The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-06

Reverend Mr.. Palmleaf wants TO see
you'll There's the door, just to the left,
sir"
And, In his near-slghted way the min
lister stumbled into Famer Darrow's
dairy, where rosy-cheeked girl, with
jet-black hair, brushed away from low,
olive-dark brow, and eyes like pools of
sherry wine, was skimming the cream
from multitudlnous milkpans into
huge stone pot.
Young woman" said Mr.. Palmleaf,
turning his spectacles upon her amazed
face, +" do you want to engage your
self Y''
VI Sir ?' said Dolly, her spoon coming
to an abrupt standstlll amid the wrinkly
and leather-like folds of the cream on
particular pan.
"In other Words" explained Mr.
Palmleaf, "do you want good
home?"
Indeed, sir, I have never thought of
such thing l'' said Dolly, all in
furry.
How old are you Y'' questioned Mr..
Palmleaf
81 am eighteen, !" said Dolly, in some
confusion.
Have you any followers 2'' asked the
minister.
Z" Sir S' fluttered Dolly.
Beaux, / mean" elaborately ex-
planned the clergyman.
"Of course 1 haven't" said Dolly,
half inclined to laugh, half to be an
cry.
"Then think you'll suit me,' said
Mr.. Palmleaf; cor, rather, my sister.
Our family is not large; the work Is
light, and Paulina is most considerate
mistress. Get your bundle.'
"My-what ~ said Dolly in bewllder-
ment.
" Your clothes. l am to take you
back with me immediately" said the
minister. Paulina expects company.
1t is essential that we obtain help at
once"
Dolly Darrow looked up with cheeks
crimson like any rose, eyes full of deep
brown sparkles, and lips around which
danced perfect galaxy of dimples.
Wait minute, please,' said she.
I" Certainly" said the young clergy
man.
And he sat down on wooden stool
in the corner and fell to meditating on
the thirdly" of his unfinished ser mon,
while Dolly sped up stairs three steps at
time.
Father" cried she, flying into the
presence of her parents, " the minister
has mistaken me for Bridget"
"Eh ?" said Mr.. Darrow.
"You don't tell mel'' said Mrs. Dar-
row.
"And he ants to hire me,'' said
Dolly, her eyes cleaning with fun
"And I'm going. Quick-where's my
hat and shawl and mufflers Y'
Mrs. Darrow rose up in the majesty
of her black silk gown and gold watch
chain.
Dorothy Darrow," said she, you
are never going to hire as a servant 2"
Yes, am, said Dolly. Z" 1t is bet
ter than private theatricals. He's so
nice and absent-minded, and Paulina is
ajewel Oh do make haste or he will
be tired of waitingl"
And Dolly succeeded in carrying her
point. Fifteen minutes later she had
got into the cutter, with parcel, which
Mr.. Palmleaf slowed snugly away un-
der the seat, and the minister drove
home with secret exultation.
Miss Paulina was in the kitchen fry
ing sausages for dinner, when Dorothy
Darrow walked in, with cheeks like car
nations, hair blown all over her face, and
the bundle under her arm.
" Here am, Miss Paulina, " said she.
" The hired help, at your service"
Miss Paulina stared.
Well, it's Dorothy" said she. g And
l sent Peter after"
" Yes, know" said Dolly brightly.
"But Bridget was gone, and he mis-
took me for her, and he has engaged me
to work here. And, oh, Miss Palmleaf,
please don't undeceive him. Because
am smart little housekeeper, and can
help you just as much as an Irish girl
could. Just give me a trial, that's
ALL"
Miss Paulina had shrewd apprecia-
tion of joke her hard features relax
ed with smile, as she stood looking
down at the radiant little brunette.