Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-28
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Tor boarder.
He was on visit to the city--so hs
said-and his principal object in the &c
iectian o. boarding place was privacy
and good society. He was a church
member and kept very early hours. Ht
was very fond Of children, and would
be happy. if had any of those dea,
Creatures, to instruct them in any little
accomplishment, such as drawing O.
music. as an agreeable manner of pass.
ing his leisure hours. Altogether he
was a perfect model.
Fanny happening to run in Just then.
the young gentleman took her upon his
knee, and they became friendly at once
| SO, somehow ~Aa.o., it was alI aeyfits1
i x. ,,syys z---s., a,a,. orlando Al.
6arts had agreed 10 become the occa-
pant Of my apartment. After the busi-
ness had been entirely settled, he be-
gan to chat With me and Fanny, and the
other children, who had made their APP
pearance aud, while we were convers-
ing, the hours passed SO quickly that it
was dinner time before knew it, and,
Psalter anl Brother John coming home,
they were introduced to our new boarder,
ard insisted Oh his dining with us that
very day. He accepted the invitation
very swertly, and sail that, if We we're
willing, he should be most happy to en-
ter npon his new quarters that very
evening, and would send to the Astor
House for his lnggngo the next day, as
he was somewhat fstigued by his jour-
ney. 10 this proposition we unani-
monsly asserted, and then ell sat down
to dinner, Mr.. Alberts saying grace at
its commencement, and expressing, in
the conversation which ensued, such ex-
cellent sentiments on all subjects, that
we were absolutely charmed with him.
Very soon utter ihe meal WAS finished
our loaraor pleaded fatigue, retired to
his own apartment, arl Psaltcr, John
and myself, n little later, set off for a
concert which we were very dcsirous of
hearing. leaving the children in charge
of Eia.'v, with Instructions to put them
to bed at !, o'c,ock precisely.
"H,w do you like Mr.. Alberts, my
dear?' I taid to Psaitcr, Us wo walked
along.
Tolerabiy," replied Psalter "he
seems to DO worry excellent young man
| hot particularly brilliaut, but very
| worthy aud we'll manu- eled"
Well, it is better to DO good than to
be brilliant, is it not?" l remarked.
"But how do you know that Mr.. Al
berts is not both?" inquired John.
"There is latent fire in his eye, sup
pressed fervor in his voice, that tells me
he is truly great. Or such men were
martyrs made Emma, did you notice
how he said grace tonight? 1t was
actually grand. /"
"That remark of his about the dig
nifty OF truth was really fne," said
Psalter. "You may be right, after all,
! John"
! "And he is so kind to the children,
and SO very an.iable,'" said /. 81 am
sure we shall be delighted with him. ;"
And we walked on together in the most
amiable mood
The concert over we returned home,
when, to our great surprise, We found
the children still up, and In the parlor.
"It is not my fault, num-" said Bid
dy, when spoke to her about it. "The
young gintleman got up after you was
gone. and has been playin' with 'em all
the evenin'; and he sent me out for
candy for 'em and then, when the fun
was over, he read 'em chapter, and
babe 'em say their prayers. for all the
/, world as if he were minister"
coal" said Fanny, "he is SO sweet 7"
They talked about Mr.. Alberts all ie
tine they were undressing, and their
adm ..on confirmed ME in my opinion.
Chil>lpn always have such penetration |
The next morning. we all arose as usu-
| al, but Mr. Alherts did not make his aI,-
pearance, and Eiddy informed me that
he had requested her not to arouse him
if he should sleep late, ms he never took
breakfast, and was very much fatigued
by his journey. Sol cautioned the chill
dren to keep quiet, and we sat down to
the table without him. After breakfas:
the gentlemea started for their places OF
business, and everything proceeded as
usual until noon; but still Dir. Alberts
did not m"ke his appearance, and be-
gan to feel rather surprised.
IT was about noon when two men,
stout and stalwart, and wrapped in huge
greatcoats, knocked ut the basement
door, aud, before any one had time t<
cuen it. stepped into the entry.
beg your pardon, ma'am. saia tnt
first man" beg your pardon, but il
there any gentleman by the name o
Scraggin boarding here7"
/ "No, sir" I replied.
"Nor any one named Phillips :" in
quired the man.
"No, sir"
Perhaps his name is Alberts," sait
the other, stepping forward.
There is gentleman named Albert
ct present in the house, replied.
"Ah then will you be kind enough
to ask him TO step down minute 2" salt
the first speaker.
"Certainly--if you will walk into tn
parlor will call him." said.
4 Accordingly, the two men proceede'
to the floor above, while / sent Biddy i
summon Mr.. Alberts. After = grea
deal Of knocking, she returned with th