Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-07-13

That forenoon he called at Mr.. Vim
tons residence, but again Ethel sent ex-
cuses, and be returned TO his sanctum
with the uncomfortable feeling that he
had not been guided by heavens first
law IN his literary work of the previous
day.
Another surprise awaited him. Seated
at the street window of his office was
lady, young and bright, and piquant In
expression, with large ha el eyes, and
fair thoughtful face; her vivid lips had
bewildering, fascinating curve, though
they seemed tribe too firmly set, and
in her cheeks was a tint like the lining
of a rare seashell.
She arose and met him with an open
! letter in her hand.
81 do not think that this is intended as
an open insult, > she said in low, musical
tone, which the editor thought was in
expressibly sweet, "cut l cannot put any
other construction upon 1t. Perhaps
you can EXPLAIN" and the beautiful
hazel eyes looked up questioningly to
Herman Sevilles face, as she placed in
his hand the note designed for Ethel
NintOn.
That note, which he had penned so
carefully, which he had read and re-
read that mistakes there should lie none;
and what a mess he had made of it.
'Have a seat, Miss Mckay" theSoditor
said, as he drew forward the most COM
Portable chair of which his sanctum
could boast; and the young lady settled
down to listen to the untangling of mis-
haps that Herman Seville had brought
upon himself through his own careless
ness, and in spite of al efforts to retain
herself, Mile McKay's amusement at
his misfortunes found vent in a low,
musical laugh, at which, notwithstand-
ing it was at his expense, the editor
took no offense
That explanation, however, did not
make it appear that Ethel Ninton was
anything more than good fir end, nor
that the tender, little note which had so
awkwardly fallen into Mile Mchay's
hands was aught but sheer nonsense.
May that editor be forgiven for his
untruthfulnesS, for he seemed to be
verifying Mehitable Smiths assertion
regarding the falsity of mankind.
That it was exceedingly gratifying to
Mile Mckay to learn that her sketch
had been accepted may be believed, and
also that she was desired to become
regular contributor to the Weekly jour-
nal; for she was dependent upon her
OWu IlOLIS, d1u 1IOIIA A1Ci OhO
success in the past she had about de-
cided to relinquish authorship.
When the young authoress left Her
man Sevile's Office it was with lighter
heart than when she entered it. The
note, that she had felt as insulting, had
not been designed for her; indeed. it
had meant nothing at all, or so that
handsome ed tor had made her believe,
and she went back to the small, third
story room, that was kitchen, parlor.
sleeping room all in one, and commenced
another story forthwith,
And when she had gone Herman
Seville leaned back into his chair and fell
into reverie, the burden Of which was,
that he did not much care if Ethel Vim
ton was offended, or Mehitable Smith,
either, and because a certain article was
not available, he was sure he was not to
blame; twas man ever known to be since
Adams day?) and of one thing he was
certain he had secured fine writer for
the paper.
She was a very agreeable girl, too;
she would be pleasant acquaintance,
and so she proved, in time, more than
acquaintance, or even friend, for Mile
Mckay finally the became the editors
wife and was not obliged to write
sketches for a living.
And thus the mishaps that were caused
by Mehitable Smiths unavailable poem,
resulted. also, in bringing to Herman
Seville true love and happiness. Yankee
BLrde.