The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-10-21
INTERESTING STORY.
A LUCKY DECISION.


Mrs. Pearson was tired out--she always
was tired of an evening" poor thing! for
the farm was large, and there was great
deal to do, and Mr.. Parsons means did
not permit the luxury of servant maid
or at least so he said. The washing had
been heavy, to-day, and after the clothes
were out she had been obliged to bake fresh
pies and bread. for this was haying-time,
and the three stout hired men showed their
hearty appreciation of Mrs. Pearson's excel
lent cooking. Give 'em plenty to eat"
her husband had said There's nothing
mean in my house." The baby has been
cross, too, 1t is surprising what Judgment
babies display in selecting the most incon-
venient times and seasons To be fretful.
And just as she had sat down for few mo-
ments' rest, while her sister Sarah set the
table for supper, Mr.. Pearson brought in a
big basket of p,ums
!" Regular Magnum Bonums. !" said he.
4 bought 'em cheap of Silas Riggs HI
had load to dispose of, and was glad Of
the chance to get rid of few. You'll have
to do EN- up tonight, mother. - they won't
keep"
!" All these plums ~ involuntarily uttered
Mrs. Pearson.
All these plums poi course all those
plums !. repeated Mr.. Pearson, with irrita-
ton. :" But you always was lazy, Emma.
Most women would be glad to get such fine
fruit to preserye--and plums real scarce this
season, too"
Sarah Ward turned quickly around.
That is not true" said she. Emma ia
not lazy. You would be tired, guess, il
you Ind baked. and washed, and run after
the children all day. Don't fret, Erama, I"
she added, kindly I'm see to the plums."
Mr. Pearson said nothing, he only wrink-
led his shaggy brows but there was no
pleasant expression IN his eyes.
Don't mind Sadie" said Mrs Pearson
" she means we'll. Sadie is very good to
me.n
81 dare say, "coldly remarked Mr.. Pearson:
but she's got n mighty independent way
with her | amt altogether certain as Abra
ham will put up with it."
" Abraham ?" repeated Mrs. Pearson.
Her husband nodded.
Abraham is coming here to ask her to
marry him. tonight" said he. zen be q
grand thing for Sadie. He's got as good
farm fs any in the country, and quarter
share in the -quarrying works down To
Whitestone."
" Yes" said Mrs. Pearson sit would be
good thing for Sadie"
Abraham Pearson was her husbands
brother, "a second edition of himself, only
q degree younger, darker, and smaller. 1t
was undoubtedly n triumph TO think that
Sadie had found favor in BIS eyes, and yet
Mrs. Pearson could not help wondering If,
ten years hence, Sadie would be as worn
down and spiritless and thoroughly dis
hesrtened ns she was herself.
/" It's dreadful wearing life," thought
the poor woman, as she laid down the baby
softly, and with trepidation, lest he should
wake, and went of to strain the milk which
had just been brought in. I" Yet should
be sorry to have Sadie On old maid"
Sadie Ward was a plump, pretty girl Of
eighteen, with pleasant blue eyes, glossy
auburn hair, and fresh, wholesome CON-
plexion that told Of early rising and sweet
country air. Abraham Pearson had hesitat-
ed for some time between her and Miranda
Scott, the school-teacher Miranda was
even prettier, in o doll-like way, but she
lacked Sadie's bright, independent way;
and then Miranda had openly showed her
preference for him, and Sadie had been
quito Indifferent, as far as outward appear.
ances went, and no man cares for the apple
which is too ready to fall without shaking.
"Sadie Ward is the girl for me !" thought
Abraham.
So he came to the farmhouse that even
ing Sadie had just changed her dress, after
finishing the plums, and sat down to help
poor Emma with the Herculean task of the
mending- basket, and she greeted Abraham
with smile and nod, quite unconscious
Of his GRAND.
mice evening"" said Mr.. Pearson, and
he got up and went out, calling after him,
to the eldest boy " Jim, come out to the
harness-room, there's got to be some holes
punched in them new straps"
Mrs. Pearson suddenly recollected that
the night was cold, and that Jane and Willie
would need some extra clothing on their
bed, and she also disappeared. Sadie
stitched on quietly. Abraham turned and
twisted in his chair little uneasily.
az suppose you can't guess why I've
come ?" said he, at last, with some abrupt
ness.
To visit your brother, ! suppose" said
Sadie, carelessly.
NO." said Abraham. " To ask GU
marry me. There now"
He had studied an elaborate form Of ex-
preston for the occasion, but somehow 1t
had deserted him at his need, and the truth
blurted itself ont in half dozen words.
But he felt no fears any more than does the
Eastern sultan when he filings his handker-
chief to the favored houri Of the moment.
Have your" said Sadie, threading
needle. It's almost q pity, isn't it Be-
cause can not accept your ofer."
Abraham turned very red.
& Has any other fellow got ahead Of me ?"
said he.
mo-" answered Sadie. i" But don't
mean % marry. Not at present, at least. J
lave other plans"
What other plans ?"
That is my business, " laughingly retort