Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-09-23

anu II u lllboN NbAoANNaNNN 'H'N
treSS. Get your bundle.
"Mv-what," said Dolly, in bewil
derment.
"Your clothes. | am to take you back
with me Immediately" said Mr.. Palm
leaf. "Adeline expects company. 1t Is
essential that we obtain help at once.
Dolly looked up with cheeks crimson
| like any rose, eyes full of deep brown
sparkles, and lips around which, danced
perfect galaxy of dimples.
"Wait a minute, please said she.
Certainly" said the minister.
And he sat down on a stool and went
to meditating on the thirdly of his
uncompleted sermon, while Dolly sped
up stairs, three step at time.
Father" cried she, flying into the
presence or her parents, 1.-THE minister
has mistaken me for Bridget!
"Eh:" said Mr.. Darrow.
You don't tell me- said Mrs. Oar
row.
And he wants to hire me" said Dol
", her ewes cleaning with fun. And
l am going right oF-where's my hat
and shawl
Mrs. Dauow rose in the majesty OF
her silk gown and gold watch-chain.
"Yes. am. said Dolly. Its better
than private thea,ricals. He's 50 nice
and abscnt-mindcd, and Adclinc is a
Jewel, Oh, hurry or he'll be tired OF
waiting
And Dolly succeeded in carrying her
point. Fifteen minutes later she had got
into the cutter, with parcel, which Mr..
Palmlcaf slowed snugly away under the
seat. and the minister drove home with
secret exultation.
Adelinc was in the kitchen frying sau-
sagcs for dinner, when Dorothy walked
in. with cheeks ike carnations, hair
blown all over her face, and the bundle
under her arm.
"Herc am. Miss Adeline," said she.
"'rhe hired help, at your service
Adclnc stared.
"Why, its Dorothy said She. And
sent Peter after
''Yes, know" said Dolly, brightly.
but Bridge, was gone, and he mistook
me for her, and he has engaged me TO
work here. And Oh, Miss Adcline, please
don't uudecciyc him. Because am a
smart little houSekeeper, and can help
YOU JUS, as much as any Irish girl could.
Just give mt trial, that's all.
Miss Adclinc had shrcwd apprccia-
ton Of Joke: her hard features relaxed
with smile, as she stood looking down
at the radiant little brunette.
well, said she, Il don mind If | do.
For one month Dolly oihciatcd as hired
,irl at the parsonage Then she came to
the clergyman one day:
Mr. PAlmlcaf," said she, II am going
10 leave the place"
Mr.. Palmlcaf looked up in amazemen'
and dismay.
Il hope" said he, "that neither my
sister nor | have unwittlng.y offended
you:"
No" said Dolly, patting her little
foot on the staring green leaves IN the
study carpet, but oh, | have done wrong
and earnestly beg your pardon
Dolly" cried GU, the Reverend Peter,
in mild surprise.
Because YOU are SO good and true,
sobbcd the girl. Il am not a hired girI,
and only came here for Joke, and
can, bear to think I'm dccciying YOU
And Dolly began to cry piteously, be-
hind the corner of her apron.
You came here for joke, eh:' said
the minister.
"Y-yes. ~
"Wen, then, said the minister, gent
" drawing her toward him, suppose
YOU stay in earnest: ::
Sir"
MY dear, said the minister, Il have
got used to YOU around the house.
should miss YOU terribly if YOU should
leave Us. Am too old to think OF
blooming Young wife ike you:
Not a bit
Can you ike me little Bit
A great deal
Then you will stay with me always.
And she promised that she would.
Everybody wondered how 50 bashtul q
man as the Rev. Mr.. Palmleaf, ever mus
tered courage for proposal; but nobod!
knew that that engagement begun for
Joke turned out in sober earnest.