Smyrna times., 1879-04-02

Slr?" said Dolly, her spoon coming to |
an abrupt standstill, amid the wrinkly |
and leatherlike folds of the cream on |
particular pan.
In other words,' explained Mr.. Palm.
leat, "do you want good homer
" Indeed, sir. never thought of such
thins! said Dolly, all in a furry.
How old are you| questioned Mr..
8 am eighteen" said Dolly, in some
confusion.
Have you any followers?"
"Sir?' fluttered Dolly.
" Beaux, mean," elaborately explained
the clergyman.
"Of course l haven't" said Dolly, half
inclined to laugh, half to be angry.
Then think, you'll suit me-" said Mr..
Palmleaf; "or, rather my sister. Our
family is not large; the work is light, and
Paulina is most considerate mistress. Get
your bundle.
"My-whot?" said Dolly, in bewilder-
ment.
Your clothes. am to take you back
with me immediately" said Mr.. Palmleaf
Paulina expects company. 1t is essen.
tial 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.
Certainly" said Mr.. Palmleaf
And he sat down on a wooden stool in
the corner, and fell to meditating on the
thirdly Of his uncompleted sermon,
while Dolly sped up stairs, three steps at a
time.
Father" cried she, flying into the pres
ence of her parents, "the minister has
mistake me for Bridgetr'
p said Mr.. barrow
You don't tell me!' said Mrs Darrow.
And he wants to hire me-" said Dolly,
her eyes cleaning with fun. "And Pm
going" Quick--where's my hat, and shawl,
and muffles ~
Mrs. Darrow rose up in the majesty of
her black silk gown and gold watch-chain.
Dorothy Darrow," said she, "you'rc
never going to hire as a servant?"
Yes, | am, said Dolly. It's better
than private theatrcals. He's so nice and
absent,mlnded, and Paulina is "a jewel !
Oh, do make haste, or he'll be tired OF
waiting!"
And Dolly succeeded in carrying her
point. Fifteen minutes later she got into
the cutter, with Il parcel. which Mr. Palm
leaf slowed snugly under the seat, and the
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| ton.
Miss Paulina was in the kitchen frying
sau>ages for dinner, when Dorothy barrow
walked in, with cheeks like carnations,
hair blown ali over her face, and the
bundle under her arm.
I" Here | am, Miss Palmleaf," said she.
1.-The hired help, at your service |"
Miss Paulina stared.
Why, it's Dorothy" said She "And |
sent Peter after"
Yes | know" said Dolly brightly.
" But Bridget was gone, and he mistook me
for her, and he has engaged me to work
here. And, OH, Miss Paulina, please don't
undeceive him. Because | am a smart
little housekeeper, and | can help you just
as much as any Irish girl could. Just give
me trial, that's ALL"
Miss Paulina had q shrewd appreciation
OF a joke; her hard features relaxed with
a smile, as she stood looking down at the
radiant little brunette.
"Well,' said she, 81 don't mind if
do"
For one month Dorothy Darrow officiatec
as hired girl at the parsonage. Then she
came to the clergyman, one day:
NJ. Palmleaf." said she, " am going tC
leave the placer
"Ai' "AlllCdl lOOhGu up III
and dismay.
II hope, Dolly" said he "that neithe
my sister nor | have unwittingly offended
your
MOI said Dolly, patting her little foo
; on the staring green leaves in the stud
> carpet; "but oh, Mr.. Palmleaf, have don
so wrong, and do earnestly beg you
e pardon!"
: Dolly y cried out the Reverend Peter
e in mild surprise.
P Because you are so good and true,
: sObbed the girl "and ! am not hire
! girl, and only came here for joke, an
! | can't bear to think I'm e-de-deceivn
a your
And Dolly began to cry piteously, benin
the corner Of her apron.
J. You came here for Joke, eh p sal
l. the minister.
"Y-yesr' confessed Dolly, behind he
a apron.
:, "Well, them" said the minister, gentl
y drawing her toward him, suppose yo
stay in earnest?"
"Sir?' faltered Dolly. ~
q MY DEAR" said Mr.. Palmleaf, &c hav
got used TO you around the house; shoul
e miss you terribly if you should leave IL
Do you think | am too old to think of
blooming young wife like you2"
le mot a bitw cried Dolly indignant
Old-you"
n ado you like me little bit?"
"a great deal," said Dolly laughing ar
h blushing.
"Then you will stay with me--always
10 And Dolly promised that she would.
e. Everybody wondered how so bashful
;" man as the Rev. Mr.. Palmleaf ever mu
We tered courage for a proposal; but nobor
knew that that engagement" begun for
n joke turned out in sober earnest.