The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-07

MIN, James-at least until the AsheTs
have came to tea. Nothing can be
more stylish than a colored foetman."
$40 as you please, Miranda. Only
remember the purse Is very shallow. I
must save all that I have for nv little
girl"
DR.. Shenley rode away, laughing to
himself at the shallowness of women.
Except Janet. She seemed to him set
apart from the rest The old doctor and
his little girl had always been intimate
friends.
Miss Renshaw shrugged her shoulders
as he logged down the shady street. ''The
best way to invest his money for Janet is
to secure her good husband" she said.
Upon that hint she went to work. AL
phonst. ehe new waiter, dapper, brisk
mulatto, with furtive eye, arrived and
| took possession of the house. Barbara
glared at him unncticed He appeared
| before Miss Renshaw IN spotless apron
and jacket.
"Where shall find the china-closet,
MADAME That person outside wishes to
set the table with the kitchen dishes.''
presently, Alphonse." Miss Renshaw
hurried to the store and ordered home
fnll set of much-begiit china. It would
never do to loose caste in the eyes of the
fcotman .
Janet and her father glanced qul11ical-
ly at each other as they sat down to their
supper of bread and honey, served with
much ceremony. Aunt Miranda, stately
IN purple ribbons, was behind the tea
urn. But secretly she quailed before the
eye of Alphonse. He was her judge, test
ing her social position by the cut of her
dress, the quality of these very ribbons.
Janet drew her father into the garden
as soon as tea was over.
ut is SO uncomfortable IN there" she
said, as she lighted his pipe and sat down
at his feet On the grass.
"Never let trifles reach you, my dear
What says Epictetus? What matters to
me anything which happens, if my soul
is above it? ~
eyes, Of course She laid her fathers
hand on her head: she liked to teel him
draw the brown cu1ls through his fingers.
Old Colonel came out of the stable and
curlcd up on her dress. The happy tears
were in Janet's eyes. She was not think
ing Of E pictetus. .. .-.&
''Fatherr' -."' ..-. -n".a.,.".
"Well, my dear2"
"Mrs. Asher is coming this evening"
and-and her SON."
The old man might be dull IN ordinary
matters, but he was keen of sight and
feeling where Janet was concerned.
He stroked her head softly, and did
not speak tor minute or two.
';He is a friend Of yours, Janet?"
"A very good friend, father. IL
think"
eyes, yes. 1 understands
The old man could not go on. He put
his hand over her eyes, as her head rest
ed on his knee, that she might not see
how greatly he was moved.
Janet was very young. She had never
had lovers, like mere forward girls. This
thought of love or marriage was new
both to her and the old man. They had
not as much worldly knowledge about it
as many children. They sat silent for
long while. ..ss-
'He never has said that he cared for
me, father. And perhaps he has forgot
ten me. don't know" said Janet, at
last.
AS ne spoke, Young man came has
tily up the road, and catching sight of
them, jumped the fence, hurrying straight
to them.
'sWho is this, Janet?" whispered DR..
Shenley.
"Miss Shenley," cried the young man,
eagerly, before Janet could answer, "you
must forgive me. I have brought all the
dust Of travel with me. But could not
wait. Will you not present me to your
father?''
He was flushed and embarrassed, and
Janet was quite as awkward. But the old
doctor, who had certain simple gracious
ness, when dragged away from books
and beetles, managed to put them both
at their ease. .s
Miss Miranda sent to summon the doc.
tor to the house presently. Hugh Asher
looked after him with reverence
"And that is DR.. Shenley2" he SAID. II
used to hear my father speak of him as
the first of American naturalists. My
father was naturalist, too, though in a
small way" he added, proudly. I wish
I could have mentioned that to DR.. Shen-
ley. It might have made him think bet
ter Of NO. with an almost boyi5h blush,
"Who is that in the garden9" demand
ed Miss Renshaw.
"a young man named Asher. A good,
honest lad, he seems to be-" added the
doctor, thoughtfully. "He has most
ingenious tace.''- ..a
"Good gracious! Asher! And you
in your old dressing gown! And
Janet in her blue calico! WHAT shall
do2'
DOS Invite the lad in to drink cup
of coffee. He is tired with his journey,
no doubt" said the doctor, as he went in
to the diugy Office where his patient
| waited.
Miss Renshaw raised hands in amaze
.nepe. .HIe'd bring an Asher in to drink
cup of'soihe syst as he would John the
| rost1ha1f,'or the pfoug6boy,'' she said.
| ::Iaside Of. this :ls1se en- Asher. don't
soine unririt is ready fp :he1n::.:
Mis- Rehshaw' kept her: resolution.
The next day the faded old carpet was
taken up, and a gaudy imitation Of brus-
sells took its place; pair Of staring vases
| Gall bought at ssthe store' on credit dec
grated the mantel-shelf instead Of the