Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-07-11


siderable means. Black had managed to
convey this intelligence to them, and
founa no fault with this frlendliness on
his part. 3, Old White never thought OF
such thing as taking the seat beside me
now on on our way down on the train; 1t
was generally filled by more popular par
ties, and I<began to take quite an interest
in the social and political points Of discus
sion. Ii ~
All this cost me considerable il the
way of time and money. My games of
cribbage were few and far between, and
l put my name to all the subscriptions
they chose to gtt up; but I had long
since determined that the less Rosalie
saw of young White the better. The
color grew little less vived in her
rounded cheeks, and the light less mis-
chievous and joyous in her eyes, but
Sarah said--l thought this was really a
moro suitable name for my wiie<s years
and dignity-that her beauty was grow
ing more and more refined every day.
1t had even lately attracted the attention
of Mr.. Percival Green, the junior member
of Blacks firm, and Green was one of
those live, active business fellows who
are SURF to make his mark in the world.
! told my wife to spare no expense Tor
Rosalie's advancement and happiness,
but was sorry to see lack of spirit upon
her part, and quiet denial to partake of
these new pleasures Of popularity.
One thing is certain radical meas
ures must be taken to put gulf between
her and BoD White that could not be read
lily bridged over. The whole White fam
I should have very little trouble in con-
vinciag them that the old intimacy had
better be broken off. My new house on
the Boulevard began to take noble d.
mansions, and hal already cost me a
mint of money. Its marble halls were
spacious enough to chill nae to the bone,
and there was quite melancholy expanse
ofmud and masonry in its vicinity.
1t rather surprised me, when put our
snug little place in the hands Of the agent,
that m y wife was so willing to part with
the furniture too. I thought few old
time, servers might be. used to advantage
somewhere in the new house, and I con-
TESS to feeling of keen disappointment
when she decided every thing must go.
''We don't want to set up second hand
junck. shop on the Boulevard" said Sarah :;
and was ashamed to foster these old
fashond sentiments. till one morning
found Resale crying over my old arm
chair in the sitting-room. II was bung-
ling old trap, covered with a. pattern Of
chintz, where the tail of each bird -of-par-
adise had gradually faded with many a
washing. But the bulgy back seemed to
have fitted itself to my weary spine, and
the well-worn arms of the chair were al
ways cordially held out to me.
II am glad you've got tear or two to
spare, Rosy" I said, "at parting with
cid friends. I'll never get another 80
lenient with my rickety bones"
"Pll never part with it father" said
Resale. And I didn't care to tell her
of her mothers decree. 1858.
In the meantime, however, I had
broken the intelligence to poor Bob, as
kindly as I could, that it would be bet
ter to cease his visits atsthe. house. I
think, as we'll as remember, that 7 did
put the blame upon my wife. l was glad
to see that he took my communication
in manly, practical way, and bore up
under it wonderfully. It troubled me
that Rosalie seemed to take the matter
so much more to heart. Young Green's
turnout was seen quite frequently at our
door that winter, and was tired of my
wife's apologies about the house and its
appurtenances. Every day that. drew
me nearer to the draughty chaos on the
Boulevard lent warmer charm to the
snug little home ! was. 'cc:-7, "uu l
found was not alone In my apprecla-
ton. No sooner had it become known
that my little place was in the market
than offers began to pour in from differ
ent quarters. All these offers were refer
red toxthe agent, who told me one morn
ing as he was passing at the house had
been rented and the furniture sold some
time snce to. young married couple. :: /
"Hey's another pair in search of nup-
tial nest" ! said, as I propped up an in
geniously carved bit OF cigar box on
the maple tree beneath my window. I
felt little blue as I went in to my
breakfast, and had scracely broken my
egg when the bell rang, and I found
Black at the: door. His face. was ashy
pale, and his hand .trembled upon his
gold-headed cane. ~ 80. 49,
No more bad news?" stammered
out, for some speculations of ours had
turned out very disastrously of late.
lin ruined man, said Black, sink
ing into chair by the parlor door. i
J Big beads Of terror started 70 my. own
forehead. i i, 4 e d T
Z: "Green has disappeared, tho scoun-
dIel," said Black, and Of course I shall be
accused of completely with the defaulter."
Naturally,"I said, drylv, tor l was
too wrctche myself to have any SYM
patty to spare ss'$$ys '5G%a
This is confidential visit, Brown"
continued Black. II shall have to fall
back upon what little money remains to
my wife, and I've come around here at
her suggestion to hire this place of yours
for the coming year."
my good gracious!" said a voice, be-
hind US; and there stood Sally, as red as
the feathers in the buster she held in her
hand.
eyes, Mrs. Brown said Black, 'we've
always been fond Of =, this little
place. and I really believe WE shall be as
happyyhere insouf, diversity AS 1ou will
in yourshne new house, = ,1s4 =ass - ' etasss.
"Perdition seize my fine new house
and every one shat has led me into this
muddle?' Icried, beside myself with
fright and vexation: "Yo,i know that I
sha'n't have the money now to 60 on
with. It will be all I can do to, keep
from bankruptcy my self." : =
'sGod forbid that I should refuse to aid
my husband in this extremity!' said Sal
ly, with great nobility Of accent and
manner. IVA make the. sacrifice our
selves, Joe; we1I keep our own little
place; we'll go on in the. old way dear.
We'll stay here ourselves, joe"
Elm obliged to you for your consid
eraion, 1nadm," | replied. ''but, when
the horse is gone, it's too late to- shti:: the
stable door. The house is let, and the
furniture is sold Z 8 & q :..S
.,My furniture sold y ishrieked Sally,
a.oh! oh oil oh! my furniture ~