Democratic messenger., 1888-09-08

vey to you the pleasi1 fasoriy bn that
your son Edward had of him.
self! Yes" continued 4t., Se.f the
family, married, and has &<en two
month; and the first thing he !.
money. Well. as he has made hisked 10
let him lie upon II. And althous,ss.e Is
kind enough to intimate that lis his, own
money. loaned to me two yeai Ay.s bot a
fraction oft shall he get !" -
Aftes which remark the exash
father threw the letter on the table
walked out OF the room.
II don't wonder Teddy lcft home when
he was fifteen!" said Edith, the oldest
daughter, apretty girl Of eighteen; "the
wonder TO me is to me how any of us stand
II here. For my part" rising. "rll marry
the first fellow that asks me-"
"well," teasingly remarked her eldes,
brother. Charlie, who was studying law,
I'VE need not fear losing sight Of your
bcaming countcnance at q very early date" "
Even Mrs. Adams smiled feebly at the
rallery, but her mind and heart were busy
with the contents tf the ieiter which she
now read aloud again.
"Of course" wrote the sender. .youll
all be very much surprised. but hope not
offended, when teu you have ldione the
most sensible act Of my life and married
the dearest girl In the world. would
have told you before but was waiting un.
Ill could brirg my wife up to see you all.
However, us I'm about to start on n trip
for the firm 5 lind it impossible to do
that, aud being under heavy expenses and
having i1leave May in the city during
my absence, l would like father to forward
the money he owes me. And US May has
no relatives. would like Il if you were to
write her." etc.
Poor old chappie!" said Charlie, at the
conclusion of the lengthy epis,le. I'D
send him some myself lf had II, but the
cost Of the last set OF books had 10 have
left me without sixpence. Even had to
make bet.' he added comically, "that I
could stop smoking in order to avoid re-
marks on my apparently insane course in
that direction"
80 the harsh answer %xsnt back To the
happy young benedict that, ms he had
adopted his own course in the matter, the
writer could scarcely see how he could he
expected To interfere u, the present date !;
but" concluded his either, you and your
wife may come home"
I'VE may 90 home, my darling ;" whis.
pcred Teddy Adams TO his young wife,
1--WE may go home but won't let you
go alone, as l know you'llIbe much hap.
pier here, and there's no danger but thu,
we'll get along"
And with mock stern command not 10
worry. handsome, impulsive Teddy start.
ed on his long trip.
\ queer little smile played around the
dimpled mouth ofTeddy's wife. as read.
ing morning paper day or two after
wards her eyes Glanced To light upon the
following advertisement
WANTED At LoRrE-A lady oIganist
for the Baptist Church. None hut those
having the proper ability need apply to
EDWIN ADAMS.
1.-TWO hours later she stepped off the train
at Loric Station, and made her way di-
rec,ly TO the home Of Tcddy's father.
"You are an applicant for the position
Of oiganisi in our chruch, presume 2"
said Mr.. Adams, looking down rather
pompously at the slight girlish figure.
Il am" shyly answered May. giving
him remarkably sweet look from under
her dark eyelashes.
"And you consider you have III, rcquir-
ell abili,y." continued the questioncr. he.
Ing only human, and melting percepiibly
under the influence Of The pretty face.
"Thcsc are my only credentials" was
the applicants reply as she quietly laid
before him certificate from well.kncwn
conservatoire Of music.
VERY gOod-vcry good. indeeil" rc
marked Mr. Adams, examining the paper;
and if you consider the salary sufficient
we will be glad To secure your services -
We have been so long without n capable
musician, ] trust YOU will pardon me II
ask you to give the choir It's first rellear.
sal tO-nighlr"
All OF which resulted In Mary A. Field.
ing taking up cosy little quarters near the
church, with lonely hut lovely little
widow, Mrs. IIas,ine.
$50 glad to have you, my dear" ehir.
rupcd that gossipy little lady. "It's been
so long since we've had a regular organisi
that the congregation will bc delighted
The only trouble" she added dolefully
"Im afraid We won't he able To keep you
long"
"why noi?" questioned her young
boarder.
well. there are not very many aitrac.
tive young ladies hercabouts." was the re-
ply. And the young men will not bc
long in discovering the number is increas'
ed. and coax you away"
mo danger of that" emphalically r.,
piled May. my only desire here will be-
to please you ALL"
Please them she certainly did. Even
the rejected applicants for the position
could find no fault with the new comcr's
ability; but IL she succeeded in that re.
speci she displeased them In another.
1T surely looks queer" whispered the
enyious maidcns of the town. ito say the
least Il Is odd that she should come alone
and maintain such determined silence
about herself
ut bodies no good" commented the
mothers Of the Outshone maldens, "wheu
a girl wears two plain rings ON her mar
riage finger and keers To herself so much
but" they concluded with sly wink and
nretty face Roes "A lonR wnv with anvhody