Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-08-23

they kindly allowed me TO remain 10
his place with The same wages, too!
For, you see, 1 was seventeen, aud my
father had long before taught me tele-
graphing and all the other work.
About a year after my fathers death l
became acquainted with Jack-Jack
Hol ly, my husbsnd,' and Mrs. Holly
loo ked up and smiled.
Jack was one Of the best engineers
on the road (and ls now, too,) and
everybody considers him an honest,
likely young fellow. He thought the
world of me, and we became engaged.
But you know how girls are? The
weakest of them make strong man
tremble.'
"A weak girl held all hls heart strings
iu her small. white hand p said.
Yes; and L dare:say l often pulled
Jacks heart strings rather hard, but
be was gentle and patient when l fir
ted with the country lads, and when
was Wild and wayward he did not re-
monstrate. But one daY there came
along a city chap who engaged board
for the summer at farmhouse IN the
nelghborheOd.
This Clarance Devarges, as he was
called. was handsome, we'll dressed,
and had that polished, lndescribable air
that is so fascinating to most silly girls.
lack was kind and well hammered, but
he didn't have bit Of style about hln,
but 'style' was what l dotted on in those
DAYS. So l snubbed Jack, aud smiled
on Mr.. Deyarges when be offered his
attentions. | hirted most dreadfully
with him till even generous Jack was
displeased.
One morning looking somewhat
grave and sad, he came into the ticket
office. The passengers had goue' and
the train was moving out. Jacks train
had stopped TO take freight
We'll, how long,is this thing going 10
last?' said Jack.
what thing!' snapped out.
'Why this affair with Devargcs; l
see it is going beyond mere fllrIaiion.'
Pray, what of il:'
Only that do not wish my future
wlfe's name joined in with that OF "a
Jack paused here, aud added earnestly
well, l warn you against this fellow.
Who knows what he isI'
Mr.. Devarges Is a perfect gentleman,
and that's more than one can say OF
some Others 1 said holly. And, Nc.
Holly, IN regard to your future wife, |
believe do not aspire to that honor
and-here is your ring drew of the
gold band, and handed it TO him.
Nell, do you mean thi-" inquire d
Jack, with white lips.
YES. [ do. I'm tired OF your carp
in .nd crilicising,' l said pettlshly.
so be it, then. Goodbye said
Jack, aud without another word he lett
the room.
To tell tue truth, 1 hadn't meant halt
] said, and every minute ex xpected thai
Jack would kiss me, and we'd make up.
A M list came over my eyes as watch
him fast disappearing again, and l
would have iu 1ulged in good cry, but
lust then the special came up, pulling,
and the president of the road came in'--
He was a kind old gentleman, whom L
had known siuce was wee girl.
Good day, Miss Nellie. Everything
prospect Gus. l hope. Will you do a
favor for me 2
Certainly. sir, If l can.'
We'll, you see. when we were coming
down, l met gentleman that owed
me some money ; he paid me $780,
and now DO not know what 10 do with
it, as we are going into the woods tc
see about laying out new railroad
We shall be gone about two days.
Don't want 10 take the money with me-
will you take charge Of it while am
gomez
IF you will trust me-
Bless my soul /! yes, of course; here
ia the money. Must hurry away
Good morning.
Scarcely had porty Mr.. Sayre gone
away before Mr.. Devarges came saun-
tering 1t.
Got quite little sum there, haven
YOU. Miss Nellie p eyeipg The bills II
my hand.
sYes,' l replied. laughing Mr.
Sayre has made me his banker. Look
Nine hundred dollars! ! How rlch
would be if it were minen
you deserve to have much more
and doubtless that pretty face1l WIN
it..
Somehow this bold compliment fallet
to please me, and it was With coldnes'
that l said:
Take chair, Mr.. Devarges.'
No, thank you, Miss Nellie. l hav'
an appointment. But will YOU ALLOW
me 10 call on you this evening p
We'll, l scarcely think I will be a
home. You know that mother an'
lister Lulu are away, ahd little while
ago got word from grandmother say
ing perhaps I had better come and sta!
all night with her.
i 1t was true that had received sucl
word from grandma, but | had no
thought OF accepting 1t. l hoped tba
Jack would co ne and make up and Q
course, didn't care TO have Mr.. Devar
pes call on me at The same time.