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

convey inns lntclllSenCe 10 tncm, ana
founu no fault with this frlendliness on
his part. Old White never thought OF
such thing as taking the seat beside mt
now on on our way down on the train; 1t
was generally filled by more popular par
ties, and began to take quite an interest
in the social and political points Of discus
sion.
All this cost me considerable il the
way of time and money. My games of
criblasc were few and far between, and
put my name to all the subscriptions
they chose to get up; but | had long
since determined that the less Rosalie
saw of young White the better. The
color grew II little less vivcd in her
rounded cheeks, and the light less mis-
chievous and joyous in her eyes, but
Sarah said-l thought this WAS really Il
more suitable name for my wiie.s years
and tliynty-that her beauty was grow
ing more and more refined every day.
Ii 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 sure to make his mark in the world
l told my wife to spare no expense tor
Rosalic'S advancement and happiness,
but was sorry to see lack of spirit upon
her part, and a quiet denial to partakc of
these new pleasures of popularity.
One thing is certain radical meas
ures must be taken to put gulf between
her and Boz White that could not be read
lily briugeu over. The whole White FAM
lily were as pioud as Luciter, and knew
I should have very little trouble in con-
vincing them that the old intimacy had
better be broken OFT. My new house on
the Boulevard began t. take noble di-
mansions, and had already cost me d
mint of money. Its marble halls were
spacious enough to chill nae to the bone,
and there was quite melancholy expanse
OF mud and masonry in its vicinity.
1t rather surprised me, when put Our
snug little place in the hands of the agent,
that my wife was 50 willing to part with
the furniture too. I thought few old
time. servers might be used to advantage
somewhere in the new house, and con-
tess to a feeling of keen disappointment
when she decided every thing must go.
I'VE don't want to set no second hand
iunck shop on the Boulevard said Sarah
and l was ashamed to foster these old
tashond sentiments. till one morning l
found Rosalie 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.
I am glad you've got tear or two to
spare, Rosy" l said, lat parrirg with
cid friends. I'll never get another 80
lenient with nv rickety bones.'
"Ill never part with it father" said
Rosalie. And I didn't care to tell her
of her mothers decree.
In the meantime, however, I had
broken the intelligence to poor Bob, as
kindly as could, that it would be bet
ter to cease his visits at the house. I
think, as we'll as remember, that 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. 1t 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 I was tired of my
; wife's apologies about the house and it's
appurtenances. Every day that drew
me nearer to the draughty chaos on the
Boulevard lent a warmer charm to the
feuHu I -,as not alone in my apprecia-
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 t. the agent, who told me one morn
ing as he was passing t at the house had
| been rented and the furniture sold some
time snce to young married couple.
Hers another pair in search of a nup-
tial nest I said, as propped up an in
geniously carved bit OF a cigar box on
the maple tree beneath my window. l
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 ash ?
pale, and his hand trembled upon his
gold-headed cane.
No more bad ncws!' I stammered
out, for some speculations of ours had
turned out very disastrously Of late.
IN ruined man, " said Black, sink
ing into chair by the parlor door.
Big beads Of terror started to my Owl
forehead.
screen has disappeared, the scoun.
dlel,' said Black, and OF course shall be
accused of completely with the defaulter.
Naturally I said, dryly, tor I was
too wr"tche myself to have any sym
| pathy to spare.
This is a 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 al
her suggestion to hire this place of yours
for the coming year.
INV good gracious" said voice be-
hind us; and there stood Sally, as red a:
| the feathers in the buster she held in he1
hand.
Eyes, Mrs. Brown" said Black, ''we'vt
always been fond of this little
place. and l really believe we shall be a!
happy here in our adversely as you viii
in your fine new house."
! IcIulllOu oClLC III AAC DC" AOuoS
and every one :hat has led me into this
muddle?" I cried, beside myself with
fright and vexation. "Yon know that
sha'n't have the money now to 60 or
with. It will be all can do to keep
from bankruptcy myself"
"God forbid that should refuse to ajt
my husband in this cxtremity!' said Sal
w. with great nobility of accent ant
manner 'We'll make the sacrifice our
selves, Joe; we'll keep our own littl
place; we'll go on in the Old way dear
Well stay mere ourselves, Joe"
"I'm obliged to you for your consid
Grafton, madam" l replied. "but, whe,
the horse is gone, it's too late to shut tn
stable door. The house is let, and tn
furniture is Sold"
my furniture sold!' shrieked sally
ooh, nhI nhI oh nv f1rnitl1re m