The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-04-26


much abused class ,of society ,kn0wn, AS
"siddcrs.9 ; tss ~ y
Jabez felt that he had no time to lose,
remembering the ancient pTuycrb, Make
hay while the sun Shines" and his first
call was followed by series of Others.
He could not afford to spend time and
money like the young cops who irrcv-
erently styled him "old fogy" But tha.
he might not seem too pointed in his at
tentions he thought it But fart give the
fair Seraphima chance. Acting upon
the idea, he called upon the maiden one
Sabbath evening and invited her to
accompany him TO hear tho Rev. Spout
we'll. The gushing creature gladly ac-
quiesced, for, said she
81 do dote upon the clerical brethren !;
they are such heavenly mortals; they
seem almost too angelic for this vile
earth"
"That is pretty strong language, Miss
Driscoll," answered Jabez, feeling him
self US good as any parson in the town.
Don't you think there are us good lay
! men rs preachers I"
oLa Mr.. Scroggins, how YOU do talk"
Chatting thus on their way TO church,
Miss Driscoll thought, "here's brand to
be plucked from the burning" while Mr.
| Scroggins came to the conclusion that if
| this deyout creature should happen TO
become the partner of his weals and woes,
he would, in the time between pow and
then, have to mind his p's and q's.
In her early youth Miss Driscoll had
loved, mot wisely, but too well" in con-
! sequence Of which she considered herself
qualified to judge Of the tender passion
in its various phases. At tho present
time she was interested in certain
dominie-Dlore zeulous II good words
than works-in fact, no less n parsonage
than the Rev. Spoutweil; and, us proof
OF her interest, no more earnest worker
could be found in the parish than she.
AS q, consequence our hero found that he
bad more than he had bargained for in
the shape0f sewing societies, tea.drink.
ings, and other meetings for the benefit
Of the parishioners, to all Of which he
was pressed into the service rs the escort
of the first directress-yiz, Miss Seraphi-
ma Driscoll
Jabez, after short session of such
mild dissipation, began to find it some
what monotonous, and thought he would
settle matters by popping the question to
the "viddcr" before he was q week older.
AS if to facilitate his design, he found,
upon his return home from business one
evening, n dainty missiyc, the "Jabez
ScrOggns" written unmistakably by q
Lady. Upon opening, he discovered tito
be an invitation from Mrs. Packard to
spend tho evening, the following We'd
nesday week, Mt her home, to meet few
of her personal friends.
"By Jupitcrw exclaimed Mr.. Scrog-
gins, 'just tho thing! III fix matters ali
right now. Let me sec," with medita-
tive air, (which will be the best way to
ask the cll-important question? / won
der, does she admire the dignificd or ten
der style2 think III practice both
the dignifcd stylc-ahem My dear
madam, allow me to express my appoyal
your many sterling qualities, and, rs a
token of my appreciation, now Offer
pshawl that will never do; sounds too
priggish I'll try style number two.
Guess her Christian name is Jane never
mind that will answer at present. This
will sound better: My dearest Jane, you
can not fail to discern that entertain
feelings of the most tender emotions to-
wards yQtl, and earnestly engreat ths3 you
| will iook4witli favor upons NY suit and
make me the ihappiest Of men by'-hane
II all, that's no better than the other
l reckon I'd best trust to luck. I'll just
send handsome bouquet with :ny CON-.
pliments looks kind Of high-toned, tina;
sort of thing"
| Upon the eventful evening Mr.. Scrog.
gins made his ontree in Mrs. Packard's
parlors, where he found score of ladies
and gentlemen, with q few only of whom
In was acquainted BY the time lie
began to- wonder 'attthe appearance
of his hostess he heard d slight noise nj
the door and saw the object of his
thoughts entering the room, leanin upon
the arm of gentleman, who was looking
at her with the conscious right of pos.
session. Jabez thought he had never
seen the widow looking SO we'll, She
was dressed in black velvet, with point
lace at the throat and held the identical
bouquet that the admiring Mr. Scroggins
had taken such pains to select. - =, -
Bnt,f@hat It all mean3 Friends
are stopping forward and congratulating
her. Is the gentleman long-lost brother
or cousin =? But the asprant for ms :
monial sdignitiea Twas not long left "A
doubt. In making the circuit of the
room his charmer stepped in front of him
and said:
"ME Gcroggihs, allow mo to make you
acquainted with Mr.. Remsen."
Delighted to make your acquaintance,
Mr. Scroggins,' responded Mr.. Ren,sen,
"and | in turn take great plesure in in-
Producing you to my wife, Mrs. Remsen."' -
iA!as poor Jabe1 was forced to wear d
smiling countonancc, while within a
| fierce tumult was raging. Taking his
departure Us soon as consistent with apl
pearances, hu hurried home, cursing his
luck, and mentally consigning all widows
to India, whero they tako their departure
irem this mundane. sphere in, company
| with {heir lieze lorC,B. 81 s r8H!iHs =
| WHATS done can't be undone," wisely
thought Jabezl about, O weak.after his
first matrimoniai failure. .---iI Shall have
to console myself with Miss Driscoll. I'll
Just step around there this evening and
hSSafs A. 81 3 settled 40 Pfpre p;qGEqsttinas tina
Good evening, Miss Driscoll."
"Ah, good evening, Mr. Scroggins.
am just making out a report of the Indos
China mission, to be ready at the next
meeting of the society, for the relief of
the heathens. ! feel so deeply for those
poor creatures SO benighted in this en-
"My dear Miss Drlscoil, 1 wish you
would take as deep aniintorest in q poor
heather nearer home" (Guess that's
put neatly, thought Mr.. Scroggins.)
"Why, how SO, Mr.. Scroggins Fo.
my part, have always found the heathen
very nnappreciatve. Really now, would
y,u believe it, if-yod offer them a little
friendly advice, they Immediately turn