Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-02

not have felt flattered by the aIlusiol; still
on the other hand(not the Harlequin's 9th
er hand), there is a time In the life of ,
sPinster when 1t seems as though she
wouid De willing to marry any one, aud il
must be confessed this critical period was
nigh at hand with the alderman's daught.
ers.
During the early days of their courtshlr
hiddlni was not the most attentive of low
ers, and when taunted herewith, replied
that his arduous eXertions at night rem
dered him almost unfit for society. How
ever, when he heard from their mutual
friends wife in the news that he really
must pay nlore attention to the pretty
house-maid or she would rebel, and when
his betrothed in a confiding moment show
ed him her savlngs-bank book, in which
she was credited with the possession OF
E40. Herr kiddini's affection received an
impetus, and he became as ardent as could
be wished.
After the run of the pantomime his time
was more his own. and as he informed Su-
san excepting the instruction of few dali
ly pupils he had really nothing to do.
The stunted herbage of the square was
beginning TO give signs of vitality. the
trees had already put forth their foliage.
and troops of siggling nurse-girls with
their iniantine charges were 10 be seen
perambulating the graveled walks, when
hlddini one evening, sitting alone with
Susan in the little house down the news
moodily remarked that the time was ap-
preaching when they were to seek the hy-
meneal altar. Of course Susan blushed
and said nothing, which was verv correct
and proper. Then Kiddini, in still more
gloomy tones, said that he had rather a bad
spring inasmuch as some OF his pupils had
taken their departure from Terpschorean
academy without paying for the lessons
they had received, and that, in short he
had not the wbercwitnal TO provide home.
This somewhat Disconnected Susan. and
quite unbidden there arose in her mind the
image OF the young grocer and his prosper
Gus business; but kiddini. who now be-
came warm on the subject suggested that
IL Susan would lend him f20 out of her lit
tie fund in the savingS-bank. he would at
once provide home. and they would be
married IN month. kiddini had no doubts
Al all about the future; he had had an eX-
ccpiionally bad spring but the autumn
might prove quite the reverse. This com
municaiion did not put Susan in very
hopeful mood; but She had pledged herself
t. klddlni, aud twas only right, she
thought, that she should assist him in his
adversely. She was not long making up
her mind; and kiddini. who had infinitely
less trouble over the matter than he imag-
ined he would have, received the crafty
inS intelligence that Snsan would at once
give notice Of the withdrawal OF f20 from
the savIpgs-bank. and that money should
be in his hand, in a fortnisht's time.
Never had kiddini manifested 50 much
affection for his betrothed as on that even
iu-. He was the most attentive the most
ardent. of lovers. and poor Susan almost
iclt inclined to cry with hapnin.ss She
was an affect;onate creature. nrcntful for
every word of tenderness and ihe devotion
now manifested bv nar fntur, husband
seemed TO her fuIl Of The nleasantest auyur
les. Poor felloy." she saiI M cook on
returning 10 her masters residence ~ am
certain he loves me and u-o-, -. az
amount he should have it, In the none
tarv arrangement. however, a slight hitch
occurred, ed,Inasmuch as Susan had forgotten
that when she entered Alderman Jobbins'
service that worth's wife had introduced
her TO the saVings-bank when sac made
her first deposit, but had taken care to
have her own name inserted as trustee for
her domestic, whereby the latter could not
withdraw one farthing without Mrs. job
bins's consent, verbal or written. This
had escaped Susan's recollection until she
hunted up her handbook, and looked ad-
mirlngly at the $40 with which she was
credited. For some reason or other. for
which Susan herself would have found it
difficult to account. she would rather her
mistress had known nothing of this with
drawal. but there was no help for ii; 50
she boldly asked the consent OF Mrs. job
BINS to what she wished. Great was her
surprise when the alderman wife, turning
rapidly in her chair, told susan that she
would do nothing Oft kind NO SAID
the worthy Mrs. j.; since you've been in
my house, now nearly six years, I've
watched over you. Susan, like one OF my
own daughters. and IN not gong row 10
see you taken In Oy swlndler
''Oh. please, num-, interposed Susan.
with Hush on her cheeks and an angry
sparkle in her eyes, which made her look
prettler than ever, don't that.
ell, perhaps It Is wrong TO call the
man names when know nothing really of
h.m. replied her mistress; "but, at the
same time. | won't give my consent to the
withdrawal OF penny until you're mar
ried; then OF course. you can do what You
like with your money and wash my hands
OF the whole affair. Depend upon II, SUI
san. If your sweetheart means honoraby,
he'll marry you without wanting to borrow
Your savings; and as you are on the right
side. keep SO. Susan. Now 90 about your
work like good glrl.and perhaps the time
will come when you'll thank me for not
letting you have the money until after you
are married"
Susan courtesied submissivelv. and left
the room: for she knew one might as well
attempt to lift the Monument as turn Mrs.
Jobbns when she had once made up her
mind. Rebellious cook said it was great
shame. and she'd take good care no one
was ever trustee for her; and Kiddipi. as
NAV be imagined, became frighttully mo.
rose.
But there the matter stood. and not all
the remarks of cook, the anxiety of Susan.
or the sulIen temper of Kiddni could al:er
1t.
1--WE got a couple of pounds by me. y
growled kiddini. "and with that mnst
put up the banns and live meantime. sun
pose we saw this day month-will that
do?,
Susan blushed, and on the principle that
silence gives consent. Kiddini stalked away
with the understanding that he was to put
up the banns and claim the pretty house
maid as his bride on the day signified. 1t