Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-22

wrote down some oabalistic memoranda in
little leather covered book and promised that
the shirts should be ready by the next Tues
day afternoon.
And III look at silk handkerchief" said
the major. II need n new stock!"
The young lady produced n large box of
silk pocket handkcrchiefs, and tho major
made his selection.
Come, uncle whispered Harry, lmpa-
tiently nudging the old gentleman, " are you
going to stay here all dayp"
Don't be in n hurry my lad" said Major
Meddlefeld 81 have to look at satin cravats,
kid gloves and suspenders yet"
Unfortunately" said the young lady. 81
am out Of suspenders, but | will renew the
stock tomorrow
"You don't mean to say that you manage
this establishment entirely by yourselfp"
cried the major.
Eyes, sir, l do" said the young lady, land
so far | have succeeded beyond my most ar
dent antcpations. You look surprised"
"Well," said the major, "it's rather stag
gererl You see you are SO young, and"
"Wellpn
$50 pretty, my dear, if you'll excuse an
old mans brusqueness."
81 am not so very old" said the girl, fold
ing the silk handkerchief into paper; but
| was left suddenly without home, friends or
money. appealed to my various acquain-
tances and relatives in vain for help, until u
gentleman in the dry goods business, who
had been assisted by my father, years ago,
offered to send me enough stock to open this
little store, accepted his offer. | opened
this store. Since then have succeeded suf-
ficiently to pay my beneiactor back the utter
most cent that he ever advanced
my dear" said the major, kicking over n
box OF palm-leaf fans in his excitement, =" |
honor your independence. Did I say halt II
dozen shirts? give me dozen! [ will give
you my custom henceforward. | will send
all my friends here. IL"
"ln the meantime, uncle, suppose we go
home, Tor we have just seven minutes in
which to catch the train, b" intorposed Harry,
cynieally.
And Major McddleGeld reluctantly tear
ing himself away from the pretty girl be-
hind the counter, followed his nephew out.
THE sweetest and most sensible girl
have seen this long time" said he enthusiast
tically.
"Do you really think so, ancle?n
Certainly do. She is true woman,
not mere artificial doll! She"
"Well, then, since you are so favorably inn
pressed with her." said Harry with u merry
twinkle in his eyes, perhaps you will be
pleased to learn that we are engaged"
Engaged! You young reprobate! You
graceless ne'er to do WE'LL"
Don't be rhetorical, uncle. intended to
tell you all along, Aunt Farley knew of it
from the first.
"She did, eh?" said Major Meddlelield
feeling his chin thoughtfully.
"And seeing that she is our own cousin -
"Our own cousiuln barked out the MAJOR,
growing more and more bewildered. "Har-
ry, what are you talking about?"
Didn't you know it uncle? She is Marian
Fordhamn
"The deuce she lisp" said Major Meddle-
field. Harry, you've laid II trap for me and
| have fallen headlong into it,
Not at all, uncle" said the young man
chuckling to himself. II only wanted you to
see Marian, and | knew you couldn't hell
liking her
There was momentary silence, broker
by the major.
VERY WE'LL" quoth he, there's no use il
struggling against Fate. Tomorrow Is Sat
urday. You may bring her up to Honey
suckle Villa To spend Sunday, and your aun
and will take the matter into consideration
don't like the idea of u thread-and-needl
store, but"
"But you do like an independent spirit
such rs Marian's," said Harry.
Yes" rather reluctantly owned the eide
gentleman.
"And OF course, when we are married,
added diplomatic Harry, "she will hay
something else to do than standing behind :
counter
Yes" said Major Meddlefcld, there will
be that advantage in the match"
Marian Fordham came up to Honeysuckl
Villa, as per invitation, and completed he
victory over the heart of the relative she ba
never seen before Harry brought him into tn
thread and needle store.
III knew you could do it darling" SAT-
Harry, when they went out in the moonligh
to hear the little cascade back of the house
"You can do anything you please"
And Marian smiled. She was womal
enough to enjoy her triumph thoroughly.
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