Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-25

A las came Polly pith e dirty stare
%Dnas Mr. Strangfield live heref7 asked
DR. Shaw, holding that it would be a little
too cond,>rrnding for a man Of his dignity
and station To appear 10 know SO humble a
fact
"What do 'ee saw cried "ollv
The doctor repeated his question in a loud,
imIcrious manner
"Ay. 10 he" replied PCilv, evidently as
tnnished at his ignorance Are ye in want
Of hmf7
Il wish to sre him; show me in, exclaimed
the little man with frown
The girl made way for hun 10 pass. and for
love Of his irill gave him wide passage;
closed tn door with turgid attention 10 the
catch of the latch and left the doctor planted
against tn. wall, to escape all touch of her,
while she went to announce him
Mrs S;ranCfirld came hurrying out. with
a wild luuk of sorrow in her face, and her
eyes sore with weeping.
But at sight of the fine frill, and naughty
mouth, and twisted fore head. and silk waist
coat, Col bless her! she courtaSied to the
ground.
Mrs StrangfclIs courtesy made DR.
Shaw a pliabl thing.
Il have the pleasure, madam, of address
ing"
And tbr doctor made a bow that twisted
his figure into a note of interrogation
my name is Mrs Strangfield, sir
know you to b. DR.. Shaw. and may Col
send you have come to bring us tidings of
our girl!- replied the poor mother, in her
tcarfulleSt voice.
Il am here on very special errand-one
that cnnreruS Us all closely. II your hus-
band i visible | Shorld b. glad to him
oh v,-s. sir, he is in this room, pray walk
in. Dr. Shaw" said Mrs Strangficld. won
derins tuat her fearful face should provoke
no EXPRESSION Of concern from the doctor
and herein exactly showing herself 10 BE- the
daughters mother, for on the very previous
day had not Jenny herself fallen into tho
same wonder over the little mans glaz,,l
mannerS'
He followed her into the parlor. and within
a paca of the door stood TO deliver his cool
collected bow to Mr. Strangield, who half
rose from his arm chair to return the Saluta-
ton
Good morning to YOU, Dr. Shaw. PRAY
take a chair, sir This fine weather is very
promising for the farmers. and there be talk
of n grand harvest this year said the ship
wright. remaining half risen out Of his chair
until the doctor was seated
Mrs Strau.fi ID looked at her husband
with an expression of helpless eager despair.
How could he talk of the weather: how
could he receive the doctors visit easily!
Why did not he ask him at once his object in
calling. Great Lord! how did he know but
what the schonlmuSter was come with shock
ing news Of Jennvi But upright she sat,
with her hands tightly clasped.
Il am out betimcS this morning" said Or.
Shaw, with a short glance around the homrly
room But then. Mr.. Strangfield, from your
occupation l naturally conceived you an
early ris.r. and my duty would not permit
me TO delay my visit.
Had YOU come.twO hours ago You would
have lound me riSen,' replied Strungfield
who had gathered his forces together for
this unexpected interview, and was now
again wearing his hard face and speaking in
his stern, deep tones
Il am here, Mr. Strangfeld, in compliance
with my PromiS' 10 give YOU all news at the
earliest opportunity that should enable you
to Use Your own words-to sift this bust
neSS Of your daughter TO the bottom, began
the doctor pulling out his snuff-boX for no
other motive than 10 toy with it Strange
things come to pass in this world, which
truly Is huch si1ilier tilan We can get 10
conceive IL 10y eNtlinate "i geographical men
suratlon; and apprehend, said he, Will
hls suaNe sInlie' "IAat our respected heishOots
win be not a little surprised 10 hear Of
visits exchanged between DR.. Shaw and Mr..
Strangfeli whose strong objections to tho
schcolmastar's theological opinions are toieT-
ably well known"
Stranrfieid looked at him keCnly under bis
frowning eyebrows, and appeared about to
speak. but dismissed his thoughts with a
wave Of the hand and sank hack silent
~Oh. DR. Shaw" cried the mother, incaps-
bic of holding her tongue, however awed by
the cold fencing between the men. 81 wish
that difference Of religious notions was all
the truuhl,. twixt YOU and Michael, sir
Your name hath sorrowful sound in It
to NV ears. God knows: ami this
morning hath made it more bitter
than NV heart well knows how 70
bar And she hung her pale face to hide
her tears
-Jane," exclaimed her husband. sternlv,
-thera is no need for thee TO put in. DIR.
Shaw i her, 10 give Us some news: we can
await his leisure. Karp thv tongue quiet
Its sim Of light head 10 fret over the
past Whom to upbraid We know; but DR..