Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-05-14

Hy the dust and heat of Washington,
and indulge in journey North he had
friends in Vermont, and after spending
few days with them, should it be
agreeable to Miss Glazier, he would Wis.
it Rutland She could then decide bet
ter whether he was in reality her hus-
band or pot. 81. j." for his part, had
not doubt that his fair correspondent
was his long sought for wife
Il shall not see him, said Fear. very
decidedly, as the two families sat in
council over this last letter, few even
ings after its reception. HE must be
on his way North now, and don't know
how it can be managed. but positively |
shall not see him. To think of his CON-
ing on unlimited I am thankful enough
did not have my letters mailed in
Montpelier. Mr. Haven, you are law
yer and my friend excuse me for re-
minding you that you were the instigat-
or of this affair; consequently, my wits
having deserted me. you will have to
undertake my case"
"All right" responded that gentle
man with much animation; "come over
to tea. tomorrow, all of you, and we
will talk it over. You won't have the
pleasure of writing to j. j. for some
time, at least. for | think. myself, he
has left Washington by this time"
perhaps he will set the police on my
track at the Rutland post Office" sighed
Fear. Dear me, | am fairly quaking
with terror. 1 am sure my complexion
has turned green;' and she skipped
across the room to the mirror.
81 will arrange all that with the post.
master who is friend of mine." said
her father with reassuring tones. So
Fear became less perturbed and her nat
ural buoyancy of spirits returned.
Late the next afternoon, as they were
all on Mr.. Haven's piazza, awaiting the
summons to tea, the village stage drew
up to the gate and young man, along
up in the twenties. with decided and
distingue look briskly stepped out, to
whom Mrs. Haven few, and embracing.
addressed as Dear john" She imme-
diately introduced him to her guests,
''my brother. Mr.. Jacobs"
"How green" said Fear, in an aside
to her mother, another j. j. Jump
ing Jacks are more common than had
supposed. | wonder is his chirography
like cOpper-plate ? Do you think he is
married p
"He is very good looking and gentle
manly in his bearing, at all events" re-
piled her mother. snow, my daughter.
do try and behave yourself in becom-
ing manner and not oblige me to check
you in the presence of this stranger"
"I'll try" gayly responded Fear, as
Mr.. Jacobs, having shaken off the dust
of travel. was coming down stairs. He
sauntered across the piazza, and down
the steps and bent over flower bed,
saying to his sister, Your pets are as
Aourishing as ever. l have kept one
poor, little pansy in pot in my win
dow in memory of home and of you :
then looking up at Fear: "You should
wear flowers in your hair; maiden'
ought never to wear other ornaments
Miss. Miss, | beg your pardon. but
failed to catch your name"
whats in name" quoted Mr.. Ha
ven. almost rudely, as Fear thought,
while he neglected to enlighten the
stranger Her father and mother, too
increased the embarrassment by theil
silence. To make diversion, Fear pull
ed the elaborate she'll comb out of hei
luxurious coil, saying, "Select fowel
for my hair, please. Mr.. Jacobs. All, 1
spray Of camphor geranium," bending
gracefully for him to adjust it. '.Some
thing pure and spotless like myself-on
Ely-" smiling archly, sit is you wh'
u
"Sh-sh !" came warningly from Mrs
Glazier, picking up the comb that he
daughter had carelessly tossed into
lawn chair, and placing Il in one of tn
pockets of her work basket.
Mother is always comparing me t
yeast. Mr.. Jacobs" continued the viva
cious girl. II effervesce unconsciously
and. doubt not, should run over, wer
, I not constantly stirred down. Mother
|, method Of performing that operation i
, hereby presented to you"
"Sh-sh,'' softly Kissed Mrs. GlazieI
, with the usual effect. for the irrepressi
bic young lady run on: Il didn't kno1
you had brother, Mrs. Haven. Wher
| do you live, Mr.. Jacobs q
"Oh, he hasn't been living anywhere
my dear, he has only been existing an
staying the past few years. He has jus
. begun to live now-within the last hou
Come in, all Of you, and see what | hav
r to offer you in the way of refreshments.
r Fear caught the flash of the KNOWN
c glances that passed between her host an
: hostess and her parents, wondering {
b first if they were all demented, and the
] thinking that she had never seen any
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