The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-04-26

dtc. lie IOunu lle Irdlu he was 10
have taken, already gone, but on cons
sulting a time table, he Sound that an
other train started two honrs later, and
so decided to take it. He figured to
himself, as he mpatiently crowded into
an empty seat, and was being whirled
along at rapid rate, how snugly his
brothers had ensconcel themselves in
the best bed, which by right belonged
to him, he being the eldest; and he
consumated plan to get even with
them.
Sometime after midnight he was de-
posted in Hollythorn, and reaching his
sisters house, he secuted around till he
found a way of entrance into the kitch-
en-, where he deposited his luggage, and
removed his boots. Then he quietly
stole up stairs and opened the door of
the best room. Sure enough" thouht
he, "my fine chaps, you are in cloverl"
For there were not to be mistaken signs
of the room being occupied.
To think of coping with their united
strength by dragging them forth, was
not practicable, but there stood the
pitcher of water, and he knew that
good dousing with the icy fluid would
bring them out quick enough.
He lifted the pitcher, approached the
bed, raised it and suddenly dashed the
contents upon the sleepers.
Such torrent of screams as he had
never before heard, rang through the
house, and before Sam could collect his
senses, the door opened, and Hannah,
George and John rushed in, clothed in
scanty apparel-Hannah with fright
ened look, upon her face, and lamp
in her hand that revealed the whole
scene.
There, sitting in bed, with her hair
dripping like a mermaid, her night
dress deluged, her face colOrless and
looking terror, was the young school
mistress and there was Sam, with the
pitcher in his hand, the very picture of
imbecility, staring around him like an
idiot, ut the havoc he had made.
Hannah, George and John instantly
understood the situation and the lat>
ter at the command Of their sister,
dragged Sam away, while she assisted
the drenched and terrified girl to dry
clothing, and then took her to her own
room and bed, explaining for the sec
ond time, the mishaps of the night.
"Pll keep you with me, my poor
child" said she, though with difficulty
keeping back her laughter. THE
boys are nicely come up with my
rate; and if it were not for your be-
ing so terribly frightened, and the way
my best bed has been used, wouldn't
care. But you are safe now"
Hannah kissed her charge, and went
down to see the boys, who as soon as
they were fairly shut in the regions be,
low, began to appreciate the joke; and
now that Sam was as deep in the mud
as they we're in the mire, gave no
quarter.
"Pll be blamed if know what it all
means, said Sam, looking in confusion
at his brothers, who were rolling and
kicking in commissions of laughter.
Means" said George, holding his
sides. at means that you have stolen
like thief into Miss Eva SANKEY'S
bed-chamber, who is a young lady
teacher boarding here; and thinking
it was yOur humble servant and johns
ny, snug in bed, you attempted to
drown us out, and made a grand mis-
take. How do you like it, Sam?"
81 confess 1 see the point, but l
can't see the joke. 1t is a most outra-
geous shame"
At this juncture Hannah came in,
and began rating them sOundly, there
by letting out the whole story. 1t was
Sans turn to laugh.
Miss Eva was not visible the next
morning, and Hannah announced that
she was sick with severe cold. Han
nah had her unruly crew under her
thumb once in her life, and had the
satisfaction of seeing them behave with
some dignity. They appeared never
to forget that there was an invalid in
the house, and went on tip-toe about.
Sam, who seemed to take the entire re-
sponsibility on his own shoulders, sent
off slyly to the city for choice fruit and
flowers, which he induced his sister to
convey to the young lady with the most
abject apologies and regrets.
In a couple of days Eva was able to
come down stairs. She was looking
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