The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-07-10
HOWORLD.
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o, E6s H ks ia Si}-aT3se 3s s;a &
midf' tie hpa4 abSvesrecotded TO M
BantlIa, q ncIdbu tho had cohet
make an afternoon call, apropos OF tn
departure of Prof: la Fontaine, wht
had, according to the laws Of etiquette
taken. his departure at the arrival .
MI. Bunting. "a y;is9 = s=%a.=aa ss.l' + +
Don't like to contradict lady,
said Mr.. Bunting, "bpt | can't say :
agree with you; and these foreigners
are generally impostors, too"
Mrs. Hunter shook her head coquet
tishly. She was rather coquettish ano
',ta FL s9i5.1g;'St al af sybS gssAs
men!" she said; ~ can't see that you
ever do justice to each other"
And then she rang the bell, and ordered
the servant to serve tea, and pressed
Bachelor. Bunting to stay and partake
ofitI!7 .lJIIJ IJ1Tr q ! jim
There was a maiden aunt of eighty
low her to nave as many bachelors to
tea she chose; and Mr.. Bunting for.
g3 d jealousy md swas once more
h%0 w.
He was, truth to, tell, very much in
love with the widow, who was his jul
niQgr by fifteen, years, He likes, the
; $s|l co., ess 4a'7a'ds fiBB'ss'ss' sfhs'
She was a splendid housekeeper and
fine pianist. xShes:wass ppular and
good-looking.
He intended to, offer himself for her
acceptance as soon, as he felt sure that
she would not refuse him. .a.t l,s<
But this dreadful Professor La Fon-
tame, with black eyes as big as sau-
GERS, and long sideswhiskers, black also
as.ai5 katdfs &ns, and the advantage
of being the widows junior.
The opportunity to. make a fool of
herself is so irresistible to every widow.
1t troubled his dreams a good deal
Not that he thought him handsome
Oh no! But still at fifty a man does
not desire rival, however he may des-
pise him.
e"She did not ask him to stay, and
she did ask me-" said Mr.. Bunting, and
departed, after most delightful even
ing, during which the maiden aunt,
who was at best as deaf as a post.
snored sweetly in her chair. But alas !!
on the very next evening his sky was
overcast.
Professor La Fontaine took the wild
ow to &aqpesaaAs sawse@o enter
the door Of the opera house, and having
followed end,seeHsd asest in q retired
portion Of the house, also noticed that
the professor kept his eyes fixed npon
the lady's face in the most impressive
manner, during the whole Of the per-
form fSr%a 1sssEsge sta eer xa then
Ill can't 60 - said Bunting to
himself. II can't allow; it. She'd re-
greet it all her life. + must demonstrate
with her. No woman likes a coward
Faint he3HDHr yh faiflhM She'll
admire me for speaking out"
tIJbasa '33s Eo az k sgR,%z Ss f 8ias
deadly purpose and with set speech
learneG ~ hy ulsd4rtE xG6ss pesoh he
forgot as he crossed the Threshold
Tie pdfppss, abode with him.a 9Toi2 II
ThereYwem the usual remarks about
the weather: The usual chitchat fol-
lQSd, bur thefwi2aw saw that NE
Bunting was not at ease. At last, with
the soksaofs pluhgs that timid bather
makes into the chilly water he dashed
'ee'Hka 46H' i5safssas 1! e ne ri ny n
word" ITO asIoa .r41ara zgLM
"Oh dear! Who isl" cried the widow,
,-o!rkasqfSg-eater,D replied the bSol,e-
ior. Upon ny soul, ! speak for your
own good. | am interested in your
Hs4st@. Don't allow hise visits. You
don't know thing about him."
"Do you BaH kM6nsial La Fon-
tainew Mrs. Hunter solemnly asked.
'""I allude to that fellow" said bach
elor Bunting. "Why his very coun-
tenance 0oHeahm tobe afascal. l.
I'd enjoy kicking him out SO much. l."
"SF," said the widow, "if you haven't
been drinking; / really think you must
be m6d.*aa laa. re IS .saaa ii
"Ma'an1!Y cried Mr.. Bunting.
rs" Perhaps, however, I,should take no
notice. Of such conduct. ~ nl1rsned Mrs