Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-04-30

In other words explained Mr..
I'almleat. do you want gos d
iOme:'
Indeed. sir. never thought ofsuch
thing = said Dolly. all in a fury.
How old are you:' questioned Mr..
Palmleaf.
4 am eighteen, said Dolly, in some
confusion.
Have YOU any followers p
Siry' huttered Dolly.
'Beaux.I mean elaborltely explain.
I'd the clergyman.
OF course haven't said Dolly, half
inclined to laugh. half to be angry.
Then | think You'll suit me- said
Mr.. Pa'mleaf; or Father, m sister. Our
iamil. Is not large; the wash Is lisht.
md Paullna i most cOnslderate mis-
tress. Grt your bundle
'Ny-whal?' said Dolly, in bewll.
lrrment.
Your clothes; am TO take you back
With me Immediately SAID Mr.. Palm
leaf. 'Paulinna expects company. 1t
- essential that we obtain help at
nnce.'
Dolly Darrow lookel up with cheeks
crimsOned like any rose, eyes full of
deep brown sparkles. and around which
danced perfect galaxy Of dimples.
Wait a minute, please. SAID she.
Certainly said Mr.. Palmleaf.
And he sac down on wooden stool
in the corner, and fell to medllaling on
lie thirdly of his uncompleted ser.
mon, while Dolly sped up the stairs,
three steps at time.'
Father cried she. flying into the
presence of her parents. the minister
has mistaken me for Bridget"
Eli . Sdlu VII. OtIlONs
You don't tell met SAID Mrs. Dar-
row.
And he wants to hire me- said Dol
y. with eyes cleaning with fun. And
m going! Quick. where's my hat,
aud my shawl. and mutflers p
Mrs. Darrow arose in all the majcs-
ty of her black silk gown and gold
watch chain.
Dorothy Darow,' said she, you're
never eoing to hire out as servant"
Yes. am said Dolly. It's better
than private theatcaIs. He's so nice
and absent.minded. and Miss Paulna
is Jewel? Oh, do make haste, or he'll
be tired of -, ,raig@sle, iig1@asstedeu w
A"' Fife Fifteen minute ,a,cr =, carry .hs ius oct nof
In'o rU','', the ;en'tcr' SiI xi a big bundle,
which Mr.. Palmleaf slowed snugly un-
der the seat. and the minister drove
home with secret exultatlOn.
Miss Paulna was in the kitchen, fry
ing sausages for dinner, when Dorothy
barrow walked in, with cheeks like
carnations. hair blown over her face,
and the bundle under her arm.
Here am, Miss Palmleaf.' said she
The hired help at your service"
Miss Paulina stared.
'Why, it's Dorothy said she. And
sent Peter alter
Yes. | know said Dolly, brightly
But Bridget was gone. aud he mistooI
me for her, aud he has engaged me t
work here. And. oh. Mss Paulina
please don't undeceive him. Because
am a smart little housekeeper, and
can Eelp you just as much as any lrls'
Girl could. Just give me a trial, that
ALL
Miss Paulina had shrewd apprecia
ton of a jok"; her hard features relax
ed with smile, as she stood lookln
down at the radiant little brunette.
Well SAID she, / don't mind II
do
For one month Dorothy Darrow ol
fciated as hired girl at the parsonage
Then she come to the clergyman on
day:
Mr.. Palmleaf' said she, L am &C
ins to leave the place.
Mr.. Palmleaf looked up in amaz'
, ment and dismay.
i hope, Dolly, that neither l NJ
my sitter have .unwittngly ohendc
you?'
No. said Dolly, patting her It'll
! foot on the staring green leaves in Il
study.carpet; but oh, Mr.. Palmleaf,
nave done so wrong. and | do so earl
estly beg your pardon"
Dolly y cried out the Reverend p
tel. in mild surprise.
Because you are SO good and true
= sobbed the girl; and / am not a hir'
. oirl. and only came here for q jok
and | can't bear to think I'm de-de-d'
ceivlng you"
&c And Dolly began to cry pitiously, b
hind the corner of her apron.
C You came here for a joke, chg sa
" the minister,
yves = confessed Dolly behind h
=, apron.
~ well then,' said the minister ger
" drawing her toward him, 'suppo
= YOU stay in earnest"
- Sir ialtered Dolly.
. MY DEAR said Mr.. Palmleat, 1 ha
GOT used TO having you around. ant
should miss you terribly if you shot
) leave us. Do you think l am too {
> for a blooming young wife like yol
Not a bitv CRED Dolly, indignant
Old your
DO you like me little bit?
u "A yreat deal.' said Dolly laughi