Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

reception; while I, seemingly indignant
oeHlanded OF him what he meant bv the
impertinence.
am not aware that am guilty of inn
pertnence," replied J. j., so sincerely that
ootn the ladies were favorably impressed
beg your pardon" said /, "but was
vexed for moment to think that another
person should attempt to pass my name off
as his own.
Your name?" exclaimed J. j., with adj
mlraole astonishment. "Do you pretend
TO say that your name is John johnson p,
Exactly, sir. Uriah johnson of Clan.
derville is my"
demand your reasons for making
such unwarrantable assertions" said J. J.,
sternly.
And he drew his fathers letter from his
pocket and passed it first to Mrs. Carpot
then to Blanche, who took it and read it.
This is Mr.. Uriah Johnson's writing y
said Blanche, looking up to me. "Wbat
have you to say, sir?"
smiled, and gave her Mr.. Uriah's other
letter.
Oh dearW exclaimed Blanche, in such
evident perplexity that j. J. and mvself
both smiled. "Aunt, what shall we do 9n
j. j. nearly forgot himself, so surprised
was he to learn that the beautiful brunette
was Mrs. Carnot.
" DO tell me, aunty. Here are two John
Johnsons, and two letters from Mr.. Uriob
johnson, introducing each one as his son.
Aunty, advise me p
Mrs. Carnot burst into hearty laugh
that was so infectious we all joined with
her.
Blanche, you must suspend Judgment
said she, after a while.
"Thanl you, madame" said ]. J. and
myself, both in a breath.
And Blanche, yet wearing puzzled look.
said, half seriously:
" am inclined to believe Won oro botb
impostors, but will give you the benefit
of my doubts"
Then Blanche took me, and Mrs. Carnot
took j. j., and if ever two young men were
put through course of pumping bv two
charming young ladies, we were. passed
through the ordeal unscathed-this asser-
ton applies solely to the pumping process.
for had learned my part thoroughly.
When arose to take my leave. Blancba
declared that she was fully convinced that
was truly and unquestionably tie John
Johnson" Mrs. Carnot made a similar
assertion in respect to j. j., which some. |
what staggered Blanche: and we went
away leaving them more puzzled than ever.
>. >. and | separated at the door, buta
met again at the next square.
BY Jove I'll marry the widow p was
J.'s first exclamation.
"And I'll marry Blancher' exclaimed,
with j. J.s enthusiasm.
Good for you'll" said j. j., graspinr nv
hand, "Ill give you quit claim deed of
her. IT 1t smashes every plan the old gentle
man has laidp
The next day j. J. got the start of me
by leaving the hotel nearly an hour before
was ready. knew well that the brown.
stone mansion was his destination, and de.
termined to see the end of the complicated
affair which he had drawn me into, fol,
lowed him,
found blanche in the same room met
her in the evening before. There was a
half shy, half amused expression on her
beautiful face, which was very bewitching.
hope you have not altered your deci.
sion, Miss Edgerly," said very seriously.
don't really know" she replied.
And | want you to-" answered. "Do
look like one who would deceive YOUR
No." she answered frankly; "yet-"
She stopped, and fell to musing.
1t is all so strange" she added, after
ome few moments. "Do look deceitful.
hr. Johnson ?"
6 Far from 1t, Miss Edgerly; l answered
ervently; there can be no guile in such
face as yours" :
"Yet, am deceiving you now;" with a
mile. =.
Impossible ~ exclaimed.
:" True, nevertheless" she said. "If
viii deal frankly with you, Mr.. johnson, .
rill you do the same with me2'
II pledge my word as gentleman" i,
"That is sufficient. am not Blanche :
sdgerly, but Mrs. Carrie Carnot, blanche !,
sdgerly is With
"The true John Johnson said /, finish. !;
ng the sentence for her, 7
My fair companion gave me grateful =
ook, and went on,
Blanche and / were both averse to the :
manner of marriage which !
Dr. Uriah johnson proposed, and to give :
'lanche better opportunity to Judge of :
he merits Of Mr.. John johnson, offered = :
o take her place and name for few :
ays." !,
1t was very fortunate, Mrs. Carnot--how ,
did it seems to call you so-for my friend :
anne here prejudiced against Blanche.
that you are she, he has fallen in
ove with the very person he made up his i
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