St. Landry democrat., 1885-08-15

is poor in purse, but rich in intellect, in |
hope and energy"
''You love himP"
"DearlY, but papa has an unaccount-
able dislike to lawyers, and Rodney IS
fitting himself for the bal"
II see your difficulty. Now suppose
you want me to be martyr, and sacrl-
fee myself on the shrine of cousinly al
lection, by marrying the rich old cur
mudgeon. shan't do it! | am going
to be an accemplice of uncle, and take
this Rodney myself. It is the only course
can consistently follow. Uncle will
be pleased, Mr.. Blodget will be content
ed; I shall not suffer, and Rodney Will
be delighted with the change from Jen-
ME to Jennie -
'sYou witch! you have given me
brighter idea. Come" and she drew
Jennie, of Butternuts, in front OF a
large mirror. 'sTell me, if you can,
which is you and which is |. Both re-
Elections have the same height and
shape. Eyes, hair and complexion do
not differ. The expression IN each is
alike, except the dimples around your
mouth have more wicked meaning
Papa often mistakes you for me. Our
neighbors do not know you are with us.
Now, you shall array yourself IN my
clothes and impersonate me. Mr.. BOD
get will call this very afternoon, and L
will have you entertain him.
Capital! I shall be as variable
medley of humors as ever tormented q
lover. Never fear. l will rid you OF
him. -
Jennie Archer, of Essex, was an only
child, and, since her mothers death had
been ''the immediate jewel Of her ia
theirs soul" She was two years older
than Jennie Archer, of Butternuts, and
thereafter to distinguish them, we will
say Jennie ST.. and Jennie jr. was a
wild, affectionate creature, ready to en-
ter with zest into anything that would
afford support. The plot suggested by
Jennie ST. met her warmest approval,
and her own active brain concocted
another that promised additional amuse-
| ment.
She was seated very demurely in the
parlor, when the door bellrang and Mr.
Blodget was ushered in. She arose and
made profound courtesy.
'sWell, Miss Jennie, | am glad to see
you looking so charmingly.
This was said in an insinuating tone,
and with precision, as though the visitor
knew that well-timed fattery would tell
on the susceptible heart of the one he
addressed. A dignifed bow was the re-
ply.
were not well or happy when | saw you
last, and it gave me sympathetic pain. "
ssYou are over-sensitive. My general
health is good, and am not troubled
with hypochondria. y
''But there are real sorrows that bow
even self-sustained men, and the lover
gave long sigh. ;.
Il have never met them. don't
| like gloomy topics. :
Her answer was firted out in flip
pant, careless way. The wind was adj
verse, and he tackled TO new subject.
ssMy Freddie and Annie wanted tc
come and see you, but desired to have
you all to myself. Are you fond OF
children?''
'sNo, have no patience with them
they are such bothers. y
| This was great fib, but she did moi
care to please. He veered his course
again.
my dear young lady, won't you TO
vor me with some music9 Be KIND
enough to play Home, sweet home.
II don't like those old-fashioned
things, Mr.. Blodget."
And she commenced rattling off some
gay opera tunes in most affected style
She had an intuitiye perception thai
they would jar on his feelings. He evi
IDENTIFY considered her volatile, and re
garded her with uneasiness; but bel
youth and beauty were attractive, and
| he therefore again shifted sails and sci
the tiller for another direction. =
sJennie, you have fair hand, and
he gently touched the dainty digits
| resting on the piano keys. Whoever
succeeds in obtaining it may accoun
himself happy. / would be willing tt
serve for it as Jacob did for Rachel"
| Indeed, Mr.. Blodget, you are oppres
sively familiar, 1t IS positive rudenes;
to employ so warm language on SO shor
an acquaintance.
short, MISS Archer! we nave
known each other for years! Besides
your father has sanctioned my addresses
But my eyes have been opened, thi
afternoon, to a better knowledge o
your disposition, and have no longer
desire to press matters further. Goot
day.
She could scarcely retain her mirth
but finally succeed: for she saw through
the open door an advancing figure
which she was sure must be Rodne,
DAYTON. She settled herself among tht