The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-05


himself, for which he was not sorry, tn,
day being hot and sultry.
This passenger was lady---tlerc wa.
an air of unmistakable ladyhood abou,
her which told him that. He noticed
particularly the dainty-gloved hand.
and the well fitting boots.
Her graceful form indicated that she
was both young and pretty, but he
could not see her face OIL account of the
envious vail that hid it.
But soon as she got comfortably set.
tied IN the corner, to which Russell
assisted her, she threw it back, disclos.
ing fair, sweet face, lighted by pair
OF wondrously black eyes, which shot a
swift, bewildcring glance in his that
were 50 intensely regarding her.
The sudden starting of the coach,
which sent some of the ..lady's parcels
from the seat to the floor, gave Russell
an opportunity Of speaking as he re-
turned them, Of which he was not slow
to take the advantage.
From this they fell easily into con-
versation; and it Was curious how socia-
bic they became.
They talked of the beautiful scenery
through which they were passing; Of
the newest books and latest magazines
some of which Russell had with him.
The lady inwardly thought her COM
panlon to be the most entertaining and
agreeable man she ever met with. And
as for Russell, he often lest the thread
OF his discourse in admiring the red,
dlmpled lips, and the. pearly teeth they
disclosed whenever she spoke or smiled.
Certain it is that his four hours
ride from P to Dighton, were the
shortest four hours he had ever known
in his life.
"Where did you want to be left,
Sir!'' inquired the coachman, as he en-
tered the village.
cat Charles Hunts Locust Hill. Do
you know where that is?" said Russell
putting his head out of the window.
Certainly I do sir. Take you thor,
in jify.''
""hy, there's where I am going!"
said the lady, opening her eyes widely.
"Nellie--Nr. Hunts wife-is my most
particular friend. We used to 90 to
school together =
"And Charley Hunt my most partic-
ular friend, and one of the finest fel-
lows in the world"
GLOW very odd -
"How very fortunate exclaimed
Russell, with meaning glance at his
fair companion, which made the rosy
cheeks still more rosy.
"Might l be at the liberty of inauir-
ing-?'' ,==. 5so ~
But just at that moment the stage
stopped in front of the house, on the
portico of which stood Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt, enjoying the evening breeze.
In mement Russell was shaking
hands with the former, whilst his COM
panion rushed into the arms of the sur
prised and delighted wife.
"Why, what happy surprise, Jen-
nie?' she said, after spiriting her off to
her own room. Il had given up all
idea of seeing you this summer"
"And I had no idea of being able
come until just before I started. You
see mamma-my stepmother, you know
was going to Uncle Wilder's, and she
insisted on my going with her to see
that hateful, disagreeable, cousin of
mine, that they are determined to mar
ry me to. So when mamma was busy
packing, [ just put on my things and
slipped off, leaving a note for them, to
tell where I was going. Wasn't that
good joke Oh them ALI"
Il should think it was," said Nell
with a burst of merriment, far more
than the occasion warranted. s.When
| saw who your companion was, L
thought you were out on your wedding
tour -
"No, indeed; never saw the man un-
til he got into the stage at p. But
really, he is the finest looking man that
ever saw, and so agreeable. Who is
he % .. 20 ..-...........
"Oh, I'll introduce you when you
come down stairs. You'll only have
time to dress. Mind and look your
prettiest. .
And with rougish shake of her
finger at her friend, Nellie ran away to
gee about supper.
If Jennie did not look her prettiest,
she certainly looked very lovely as sho
entered the supper room, the linen suit
for fresh, soft muslin, whose