Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-02

And the news flew through parlors
and promenades, that Major Snow was
to give Mr.. Robert Watson, Of Balti-
more, his walking papers in the morn
ing.
An observer of the scene between
the two gentlemen on the piazza was
Miss Oromanes. Having at once re-
tired to her room to repair the acct
dent to her skirt, the lady donncd an
other dress, and TO enjoy half an hour
undisturbed stole out upon the pleas
ant open weather promenade. She
thus was witness of what had trans
pired. She, too, retired, in evident
excitement, to her rooms and when
her maid, half an hour later, brought
the house news that the Major was to
clear Watson out in the morning, the
bel: ess, with perfect deliberation, but
with frightening color in her cheeks,
and clear sparkle in her beautiful
eyes, sat down to her desk and indited
tie following:
Major Snow will please take no
action in the matter of the difference
between Mr.. Watson and Mr. Evans
| overheard every word that passed
between tho two gentlemen, and | full
ly Justify Mr.. Watson. Were it not
an insult to him, | would offer to be-
come responsible for any amount which
he may not be able to pay but | know
that he is a thorough gentleman, and
would equally scorn to wrong you or
to leave your house at the dictations
of others. am Sir, yours,
HELEN ORoMAYEs.'
This the maid was instructed TO
place in the Majors hands at once
The maid had not far to go, for she
met the proprietor advancing up the
stairway. lie glanced at the billet
and laughed then paused and said;
"No use of my trip up five pairs of
stairs. Mr.. Robert Watson has the
liberty of the house for the next five
seasons"
And down stairs he went again !;
while the opened cared maid having
lost not Il word, returned to her MS
tress to End her absorbed in penning
another note. This was written with
great care and many pauses. 1t was
finally finished and ran as follows:
"Mr. Watson will please excuse the
boldness of this note but, having
been witness to the meeting between
yourself and Mr.. Evans on the piazza
1 feel it incumbent on me to say that
) fully justify your proceeding and
your words. | ask no apology from
you. Ind ed | viii be panied to re-
GIVE it. Believe me, am exceed.
ugly panied at tho Inference you hav,
drawn, namely That | could find ;
Justification III dropping your ucIuaint
ance in the fact Of your temporary
embarrassment. Alas for my riches
ii they compel me to b ar such impu
tatiou on my sense and motives
| am Sir, very sincerely,
HELEN ORoMANEs."
This missivc the maid bore to the
fifth story. 1t found the romantic
Robert in bed; but the letter was
thrown over the door ventilator.
"a letter for Monsieur Watson
from my lady said voice at the
door; and Watson sprang up as the
envelope fioated down to his feet.
"a note from my LADY, What on
earth did that mean? Another rum.
pus brewing of course Turning on
the gas he read-astonished, pleased,
delighted, as the rich color mounting
to his temples testified. And then,
foolish man, h. kissed the note.
Many were the guests who turned
ont fully before their usual ten clock
breakfast the next morning, in order
to see Mr.. Robert Watson depart
To Their surprise there was Watson,
cheerful and content, promcnading up
and down the back piazza, arm in arm
with Miss Oromanes, and Major Sow
looking on admiringly. To Evans
aud his st was a it declaration of war;
but who would dare to take up arms
against the spirited heiress of mil
lion ? They all retired resolved to
let events take their own course.
And they did take their course. In
three days time magnificent equip
age drove to the stand, and Watson
soon appeared with the beautiful Miss
Oromanes for his companion in the
morning ride.
"Whose equipagc is that ?" demand
ed Evans of the Major, who had es-
corted his guests to the carriage.
ooh, that's Watson's to be sure ~
was the reply.
"Watson's be hanged Say Major,
has he paid his bill ~ asked Evans
maliciously.
"Paid his bill Lord bless YOU