Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-01-20

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ssI've often thought so, said Peter
sfAnd you don't wear them ?''
t'I?'' said Mrs. Barlow. 81 have my
senses, sir. I've no wish to die in a work
house. I've had this dress ten years"
"Indeed,' . said Peter. tAnd suppose
some ladies buy one every month, !"
every ten days" said Mrs. Barrow
t'Oh, blush for my sex, Mr.. Buskirk, l
do, indeed, +"
Peter was charmed. He began to think
Mrs. Brown right. The cost of such
wife would be mere trifle, and what an
eye she would keep to the expenses of the
household.
Ere the evening was over he had decid-
ed that it would be cheaper to marry than
to remain single, were Mrs. Barlow his
helpmate.
'fShe'd not only be saving herself, but
she would check me in my little extrava-
gances, - said he. ssShe would be invaIua-
bic to me. She wears one dress ten years.
The fates must have sent her to earth for
my especial benefit
So, after due consideration, Peter re-
/ solved to court the economical widow, and
| that lady being conveniently domiciled at
Mrs. Browns, he found every opportuni-
gave her not present. She expected
none. He took her nowhere save to
church, where neither of them ever saw
the plate, and both were happy.
AT last he proposed. She blushed and
hesitated, and begged time to consider. At
last she said, F'I am afraid to say yes, Mr..
Buskirk. I like you; but you are so ter
coffee, and eat butter, and really [ should
fear coming to want, should indeed
81 Why Pm the most economical soul
living, !" said Peter.
E'Extravagant people always think
that said the lady, fENo, Pm afraid to
say yes, unless, indeed, you were to make
! your property over to me, so that / could
be sure that you would not ruin yourself.
OF course that is impossible, and it would
be such care that really could scarcely
desire it, even for gentleman I so much
respect -
And the economical relict blushed and
hesitated.
1t was Peters turn to pause and consid-
er. He went away to do so, and return
ing suddenly to his house, found his SER
vant-maid selling dripping to man. He
dismissed her at once, and rushed back to
the Widow Barlow's.
'EMy money would be safer in your
hands than mine,'' he said, with a moan.
Marry me, and keep me from being ru-
! ined.''
What the widows answer was may be
judged from the fact that three weeks from
that day they were united, the clergyman
receiving five shilhngs from Peter, and
the bride wearing her brown merino, in
the pocket of which she carefully deposit
ed the deeds which made the property ex-
elusively her own.
4 E'Now for happiness" said Peter. ''No
more thieVing servants-nO more waste
4 and lovely wife into the bargain. He
he, hel Peter Buskirk is the man fol
luck"
And he took his bride home to dine Oh
cold meat and radishes, being absolutely
ashamed even to speak of his accustomed
mutton chop before so economical a lady
The next morning he hurried off to bus
mess,
''Never waste time, love- said the new.
ly married dame. HBesides I've a grea
deal to attend to; so good bye"
Goodbye" responded Peter. FFWha
a treasure you are, my dear. The wash
ing, suppose? My mother always wash
ed ON Monday
And he went away content with him
4 self and the Eerld.----
9At six he returned. Horror of horrors
there were ladders against his house, ant
men upon them. Had there been a fire
He rushed up, breathless.
''What is the matter? Who are thes
men ?' he painted. ''Fire thieves! o!
must be dreaming.''
''Don't make noise, love- said voic
from the parlor window. ''The're on1,
the house painters"
FFHouse-painters -
eyes, dear, don't you know the Dutcl
proverb, "A coat of paint pays itself?''
Peter breathed again.
E'But the awful expense ~ he said
''Dear, dear, you should have consulte
me.''
l He stumbled into the house and owe
the form of man kneeIing in the hall.
StWhO are gON?'' he asked.
In reply the person produced a card o.
:. which was printed, FFGilt & Binder, Up
holsters
''And what are you doing?'' gaspe
Peter.
Measuring the hall for a new oil-clotF
sir" said the man.
U U Peter staggered on.
i A woman was making up a carpet i
t the front parlor; another was arrangin
curtains.
He rushed up stairs.
: There sat another woman also at work
y y And again he gasped the question, ''Wh
;! are youP''
y ''Mrs. Buskirk's regular seamstress
please, sir, -
; FFAnd where is Mrs. Buskirk p,
IS "Here, love,'' said voice.
And there entered, from the adjoinin
. room, a lady dressed in silk, and in ez
pansive crinoline, with bracelets, broocl
Il earrings, and little lace cap worth
small fortune.
''The furniture is ordered, and til
painters are here, and I've engaged a
the servants, Mr.. Buskirk,' - said the lady
Esand the cook wants to know whetht
you like beef under or well done. ]
such things you shall have your choice a
e ways. There was no time to make put
y ding to-day, so we must have ices. Straw
q berries, too, are only two shillings ba
'I ket.
''Mrs. Buskirk, have you gone crazy
cried Peter, cor am dreaming?''
u 'EI'm wide awake at all eveEts,'' crit
the lady. "I've starved long enough, al
worn that brown merino until hate it.
always was fond of dress
= "Fond ofgdress 70 repeated Peter; 'Eal
"a :" loved good things!'
u a. Slowed good things" repeated Il
Us Us spouse; "and now Pm married mean
sn have them,''
as ''But, if-I-had-kno beg;
IS Peter.
OF 'Wouldn't have married me L suppose
ne said the bride. "WeL, my cousin, Nj
81 Brown, told me that, you know
Peter looked at her. The truth w
plain at last. He tried to speak, but cou
Y Y. not. He stared at his lady for five mi
a.. ,er utes by the clock, and then rushed out
oi the house muttering, "Taken in! tax
n!''
seC 1t is said Peter Busl1irk never recover
a al the shock. Against his will he lived lu
~ uriously ever after; and his wife astonis
> ed the neighbors by her magnificent att
~, iu and grand parties. But, nevertheless,
ny ter himself expired in less than a yes
"a and the last words on his lips were S.
no " ~ -
ad A new and ingenious style of theft
ess just now annoying the hotel-keepers
no, Paris amazingly. 1t is executed in I
M following manner: Two individuals
red man and woman, will enter one of
To- furnished hotels which happens to be
RI. uated OH quiet and unfrequented stree
the Ihey geHeralIy arrive ABOUT nlIqnlg
and engage q room, paying for it, befO
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