Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1880-02-05
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"Yes, she is coming tomorrow, An
dr. "" 1E
"Confound it?" 5~n.l..
Andrew" eaI -
"Pray excuse me, mother; tut rea :
ly you have no idea how much l
dread the arrival of the young lady.
l had planned to enjoy this summer,
and. it seems a pity to be denied the
enjoyment"
''Andrew," said his mother, with a
tone and voice full Of surprise and
pain, "the mother Of our expected
guest has been true friend to your
dear father. as well as faithful conn
forter to his companion in life, hence
if she wished her daughter to visit
us for the restoration of her health,
we should welcome her kindly"
IAN, yes: but, mother, we men re-
gard things differently from what you
women-folk do, YOU know. Besides,
| had planned to enjoy boating and
fishing during my vacation, and what
can fellow do with lady always at
his heels? But, Isay, mother, is this
Miss Nettie Chester good looking?-
You know we men admire beauty
''She was called a beauty from a
child. | have not seen her since,
replied Mrs. Carpenter, you will not
be troubled with the care of this
young lady. | will ask Austin to as
sumo that great responsibility"
'Austin!'
And Andrew laughed aloud at the
bare thought Of Austin, his farm bred
brother, playing the agreeable to an
heircss like Nettie Chester.
beg pardon, mother, but really I
could not help smiling, for Austin is
so very bashful, and women cannot
| put up with that you know. By the
way, my brother ought to go to the
city with me. He is just good for
nothing, moping on the farm here
Il could not spare both my lads at
once replied Mrs. Carpenter, tender
ly. yet half rebukingly, as the saucy
eyes again looked into hers.
And, noodlug gayly, the handsome
face took its departure.
swell, Austin, what does she look
like, eh? Or were you too shy to
TAX a peep at her? You went to the
station for her didn't you?" s,@ls,
Austin Carpenter rose from his
seat under the old apple. tree, and
threw aside his book as his brother
spoke, while bright flush mounted
his pale brow.
mo, no, he stammered, hurriedly
"that is, father went
Father! Well, well that is good
Why, Austin, what dolt you are!"
"But Andrew, | am not myself
when in ladies society, you know,
said Austin.
Andrew smiled as he stuck one o.
the apple-blossoms into his button
| hole.
"Come on, Austin, let us go ant
receive the criticisms of the fair lady
What, afraid? She is only q woman
after ALL
Miss Nettie Chester rose GRACEFUL,
rs the two brothers came in-An
drew, cool and collected, Austin per
feetly shy, with his tall, awkard fig
ure and pale face, and received thei
greeting kindly.
How do you do? All! is thi
Austin? | am glad to see you, and
trust we shall soon be good friend,
for | have heard much about you.
Austin blushed, stammered out some
thing as the little hand laid itsel
within his, then retreated behind hi
elder brother. She was scarcely II
. as pretty as pink. with her brow
eyes, red lips, and hair of bumishe
gold, and as fragile as a snowdro,
. with her white, open brow, and softI
, dainty hands, now lingering the chai
at her belt. Andrew Carpenter ratl
er liked the looks of the young gil
4 who had come to spend the summt
ut his house. After all. he was ratl
er glad she come: but, to tell th
. truth, Miss Nettie proved rather
: troublesome visitor to the haught
Andrew. Sugar was sprinkled upo
9 his meat, and salt in his coffee. H
: private papers were displaced. Fl
slippers were filed with prickly bur
0 and the clean shets upon his bed we
!, rendered uncomfortable with cal
h In short, everything was done to to
ment him; and Andrew cried We
geance, while at the same time