The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1875-08-25

I understand. Now, probably,
you wish to wait for mine? That's
why 1 say No. Mr.. Dinkie."
Next thing I. heard was the
door slam. Mr.. Dinkie was gone,
and Miss Swifaes was laughing to
herself on the sofa.
Icouldn't helpit. I Ijustpeeked
into the window, and says [:
"Hurrah, Miss Swifaes, three
cheers! 1t was as good as a
play"
"Tisn't the first man I've served
so," said Miss Swifaes rubbing
her nose. 30, they are a mean
set, these men," and away she
walked, with her diamonds glitter
ing.
We didn't see much of Mr..
Dinkie for some days. and then
be told me he was going abroad
with an invalid gentleman.
So, of course, I knew [ was 60
ing to lose a boarder. But I was
surprised when one afternoon re-
ceived this note:
"MY DEAR MADAM: Upon the
eve of my departure upon a jour-
ney whence 1 may never return,
I desire to feel myself in harmony
with all with whom [ have had any
slight difference. Therefore, will
you permit me to give a little sup
per to several members Of your es-
tablishment? You yourself, of
course, Miss Swifles, Mr.. Rogers,
and a friend of my own who will
Join US. Time, tomorrow eve-
ming. An answer will oblige,
Yours truly,
BENJAMIN DINKIE."
Of course I agreed, and when l
saw Miss Swiff1es she said the man
had a better temper than she
thought. And so that very eve-
ming we all walked into Mr.. Din
kie's room. He had had the bead
stead put away, and hired an ex-
tension table. And there was Mr..
Dinkie with dark complexioned
gentleman and two walters.
Mr.. Diukie did the honors beau
tifully. He made US little speech,
and he said all sorts of fine things.
Aad such a supper-all hot, and
very curious; pies with queer
crusts, all ornamented, ,andragouts,
and dear knows what, and wines
and things. We all ate heartily
| and Miss Swif1es heartiest Of
all. We enjoyed ourselves, 1 tell
you, and the dark gentleman, Mr..
Mosler, sang us songs afterward.
At twelve o'clock, Mr.. Dinkie
| arose.
"Ladies and gentlemen" he
said, "the time for parting has
come. I must be on board the
steamer in two hours. Mosler,
the same obligation, lies on you.
We part perhaps forever. Adieu."
He shook hands all around
When he came to Miss Swif1es be
gave her a little note.
"No, he ain't," said I.
| Miss Swifies went up stairs very
slowly. I saw her wipe tear
away as she went, and l stopped
to put out the hall lamp.
| | had done it and bolted the
front door when all of. a sudden the
house was filed with shrieks. 1t
was Miss Swif1es' voice I knew,
and she was screaming for help,
"She's found burglar in her
room to murder her for her dia
monds at last" I said to myself
and away I rushed and up came
all the boarders, and we stood in
the room where she stood, holding
a letter in her hand, and shrieking
| like mad.
60! where is he?" [ asked
"Where's the burglar p
"Go after him!' she cried
"Catch him-bring him back
Mr.. Dinkie, Mr.. Dinkie!"
"He's told her he'd commit sui
eide on her account. 90, dear! O.
dear!"
90! I'm so ill.," cried Miss
Swimes-"so ill! Open the window
I'm poisoned O! Ah !"
"Poisoned!" !" says I. 90! 0
OF"
"Read that" says she falling
over upon the sofa, very sick in
deed. "Read-that %
"Mr. Rogers" says I, II havn''
got my specs"
Mr.. Rogers took the letter ane
read it aloud:
"Youridiculous old fury, did yor
believe that a man could forgive
such insults as you heaped upor
me? l have had my revenge upo1