The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

world, SO little comment or surprise did it
apparently excite. Mr.. Holloway, of the
firm Of Holloway Brothers, Produce and
Commission Merchants, didn't want apples,
l speedily learned.
Just bought shipload from Albany"
said he as carelessly as if shiploads Of
apples were as common purchase as ten
cents worth of tape. And ! drove on,
beginning to feel enthusiastically small
/ Mr.. Loveioy could give me dollar a
barrel. Apples wasn't worth no more at
this season of the year" And | whipped
old Dobbn up. determined rather to carry
them home again than to sell them at that
price.
At the next place where | stopped, a
pleasant looking, middle aged man came
and examined my apples critically.
"Do they hold out like this all the way
down - he asked.
"Tll warrant them" | said, carelessly
How much ," he asked
Two dollars and half a barrel" |
answered
He reflected.
Its good price, he said, as if he
were talking to his own vest buttons: '.but
they look like good apples, and we've toler-
ably large Western orders to fill. I'll see
what my partner thinks"
He went back into the gloomy depths of
his store. and |, happening to glance up,
saw the words painted in black letters over
the door, Hull and Avery"
My first impulse was to drive on and
leave the chance of a bargain behind me:
my next to sit still and wait my fate as
Providence dealt it out to me- And pres
emily out came Willis Avery himself
Il think we will take your load if
why; breaking off short, cts Addy
Waters?''
| colored scarlet.
Yes" said ], as composedly as posi-
BILE. Good morning Mr.. Avery, shall
be obliged if you will examine the fruit as
speedily as possible as am in a hurry"
sob. certainly" He looked as if nip,
ping frost had chilled his enthusiasm in the
bud and | secretly exulted within myself.
Mr.. Hull bought the load of apples, and
said if had any more at the same price
and of the same quality, he cautiously
added-he would be happy to take them.
Willis Avery touched his hat, and | drove
away as loftily as Queen Boadcea in her
chariot of old
t1, 1,Io
money! cried Kitty, gleefully. And now
Mr.. Avery may come as soon as he likes
She had scarcely spoken the words be-
fore there came knock at the door and in
walked no less parsonage than Mr. Willis
Avery himself. l received him with the
air of an empress.
Your money is ready, Mr.. Avery" l
said
Il was not thinking of the money Addy,"
said he almost reproachfully. Do you think
ones mind always runs on money
Mine does a good DEAL said I, laugh
ing.
But had no idea you were reduced to
this. | did not know
Mr.. Avery, this is scarcely business
like | interposed.
"Addy," said he, abruptly, :" admired
your spirit and courage to-day. | always
liked you girl, but now
Well?' for he hesitated.
81 would do something more, if you
would let me. l would lore YOU
| did not answer. In truth and fact,
covM not. Dear Addy, will you let me
sign back the old place to your father on
our wedding day?" he asked earnestly
And somehow he got hold of my hand,
and somehow, before | knew it, we were
engaged,
'This is all very ridiculous of us" said
|, particularly as had resolved never to
marry since we had that quarrel about my
dancing with Gerald Ferguson at the 4th
Of July picnic
"Ill promise you never to be jealous
again." said Willis Avery.
Kitty was .jubilant when she heard it all.
"Our troubles are at an end, said she,
land all because you scould take that load
of russell apples to town Yourself"
That doesn't follow said I, sagely
But for all my philosophy did believe
little in fate and I've always liked russell
apples since.