The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10


you see, 1 was seventeen, and father had
long before taught me telegaphy and
all the other work. About year after
fathers death, / became acquainted with
Jack-Jack Holly, my husband" and
Mrs. Holly looked up and smiled.
"Jack was one of the best engineers
on the road land is now, too) and every
body considered him an honest, likely
young fellow. He thought the world of
me, and we became engaged But you
know how girls are +; the weakest of
them can make strong man tremble."
GA weak, white girl held all his
heartstrings in her small, white hand"
l said.
Yes; and 1 dare say often pulled
Jacks heartstrings rather hard; but he
was gentle and patient when 1 flirted
with the country lads, and when L was
wild and wayward he didn'tremonstrate
But one day there came along city
chap, who engaged board for the sum-
mer at farmhouse in the neighbor-
hood.
"This Clarence Devarges, as he was
called, was handsome, well-dressed, and
had that polished, indescribable air that
is so fascinating to most silly girls
Jack was kind and well-mannered, but
he didn't have bit of style about him,
and style was what dotted on in those
days; so 1 snubbed Jack, and smiled on
Mr.. Devarges when he offered his at
| tentions. / flirted most dreadfully with
him, till even generous Jack was dis
| pleased.
"One morning, looking somewhat
| grave and sad, he came into the ticket
office. The last passenger was gone and
the train was moving out. Jacks train
had stopped to take freight.
Well, how long is thing going to
last ?" said Jack.
"What thing ?" snapped out.
"Why, this affair with Devarges. L
see it is going beyond mere flirta-
ton ?''
"Pray, what of it?"
"Only that do not want my future
wife's name joined with that of a"
Jack paused, then added earnestly =
"Well, L warn you against this fellow.
Who knows what he is ?'
Mr.. Devarges is perfect gentle
man, and that is more than one can say
of some Others L said, hotly; and then
some demon prompted me too add ;
"And, Mr.. Holly, in regard to your
future wife, / believe do not aspire to
that honor-and-her is your ring /
drew off the little golden band and
handed it to him.
"' Nell, do you mean to do this ?'' in
quired Jack, with white lips.
Yes, / do. Pm tired of your carping
and criticising. The affair may be ended
now and forever" said pettishly.
So be it then. Good-by,' said Jack
and without another word he left the
room.
"To tell the truth, L hadn't meant
half what said, and every minute ex-
pected that Jack would kiss me and we
would make up, but now he had gone
forever A mist came over my eyes as
watched his fast disappearing train, and
would have INDUCED in a good cry
but just then the special cames putting
up, and the president of the road came
in. He was kind old gentleman
whom had known since was wet
girl.
"Good-day, Miss Nellie; everything
prosperous, hope. Will you do me 8
favor ?n
Certainly, sir, if cam
Well, you see, when we were com
ing down met a gentleman who owed
me some money. Paid me six hundred
dollars, and now don't know what tC
do with it, as we are going up into the
woods to see about laying out new rail
road. We shall be gone two days. Don't
want to take the money with me-wil
you take charge of it while Pm gone p
"'If you'll trust me-.
"' Bless my soul yes, of course
Here's the money. Must hurry away
Good-morning.'
"Scarcely had portly Mr.. Sayre trottet
away before Mr.. Devarges came saunter
ing in.
&C Got quite little sum there, haven
you, Miss Nellie p cycling the bills in my
hand
GO Yes,' 1 replied, laughing. Mr.
Sayre has made me his banker Look
Six hundred dollars How rich 1 SHOULD
feel if it were mine
"' You deserve to have much more
and doubtless that pretty face'll win it.