charitable ins tuition
In going to Dighton, whittier he WEI
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 sorry, the day
b. ing very hot and sultry.
The passenger was ady-t there was al
cir of unmistakable ladyhood about bel
which told him that He noticed partlcu
larly the dainty gloved hands and close tit
ting boots.
Her graceful form indicated that she wa
young and pretty, but he could not see he
face on account of the envious veil tina
hid it,
But as soon as she got comfortably set
tied in the corner, to which Russell assisted
her, she threw it back, disclosing tai
sweet face, lighted by pair Of wonderful
bright black eyes, which shot swift be
wildering glance into his that we're so Id
tently regarding her. -,
The sudden starting of the coach, Whc'
sent some Of the lady's parcels from the sea
to the floor, gave Russell an opportunity
speaking, as be returned them, Of which h
was not slow to take advantage.
From this they fell easily into converse