Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-07

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his sister opened the parcel, Il told yo
So, nothing but parcel of old papers.
Mrs Wilkinson smiled at Lottie's dis
appointed face, AZ she hastily wrapped
the papers up again. and thrust thom oI
lower shelf ot the sitting room closet
= sort of general receptacle Tor odds IN,
ends OF all kinds. aud especially 10
waste paper.
The buttons we're displayed next, ant
by The time Lottie had put away her ha
and shawl and was seated putting tn,
last stitches in the pretty walking suit
Tom had gone off To II gamo of loo
ba aud the April Fool parcel was for
gotten.
Mrs. Wilkinson had been widow
since Tom had tirst opened his great
saucy blue EYES upon the world. and
Lottie then but eight years old. had bul
little recollection OF father who had
spent most of his time away from home.
He had held the situation of travelling
clerk in commercial house in New York
city. and during his lifetime his family
lived handsomely IN that city, Upon his
death. his widow had found that her
means were sufficient to support her in
cumiur, If used frugally. but were far too
small Tor the style OF living warranted
by nj, salary. A country house was at
once decided upon, cottage purchased
IN Hanover, aud forniture selected from
the uil, mansion aud sent there. Her in.
come was sufficient tor every comfort,
but there was no margin Tor luxuries,
HnJ u9nH ~ article al druss was lott
unpurchascd that the sum laid aside for
ron', education might grow in bulk.
own chargc, aud lew haa,ding- school
,ul-ssa were moro thoroughly taught. or
could bosst of more graceful accompli,h-
mcnts, than the little hsmc, bred maiden.
In addition, Miss Lotls was a most ex.
pert housekecperi could make great va
rlcIies OF bread, biscuit. pies and cake /,
could prepare dainty dinners aud savory
suppers; WAS proficient in needle work
oI all kinds. and was quite dressmaker
aud miliuer enough for all home tie.
mands.
Mr.. Herbert Gilmore was quite well
aware OF these varied exce.lenciss OF
Miss Lottie, and was also able 10 des-
cribe most accurately the glossy brown
hair, soit blue eyes. creamy complexion,
and graceful figure OF the young lady
He knew what ere her favorite songs,
and could bring clear, powerful tenor,
to aid her sweet soprano. lie knew that
the pretty ornaments in The parlor were
the work OF Lottie's little white hands,
that tee flowers on the stand were tended
10y her. and the light tea biscuit were of
her making.
You guess they were lovers. Well, so
they were; but, rs 1.-The course of true
love never runs smooth, 80 there was II
great rock ahead in the channel oi their
love, and the rock was named Martin
Gilmore. Martin Gilmore was ss tough
AN old bachelor. W rich and kind hearted
~. over figured in romance. and. more
over. uncle Ia the handsome young Her
bert, who had - long studied Lotlie Viii
kinson's blue eyes and busy fingers.
Mrs. Wilkinson had been IA kind friend
~ the young mau, whose only home was
his uncle's gloomy house. aud when tho
love S,ory WAS confded To her. gave u
willing cousen, 10 her daughters be,roih-
al with ono whom she believed To be
honorable and true, 81 sincere Christian
and worthy OF her confidence. The
question OF money never occurred to her,
and her amazenent WAS unfeigned when
she found Martin Gilmore entirely OPP
posed 10 the match on the ground Of the
bride elects want OF fortune.
Herbert at once asserted his right TO
choose for himself. He was Young
lawyer. with fair practice. without
sufficient means 10 variant matriMoHy al
present, hut hopeful and Industrious.
willing TO walt tor his home until he
earned it, and by no means waiting for
his Uncle Martins fortuDe to tall to him.
In the spring time of which | am writ.
ing. Herbert was q partner In q lawsuit
Of which | must soon write more, and
there was some hope that the little home
over which Lottie was to preside, might
be nearer than was at first anticipated.
April was a week old when, one even
ing Herbert came 10 Mrs. Wilkinscn's
pleasant parlor evidently in a state OF
great excitement. Lottie was alone,
sewing Ooh. ye rQluaGlic.) patch on
the elbow OF Toms jacket.
"Lottie. put down that sewing, do.and
hear my news"
Such sympathlzing blue eyes are not
always raised for news.
"Ive had a windfall.'
"What is it, Berlp"
''l never would tell you about this
lawsuit before, Lottie, because did no
consider my chance worth pin: but it
is different. now, and want to tell you
about it..
81 am listening. Bert"
"My father had two brothers and one
sister, my Uncle Martin. Uncle Godfrey,
and Aunt Elsie. Years ago Uncle God.
Trey and Uncle Martin accumulated large