Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-30

had n sister from whom he used to
get the widest harum-scarum letters
| ever read. She ALWAYS signed her
self joe But it can't be her, for
she lived in D."
"Why didn't you ask where she
was from, how long she had lived
here, and if she had d brother Fred "
Charley laughed as he replied, "Mine
host did not seem to be very commu-
nicative, and so | had to be satisfied
with the information he designed to
give me-"
"Well, enough be off to business, :"
said Tom.
4 x Il X X 4:
'Tis evening of the same day. We
find in the parlor of the white house
by the depot, our lady rider of the
morning. If she looked pretty then,
she was doubly SO nOC; as dressed in
robe of violet, relieved only by
dainty, white ruffles at her neck and
wrists, she sat by the table reading.
On the opposite side, engaged also
in reading, sat an old gentleman
about fifty years of age. His coun-
tenance was open his bearing, state
", and the decisive manner that
clung to him, betokened him as be-
longing to the old school.
Papa"
"Well, Jessie :"
"Have you seen any strangers in
town.
"Yes, | believe there were two
got off the train yesterday evening.
One of them slipped and hurt him
self. But why do YOU ask"
81 saw two gentleman standing on
the hotel porch, as | rode past this
morning. But have you any lttters
for me ?"
Yes, here is one. l had forgot
ton to give it to you
She broke it open ard exclaimed,
O, papa, it to from Fred! Listen
DEAR JoE.-BusinesS all complet-
ed; will be nome on the sixteenth
prompt. FRED.
sixteenth, why that is tc>day
Then glancing at the post mark,
and look. i has been DELAYED some
where, for it has been three days
siace it was mailed.
1T il halt-past six, Jessie; the
train is due at seven. Thirty mln-
ute- soon passed. a quick ring OF
the bell; a hurrying Of feet and Jes>
sic was cla>ped in Fred's arms.
A few hours after ward, Jessie told
Fred of her morning ride, adding, 81
wish / knew whc they were"
Perhaps will find out III the
morning said he.
i i -: :;
"Charlie Lawrence, OF all per
sons, you are the last | expected to
seew
"Why Fred Thurman; where did
You hail FROM
"From B, just come last night;
and how came you here|
Travelling with friend. But, do
YOU live here? 2"
"No, never was here before. -
Father got tired of city life ard
moved here a few months ago
Would like You and your friend to
spend the evening with us.'
"Shall be happy to do So" said
Charlie.
The two friends had come upon
each other, ju>tas Charlie was leav-
ing the hotel, the morning after
Freh's arrival
Tom, I've got it," said Charlie,
buls;ingiuto the room where Tom sat
"Got wiat :" asked he suurly, to-
he was not in the best OF humors; a
sudden turn in the hall that morning
having caused his foot to swell again.
AN invitation to visit the Thur
mans"
How becoming interested.
In a few words. Charlie related his
meeting with Fred. He told me to
brig you along. but Of course you
can't co." concluded he
II suppose YOU are glad of IT.
Charlie made no answer; tor in
truth. he would rather 20 slone.
After his return in the evening,
Tom met him with-"we leave in the
morning"
Il don't. Going to stay with
Fred a week
In love. You're a fool said
Ton angrilv.
Thank you"
But, if | am past the sentimental
age, pity YOU, pom honor, | dc.
Thank YOU"
Next morning Tom left, and Char-
lie went to the Tburmans. The
week soon past and was fast approach
irg the second, when he received a
note from the doctor, demanding his
immediate return He carried II to
Fred with ,urh a wce-bcgone look,
that caused him TO ask with surprise:
"Why, what is the matter 2
For answer, he handed him the
note
What has tie got to do with it,"
Fred, you know | love your sister,
hnt we've been ACQUAINTED so short q