Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-01-18
After these had departed. l declare

was quite out OF patience, and almost
resolved TO give up my notable 'uea
altogether; but, just had come 10 ms
resolution. l heard another ring at the
bell. Such a ring! Not loud, impera-
tive, abrupt peal, hut modest muSlcaI
naturalization, wmich beIokened an
unassuming and wcll.bred applicant Tor
admission.
"A Young gentleman'--so Bidby IN
formed me; aud, after peeplug III Inc
glass 10 see il my hair was smooth,
ran up stairs.
There was a young gentleman in the
parlor-a tall, fair young man, with
straight, straw-colored hair, Combed
back from his forehead with a rush and
white cravat OF ministerial propor-
tions. lie had dear little hands en-
cased in ,he most delicate Of gloves,
and was so petite aud gcnt'emanly
that, really, 1 thonght TO myself
could not possibly find any one who
would suit me better for boarder.
He was on a visit 10 the city-so he
sald-aad his principal object in the
selection Of a boarding place was prl-
vacy and good society. He WAS
church member, and kept very early
hours. He was very fond of children,
and would be happy, if had any OF
those dear creatures, to instruct them
IN anv little accomplishment, such as
drawing or music, as an agreeable
manner of passing his leisure hours.
Altocether he WIS perfect model.
Fanny happening to run in just then,
the young gentleman look her upon his
knee, and they became friendly at once.
So. somehow or other, it was all settled
IN a few moments. and Mr.. Orlando
Alberts lad agreed TO become
the occupant Of my apartmen
After the business had been en-
tirely settled, he began to chat with me
and Fanny, aud the other children. who
had made Their appearance and, while
we were cOnversing, The hours passed
80 quickly that it was dinner-tine be-
fore | knew it, and, Psalter and Bro
ther John, coming home, they were
introduced to our new border, aud in-
sisted upon his dining with US that very
day. He accepted The invitation very
sweetly, and said that. if we were will
ing. he should be most happy TO enter
his new quarters that very evening, ana
would send TO the Astor House for his
luggage the next day, as lie was some
what latlgued by his journey. To this
u rcposition We unanimously asstnted
and .hen all sat down to dianer, Mr..
Alberts saying grace at its commence
ment and expressing, ia the ronverSa-
ton which ensued, such excellent
sentiments on all subjects, that we
were abs olutely harmed with him.
VERY soon after the meal was finish
ed. our boarder pleaded fatigue. rlllred
to his own apartment. aud Psalter'
John and myself, a little later, set OIL
for concert which We were very de-
sirous of hearing. leaving the children
in charge Of Bid1y, with instructions to
mt them TO bed at nine o'clock precise
ly.
How do you like Mr.. Alberls, my
dear p l said TO Psalter, as he walked
along.
,Tolerably.' replied Psaller; he seems
to he n very excellent young man-not
particularly brilliant but very worthy
and well.mannered.'
We'll. il is better to be good than 10
he brilliant. is it not?' l remarked.
.But how do you know that Mr..
Alberts is not both p inquired John.
There is a latent fire in his eyes a
suppressed fervor in his voice. that
tells me he is truly great. VI such
men were martyrs made. Emma, did
Won notice how he SAID grace tonight
II was actually grand
THAT remark Of his about the Dig
nitv of truth ~as really fne.' SAID
Psolter you may be right, after all,
John.
And he is so kind TO the Children
and so very amiable,' said l. 1 am
sure we shall be delighted with him.
And we walked on together in the most
amiablc mood.
The concert over, We returned no'ne,
when, to our great SURPRISE we iounu
the children still up, aud 10 the parlor'
tits not my fault, num- said Biddy'
when l spoke to her aboutlt The
Young gentleman got up after you was
gone. and has been playin' with EN-
all evenin'; and ne sent me out Tor
candy for 'em; and then, when the fun
was over, he read 'em chapter ana
bade 'em say their prayers, for all inc
world IS if he were a minister
'Oh! SAID Fanny, lie is so sweet?
They talked about Mr.. Alberts all
the time they were undressing, and
their admiration confirmed me IN my
on,sion. Children always have such
penetration !
The next morning we arose as usual
but hr. Alberts did not make his ap-
pearauce, and Biddy Informed me that
he had requested her not to arouse him
# he should sleep late, and he never
took breakfast, and was very much
fatlgued by his journey. So cautioned
the children to be quiet. and we sal
down TO the table without him. Alter