Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-08-11


and all the other work. About year
after fathers death, I became acquaint-
ed with Jack-Jack Holly-my hus-
band" and Mrs. Holly looked UP and
smiled.
"Jack was one of the best engineers
on the road (and is now, too), and ev-
eryone considered him an honest, likely
young fellow. He thought the world of
me, and we became engaged. But you
know how girls are, the weakest of them
can make strong man tremble."
ga weak, white girl held all his
heart strings in her small, white hand.'"
[ said.
"Yes, and | dare say | often pulled
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was gentle and kind when I flirted with
the country lads, and when was VIVA
and wayward he didn't demonstrate.
But one day there came along a city
chap, who engaged board for the sum-
mer at farmhouse in the neighbor-
hood.
"This Clarence Devarges. as he was
called, was handsome, well-dressed. and
had that polished, indescribable air that
is SO fascinating to most silly girls.
Jack was kind and well-mannered, but
he didn't have bit of style about him,
style was what | dotted ON in those
days; so I snubbed Jack and smiled on
Mr.. Devarges when he offered me his
attentions. / firted most dreadfully
with him. till even generous Jack was
displeased.
''One morning looking somewhat
grave and sad, he came into the ticket
office. The last passenger had gone and
the train was moving out. Jacks train
had stopped to take on freight.
"'Well how long is this thing going
20 laSt Saiu JACK.
"What thing p" snapped out.
"'Why. this affair with Devarges. 1
see it is going beyond mere Irritation.
"'Pray what of it 2
"'only that do not want my future
wife's name joined with that of "a
Jack paused, then added earnestly ::
We'll, | warn you against this fellow.
Who knows what he is 2
"'Mr. Devarge is perfect gentleman
and that is more than | can say of some
Others I said hotly and then some de-
mon prompted me to add: and Mr..
Holly, in regard to your future wife, I
believe. do not aspire to that honor
aud-and here is your ring, drew off
the little golden band and handed it to
him.
"Nell. do you mean this p inquired
Jack, with his white lips.
"Yes. l do. I'm tired of your carp
ing and criticising. This affair may as
we'll be ended now and forever"
said pettishly. t+
$50 be it, then. Good. bye said
Jack. and without another word he left
the room. ..-.-
"'To tell the truth, hadn't meant
half said, and every minute expected
that Jack would kiss me and we'd make
up. But now he was gone forever. A
mist came over my eyes as watched
the fast disappearing train. and | would
have INDUCED in good cry, but just
then the special came putting up. and
the President of the road came in. He
was kind old gentleman whom | had
known since l was wee girl.
GOOD day. Miss Nellie. Everything
prosperous, | hope. viii you do ia
vor for me 2 .tsr
Certainly. sir. if can
"'Well, you see. when we were com
ing down met man who owed me
some money. Paid me 5000, and
don't know what to do with it, as We
are going up in the woods to see ahou
laying out new road. We shall bt
gone two days. Don't want to take tn.
money with me-will you take charge o
it while I'm gone q
"'If you'll trust me"
cd Bless my soul ! yes. of course
Here's the money. Must hurry away
Good morning
Scarcely had portly Mr.. sayre trot
ted away before Mr.. Devarges cam
sauntering in.
"Got quite little sum there. haven
you, Miss Nellie 2 eying the bills in m,
hand.
"Yes,' l replied. laughing. an
Sayre has made me his banker. Look
Six hundred dollars How rich shoul
feel if it were mine.
"You deserve to have much more
and doubtless that pretty face will wi
it.
Somehow. his bold compliment faile
to please. and so it was with cold
ness that | said, Take a chair Mr.. DE-
varges.
".No, thank you, Miss Nellie.
have an appointment. But will you a
low me to call this EVENING" @
"Well, | scarcely think I shall be {
home. You know mother and sister Lu
lu are away. and a little while ago g
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