Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-07
AND. FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 7, 1873.

hers"
"That's all nonsense, my love-"
4" Henry, you will oblige me by leav.
ing these domestic concerns to my owl
management Z"
Il would do much 10 oblige you, my
dear Mary. but l shall not concede thai
point" he said as he took his departure
leaving Mrs. Haven very indignant and
meditative.
Bridget's voice broke with Celtic &C.
cent upon her reverie.
Please, ma'am, found this little
black book behind the -four barrel"
Thank you, Bridget; it is Mr.. Ha.
ven's."
She glanced mechanically at its pages
as Bridget disappeared. The column
devoted to that day was full of closely
written memoranda:
"See Kartwyn & Daley about tn,
house in 18th street; do not let then
have it for 81, 200. Call at McAlistcr's
and order the green oilcloth instead OF
the buff one for the office floor. Tel
Martin to proceed directly with the suit in
Russell vs.. Russell. Remind Clerk not
to settle tailor's bill-alteration to be
made first. Go halves with Jordan in
lot opposite Central Park" Thus in
definitely.
Mary Haven read the words without
much interest, but presently her eyes
frightened, and a roguish suspicion of a
smile began to tremble around her reso-
Lutte lips.
D." | am very glad l found this memo
randum book" she thought Let me
see-Henry told me he was going to
Brooklyn in the morning; there will be
plenty Of time"
She glanced at her watch and rang the
bell.
Bridget, will you step around the
corner and tell them to send a carriage
for me Immediately p
Her bonnet and shawl were on long
before the vehicle arrived, and she EN-
ployed the surplus time in jotting down
various addresses from the directory
When at length the carriage arrived,
she took her seat with the self-posscssion
of a queen.
Drive to Kartwyn & Dalcey's, No.
1913 - street"
Mr.. Kartwyn came to his office door,
a dried up little lawyer, much astonish-
ed at the unexpected apparition of pref
woman in carriage.
Good morning, Mr.. Kartwynw said
Mary, calmly. 81 am Mrs. Haven. |
called to let you know that you could
have the house in 18th street for thou
sand dollars year, l suppose you are
aware that the property belongs to me p
Kartwyn bowed low, delighted with
the bargain he was about to secure.
And now drive to McAlister's car
pet store" said Mrs. Haven.
She walked in with cool self-posses-
sion.
Mr.. Haven has concluded to take
the buff oilcloth," she said.
Mr. McAlister stared, but entered the
order in his books.
81 will send it around Immediately.
Now the tailor" thought Mary.
Snip u Scissors had an elegant es
tablishment on side street, just out Of
broadway, Mary walked up to the coun.
ter calmly.
Mr.. Ravens bill receiptcd, if you
please"
The tailor presented the document
which was promptly paid.
:. Where now, ma'am, said the driver
" Mr.. Jordan's Real Estate Agency
opposite - street."
''Ah, Mrs. Haven, is it your said
the agent cheerfully. "What can l do
for you this morning?'
" Nothing, thanks" said Mary gra-
ciously. Il came round to tell you that
my husband has thought better of the
Central Park lot. lie will not take
half.
"All right" said Jordan. "Smyth
and Parker are only waiting for the
chance. I'll let 'em know Immediately"
!" / don't think I've done quite mis-
chief enough" said Mrs Haven to her
self. "Tll 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 her
husbands office in narrow, down-tow
street.
About one hour subsequently Mr.. Ha-
ven sauntered into the establishment Of
Kartwyn & Dalcey.
About the 18th street lease, Mr..
Kartwyn p
Yes, sir" said the lawyer, rubbing
his hands. A thousand dollars is a
very fair price. don't at all object to
giving it."
Who the deuce is talking about
thousand dollars 2" demanded the puz-
zled Haven. 81 don't mean to let you
have it cent short Of fifteen hundred"
The lawyer looked amazed.
Mrs. Haven was here this morning,
and told me it was her property, and /
could have it for thousand dollars p
Mrs Haven" echoed the astonish-
ed husband "But really, you know
this is quite un-business-like p
g | don't know whether it is or not, s"
returned the lawyer, stifiy. II only
know that Mrs Haven spoke before wit
nesses, and that the property is undeni-
ably hers !"
Mr.. Haven retreated from the field,
vanquished but chafng.
At the door of the carpet store Meal
lister met him.
g Its all right. sir; the oil-cloth is
half down by this time %
Which oil-eloth 2"
The buff one, sir; cheap goods. Mrs.