The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-05-31

weeks. 2
Mrs. Morton instantly answered Miss
Moore's letter, setting an early day for Har-
rie's visit
The day arrived, and Mel, with one of tbs
carriage ponies and his own handsome horse,
started for the depot In few moments
the train came laundering in, and the usual
hustle and hurry ensued.
Mel vanity searched among the new arri-s
walls for his little charge There was q little
boy with his nurse, and big boy with his
father; but no boy answering the descrip-
ton of the one Mel was in search Of.
Dear me! he said, in perplexity, ~
hope he hasn't been taken on with the
I train u a1ffNf &tsit ssa9ss
At that moment he espied young lady,
whose wide, blue eyes wore q very anxious
| expression, as she searched the faces of those
about her in vain attempt to find the one
for which she was looking. Stepping up to
her side, Mel lifted his hat politely, and ask
\ ed IL he could assist her In amy way.
:" expected young lady to meet me at
| this train, but fear something has occurred
to detain her" she said with tears of vexation
|
in her eyes. ga A g
"And / came to escort a little boy, who
has failed to put in an appearance, to my
home" he said, smiling. "n you will tell
me the young lady's name, perhaps may
assist you in finding her residence"
"Her name is Miss Nell Morton, /" she
answered.
And the little boy was to meet at this
train was Harrie Moore !" exclaimed Mel,
while his features went through series of
comical contortions, in q vain attempt to
conceal the merriment which this ludicrous
mistake stirred up within him.
"Are--you--Nell2" N#
Harrie looked up at the tall, handsome,
broad-shouldered young man in bewildered
surprise, scarcely knowing whether to laugh
or cry az the mistake. 4I0ls 1id65isH
My name is Nelson, but mother always
calls me Mel" he explained, pitying her evil
dent embarrassment And you must be
Harrie, whom mother sent me to meet l
shall have to take you into the ladies' whit
ing room while ! make some changes in my
arrangements for conveying you home"
Procuring hack, he placed her in it, all
after giving the directions to the driver, he
mounted his horse, and, taking the pony's
bride, rode by the side of the hack so that
he might reach home in time to introduce
Harrie to his mother and relieve her from
further embarrassment. akas staf8Z -.
:" 1t is alton account of the names,n said
Mrs Morton, laughing heartily, as she kiss
! ed Harrie's flushed cheeks; "bnt I'm ever
so glad that You are not little boy, dear
/ shall enjoy your society SO much better"
81 shall not break my heart over the dis
appointment" thought Mel, as he cast adj
miring chances at the bright, animated face
opposite. q 800
"Oh, what would Aunt Thankful say, If
she knew? ~ said Harrie, as she stood before
the mirror, letting down her long, golden
brown hair, in the lovely guest chamber
where Mrs. Morton had left her, with a
| goodnight kiss still warm upon her lips.
The room fitted up for the little boys
nothing of it, or the chest of tools with
which Mel had planned to purchase her affec-
| TONS ga NEREE II
"Sucha lovely tie land 1 brought it to
Nell she said, viewing the dainty article of
lace and embroidery admiringly. !" Just
imagine this ornamenting his shirt-front |
4 Oh, dear, it is too FUNNY" She laughed
merrily. II wanted it. myself when
bought it, only I could not afford two, and
now can have it, she added, tying it about
her white throat, and smiling at the pleasing
4 effect. 81 shall not write one word to Aunt
| Thankful about the mistake. / mean for
once to enjoy myself. Mrs. Morton Is such
a darling old lady, and Mel is just splendid,
| II he is q man !"
| The next two weeks were the brightest,
happiest weeks of all Harrie's experience.
There were such nice, long talks with Mrs.
Morton, while Mel was at his Office, which
am sorry to confess he neglected shamefully
during those two joyous weeks
There were carriage-rides and boat-rides
picnics and music, until Harie's foolish little
head was nearly turned with the pleasures
she enjoyed; but the two weeks drew to a
CLOSE at last bringing . letter from Aunt
Thankful, stating that she would be with
them on the eth
1 Mrs. Morton and Harrie rode over to the
depot in the carriage, to meet her, and
brought her back in triumph between them.
"Ihere's no Use askin' how you've enjoy
ed your visit, said Aunt Thanltftl ghncing
at Harrie's bright, happy face. "rm only
afraid that you'll never be contented with
me again"
"Oh, yes, shall said Harrie for I
know that you are the dearest friend ever
4 had"
'Where is Nell ?" asked Aunt Thankful,
after they had entered the parlor, and Mrs.
Morton had seated her guest In large easy
chair.
Mel was obliged to be absent this after
noon, and will not be at home until tea
time" said Mrs Morton, sending mute dis
patch across to Harrie, who was obliged TO
leave the room instantly, while convulsive
tremor shook her entire form.
| Harrie was coming down the stairs as
Mel opened the front door, and their voices
came floating down the long hall and in
through the back parlor door, which stood
| ajar, TO where Aunt Thankful was sitting.
"Mehetable, who is that man talkin to
my Harrie ?" asked she, anxiously. st
At that instant Mel and Harrie entered the
room together. 99W8Rk
"Ohi" exclaimed Mrs. Morton, smiling
complacently, it's only Mel, Miss Moore,
allow me to make You acquainted with my
SON Nelson. You didn't know that l had
such great boy, now, did you ?"
"The mischiefs donel" cried Aunt
Thankful, sinking helplessly into chair.
"But, then, what can't be cured must be
endured" she added, philosophically, while
Harrie blushed rosy, and Mel laughed mer-
rily.
!" You thought was young lady, didn't
you, Miss Moore 2" said he coming over and
seating himself beside her, and entering in
to conversation in an easy, and attractive
way, that quite won her lonely old heart
| Aunt Thankful proved true prophet in