Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-11-03

nose, 90, they are mean set, these
men," and away she walked, with her
diamonds glittering.
We didn't see much of Mr.. Dnkie
for some days, and then he told me he
was going abroad with an invalid gen
tlemen.
So, Of course, l knew | was going
to lose boarder. But | was surpris-
ed when one afternoon received this
note:
"My Dear Madam: Upon the eve
Of my departure, upon a journey
whence / may never return, | desire
to feel myself in harmony with all
with whom | have had any slight
difference. Therefore, will you per.
nit me to give little supper to sever
al members Of your establishment ?
You yourself, of course, Miss Swifles,
Mr.. Rogers, and a friend of my own
who will join us. Time, tomorrow
evening. An answer will oblige,
Truly yours,
BENJAMIN DlNKIE."
OF course | agreed, and when | saw
Miss Swiftlcs she said the man had
better temper than she thought. And
SO that very evening we all walked in
to Mr.. Dinkies room. He had had
the Eedstead put away, and hired an
extension table. And there Was Mr..
Dmliie, with dark complexioned
gentleman and two walters.
Mr.. Dinkie did the honors beauti,
fully. He made US Il little speech,
aud he said all sorts of fine things.
And such supper-all hot, and very
curious pies with queer crusts, all
ornamented, and rag-outs, and dear
knows what, and wines and things
We all ate heartily, and Miss Switlles
heartiest OF all. We enjoyed our
selves, tell you, and the dark gentle
man, Mr.. Mosler, sang lis songs after
wards.
AT twelve o'clock Mr.. Dinkie arose.
''Ladies and gentlemen" he. said,
'the time of parting has come. I
must be on board the steamer in two
hours. Mosler, the same obligation
lies on you. We part perhaps forev-
er. Adieu."
He shook hands all around. When
he came to Miss Switfles he gave her
a little note.
"Read it alone in your own apart
ment, dear madam" he said "lt
may make you alter your opinion of
one who will ever remember you"
''Mr. Dinkie,' said Mrs. Swiffies,
"we all do wrong sometimes. Proba-
bly, | was mistaken in you. / wish
you very pleasant journey.
Then he was off.
"He amt such bad fellow after
all, said Mr.. Rogers.
"No, he amt said |
Miss Switfles went up stairs very
slowly. | saw her wipe tear away
as she went, and | stopped to put out
the hall lamp.
| had done it and bOlted the front
door. when all of sudden the house
was filled with shrieks. 1t was Miss
Swiffles's voice, knew, and she was
screaming tor help.
"She's found burglar in her room
to murder her for her diamonds at
last" | said to myself, and away l
rushed and up came al the boarders,
and we stood in the room where she
stood, holding letter in her hand,
and shrieking like mad.
90! where is he !" l asked.
"Where's the burglar p
"Go after him! !" she cried. "Catch
him-bring him back-Mr. Dinkie,
Mr. Dinkle, Mr.. Dinkie =
"He's told her he'd commit suicide
on her account, ! cried. so, dear .
o dear y
90! I'm so i'll, " cried Miss Swlffles
$50 i'll ! Open the window I'm
poisoned! O! All !"
"IOlsened says l. " v v!
Read that" says she falling over
upon the sofa, very sick indeed
"Read that y
"Mr. Rogers" says |, 81 haven't got
my specs
Mr.. Rogers took the letter and read
it aloud:
"You ridiculous old fury, did you
believe that man could forgive such
insults as you heaped upon him l
have had my revenge upon you, and
upon that puppy, Rogers. l am only
sorry I was OBLIGED to includo that