Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-07-12

back in New York and bring good
fall overcoat for old Mr.. Hopgood,
whose rheumatism kept him at home
money, measure, ETC., inclosed.
"What nonsensel' sad Mrs. Staple
ton. "Of course you won't consent to
marry this country pumpkin AFTER
But l shall have to go home and tell
them about it. said Fanny, not with
out gleam Of conscious triumph in
both eyes and voice. "And perhaps l
had better get the matter now while
Emio-isn' t it sweet, liquid name? Q
is gone to New York for the engagement
ring. will be back tomorrow even
ing"
Hadn't I better go with you ? sugges-
ted Mrs. Stapleton. I've little shop
ping to do, and then can see you off
in the train afterward.'
So Fanny and Mrs. Stapleton went
to New York together, and all tie way
they talked Of Emilio,
Where are you going to buy your
overcoat 2 asked Mrs. Stapleton. ON
Broadway, OF course
No. answered Fanny, blushing, and
a little embarrassed. Mr.. Hopgcod
incloscd the address Of a firm on Bax-
ter street, where he buys all his things.
"BaAtr street" '" echoed Mrs. Stap-
Teton.
"Yes.'
Mrs. Stapeton shrugged her should
CrS.
"Well, suppose we must SO there,
then. But, for pltty's sake, lets have
it over US soon as possible "
The proprietor Of the Baxter street
establishment bowed them politely into
his store. ',Ovcrcoats, ladies! Yes,
certainly. Here, Solomon What are
you hanging back for? Forward! Show
the fall overcoats to those ladies, and
look lively about it !
Thus peremptorily adfnred, the re-
luctant clerk came forward-and to
their surprise the two ladies were con
fronted, face to face, with Don Emilio
Seacy, the owner Of nobody knew how
many acres Of productive st. Domingo
property! Fanny Fielder rccolle1-
Mrs. Staplcton uttered a little shrek,
while the discomftted salesman, beck.
oning to following clerk to take his
place, retreatel as rapidly as possibly,
muttering about business OF import
ance.'
Fannie bought the overcoat-wheth. h.
er it was green, gray or scarlet she did
not know nor care, and to tell the truth
old Mr.. Hopgood found serious fault
with the quality of it after ward and
then she turned to the proprietor.
Who is that man, sir!' she question.
ed.
The one YOU called Solomon | ask
because l met him at Long Branch a
few days ago under the name Of Don
Emilio Serey!
The proprietor burst out laughing
so that's his latest dodge, is it ? said
he. 'He's Don Emilio just about as
much as I'm the Prince of Wales. He
had his vacation last week, and he came
home boasting about being engaged to
an heiress. And altogether he was that
topping and carcles as I've given him
months warning to look out for a new
situation. 'Tain't everywhere he'll get
the wages l pay him-$25 month and
found.
Fanny glanced at Mrs. stapleton,
Mrs. stapleton glanced back at Fanny
Perhaps if we'r to catch the A o'cIk
tram we'd better co. said the latter.
Neither of them spoke word until
they were nearly at the depot. And
then Mrs. Staplcton muttered family.
"Dear Fanny, what an escape you We
had
"lIorrd impostor cried Fanny,
with face the color of crimson pop
py. Hiram Archer met her at the
station, and was surprised at the earn-
estness with whith she ran into his
arms.
"Oh, Hiram, I'm so glad to be at Clo-
YER Hollow again T. she cried out, al
most in tears. 81 never want to see
that odious Long Branch again. | am
so glad to get back to you and Aunt
Zerulah.
They were married and settled down
on the Lindsey farm within a month.
And Aunt Zeruiah marvelcd exceeding
ly that the visit to Long Branch had
produced so differint an effect from
what she hal anticipated on her niece
Fanny.
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