Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-04-15

[ think it must be mistake No, here
is my name and address, as plain as
print. What kind of game can it be at
this season %
''When is it coming ?"
This afternoon There read the
note
1t would be useless to deny that Miss
Matte was in quite futter over the
note. Live game! Perhaps some rare
birds, that would be fresh ornament to
her aviary. She was quite determined
Herbert should never kill them, if they
were golden pheasants, lop-eared rabbits,
or any rarities of that kind. She took
her work to the front window to watch
for the express wagon, but to her dis
gust it was driven right past the win
dow. 1t was long past dinner time, and
was quite dark, before the long-expect-
ed ring was heard.
off it is a hamper of game, bring it in
here, Joseph" said Mr.. Ireton, as the
man-servant crossed the hall to open the
door.
"a hamper sure enough, it is, said
Joseph, and obeyed orders.
There was no futter of wings, or NOV
ing of tired feet, as the cover of the
hamper was thrown back Mr. Ireton
started back with cry of positive hor-
ror, but Miss Matte knelt down for a
nearer view of the unexpected present
Never had she seen prettier sight than
the sleeping babe upon the soft pillows
that were in the hamper. It's rosy
cheeks were shaded by hood of soft
white zephyr, and white cloak covered
carefully the round little limbs. One
dimpled hand had escaped from the folds
of the cloak, and was thrown across the
breast. The parted crimson lips show.
ed two tiny pearls of teeth, and the long,
dark eyelashes suggested dark eyes. A
little card was pinned to the cloak, and
on this was written: My name is Sa-
die Williams
'Isn't she pretty?'' whispered Miss
Matte.
"Take her away Put her in the aims
houser' cried the gentleman. ''Live
game! By Jove, Matte it's the first Of
April. Rilfool A. P. Rilfool April
Fool We were pair of old fools moi
to see through that signature before
Take the hamper to the almshouse, Jo
seph."
''No, no !. 1t is too late tonight. Lei
her stay tonight. Take her to my
room, Joseph"
Joseph, obeyed. muttering, as he did
so: "l'll eat my head if this is not one
of Master Herbert's or Miss Amelia's
pranks %
Much to Mr. Ireton's disgust, he wa.
obliged to retire without his game Of
backgammon.
"Miss Matte says she won't be dowr
again this evening the baby's crying, y
was the message sent in answer to his
summons.
Miss Matte found she had work till
bedtime; undressing the foundling, sort
ing out the clothing under the pillows il
the hamper, filling the bottle also there
with warm milk, feeding the little one
and hushing it again to Sleep. By the
time the sun rose, and the little hands
had nestled all night in her bosom, Miss
Matte would have killed every pet il
her aviary before she would have sem
Sadie to the almshouse.
1t took longer to overcome her broth
er's prejudices. He hated babies He
despised girls There would never. b.
another hours peace in the house Mat
tie was crazyl He would send for /;
policeman to take the child away anc
a thousand other objections and threats
to all of which Miss Matte listened
calmly; and washed, dressed. and fec
her new pet with renewed devotion, re
paid by its Growing laugh of pleasure a
her caresses, and the clinging clasp o.
the baby arms.
Eighteen years passed before I agair
introduce Miss Sadie Williams to my
readers. Herbert and Amelia Ireto1
are married, and Walter is fourishine
young lawyer, with fair share of prac
tice.
But there is no greater change in al
the family than can be discovered BY
peeping into 27 Elm Row. The prim
staid, old-fashioned furniture is all gone
and the sauciest of chairs, tete-a-tetes
and lounges fill its place. Dainty mat
are under the prettiest of knick- -knacks
silvery clock-chimes sound the hours
from the prettiest of clocks, windows ar,
only covered by lace curtains, shutter
are open to the full food of sunlight, re
gardless of the possible damage to brigh
carpets. In place of staid, sober Dime
parties twice year, the parlors are nov
often filled with young people, VIII
dance. sing, flirt, tease Miss Matte
pets, and toss about Mr. Ireton's choices
volumes.
The change in the brother and siste
is as marked as that in their house.
They have grown young again in th
loving care they have given their adopt
ed child; for Mr.. Ireton, early in th
fall following Miss Sadie's arrival in hi
home, took her also into his heart, an
legally adopted her, to the great deligh
of Herbert and Amelia.
: A brighter, prettier girl never glad
dened home than Sadie Williams Ire
ton. Pretty as picture, with grace
full figure and bright, brunette beauty
she had her warm Irish heart and viyat
ity only kept in check by her love for tn
uncle and aunt who had adopted her.
Petted, humored. and loved, she ha
never been spoiled Her education ha
been always conducted at home, for ne
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