The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-19

"Does Mr. Strangfeld live here" asked
Dr. Shaw, holding that it would be a little
too condescending for man Of his dignity
and station to appear to know so humble
fact.
"Iyhat do ZEE say!" cried Polly.
The doctor repeated his question in loud,
imperious manner.
DAY, 90 he!" replied Polly, evidently as
tonished at his ignorance. "Are ye in want
Of him2"
II wish to see him; show me In, J" exclaimed
the little man with frown
The girl made way for him to pass, and Tor
love of his frill gave him wide passage;
closed the door with turgid attention to the
catch OF the latch, and left the doctor planted
against the wall, to escape all touch OF her,
while she went to announce him
Mrs. Stlangfeld came hurrying out, with
q Wild look of sorrow in her face, and her
eyes sore with weeping.
But at sight of che fine frill, and naughty
mouth. and twisted forehead, and silk waist
coat, God bless herl she coutesied to the
ground.
Mrs Strangfeld's courtesy made DR..
II have the pleasure, madam, Of address
ing"
And the doctor made bow that twisted
his figure into note of interrogation.
"My name is Mrs. Strangfeld, sir. l
know you to be Dr.. Shaw, and may God
send you have come to bring US tidings OF
our grill" replied the poor mother, in her
tearfullest voice.
II EN- here on very special errand-one
that concerns us all closely. If your hus-
,l,o Ia Sr1oS fn him,
GOh yes, sir, he Is in this room; pray walk
in, DR.. Shaw" said Mrs. Stransfleld, won
derine that her fearful face should provoke
no expression Of concern from the doctor,
and herein exactly showing herself to be the
daughters mother, for OH the very previous
day had not Jenny herself fallen into the
same wonder over the little mans glazed
manners?
He followed her into the parlor, ar.a.within
a pace Of the door stood to del :--s.cool,
collected bow to Mr.. Strangfel6, "..o half
rose from his armchair to return the saluta-
ton.
"Good morning to you, DR.. Shaw. Pray
take clair, sir. This fine weather is very
promising, for the farmers, and there be talk
of grand harvest this year," said the ship
wright, remaining half risen out of his chair
until the doctor was seated
Mrs. Strangfeld looked at her husband
with an expression of helpless, eager despair.
How. could he talk Of the weather: hos
- Aha Gortn"'S.--' "
4.zzlc Bacon. a young lady il. l.
calling! u1e... .nily. Knowing f.
what the schoolnastcr was couo 49,
ing news of Jenny? But upright siIo -,
,,.jth bnr hands tightly claSDad
~ an out bctimcs this morning." said DR..
Shaw, with short glance around the honcly
room. "But then, Mr.. Stransfleld, from your
occupation ! naturally conceived you an
early riser, and my duty would not permit
n.e to delay my visit"
Had YOU come two hours ago you would
have found INC risen," replied Strangtield,
who had gathered his forces together for
this unexpected interview, ard wns now
again wearing his hard face and speaking ii
lis stern, deep tones
II am here, Mr Strnngficld, in compliance
with my promise 10 give you all ncws at tho
earliest opportunity that should enable you
TO usc your own worls-to sift this busi-
ness of your daughter 70 the Lott"m,' began
the DOCTOR pulling out his snutf-box f"r no
Gthc- motive than to toy with It. Strange
things come to pass III THIS world, Whlch
frf,ly is much smaller than We can get to
conceive it by estimate Of geographical men
sura,;on: an! appreheai," ,"id he, with
his saave smile, that our respected neighbors
will Lc MOI l;tt!2 aurprisr! to hear o.
visits exchanged betwee.. IL. S!ta" an'i Mr.,
Strunyceid, wl,osa Sttong objections to the
schoolmus,>.'. tlaolosirai opinions or t9'""'
ably well known
Strau2!ie looked at him kecnly under his
irowning eyebrows, and appeared about 70
speak, bu; dismissed his thoughts VITA
wave of the hnnd and sank back silent.
"Oh, Or. Shaw!1 cried the mother, incape'