American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-12-25

5 sist in resting on the bridge of her nos.
and so obstruct her vision, was entirel
outweighed by the supreme bliss til
knowledge of walking under it occasionct
Thus arrayed, Miss Marlow's ICON
psny" sailed forth in the best of spirit.
and perfectly satisfied with her persona
appearance.
She had not gone very far on her wa
when the noise of wheels proclaimed tina
vehicle was about 10 overtake her, an
presently, when it came up alongside, tn
horse was checked, and a man, with
pleasant smile ON his face, leaned forward
and thus addressed her:
Little GIRL" SAID he, won't you hav
seat1n my buggy? 1t is rather coli
weather for walking, and our roads seen
to lie in similar direction"
Yes" answered Jenny, raising he
hat until she could obtain a view of til,
speaker. ." believe / will; I'm rathe
late anyhow" she added. with all tn,
dignity that could be required of youns
lady who was expected to partake of /,
Christmas dinner away from home.
You seem TO have an idea OF paying (
! visit said the stranger, with a merr,
twinkle in his eye, as he carefully ar
ranged the rug about his queerly.dressed
companion. -'' "a =
IL am going out to spend the day and
eat dinner" replied Jenny. grayely.
A Christmas dinner, lsupposeg' ,quer-
| led the gentleman.
Jenny nodded assent. . z = 80 ;
Invitations issireds"' continued her
yes" answered the, Young lady.
tive got the letter in my pocket that
told me to come, ;, and forthwith produced
| it. ~ ara siss ssis F-os ~ - =
The stranger took the note with a
smile -
He stared at it until Jenny began to
wonder" n his education had not been
fearfully neglected, and hesitated as to
whether or not she should inform him of
the contents. He allowed the lines to slip
ungnided and left to follow his own in
ciinations, came very near upsetting We
hiclc and occupants over.a steep embark
merit, which would probably have afford
ed highly tragic finale to my story
The stranger was brought to himself
somewhat BY the impending accident. and,
regaining the lines, urged the quadruped
into brisk trot.
You must show me where you are to
STOP" he said to Jenny. and then fell
into q profound reverie, which lasted I'M
til Miss Marlow's cottage was reached.
He hitched tile horse to the fence, and,
taking the 4" company hat and all, set
her down safely at the door. > q
They were met by Miss NARROW, no lit
tie surprised at the sight of the comely
stranger who was with her pupil. II
have brought your guest" he said, with
pleasant laugh.
just wondering what had become of her
Won't you walk in ?n ~sf -fs
This he did, and seated himself beside
the cheerful fire, while Miss Marrow as
sisted the company in removing her
wrappings: The eyes of the unknown
wandered, first from Miss NARROW to- the
numerous objects about the apartment,
then back again to her. They rested
finally on the picture decorated with mis-
tletoe and holly. 80 1i5srf
A smile lighted up his face He. arose,
examined it closely.
your brothery" he said, inquiringly,
when he had finished his inspection. -
No." replied Miss NARROW, a faint
color creeping into her cheeks, "a very
dear friend"
"Ahr' CALCULATED the stranger, "dead,
perhaps 81
Yes" answered Miss NARROW, softly.
The uninvited guest appeared in no
particular hurry to leave, and made him.
self agreeable until dinner was ready to-
be served.
"Will you dine with us ~ Miss Mar
low asked at length. seeing that he made
no move to take his departure. a
don't know but what / may" re-
,pOnded the stranger, with a queer ex-
preston on his face. You used tc make
famous Christmas puddings, Grace"
added he, abruptly Don't you remem-
She turned to him with startled ex-
oouin a. VDIx oh |.
altered, feeling very faint. - ass
1t is nobody else" cried he, loosely,
md, no doubt seeing that she was weak
With the sudden excitement, threw his
trong arms about her, and drew her close
o his broad bosom.
The little maid-of all-work, who was
ringing in the roasted fowl, witnessed
he whole remarkable proceedings through
he open doorway, and in her amaze
nent narrowly escaped droppins her de-
icious burden on the door, and so de-
troying the browning feature. of. the re-
,ast.
1t is scarcely necessary to add that
here was not merrier Christmas dinner
n all the town than the one in the little
cottage, and great was the
and many were the COM
nents, that agitated the gossips through
ut the village when it became known
fter years and years. ''-Cincinhatt
lines. - - -tis eft ;
The power of the French, as a nation
D find some good use for everything was
ever more strikingly illustrated than in
he case of q woman who has established,
ear Paris, an institution for the propaga- !
ion of the ant species. She has Injured
erself to the stings of her pet insects and
andes them with perfect confidence. !
rom every brood born in her preserves !!
he selects the best Layers to rear, and
heir eggs are sold at q fair price, to bird
anciers, as food for pheasants. The po- !,
ice see to it that she keeps her ant-house !
good distance out of the city. and
lumber of agents are Continually scour-
ng the forests in the rural districts of I
rance and capturing large nests of ants {
} send to her. Her establishment is,
ierefore, not only no nuisance to her I
eighbors, but a positive blessing to {
lousands Of farming people.-N. Y. 4
'oe'sing Post. e,
LOUISIANA rice planters have had sug- c
ested TO them plan for utilizing rice I
hubble which, if taken advantage of, will l
esult in an addition to the marketable G
roducts of that State 1t is proposed to a