The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-03-25

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Thus indefinitely.
Mary Haven read the words without
much interest, but presently her eyes
frightened, and roguish suspicion Of
smile began to tremble around her resolute
lips.
81 am very glad found this memoran-
dunn book" she thought. +" Let me see
Henry told me he was going to Brooklyn
in the morning there win be plenty of
time "
She glanced at her watch and rang the
bell. w .r Eagst E
"Bridget, will you step around the cor
ner and tell them to send carriage for me
immediately"
Her bonnet and shawl were on long be-
fore the vehicle arrived, and she employed
the surplus time in jotting down various
addresses from the directory.
When at length the carriage arrived, she
took her seat with the self-possession of
queen.
"Drive to Kartwyn aud Dalceys No. 1913
------street"
Mr. Kartwyn came to his office door,
dried up little lawyer, much astonished at
the unexpected appartion of a pretty wo-
man in carriage.
Good morning, Mr. Kartwyn ~ said
Mary, calmly. CT am Mrs. Haven. !
called to let you know that you should have
the house in 18th street for thousand
dollars year. l suppose you are aware
that the property belongs to me ~
"Mr. Kartwyn bowed low, delighted
with the bargain he was about to secure.
"And now drive to McAllister's carpet
store" said Mrs. Haven.
She walked in with cool self-possession.
"Mr. Haven has concluded to take the
buff oil CLOTH, she said.
Mr.. McAllister started, but entered the
order in his books.
81 will send it round Immediately"
"Now the tailor" thought Mary.
"Snip & Scissors have an elegant estab-
lishment on a side street, just out of Broad
way.
Mary walked up to the counter calmly.
"Mr. Haven's bill receipted, if you please.
The tailor presents the document, which
was promptly paid.
"Where now ma a'am," said the driver.
"Mr. Jordan's Real Estate Agency, OPP
posite---street.
"Ah, Mrs. Haven is it you?" said the
agent cheerfully. "What can l do for
you this morning ?"
Nothing, thanks" said Mary gracious
ly. 81 came round to tell you that my
husband has thought better of the Central
Park lot. He will not take half"
GAN right" said Jordan "Smyth and
Parker are only waiting for the chance.
I'll let 'em know Immediately"
81 don't think I've done quite mischief
enough" said Mrs. Haven to herself "I'll
go down to the office now, turn the stove
around and have Jack re-arrange the law
books"
SO the carriage left Mrs. Haven at hei
husbands office in narrow, downtown
street.
About an hour subsequently Mr.. Haver
sauntered into the establishment of Kart
wyn & Dalcey.
about that 18th street lease, Mr.
: Kartwyn?"
eyes, sir," said the lawyer, rubbing hi
, hand, ga thousand dollars is very fail
r price. l don't at all object to giving it."
: "Who the deuce is talking about a thou
sand dollars?" demanded the puzzled Ha
, ven. 81 don't mean to let you have it
5 cent short of fifteen hundred"
The lawyer looked amazed.
Mrs. Haven was here this morning, ant
told me it was her property, and coulC
have it for thousand dollars p
Mrs Haven p echoed the astonished
husband. "But, really, you know this i
quite unbusiness like ~
~ don't know whether it is or not, f." re
: turned the lawyer, stifly. 81 only know
V that Mrs. Haven spoke before witnesses
i and that the property is undeniably hers ?
Mr.. Haven retreated from the field, van
b quished but chatting.
+ At the door Of the carpet store McAlliste
met him.
: "It's all right, sir; the oil cloth is hal
down by this timep'
(Which oil cloth9''
6 "The buff one, sir cheap goods. Mrs
l. Haven was here and and ordered it som
time since"
y "The mischief she did?'
t 81 hope there's no mistake, sir ?" aske
. the dealer anxiOuslv