The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08

Presently the carriage stopped before a
large and handsome dwelling, and although
knew that Mrs. Wharton was in posses
sion of very comfortable income, 1 was
not prepared for the elegance encoun-
tered.
My poor brown merino looked sadly out |
of place beside the rich crimson furniture |
and splendid mirrors, and had not Mrs. |
Wharton's nephew made strenuous efforts
for my entertainment, l should have subsid-
ed into that most forlorn and dreary feeling
-homesickness.
"My aunt begged that we should dine at
the usual hour" said the gentleman, after
had divested myself of my wraps cas-
she was afraid she would not be able to re-
turn before eight Or nine o'clock the friend
she has gone to see is very i'll, in fact dying,
and Aunt Lizzie will probably stay until
all is over"
"Aunt Lizzie" l thought "has she dis
carded the name of Rose ?' l remember
ed, however, that her initials were r. E.W.
The dinner was charming; my appetite
was good. l never had dyspepsia in my
life, and ate the luxurant food, so daint-
lily prepared. with an enjoyment that must
have been quite amusing to my compan-
ion.
About an hour after we had sat down,
while we were leisurely partaking our des-
sert, and discussing the rights of women,
the butler handed a note to my gis-a-uiS.-
After asking me to excuse him, he opened
and read it, The look of surprise and con-
sternation in his face was simply appalling.
Has anything happened to your aunt ?"
timidly inquired, feeling, very uncom-
Portable under the scrutinizing gaze of his
dark gray eyes.
"No, no-that is, nothing of import
ance-but l do not think she will be back
tonight. But, Miss Rose-your name is
Miss Rose, is it not ?"
put down the orange was peeling, and
looked the amazement l felt
"My name is Miss Rose Terry" I repli-
ed, with as much dignity as could as
sumo.
Yes certainly-I beg your pardon
but, Miss Rose-Miss Terry, 1 mean--you
will make yourself comfortable for the
night-until my aunt returns, / should
sayp
His confusion seemed very strange, after
his late graceful self-possession; but, attrib-
uting it all to the contents of the note-alas!
l did not dream of the information it con-
veyed-I endeavored to make the best of it,
and told him not to be uneasy,as did not
doubt but that Mrs. Wharton would re-
turn early in the morning.
Books and music formed the principal
subjects of conversation, during the few
hours passed with Mrs. Wharton's neph-
ew; and so pleasant and agreeable did he
prove, that began to like HIN very much
and quite forgot my embarrassment at Ie-
naming so long alone with a stranger
away quite like old friends but when the
meal was over my companion asked me to
walk into the library for few moments.
/ complied with his request, made rather
gravely, feeling sensation pass through
me that something was going to happen,
"Please be seated, Miss Terry" he be-
gan. G. regret that l am obliged to ex-
plain very strange mistake and beg
your pardon for keeping you in ignorance
through last evening, but, believe me, did
SO only because wished you to have a
pleasant and comfortable rest after your
long journey"
could say nothing to this preparatory
speech, for my heart was throbbing at such
furious rate dared not trust my voice.
My aunt, be continued, Expected lady
friend, named Miss Annie Rose, to arrive
by yesterday, and being called from home
unexpectedly, she commissioned me to be
her escort from the depot to the house.
She spoke Of Miss Roses travelling dress
being brown, and hence my mistake in ac-
costing you. The note received last eve.
ming apprised me of my error, for in il
Aunt Lizzie informed that Miss Rose,
learning the Illness of Mrs. Talmage, had
arrived by an earlier train, and gone di
rectly to the house of Mrs Talmage, SO that
she might see her once more while alive
If you will accept my apologies for causing
you this inconvenience and delay in youi
plans, win be truly greatful for your for,
bearance, and will do all in my power tC
rectify my mistake as speedily as possible. y
What could | say?" He was so sincere
ly sorry, could find no fault with him
With hot chee ks; explained my part o.
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