The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-04-30

husbands sister, an Ola manu. my perlecJ
abomination
I, that had all those years kept myself
aloof from society, refused the nurnberless
invitations to become acquainted with beau-
tiful girls, to be left in the care of spinster!
Ugh could see her in my "mind's eye"
then, with her sharp, little black eyes, long
hooked nose, and corkscrew curls
Every day of forty years, l was sure. Go
where she was Not Ito be enticed into
sewing circle meetings, charity fairs, dona-
ton parties, and all such gatherings, where
maiden ladies generally fourished!
After few days grew calmer, and de-
cded to return to my home, wait there my
mothers coming, settle up my business,
and then commence my travels.
did not write to apprise my grandmother
of my coming, and so my arrival was unex-
pected. No one but the servants were home.
| was disappointed at not being welcomed
by my grandmother, but very much pleased
to know should be spared, at least for a
few hours, the infliction dreaded so much
my maiden aunt's efforts to entertain
me.
After making myself comfortable and
presentable, / entered the drawing-room,
drew lounging chair to the window, and
seated myself in position to command
the road and see my grandmother when she
would be coming home, which would be
soon, the servants said.
had watched possibly half hour, when
beheld, some considerable distance off,
and coming at an almost flying rate, fe-
male ON horseback.
Not my grandmother felt sure, OF my
aunt Neither of them could, or would
ride like that. AS she came nearer, be-
held the most beautiful girl l had ever seen.
Very young she seemed, with an abun-
dance Of long golden curls, blown back
from her fair face.
On she came, up to the gate, and over,
without seeming aware that such an obsta-
Gle had been in her way.
was so completely lost in admiration of
the beautiful girl and her fine riding, that
/ did not hasten out and assist her to
alight.
When remembered my duty she was in
the hail.
/ drew back into the recess of the win
dow as she entered the drawing room.
Tossing off her hat, she sank on the sofa
saying
!" Dear me it is awfully dull out here !
I wonder when that young man is coming !!
I've been here week now, and not beau
has crossed the threshold 4! But it is not
likely that young gentlemen would find
their way where they only expect to meet
a grandma and spinster of uncertain
age"
Already in those few moments, had
found some little excuse for my mother
loving some one besides her son.
In fact, was beginning to be reconclled
to that.
Indeed might say was rather glad
than otherwise, for it gave me the right to
go and do likewise, which would have no
objection to- if could win that vision of
loveliness.
1t is no use to go around the truth; was
in love at first sight.
thought, then, it was not just the thing
to be hidden there and hearing what she
thought was only heard by herself; so
made little noise, advanced into the room
and moved chair.
A half-suppressed scream fell on my ear,
and then she seemed about to fly, when l
explained to her who was, and so on.
, With beautiful smile, she held out her
hand and said;
81 feel as if / knew you very well, from
your mother and grandmother have heard
! so much of you. 1t is too bad you should
have found no one here"
81 am very well recOnciled now to that, .
said, and meant it too. "You spoke o
! my mother. Then you are friend of hers
. and visiting here, hopeP" / continued.
A bright flush mantled her face, as she
answered.
A "Yes, / am staying with your grand
3 mother and"
"My aunt" said, finishing her reply
: "Are you acquainted with that worth,
n LADY, my mothers maiden sister ?" asked
d Slightly. met her here this week,
she returned with an arch smile.
y Just as l thought. By that smile wa
It convinced that Miss Jerusha, or Patience
: whatever her name was, was not very dc
!. sirabe acquisition to any family.
} Waiting the return of my grandmother
we became very well acquainted, Annie
d she told me that was her name-and /.