Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-17
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and | went dos stairs.

and went dos stairs. 1t
1t was dusk,ut the lamps were not
lighted in the ii, or in the drawing room
which enisd. stood waiting, not
certain where go, when heard Mrs.
Lothrop's voic,n the room beyond. ''f
"Don't be pose. John y it said. 81
shall not allowhe elderly swan to suffer
for what is noaut of hers. She would
not want 70 stt-and should not want
her-but she mt stay here until she gets
aplace.H
passed aukly down the apartment,
and moved oair in passing to make
noise, which give token token of nv APP
proach then heard Mrs. Lothrop call;
sis that you Miss Howell come in
dinner ought be ready--come in John,
draw back Observation-Disclosures an old muh
you are-you ict as If you wanted to run
awayr' But the draperies were drawn
aside by Mr. Houlton, and | walked into
the dining room. The servant appeared
with lights soup vas served, and we sal
down TO the table Mrs. Lothrop had
changed her dressing gown for more
becoming attire. She welcomed me cordi-
ally, though in rery abrupt fashion, and
We dined in comDrt; even Mr.. Moulton,
in measure, putting aside his timidity.
upon which must admit his sister rallied
him cruelty. Rat she was very good 10
me, and could not help liking her, in
spite OF her odd ways and her paint-for
she was painted dreadtully.
Before the meal ended, the servant
brought her telegram.
Ill is from Wakely." she said to me, as
she laid it beside her plate after reading it.
They have made mistake-they have
written mel shall get the letter to-mor-
row afternoon-we need not think more
about the matter until then
We passed very pleasant evening. |
can, at least, play the piano, and not in
merely technical fashion. AT length
Mrs. Lolhrop scolded her brother into
singing, while / accompanied him, and
very nicely he sang.
To have French novels read aloud to her
was Mrs. Lothrop's delight, and was
able to crafty her in that respect. When
! made the offer, could see that she was
frightened al the idea OF accent, but had
lived several years in France-my aunt,
by marriage was Partisan. and was
able to satisfy Madam. though | must say
my sense of decorum was shocked by the
books she gave me to read, and after l
went TO bed | was still more shocked as
thought about it-shockea to find how
much the wicked story had fascinated me.
The next day Mrs. Lothrop received a
letter from the agency people, explaining
how the mistake had happened. A Mr..
Lothrop, in Maryland. had sent to them
Tor a governness-a middle aged lady
hey had forwarded him the young person
Intended for the lady upon whom | had
through their negligence.
The matter might be set right, " said
eagerly; lit only involves journey for
ME and the young lady"
Mrs. Lothrop burst out laughing.
You blessed innocent" cried she.
The man Lothrop has telegraphed TO
Nakely that be is perfectly satisfied. and
would not have any change made tor the
World
At first | could not think why she |
aughed in such wicked fashion; when |
did understand. turned red, aud sat ST.
emit had already discovered that Mrs.
1othrop's free and easy conversation, and
Tery liberal habit of thought, was not &
title embarrassing TO a quiet old maid |
ike me.
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