Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-05-02

regarded the newcomer with curiosity
rather than pleasure.
The fortnight that followed was one
of rapturs to the lovers, who were bliss
fully absorbed in each other. Fanny
was unconscious that Capt. Ward had so
usurped the places OF other interests
and affections, till reminded of tho fact
by Toy.
"How longey one man stayf" he re-
sentfully inquired.
81 can't tell perhaps month why
do you ask?" was the good natured re-
spouse.
"what the matter your he contin-
we'd, with increasing vexation ''you no
more carey you builder, you no carey
litty Girl, no carey litty boy, no carey
dog, no talky me, no Likely me i; one man
no good, he alice time fixee your
horsey, no he business, alice same mine;
you alice time talkee he, alice time sing
he"
Thus reminded of her sins Of omis-
sion, she conscientiously petted the
children, earessed the domestic animals,
ran to meet Robert, and paid sedulous
attention to All Toy, whose goodwill
Capt. Ward also made strenuous efforts
10 cultivate.
All was fruitless after week more
of the presence of Fanny's lover, All Toy
first waxed sullen, and after nursing his
wrath for day or two, he gave way to
his irritation.
He assailed the unconscious guest,
who was smoking on the piazza, with
angry vchemence.
"What for you too longey stay here ?
Why you no 60 home? You makey me
heap Hubble; no Likely cook and wash
you YOU too muchey costy boss man
money; too muchey sugar, too muchey
butter, too muchey meat what for you
alice time fixee Miss Fanny's horsey, [
Likely fix UNI; no you business
Toy" cried Fanny sharply, entering
in time to catch the last of this imperti-
nent harangue, chew dare you speak SO
to my friend? Go to your kitchen, sir,
1 am ashamed of you"
The discomfitted orator skunk off in
haste, while the captain INDUCED in n
hearty laugh.
HE has frugal mind, Fanny; hut
there is much pith in the fellows sug-
gestions, and they remind me 10 lay be-
fore ron an arrangement that Robert
and contemplate
THAT is for me TO enter into partner.
ship with him in the stock business, to
build n new and comfortable dwelling
large enough for us all, and for You to
add me TO your cares, without giving up
Robert or the babies. II your rampant
Mongol can't be tanned, we'll try new
che"
The young people devoted few mo-
ments TO consideration OF these impor-
tant changes, and Fanny sari 80, we
must keep Toy; he is quite a marvel Of
good temper for n pagan; I'll go and
make the chicken salad and praise him
little, and he'll be as sweet rs il this
little furry had never occurred"
She found the offender miserably pen
i,ent. you mad me, Miss Fanny 2 he
submissively questioned.
II won't be any more. il you are good
to my friend; but you must not be SAUCE
TO Capt. Ward. Now see me make this
salad-next time you will know"
He brought the materials, and stood
by the table watching her skillful move
ments, and looking with piteous en-
treaty at her face.
Suddenly his black eyes glittered
with strange light, as he caught her
hand and pressed the jeweled fingers to
his lips. in imitation OF salute he had
seen when the captain fancied himself
and Fanny unobserved.
How dare you ?" she cried, ''you are
bad man, my brother will kill You
Il no carey, Likely die, | too muchey
likey you, all burn here, repeating
his former gesture of laying his hand on
his breast.
Toy" she said, deathly pale but
sternly resolute, you must go away,
Robert will kill you if you stay; come
in when your work is done, say you wan.
TO leave, get your money, so at once,
and never come back"
He dropped on his knees, and caught
the hem OF her dress in passionate be-
seeching.
Miss Fanny, no seDdee me away, |
no more talkcy bad i no can see you,
| die. Jest now, ne heap clay you
mad me, l no carey you builder Kill
me-"
She motionei him away IN shuddering
aversion.
"Go as / tell you, or Robert will shoot
YOU before you can go" she repeated,
returning to her room to hide her self
condemnation in darkness.
Her brothers voice called her from
solitude. Fanny, here's Toy asking for
his wages, and wanting to leave what
does il mean 2
"He had better go" she replied; "he's
been sullen and disagreeable for some
time, and this aftern Don he was very i'm
pertinent to Capt. Ward" Her hard,
high pitched tcHe of voice amazed the
gentlemen.
Mystified at such display of temper
from his gentle sister, Robert handed
the money TO the culprit.
"Good-by, Toy, I'm sorry to part with
you in this way, but Your mistress must
decide" and he shook the yellow, tremb-
ling hand of the Chinaman, the children
sobbed their farewells but Toy linger-
ed TIL Fanny CURLY dismissed him, say
ing, "Yon can go now"
He turned from the threshold, made q
few steps toward the gate, then came to
the door. Looking in with CHASTITY
face TO say, "You wantee know why l
go away / tellee you. l heap sick /;
allie same one month 1 die With
which he vanished into the night.
do you think he is really sick, Fan
ny 2" queried Mr.. Siddons, in astonish-
ment.
"very likely; he has acted very
strangely for some DAYS. He may have