The Grenada gazette., 1888-02-11


which will appear that the widow was
by no means indisposcd 10 II second
marriage, and. on hearing that Hiram
was man of property. she concluded
to set her cap for him"
you must appear to be very indus
trious and economical" said Mrs.
FELTON,. H laid particular stress on
that"
Don't fear for me-" said her
cousin. ut taxes = widow To maGsge
the meu."
When Hiram made his seconl call.
tho widow Jones was arrayed in avery
plain calico. which, at the utmost,
could not have cost more than nine
pence per yard.
You must excuse the plainne IS of
my dress, Mr.. Appleton" said she.
s'but ldon't approve of rich dresses A
calico IS just rs warm as a silk; or, at
any rstc. there isn't much difference.
and tere is a great deal Of difference
in the price,
Hiram was delighted.
You're sensible woman. Mrs.
Jones. said he You've got soul
above the majority of your sex, y
Thank sou, Mr. Appleton, said
the widow, demurelv. II don't take
no credit to myself for it. I'snatural
to me. Il makes me sick to see how
fond most women are of tlummerv.
and putting all they can eacn on their
back. "
That's fact" said Hiram, CHATS
just the effect it has on me. Now,
Mrs. JONES' this he said in conf
dental tone. chow long do you think
have made this coat do for best9'
Mrs. Jones couldn't possibly tell
IT'S lasted ten years. said Hiram,
with becoming pride. Ten years.
and its good coat YETI
80 it is" said the widow, 'and l
commend your prudence. Mr.. Apple
ton, how long doyou think tits since l
bought this dresS?'
Hiram venturcd to guess ''iive |
years. ."
You're wrong said the widow, |
shaking her head. Il had it just
twelve years ago, come spring.
Mrs. Jones dill not think it reces-
Sagy to mention that, although it had |
been bought al that time it had been
cast aside some ten years since, and
had only been rcsuscitatcd for the sake
of producing an impression on Mr.
Appleton.
Twelve years. exclaimed Hiram.
in a glow of admiration. "You'r re a
perfect treasure. Mrs. Jones'
LA, now, you dom mean it, said
he widow, baShfully.
Yes. ! do, and you're the woman
Eve been seeking for years for wife.
50 lovely and so-economical! Dear
widow Jones, may | hope that you will
'avor me with your hand--that you
will become Mrs, Appleton
"This is so unexpected" murmurcd
he widow, land yet feel that man
II your just sentiments and prudent
labits is not TO be sighted. will ar
'ept your oifor in the same spirit in
Which it is made"
"Iherc is one other thing said Hi
am. after short pause. 'that should
Ike to mention. l am a straightfor-
ward man and l want every thing TO
70 understood. Would y0u have any
bjection TO taking a few boardcrs {
fter We are marrisd?'
''No the slightest" said the widow.
/ intended to mention somc- +;
hing Of the sort to YOU
Odd you though, really'' inquired !
Iiram, with delight. d
yes. The fact is, Mr.. Appleton, | |
m social by temperament. and it is y
sthcr agreeable than otherwise to k
ave a large family about me. a
Hiram began TO think that tie widow /,
as an admirable woman, and that he h
,uld not have made q better match T.
he had sought the world over. il
'In the course of time said he to [
msejf Il shouldn't wonder if it @
'ovcd thousands of dollars in my Il
ockct Ii could only have met witt,
lch woman twenty years ago. Il
owcyer. better late Than never q
Preparations were hastencl for the a
edding. Hiram feared that some y
ing would turn up TO prevent the o
arriage. on which he had set his s.
art As for the widow. she had no h
rious objections. AID. accordingly, W
le m"rnt,g they rode over to the d.
inisters and were united without 5,
y display. Hiram wore the same At
ne coat with brass buttons which o
ID served him so long and faith. II,
lly. a,
'lt looks well enough" he said. "
ID there isn't any use of going to di
y foolish expense" Of
The widow was dressed in n plain ~
lainc, with no ornaments. Ia
"fIow much shall l give you?" asked f.
ram Of tho clergyman who hal di
tied them. q
"Whatcver you please" said the r.
'rgyman. politely. ST.
How much does the law allow, til
r.i.ia Hir,,,