Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-02-01

on pupnc taste, said the lady, vehem-
mently.
'Marm!' said the landlord.
81 am Miss Smiths mother!"
''Be You!" gasped mine host.
"And here set until she presents
herself" said Mrs. Smith, depositing
herself on the nearest chair, and clasp
ing both hands firmly over the umbrella
handle.
The landlord looked feebly at her, and
almost within the same second, in hur-
ried a short, overdressed lady, with
curls, iewelry. bangles and scarlet
shawl. while a shabby black silk skirt
trailed its founces over the dusty
floor.
Landlord" said she take down those
posters at once"
"What for, marm?" cried the poor old
man.
Its swindlingi' said the curly fair
one: downright swindling! We are
paitncio. anu -siioo Ouiitu ID W iSStuie
nowhere unless / sing ballads in the In
termissions. It's share and share alike
in the profits and in expenses, and ]
won't be cheated. and so you may tell
her. landlord"
BE goin' crazy?" he said, ''or is
the whole varsal world agee? Miss Smith
amt here, nor Mary Smith amt mol
Mrs. Smith, nor none of the Smiths, as
know Off
'Iandlori.." said the curly lady, screw
ing up her thin lips. "you are in con
spiracy against mel" against me!''
The landlord uttered groan.
81 wish to goodness had never heard
of the whole thing" said he.
''But if there's law and justice in this
land, I'll have my rights!" screamed the
lady. In telegraph to Boston to &
lawyer. I'll have up the constable
I'll"
The landlord was vaguely consider
ing in his own mind whether it was bes
to go under the counter, escape by the
back window, or seize his grandfather S
rusty musket from the iron hook where
it hung above the chimney piece, ano
defy the whole party then and there
when merciful providence interferet
in his behalf. The depot hackmal
rumbled up to the door and out steppeI
tall pretty woman, with deep blu
eyes and bronze brown hair, Frencl
gray travelling dress, and a marvelousl.
composed manner
"Mary Smith, said she TO the land
lord. Are my rooms ready? l lectur
here tonight in the lyceum."
"Never was so glad to see anybody L
my. born days" croaked the landlord
"Yes. the room is ready; but your hns
band, he's out on the green, and you
mothers here to awaitin' to forbid tn
banses, and your partner avowini
and sweariu' sne's been swindled, an
-"
"It's some mistake" said Miss Smitl
in her clear incisive voice. 81 have n
husband. My mother has been dea
seven years, and partner is a luxur
in which l have never indulged my
SELF"
"This amt my daughter" said th
starched female. MY Mary Smith ha
red hair and she shutters.
"Quite different sort of person frol
my partner" said the lady with the re
shawl.
"And my wife weighs 200 pounds an
she wears the bloomer costume, "unwil
1pgly confessed the stout person, wh
J had by this time come in front of I'll
green and was standing staring in IL
doorway.
The landlord heaved mighty sigh I
relief.
"Wall," said he. Il don't see but thi
| the lectur' may go on after all. 5"
The three discontented spirits vanisl
ed. Miss Smith retreated to her room
and the landlord breathed freely agarl
But in the afternoon train from Bo
ton a young man in the undress unifor
of a naval officer came unexpected
upon the scene.
SIS this the place where Mary Smii
lectures to night?" he asked of the lam
lord.
81 believe So" said that worthy, 5
. or, tIy wondering if there were any mo
+ relations to object. "Ef you want
sreak TO her, there she is out in Il
: back garding, readin' poetry under u
q pear tree"
t polly" said the young officer, lea
ing over the pretty, French gray shot
e der.
( Il hear you," said Miss Smith, tur
ing over leaf and pretending not to
1 aware of pink flesh which was owe
4 spreading her cheek.
"Are you really determined to go
with this public tour?" he asked quie
ly,
e "Why shouldn't II" cross question:
Miss Smith.
because don't like it, Polly"
"You uuarreled with me, said Mar
: 81 beg pardon" said the young Of
:. Ger, "you quarreled with me.
"Do you really care? said Mary Sml
melting into softness.
II care more than you will ever kno'
: he answered fervently. Little Pol
L love youl And as for women's rlgh
YOU shall have every right you wish,
only you'll give up this lecturing bu