Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-11-20

weeds. The minister. who had been du.
y admOnished 10 secrecy. was in attend
snce. and in less than half an hour Joe
was married man and the no-longer-
widow was on her way hack home. part
ing with Ioe with single but very
enormous kiss. with which be was con-
tent TO satisfy himself. considering what
was 70 follow from Sc doing on the NOR
row.
The wedding passed off next day to
the entire satisfaction of all parties
The affair took place in the morning at
the residence Of the bride. and at the
hour Of noon all the guests, with the ex-
eeptiOn Of Joe Chickweed. who had been
formally invited. had departed.
Why be remained SO long it puzzled
the newly married pair to surmise. as
they had not supposed he would be pres
ent at all. Joe took 1t very easily. how
ever. and seemed quite unembarrasssd
with the occasional banterings of the
happy Sparks
Il s'pose you'll take up your resi-
dence in the village right away" said
Joe, addressing himself to the newly
made husband. as they were assembled
in the parlOr together; "buy yOu nice
house and live comfortable"
''0h, no. replied Mr.. Sparks, don't
know as shall.
What Well. now, l calculate you
don't have any idea of settling on a
farm . You amt used to that work. you
know"
Don't know but may" said Sparks,
assuming 3 careless air, and tone ''com-
ing on hot weather. you know. and iv-
ing in town is bore in summer. Yes,
| think | shall try the country life for
a while; amt in the best of health.
and farm life may improve me"
Well" responded Joe, deliberately.
cant say that I'm sorry that you're
going TO stay with Us. | think myself
that it would be to your benefit to work
on farm for while. and well try to
make it as comfortable as possible for
you"
Mr.. Sparks looked at his wife: they
looked at one another and laughed
mo doubt" remarked Mr.. Sparks,
you'll make an agreeable neighbOr,
very agreeable. indeed.
s.Oh. Wen be nearer than neighbOrs.
a good sight-of course We will" said
Joe, glancing with look of intelligence
toward the former widow.
Again Mr. and Mrs Sparks glanced
at each other. but this time they didn't
laugh
What do you mean ?' they asked.
simultaneously.
''Oh. excuse me; | forgot that you
didn't know what had transpired. The
fact is. the widow and myself. taking a
mutual liking to each other, were mar
ried last night We should have invited
you to the wedding. but We knew you
were 50 much engaged"
"Hhatl married ?" cried Mr., Sparks,
springing to his feet. while a look Of
horror Oyerspread his features. His "ile
sat pale as ghost. utterly -naoie TO
speak = word.
Certainly. married" " sid Joe. coOlly.
is this 50 ?'' he ir4uired. turning to
the late widow.
"YOu ma rely On all he says" she
replied
Then have been swindled-impOs-
ed upon-deceived And you knew Of
this also. and led ne on" be continued
in q violent tone. addressing bis wife.
s.You worked to get me. while this In
fernal cheat gets the property"
"No-it's not 50. exclaimed Melin-
da. bursting into tears; Il knew moth
ing Of it And | thought you married
ne for myself. and not for money-you
pretended to have enough Of that your
self"
Reuben Sparks smiled a sickly and
scornful smile
"It's even as thought; bis money
50 deep in the bank that he'll never b
able to dig it out, I" remarked Joe.
"YOu scheming rascal r gaspe'
Sparks, looking as if it would be th'
height Of pleasure to eat him entirel!
up, body and bones
.-Oh. Ere away it don't hurt any
and I've got long lease Of the far
"You scoundrel p
"And the horses and steers.
.-0h, you miserable cheat "
"ADd the sxiE's generally"
POOL :"
-ADd. moreover" continued Joe. a.
suming more sober and stern tone. an
at the same time grasping Sparks hrml
b the collar. among ether things. "
get . word Or tEo Of advice 70 you- 70
T married Melinda ia the expectation {
stepping into snug property. Palmin
: yourself Of a. a gentleman % secouplis
: Jour end YOu are real schemer. b
. a part of your scheme has failed TAX
] nv advice aud il wiIl b. veil with you
: use your wife as yoa knos you should
70 70 s0rk like al honest nan. a