Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-03-02

Southern man-Carrol war his name
dey come an went Jess like two udde
weddiners; an den dey got to changer
an Miss Edit went wild Mars John. ant
Mars Carroll went wild Miss Amy, an j
war as plain as dc nose on your face da
he war extreme fond ob her; an del
Mars John backee right down, for he wa
mighty spunky, and Miss Amys pictel
war took out ob his room. an all dc littlt
fancy fixin's she he'd made him war tool
away. an he nebber went wild gals any
more. at all--mores de pity"
"What became of this Quaker girl }:
asked Fred.
"Oh, she went away, somebody toll
me, to Englan', an dey nebber got TO bt
weddiners, any ob dem, so fur as | knows
on. Scch pity fur Mars John, Ht
nebber cared much fur nothin' till youi
mother died, an he brought you up. H'
war extreme good to YOU. Mars Fred, an
dat shows dc heart dar is in de man. Bu'
he's sot us a mee,in' house in his way.
jess do what he says, an fur gen'ral h,
says right. S'pose he's done forgot Miss
I Amy. IF he hedn't he would not act IL
dis onchristian manner. Don't de Bible
say, 'Lub your neighbors: An here he
sets hisself agin dem, fore dey come, an
says, Don, lend EN- scrap, an drive
off dc chillen, an den puts up dat big
board warnin en- off, jess as eff dar wal
an ingine in our yard would smash EN- tc
pieces. An de sweet little chillen, wild
dar fader in hebben will jess blieve Jack
de Giant Killer Ibis here. Sarves him
right, too, fur harboriu' sech onchristian
feelin's.
The next morning three little children
two boys and eirl-stood before the
board that lifted its warning above the
hedge that divided the Ashurst lawn from
its neighbors. With difficulty the eldest
BOY spelled out the words.
What does il mean, asked the little
girl, curiously. "Trespassing, trespass
that's what the prayer is about Don
YOU know-'Forgiye us our trespasses
Don't mean that at all, replied the
Oldest boy. sagely. Mamma says that
means for God TO be good TO US cause we
are good to folks who have been naughty
TO US. We haven't done anything to the
folks next door, cause we've just come.
Maybe hss afraid we will. replied
the little girl shrewdly. "Ill ask
mamma.
Fred Ashurst, sitting on the piazza,
heard the conversation, and reported to
his uncle.
"Humph." calculated that individual,
modify. IL hope the woman will have
sense enough to take the hint.
A week elapsed, and John Ashurst
was, to use his own expression, ''mOre
out OF sorts than ever.
Goose. dan two sticks, was Dlnah 5
version OF his mood, as she addressed her
pots and kettles.
Il won't stand this any longer" he
exclaimed, testify. The baby cries all
night. and the older ones raise Bedlam all
the day. When the guinea stops, the
peacock begins. When drum Is at rest,
blast comes from tin horn. The hens
have scratched up my seeds, the dog has
i might as well tell my grievances tc
her.
Forthwith he sat down and wrote:
"M.pAM.-Patience ceases 10 be virtue.
| can not think by day nor sleep by night
Would IL be possible for You To change
your nursery to the other side or your
house. Could your children exist with a
smaller allowance OF drums, trumpets,
iewsharps, aud tin horns? Your chickens
nave pulled up my seeds. Your do. tor,
my door mat into bits, yesterday. fouT
bows stone my fruit trees, and your girls
bother my cook. Your guinea, peacock,
and parrot | protest against as nuisances.
| II YOU can effect abatement of all these
nuisauces, you will greatly oblige your
neighbor, JOHN AsHCRsr
He rang the bell: Fred, take this &c
the next door.
"Yes, sir, but am late for the base
ball match; III stop on my way home.
[ guess it will keep; gunpowder is apt
to, he said,' with meaning smile.
II don't want any delay" replied
John Ashurst, sternly, this thing mus;
be stopped
That afternoon John Ashurst sat in his
Office writing. when he heard stealthy
step pass his window, followed by the
rustling of leaves. ITS that plagued
neighbor's children" they're at my cher.
ries again"
A few hasty strides brought him to the
tree. where boy was scramblipg down
"You young scoundrel.' exclaimed John
Ashurst; "l've caugh, you now, and In
going to take you straight to your mother
Don't belong there: None of your tricks
Come, march along, and we shall set
where you belong"
Dragging the culprit along. John Ash
urst rang his neighbor's door bell.
mo trespassing allowed" screamed
the parrot in its unearthly tones.
John Ashurst was very angry. Tt
have his warning cast into his teeth by
this ugly green bird was not pleasant.
Il want to see the lady," he said
CURLY to the servant who opened the door
"Yes, sir. VIII you walk into the
parlor:"
"wll Sou walk into my parlor'
Said the spider to the fly;
It's the prettiest little parior
That ever you did spy
In spite of his anger, John Ashurst sait
this to himself as he glanced about th'
dainty room, such room as he had no
1 so.. g. ,,,ary yaarS There was no dis