Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-11-11

-. S0u ali. But asfor me; Won for.
20. .ua1 I've got husband Somewhere
- o'ner, and so Pm left out of the
UT my part" said Mrs. Purdav
Indignantly, "I'm so far from rnnnino
alOer MN, that if he were to come ur
ana speak to me don't know that /
should answer him.
ana for my part" said Mrs. Rurn.
nam, Il have so little interest in him
that l wouldn't mind going and sneat.
ing to him myself" >''N
mere she was interrupted by all the
Young people of the group breaking in
anu ciamoring for her to be as good as
her Word, and to take the first step to.
wards making the strangers acouain-
lance. 1t was evident, they said that
ne wanted to make friends in the vii.
iiage, and didn't know how to set about
it. " '0' 'o'u'
II go and see him tomorrow NOR
hing,' she said, land present him an
aQureSS from the women of Welldean
1ou're not afraid to trust me then with
The ilrst chance of winning his affec.
tlohs! lou may be sure that shall
say one word for my friends and two
for myself.''
Meanwhile the object of all this in
Uerest remained at the White Hart Inn.
! Il SUBJECT OF interest and curiosity to
.hs landlord and the household. He
had been two days at Welldean. and
| had spent his time strolling about the
village and the neighborhood. and in
receiving visits from the parson and the
! doctor. lie was good-looking man.
ABOUT forty, with bright eyes, a good
deai OF dark haIr, and face bronzed by
exposure TO tle sun. He lived liber.
ally. enjoying the best entertainment
the White Hart could afford, and said
nothing about the charges.
On the third morning after his arri-
val, Mr.. HarwoOd was baying his
breakfast. when the landlord appeared
rs on the previous morning, to inquire
now his guest had slept, and to enjoy a
little more chat with him. Mr.. Har-
wood was very ready TO listen to him,
and by this time had got almost all the
names III the village at his fingers end.
So that the landlords tittle-tattle was a
pleasant accompaniment to his meal.
They discussed chiefly the female
portion of the community, for Mr..
Rawlings knew that his guest had mat
rilHJuial inteuts. and he felt quite an
ahcctionate interest in their result
Mr Rawlings had been reviewing the
points of Ellen Puriay and other girls
and unmarried people of the village,
when Mrs. Burnham's name was men,
toned.
And what should you think of her
Mr. Rawlings?" said Mr.. Harwood.
Rawlings paused, looked puzzled and
scratched his ear
What do | think of Mr.. Burnham?"
he repeated. well. | didn't think at
/ all about her; should say that she was
older than you'd care for, sir; but if
you do mention her, can only say,
that if / was single and wanted a wife,
there's no one on earth I'd rather have
than Mrs. Burnham.
And why SOP" asked Mr.. Harwood.
why, sir, every one in Welldean
knows Mrs. Burnham, and | don't
think any one has word to say against
her; a kinder soul doesn't breathe. IT'S
pity she amt in the market, sirl'
"What do you mean?" asked Mr..
HarwoOd. Didn't you say she was
widowY"
No. sir, think not," was the re-
ply. Didn't | tell you how she was
married at eighteen. and her husband
left her to go soldering, and she's seen
nothing O.; him ever SINGER"
s'Ob, remember, - SAID the stranger
rising from the table and going to the
window. "Where does she live?"
Down the wide Lane that turns of
about the middle Of the High Street.
REPLIED Rawlings, pointing in the dl'
rection, .You can't mistake the house
,Tis a pretty little cottage, about halt
way down, all covered with clematis
and honeysuckle.
Presently the landlord hustled away
to attend to his business, and lelt MI.
Harwood looking out of the window,
considering what he should do with
himself that day. Shortly, however.
the landlord entered, with smile and
4 look of expectation, to tell him that
Mrs. Burnham was waiting Without
and requested to know If he would see
[ her. ,, o,5
Mr. HarWOOd was greally SuIpIIseu
ot the information and in no sHall de-
gree confused. to the surprise OF the
! landlord.
Mrs Rurnham entered, with friend
u. smiIe illuminating her pleasant coun-
teuance, and carrying shaii pashe'
neatly covered with sno"-"ni'o nap"
/ kin. mn r,,ds or
,-,srminr sir.n SAID she; "but nearing
Pt P ,,oI asa visitor and stranger III
ITarIdsan I have taken the liberty oi
ING Won a few eggs, and some iruit
~ IF NV own garden, for they nave
.t, o.I " Jood name IN the village.
.eTr Harwood, who had now recoy-
- b,s comnosure. thanked her warm
+, fo,. her attention, and asked ner 10
be seated s.,bo kindness
and also the hospitality OF the peopis
of WelIdean too well, not 10 accepV SoaA
present IN the spirit in which IL iS w
fered. Mrs Burnham. ,,,.roo,
s.Ob. then, you know the gniase.
o,d Mrs Burnham, with animation.
s.tir sPrav sir. did you ever live In 1t
.sI nsssed a short time in 1t many
200 ;, he replied; "but L knew
fer neople here, and am Delighted at
his his ppportuni:y of making an acqualh,
tnn,e .nrs epa as I expect my stay will be much
ioasSt .ssYor'll MI be looking out for wife, l
,,,nosspn said Mrs. Burnham. piunt-
~. IrptHt p..tbat is. If you are not already pro-
'iGsu TSe stranger was for moment rafh-
~ ddisconcertcd n1 by this plain speaking
eL S d'I then smiling, said, ''perhaps SO.
Gon Gun Won assist me in the SEARCH MIS-
Burnham:" ;, s.;a she viyac-
o,sir 81 am the village matchmaker
! s-now every girl in Welldean, and can
,;ue YOU a true description OF - nef cn"'
&c soter tempers, and manners. ,,
aos1 "She musn;t be too young, MIS-.
7, ,,,roi,am oh ;; said Mr.. Harwood, again
smiling. old maid or a
.;saU gu 10 oV voug" asked Mrs. Bernham
snergetically. ,,s.;d be. "I am
.o,;,sry man who has been knocking
asout sor the world for many long years,
aUS aUSU + want someone who VIII care Ior
illu lNa ,ittle. who will make me nome,
ne h.o, - d,snose of the money |