The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-19

Of his discourse In admiring the red
dinpled mouth and the pearly teeth
disclosed whenever she spoke or smiled.
Certain it is that his four hours ride
from P to Dighton were the shortest
four hours he had ever known in his
life.
"Where do you want to be left, sirp"
inquired the coachman, as they entered
the village.
..At Mr.. Charles Hunts, Locust Hill.
Do you know where that isP" said Rus
sell, putting his head out of the window.
t'Certainly, sir; take you there in
jiffy!n
''Why, there's where I'm going"
said the lady, opening her eyes widely.
''Nellie, Mr.. Hunts wife, is my most
particular friend; we used to 60 to
school together.'
"Ano Charlie Hunt is my most par
ticular friend, and one of the finest fel-
lows in t1e world"
"How rery odd?"
"How rery fortunater' exclaimed
Russell, with a meaning glance at his
fair companion, which made the rosy
cheeks still more rosy. "Might l take
the liberty of inquiring-'
But just at this moment the stage
stopped in front of the house on the
portico of which stood Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt, enjoying the evening breeze.
In moment Russell was shaking
hands with the former, while his COM
panion rushed eagerly into the arms of
his surprised and delighted wife.
'.Why, what a happy surprise, Jen-
nie!' she said, after spiriting her visitor
off to her own room; 81 had given up all
idea of seeing you this summer"
"And had no idea of beng able to
come until just before started. You
see, mamma-my step-mamma, you
know-was going to Uncle Wilder's,
and she insisted on my going with her
to- see the hateful, disagreeable prig OF
cousin of mine that they are deter
mined to marry me to. So when
mamma was busy packing I just put on
my things and slipped off, leaving them
note to tell where was going. Wasn't
that good joke on them ALP"
81 should think it was" said Nellie.
with a burst of merriment, far more
than the occasion warranted. "When ]
saw who your companion was thought
you were out on your wedding tour"
mo, indeed; never saw the man until
he got into the stage at P. But
really he is the finest-looking man ]
ever saw, and so agreeable. Who is hep
20, I'll introduce you when you come
down stairs. There's Sarah waiting 10
see me about supper. You'll have only
time to dress. Mind and look your
prettiest.'
nd xxyith oh ,holy of ha,, G,,
ger at her friend, Nellie ran away to see
about supper.
If Jennie did not '.look her prettiest'''
she certainly looked very lovely as she
entered the supper-room, her linen suit
exchanged for fresh. soft muslin,
whose Simplicity and purity were re-
lieved only by the violet-colored ribbons
in the hair and throat.
| Russell had also taken great pains
with his toilet. as could be seen by his
spotless linen and carefully arranged
hair.
The pause that followed Jennie's en-.
trance was broken by Mr.. Hunt, who
in response to a meaning glance from
his wife, said:
Russell, allow me to introduce you
to your cousin Jennie; Miss Carleton
your cousin, Russell Wilder"
The embarrassment which followed
the blank astonishment into which thi:
announcement threw the parties, SO un
expectedly made known to each other
was quickly dispelled by the turn tina
was given it by their host and hostess
81 suppose you'll want to book your
self for the next stagep" said Mr.. Hunt
J c1r1r, n P,,cSan ,r,b0 hoA hnan FOL
into his friends confidence.
"And you," said his wife, turning tt
Jennie, II don't suppose anything
could tempt you to remain, now tina
you are to have that hateful disagreed
ble-''
"Nellie," interrupted Jennie, Grim
soning, as she remembered her words
"Well, won't then. But you mus
let me laugh! Just to think of you botl
running away from each other and run
ming in the same direction and to tn
same place."
The ringing laugh that burst fror
Nellie's lips was too contagious to b
resisted even by those at whose expens
it was raised.
This merriment was followed by
general good feeling, and a pleasante
tea-party never gathered around tn
social board.
We need hardly say that Russell di
not take the stage the next morning
nor did Jennie seem at all disposed t
cut short her visit on account of he
cousin's unexpected appearance.
When they did go, they went as the
came, together.
Mr.. Wilder's astonishment was onl
equaled by his delight on looking out c
the window to see the two walking IL
the path toward the house, arm in arm
and apparently on the best of terms.
As for Russell and Jennie they SCENE
to regard this unexpected meeting as a
indication of their manifest destiny,
accepting it as such, much to the JOY {
their uncle, whose darling wish wa
accomplished in the marriage of th
two. thus made happy in spite of then
selves.-Philadelpl,iG Call.
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