The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-26
LFTTY,s ENG18EME NT


Frenchm an or Louisiana, but now serving IN
the capacity Of dlning-room servant at White
Hall, being despatched by the COOK to bring
a fresh supply OF eggs for breakfast. was emerg-
ing from the hen house with a dozen or more
In the crown Of hls hat, when he con-
fronted by Lefty. the comely housomaid Of
eigh teen summers.
"wboopi bon Jour, ma belle ~ calculated
Pete, scraping a gallant bow. "You looks as
fresh az egg plant sprinkled wild doc"
"IGush, boyl don't talk yer guinbo and poke
| fun" said Lefty, modostly. IL wants to insult
| you bout somethin Use got"
"Certyment, mumselle ! I'm your agreeable"
laying his hand upon his heart.
lie mo- 'spcctablc TO me. Mr.. July; kase Use
studyin' about gittn morred."
ION, lie diable." Pete set his hat on the
ground and proceeded to elevate his heels in
the air. After slappinghis feet together several
tunes no sprang up aud inquired "Gwine TO
hab a weddnT
your cousin Bounce wouldn't sarve me dat
| away" said Lefty, reproyinely.
"Comment2 My cousin bounce Ia de harry
dog. Allonsl Aonsl ! must tell Beam" drag
cling Lefty toward the Kitchen. "Only look
here. Miss wcddcrspoon," said Pete, a. the pair
drew up In the kitchen door. Heres a lady
come to told you she's gwine to cit morfied."
Hean stopped cutting bread for toast threw
down the knife, and rushing to Lefty closed her
IN loving embrace.
"Gwine to be married, honeyi LORD bless us ~
Yes, maam. Use got an answer" said Let
ty, negroes always speak Of letters by that
term drawing a letter from her pocket.
Bean was lost In awe and admiration, and
beamed hlandly upon the girl, finding new beau
ties never seen In her before. there was some
thing In the prospect of wedding soothing to
| the feelings u a cook, whom rowing. unfaith-
ful husband had Left tn tant-l.sing g,s-s-widOw-
| hood inasmuch as 1t suggested hope she might
some day be bride again. Under tho influence
Of this emotion she pressed Lofty to her shiivel-
ed bosom and rum bled over Ter boulder in arich
baritone:
"Thars haul m.rn-m in Gieai.
To cure griefslck SOUL"
"Dont slobber ober dat gal all day." said Pete,
impatiently. "Aint she begaGed to my own
cousin Bounce Jeter2 Use Titled to one buss
snyhowl" Aud ere Lefty could prevent him no
gave her "A hearty smack upon the lips.
Bean was scandalized.
DE Lord save usl scratch him. Lefty bite
him Kick him. knock him oDer wouldn't
stood 1t from de Gubbernor!"
Lefty did nothing OF the sort, but promised to
| forgive him II he would read aloud her letter
| THIS was what he most desired to do, being vain
Of his scholarship and ALWAYS ready to display it,
He tore open the envelope with aacrity, straight
ened the sheet 1t bad enclosed, and studied It
over carefully, while Lefty, with anxious look,
and bean, toasting fork in hand, stood on the
| tip toe OF expectation.
Pete cleared his throat and read the foil ow-
| ing:
"Dsdr I'm rites fur to toii YOU Is rite smart.
u nope t NM, , ss't 700 ut 70 btvNer
wOs you p
LEFTY whispered to Bean, who was intensely
| Interested, 81 didn't get my new shoes, you
see."
"Prezacty" Hopping the fork ana looking
wise.
Ten Tngg Trottcr howdy You WIS mad Wild me
las weak ~ wol ~ spo.c TO me. 1t cut ny mart
II " s'nt, he only thot sou
Bean shook her head sadly, 81 Poor critter"
with a SIGH.
| ami " &c 5000 friends NV.
All b.! hear datf' said Bean. btghtanin. mp.
Icondn't wurN as u Dis hrc wcat. Vos alus
ochlnl. lac cove tale. el-c i'-c inlln.
The toa- Ter WAS laii repro achfulb upon Letty's
| shoulder.
rs se Ni'in '..1 "a, 'hi n ', ,s a1
named ,nr<.n "r. lt 5. carr. Zoo snd ooll Airk
ehc thus fiou ia,r- a r'o. ,x,r'i .ai %, d.. wAcn
nee hln tnlsr Nuu cpmfNft.". sag oI prD.-
pcs oi sr.n' .hN c3t .lrn O. 4. teIs, W.. ard
sll specs t. nao Ie. y oy M uoY wca -e ms crsu
IL told youso / told y0u 500" AHA Bean. ox-
ctedlv. Lefty covered htr lace with Ter hands.
and e-glod.
hogiy ion a.a, .taa.s rs .-,t llas a O4lJJ -irus.
,,..,..,u i 6g r. ii ~, 'iyero,ae toovl,
"Oh, aintu beautiful, Amt it dictionary"
eiicul.tel Bean, with mead On one side.
eon,, en2as,a r,s,'.ov .v,c, SUN r ',a.a
nl.d inper> aret,ci ll.t rate. We. .ooA ..iAa