New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-07-06

'Well, my dear sister, as you are the
only invalid of the family, you may Wis.
it Aunt Polly in my place I don't see
why papa cannot take US all down there.
Aunt Polly needs the money which it
will cost to 90 to Newport as much as
those greedy hotel proprietors.
"What nonsense, my dear! Tho idea
Of spending tho summer in such an
out-of-the-way place is absurd!' said
Mrs. Lee, who had entered, and over
heard the conversation.
r"Oh, Meg. do 60 to Madam Mitch
ellis and get my white lace scarf-she
is mending it. Hurry back, and' put it
in this trunk; don't stop to talk with
anyone" said Lillian.
''Now Meg's besetting sin was love
of gossip. As she was walking down
the street, she fell in with school
friend, and walking on, forgot her or
rand till they stopped to admire some
laces in Madam Mitchell's window.
II believe Lii told me to pet her
scarf" said Meg. II will 60 and see if
it is done, any way"
It was not ready, so she went home
with her friend. and forgot to call for it
again. She said nothing about it, and
,Lillian's trunk went to Newport without
the scarf.
Aweek later, Meg found herself estab-
lished in Aunt Polly's farmhouse, and
had made friendswith everything around
her. It was not long before she had
captivated tho heart of Samuel Jinks, q
young man who was Aunt Polly's near
est neighbor. Meg thought she would
have some fun, so she encouraged him
in every way Imaginable, going into
ecstasies. over his ducks and chickens,
etc. She enjoyed her visit very much,
and was 10th to return home when, in
carly autumn sho received letter from
Lillian which ran as follows:-
''DEAR MEG:-We will be at homo on
the twenty-fourth, and papa wants you
to start for home on tho same day. We
arc to give tho first ball of the season.
Di is engaged to Lord Livingstone, while
I am receiving attentions from Count
Montmorerlcy. Both gentlemen will at
tend tho ball, and mamma is DESTROYS
of making a good impression. Papa
insists that you are to make your debut,
and mamma has consented; but if you
disgrace us with any of your country
airs, you will be sent to school again.
Do try to get off some of your frecklos
and tan before you come. And for pity
sake don't say word to Aunt Polly
about tho ball, for she will be sure to
attend, and that will spoil everything.
''Your affectionate sister,
LILLIAN.
''P. S. Where did you put my scarfP
l know you hid it for revenge. It was
mean of you. I have needed it so often.
I, too, will be revengod -
''Think wanted to be revenged, do
youP And l will be, too, my countess
prospective p soliloquized Meg. mo,
I won't tell Aunt Polly, but viii invite
Sam Jinks, who will be s,,ro TO come"
Two weeks later, as Sam drove to the
depot with Meg, she gave him an ur-
gent invitation to attend the dance.
"Wa'al," said he, II had kinder
thought would como on the keors to
see YOU"
DO come said Meg. Il shall miss
When the night for the ball arrived,
1t found brilliant company assembled
at the residence of Mr. Lee, but prom
inent among all were tho Foreigners
Lord Livingston, a tall, slender indi-
vidual dressed in the height of style, who
looked very like barber; the count
short and heavy, and using suspicious
brogue. Though it has nothing to do
with our story, we, may inform the read
er that both these mon were afterward
found to be impostors.) Meg had been
duly presented, and was to MI appear
ances very much impressed, and had
little to say. Suddenly there were
sounds of hurrying feet and excited
conversation in the hall, and the I'M.
mistakable gobble of turkey The
door, when thrown open, admitted Sam
uel links in his SUNDAY best,' pat
cnt coffee mill and pair of new boots
under one arm, while he hold under the
other huge turkey.
''How dc do, Miss Meg? I'm power
full glad to see you! Here's this old COB
bier than your Aunt Polly sent for
Thanksgiving. Seed this new-fashioned
grinder and buyed it right of, and
Neighbor Browns hired man sent to git
o pair Of boots, so thought I'd get EN-
as come along. How's your healthP''
said Samuel, as he placed his merchan-
u1S0 OA Viz AOOAS hAU u0Au tIO tUIA0y,
which was struggling to free itself, be-
tween his knees.
iS.I am quite well, thank YOU" said
Meg, casting q triumphant glance OF
Diana, who was preparing to faint, and
Making the hand held out to her. How
did you leave Aunt Polyp Let me in.
introduce you to the company. Count
Montmorency, Mr.. Jinks. Lord Liv.
ingstone, Mr.. Jinks."
How dc dop'' said Sam, bowling.
The turkey, taking advantage Of the
opportunity, freed itself. and hoped
across the floor; and when pursued BY
Sam, took refuge on the back Of Lii.
lian's chair.
"Oh, mercyr' she screamed. Lord
Livingstone, please take the horrid
thing awayr'
But the gentleman seemed % much
afraid OF it as she was, and quickly re
tired to tho opposite side Of the room
80 ..Shet tho door and hitch himra yelled
S1en, 81 swan! are ye afraid Of 9 tur.
kS,YP Reckon he thinks it's q boa-oon
strixctorV'
= m tipg . dive tor the bird IN question