The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-10-09


''I assured her that it would be q
most charming interruption, and,
waiting only long enough to brush
some of the dust from my clothes,
sprang into the carriage beside her.
| "When we were under way, / in
formed her that our daily greeting, as
she passed my favorite resort on the
beach, was a bright spOt in each
morning of my life.
"She opened her eyes in innocent
wonder, and expressed a doubt that
such q little thing as that deserved
such extravagant mention.
''I assured her that 1t was not a lit
tie thing-that a kind look from her
was very great thing in my estima-
| ton.
"She then suggested that was gil
ven TO fiattery.
81 diselaimed any such propensity
with earnestness, and then she grew
pensive and thoughtful.
"After that we became more conf
Dental and talked in low tones.
"Ah, that rideI / wished it might
never come to an end! But it did,
and after assisting her to alight and
bidding her good morning, walked
about with swelling exultation and
buoyant joy that knew no bounds.
"After that was with Irene much.
We walked, and rode, and sat tOgeth.
er, and occasionally had long, solitary,
blissful interviews, that seemed to me
like glimpses of some higher exist
ence.
"To be sure, public attentions to her
were little in excess of those she re-
ceived from some others-she would
show no preference that might cause
remark. But if 1 was occasionally
piqued at this, a walk in the moon
light, or half hours tete-d-tete in a
solitary corner of the verandah, would
set matters right, and ele ate me to
an exalted point of beauty de. And
so my infatuation waXed stronger and
approached its zenith.
zone EVENING" shall never forget
! it-Irene came to me in trouble. I
was sitting on the verandah, taking
my customary smoke, at an hour
when most of the guests had fled to
their rooms to make their evening
toilettes.
Suddenly 1 heard footsteps ap-
proching, and the sound of voices en-
| gagged in hostile discussion. One
voice was that of a man, and the
other was Irene's- was immedi-'
ately all attention. 4
"The two came nearer, and turning
around a corner of the building, were
in close proximity to me.
"iWell, James, said Irene, you
will have to quit my service imme-
distey.
"'Quit your sarvice, is it mump
said James, angrily. l recognized
his voice as that of her coachman.
ayes, cannot put up with your
impudence and your bad habits any
longer. Last night you were intoxi-
Gated again, and
"Here Irene abruptly ceased speak
ing, having observed me. James saw
me also, but was in nowise abashed.
Said he:
"'And if lad can't take a dhrop of
crater once in a while, where is his lib
erty gone? By the powers, mum,
do you wish me to be AS straight-laced
as ye'd have any praste or parsonl
He spoke with toue and air of
| insolence. Irene looked at me in con =
fused embarrassment, and yet appeal
ingly.
the presence of the coachman. But
the latter was not to be rebuffed. He
made some rough remark about tue
amount due on his wages.
"'What is it Miss Irene% 1 asked.
Are you in trouble. And would 1t
serve you any to have me pitch this
fellow over the railing?
"'Ohv she exclaimed, / beg of you
not to soil your hands on him.
"'Faith, an something more than
| his hands would be soiled should he
attempt itp said the ruffian.
"tBe respectful, you blackguard,'
said /, 'Or it will be the worse for
vou.'
"With an exclamation of distress,
Irene placed herself between us.
"'Keep silent, James, she entreat-
ed, and listen Mr.. Blanchard, while 1
explain. 1 have been forced to dis
miss James, on account of his bad
| habits
"'Let the bad habits alone and give
James his pay, and faith he'll be Off
interrupted the coachman.
"'YOu shall have your pay ex-
claimed Irene, turning toward him in
| indignation. DO not presume to
speak to me again in that wayp
"tAn' it's yerself that knows how 1
can be silenced,' was the dOgged re-
ply; pyy Il mad. . ro.tl... novsmoDt and
could hardly refrain from attacking
fellow.
''Irene said in a low tone: Let him
alone, Mr.. Blanchard. He is as
strong as an OK, and would kill you.
And a fracas with q servant would be
so disgraeeful.'
"'Oh, 1 am in terrible situation, Il
ought not to mention it to you,
though
"'OO not hesitate L implored.
You know what privilege 1 will re-
gard it to serve you.'
"With blush, and a panied look,
she said: Il owe James seventy dol
lars, and all have with me is check
on New York bank for three hun
dred. / was going to the city to draw
the money next week, not dreaming
should need it before that time. !
cannot bear to ask servant to wait.
They know nothing of such things,
and can make one world of trouble
and embarrassment
SIS that all your trouble p I hasten
ed to say. IF so you shall be reliev-
ed Immediately
"iOh, ] am afraid impose on your
generosity. Perhaps had better ask
the landlOrd-though dislike to ap'
proach a stranger on such a subject
James was so noisy that / could moi
help letting you knowit.'
Certainly, L replied. 1 appreciate
your feeling. You shall have the
money to pay this individual and gel
rid of him, and the matter shall bc
between US two exclusively. will
now go to the offiee-safe and get tht
money
: care you sure that it will not dis
J commode you?'
"'NOt in the least. I am going tc
New York in day or two, and ther
will get the check cashed for you, |
you wish, and you can hand me th'
amount
"'You are very kind; but / an
ashamed to suggest il. Perhaps yoI
will be willing to do still more. II j
is convenient for you to let me hav'
, the entire amount Of the check, I car
pass itoSer to you, and the transac
7 tion will be ended. There are Othe
2 bills that can be put of, but it will b
: more pleasant
"'Certainly-to pay them immedi
) ately. You shall have the entir
three hundred dollars, and / will de
1 posit the the check to the credit Of m,
? own bank account
3 "'My COED fellow, said / turning b
\ 1n Oh T. a.