The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15


ashamed Goodness me to be seen out in
the fields with "a gentleman. What
would people say?'
Miss Marietta was particular pattern
of propriety and probity. No man had
ever obtained hold on her affections, as
she told DR.. Peapill later that same day.
Her heart was new blown rose, with the
morning dew yet fresh upon it; untouched
as the snow upon the summit Of an Alpine
glacier.
After considerable dexterous coaxing on
the part of the doctor, Marietta blushingly
consented to make him happy, by trusting
herself TO his protection the following morn
ing, and as soon as he was gone she set
about planning proper toilet for the mo-
mentous occasion, which she had no doubt
was to decide her destiny.
Heroines who figured in Marietta's ia
vorlte moves nNar!aUIy wore wlnLe muslin
and curls, but a thin dres' in the winter
was sure to give Miss Prescott an attack of
rheumatism, and, of course, was not to be
thought Of She had one garment, the
especial pride of her heart, a red merlno
skirt and basgue trimmed in black velvet,
but she did not like to run the risk of ruin
ing this outfit by wearing it cut on such an
expedition as the one proposed. But in
this, the turning point of her fate, she
thing for appearances sake, and the red
merino was at last decided upon. 1t was
exceedingly becoming to her complexion,
Marietta thought, and though there might
be different opinions touching this point, the
lady herself was satisfied, and we are
obliged TO be.
The much wished for ''next morning"
arrived, clear and frosty. Marietta was
out of bed at 3 o'clock to see if it was fair,
and spent the time until breakfast in ar
ranging her hair and rubbing her COM
plexion In flour. By Z she was arrayed in
the red merino, which darted defiance at the
red of the eastern sky, and with her blue
shawl and green hood she awaited with
blushing expectancy the sound of the doc
tors foo steps.
That individual was punctual He came
brislily up the street, holding the pole of
sled in each hand, and keeping together the
corners OF his fur collar by his teeth.
Marietta was soon ready-the blue shawl
and green hood shone resplendently, and
Dr.. Peapill showed his admiration of her
costume by saying that she looked like a
daughter Of Iris Old Mrs. Prescott, who
sat by. did not exactly understand this
NEUROLOGICAL comparison, and zcalled the
physician to account.
"A darter of Trap cried She "Ira
whoy Ira Walker, I'll bet DR.. Peapill,
my darter don't look mite like Sal
Walker. Sal has green eyes and u cow
lick ON her forrid. You'll jest have to
take your words back, young man.
She advanced rapidly toward the doctor,
with menace in her very cap-border, which,
catching the irate spirit within, rose in
fiery defiance. The doctor commenced
"backing'' at the very onset, and as the
old lady followed him up he slipped back,
until at length so closely did sire charge,
that the unfortunate Peapill made one des-
perate tread tho posterior way, and backed
down c4llar-the door of that region hav-
ing i..en left open by Mr.. Prescott, who
had descended to get mug of cider for his
euess. Mr. Prescott had just reached the
lotion of the stairs on his return-mug in
and, and did not particularly relish the
unexpected visitor who came down upon
him ''like thousand OF brick. "
"By King Solomon's piperl exclaimed lie.
'I'll settle this natter" and he flung the
mug, cider and ali at Peapill's head. The
unlucky young man was in no condition 10
ohse ve the hostile demonstration on ne
went, omnpty. thumpty, thump! from one
Ian ing to another till at length no brought
M in huge iron kettle I'll with ashes,
TO tue 80 reception Which no met he owed
tne "a e.y Of his lin IS, and after 6rlef
per oil slent ia recovering his faculties ana
Wondering il he was in the crater OF Vesu7
wins, or ol job re5eoct's ash BIN, no crept
forth, and was just shaking himself when
Marietta came flying down the stairs, all
lesser emotions swallowed up in apprshen-
sion for the DOCTORS well being
,,pb, Mark Mark My dear Peapill, are
you kl.d Oh peak 10 me i only TO say
farewell gnd Win this llpn'le sdiuratiop