The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-12-04
WEE I sAw ANp ERARp.

Riding along at Rightall, both cold and
tired after days ride over the Allatoona
hills, and yet couple Of miles from Mari
eta hospitable mansions, | appreciated a
cordial welcome at my old friend lis,
after seeing to my faithful horse gracious
~ accepted rocker in the sitting room.
where after hand-shaking and the usual
compliments with the young ladies' | was
just going TO inquire after good sister IL
when her genial face appeared in the door
way, accompanied by neighbog Jones.
iiow's this. thought |, knowing what
stay-at home somebody she had always been,
my curiosity WAS soon gratihed for number
less questions from the girls brought forth
the desired information. Mother where
have You beeny Did you meet brother?
We were growing really anxious about
you. Don't let your curiosity get the
letter ofyour judgment till can tell you.
You know ! walked over 10 sit awhile with
sister Jones, found her and brother Jones
just starting TO town and yielding to their
importunings ! rather reluctantly consented
to 30 with them, Int when have told YOU
of my trip you viii agree with me that twas
quite fortunate for us did so, as the Queen
ofShela was forced to remark of the beau
ties OF the Temple, so | must say since my
little shopping expedition at McChtchcys
store, the half has not been told. Thurs
day being Thanksgiving, | bought mince
meat pickles and lot of other things you
will find in those packages Kennesaw
-four at mil prices Here brother H
interpreted with ''and where did you get the
money TO pay with - "Why, the money
you gave me the other day to pay for the
girls cloaks | had some left over, and I've
learned this much little money goes i
long way, at McChtchey's store. Turning
TO the girls selected lot Of Crockery and
glassware, such bargains and such a varie-
~, butdo lets have supper for fear Robert,
there puts me down rs u garrulous old wo-
man. Daughter undo this bundle and have
some Of those fresh pork sausage prepared
for your hthcr, crate some Of this cheese,
and put some Of the different kinds of crack
ers on the table. some of that apple butter
too. ltObert-you must be sure to call as
you pass through and take Josephine some
Of those Florida Oranges though once you
call, you'll find many things worth twice
the money asked for them. McClatchy pags
The highest cash price for all country pro
duce and sells everything the forrest price.
What's the news in your neighborhood
Robert? Wish you had brought Josephine
aud the children with you. Yes this has
been great year for the farmers but as you
say, some will complain and croak at any
event, lis their nature, poor things. Girls,
/ told Mr.. Murray Chat prince Of good fell
lows and politcst OF clerks you would go
early on tomorrow and select things for
Christmas and sNew Year. Home is not
Home unless these anniversaries are remem-
bercd. ] also selected lot of Toys for LII
cy 5 children. After good cup Of Tea Nc
Clsicheys hest mixed, anG warm supper
/ retired for good nights rest. Sister Il
was telling the girls of McClatchy having
received an invoice ofnear goo dozen articles
for the S and 10 cent counters, looked for
every day as they were shipped week ago,
ness and well he deserves it, lie keeps things
moving. More anon.