American citizen., 1879-02-08

hau long before Taught me telegraphln&
and all the other work. About year
after fathers death became asquaint-
ed with Jack-Jack Holly, my hus-
band," and Mrs. Holly looked up and
smiled.
'Jack was one of tho best engineers
on the road (and is now, too), and every
body 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 a strong man trenble.' >
ga weak girl held all his heart
strings in her small, white hand"
said.
"Yes, and dare say l often pulled
Jacks heart strings rather hard but he
was gentle and patient when l fiirted
with the country lads, and when was
wild and wayward he didn't remon-
strate. But one day there came along
a city chap, who engaged board fol
the summer at a farmhouse in the
neighborhood. This Clarence Devarges
as he was called, was handsome, vel
dressed, and had that polished, indie.
scribable air that is so fascinating to
most silly girls. Jack was kind and well
hammered, but he didn't have a bit OF
'style' about him, but style was what
dotted on in those days. So snubbed
Jack, and smiled on Mr.. Devarges
when he offered his attentions. l fiirt-
ed most drcadfully 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. Jack
train had stopped to take freight.
"'Well, how long is this thing going
to last?' said Jack.
"' what thing?' 1 snapped out.
"'Why, this affair with Devarges; l
sec it is going beyond a mere Irritation.
"' Pray, what of it?'
"sOnly that do not wish my future
wife's name Joined in with that of A.,
Jack paused here, and added earnestly ::
VSiis wal IL Jou a. aihoe ehio ACiioW 9.
Who knows Whist he isp'
"'Mr. Devarges is perfect gentle
man, and that is more than one can say
Of some Others said hotly. 'And,
Mr.. Holly, in regard to your future wife,
believe do not aspire 10 that honor
is your ring 1 drew off the
golden band and handed it to him.
"'Nell, do you mean this?' inquired
Jack with white lips.
"t Yes, do. I'm tired of your carp
ng and criticising. The affair may be
ended now and forever 1 said, pet
,ishlv.
$3.50 be it, then. Good-by,' said
Jack, and, without another word, he
eft the room.
"To tell the truth, hadn't meant
half said, and every minute expected
hat Jack would kiss me and we'd make
lp.' A mist came over my eyes as 1
him fast disappearing again,
md would have indulged in cry, but
ust then the special came putting up,
md the President of the road came in.
lie was kind old gentleman, whom
lad known since was wee girl.
"'Good day, Miss Nellie. Every
hing prosperous, hope.l Will you do
! favor for me?'
"' Certainly, sir, if can.'
swell, you see, when we were
coming down met a gentleman that
wed me some money; paid me 5000.
nd now 1 don't know what to do with
/, as we are going up into the woods to
ee about laying out new railroad.
We shall be gone two days. Don't want
o take the money with me; will you
axe charge of it while I'm gomez
"tH you'll trust me-
"Bless my soul! yes, of course;
ere is the money. Must hurry away.
iood morning.
Scarcely had portly Mr.. Sayre gone
way before Mr.. Devarges came saun-
sring in.
"'Got quite little sum there, haven't
on, Miss Nellie?' eyeing the bills in my
and.
"'Yes,' I replied, laughing, sMr.
ayre has made me his banker. Look
tx hundred dollars! How rich l should
,el if it were mine
"' You deserve to have much more
nd doubtless that pretty face IL win it.
Somehow this bold compliment fail
l to please, and it was with coldness
lat I said:
"'Take chair, Mr.. Devarges.
"'No, thank you, Miss Nellie; l have |
n appointment. But will you allow !
le to call on you this eveningP'
"Well, scarcely think I shall be at |
ome. You know mother and sister
ulu are away, and little while ago l
OF word from grandmother saying per-
APPS 1 had better come and stay all night
ith her.
=" 1t was true that had received such
ord from grandma, but had not
fought of accepting it. l had hoped
lat Jack would come and make up,
i'd, of course, did not care to have
r. Devarges call at the same time.
"'What will you do with your
oney, Miss NellP' carelessly inquired
r. Devarges. q -.
"'Oh, l shall put it right here in this
aver. No one knows about it, and it
i'll be perfectly secure
'Dare say; good morning. and,
th a courtly bow, my admirer left.
"All during the day busted myself
out my duties, and when night came
mt On tho drosa Iack likad hast and