Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1872-11-30
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before they had heard that you wanted
them to marry, ten to one but they
would have fallen head and ears in
love each other; but as matters are
now, | don't believe it would be the
least use. From what Ellen writes
me, I should think Jennie to be as
much opposed to it as Russell. She
says she can't bear to have his name
mentioned, and that it was as much
as she could do to get her consent to
come at all when she heard that Rus
sci was at home"
They are couple of simpletons,'
said the old man, testify. Pve half a
mind to make another will and leave
my property to some charitable institu-
ton"
Ia going to D:ghton, whittier he
was bound, Russell had to travel part
of the way by stage.
There was only one passenger beside
himself, for which he was not sorry,
the day being very hot and sultry.
The passenger was lady-there
was an air of unmistakable ladyhood
about her which told him that lie
noticed particularly the dainty gloved
hands and close fitting boots.
Her graceful form indicated that
she was young and pretty. but he
conld not see her face on account oil
the envious veil that hid 1t.
But as soon as she got comfortably
! settled in the corner to which Russell
assisted her, she threw it back, dis.
closing q fair sweet face, lighted by a
pair Of wonderful bright black eyes,
| which shot with swift bewildering
gIance into his that were iutently
regarding her.
A sudden starting of the coach
which sent some Of the young lady 5
parcels from the seat to the floor, gave
Russell an opportunity OF speaking as
he returned them, Of which he was not
slow to take advantage.
From this they fell easily into con.
yersation, and it was curious to see how
sociable they became.
They talked Of the beautiful scener-
through which they passed OF the
newest magazines, some of which
Russell had with him.
The lady inwardly thought her
companion to be the most entertain
ing and agreeable man she had ever
met with And as for Russell, he
often lost the thread of his discourse
in admlring the red, dmplcd lips, and
the peal. teeth thy disclosed when
she spoke or smiled
Certain i. is That MS four hours ride
from P--to Dlghlon were the
shortest he had ever known in his life
Where do you want to be left,
sir Z" inquired the coachman as he
entered the village.
At Mr.. Charles ITunt's-Locust
Hill. Do you know where it is p
said Russell, putting his head out of
he window.
Certainly, sir. Take you there
in iify."
Why there's where | am going"
said the lady, opening her eyes wildly.
Nclly-Mr Hunts wife is one of my
dearest friends we used to go to school
together"
And Charley Hunt is my most par
ticular friend, and one of the finest
fellows in the world"
How very odd :"
How very fortunate ?" exclaimed
Russell, with a meaning glance at his
companion which made the rosy cheeks
still more rosy. :" Might take the
liberty of inquiring--7"
But just at this moment the stage
stopped in front of the house. on the
portIco of which stood Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt enjoying the evening air.
ln moment Russell was shaking
hands with the former while his com.
panion rushed eagerly iuto the arms OF
the delighted wife.
Why, what happy surprise. .Teu.
ME-" she said, after splriting her visit
or of to her room, had given up all
idea Of seeing you this SUMNER"
"And | had no idea of being able
to come until Just before / had started.
You see mamma my step mamma
you know-.was going to uncle wilder's
and she insisted on my going with her
to see that hatefull, disagreeable cousin
Of mine that they are determined tt
marry me to- So when mamma was
busy packing, | just put on my things
and slipped of, leaving a note to tel
where | was going. Wasn't that q
good joke on them all ?"
| should think it WIS" said Nellie
with bust Of merrment, far more than
the occasion warranted. +" When
saw who your companion was, thought
y on were out on your wedding tour"
No, indeed; never saw the man un,
til he got in the stage &C P-But, re-