Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-08-23

ence, and there's great deal of diff
ference in the price"
Hiram was delighted.
You're a sensible woman Mrs.
Jones, said he. You've got soul
above the majority of your SEX
Thank you, Mr.. Appleton said
the widow delnurely. Il don't take
no credit to myself for it. It's nat
ural to me. 1t makes Inc sick 10 see
how fond most women are of tium-
merry, and putting all they can earn
on their back"
That fact, said Hiram. That's
just the effect it has on me. Now,
Mrs. Jones'" this he said in a conf
Dental tone, how long do you think
| have made this coat do for best.
Mrs. Jones couldn't possibly tell.
Its lasted ten years, said Hiram,
with belonging pride. Ten years, and
it's good coat yet"
80 it is" said the widow, "and l
commend your prudence, Mr.. Apple
ton. How long do you think it is
since | bought this dress?"
Hiram ventured 20 guess five
years"
You're wrong" said the widow,
shaking her head. Il had il just
twelve years ago, come spring"
Mrs. Jones did not think it neces-
sary to mention that although it had
been cast aside some 10 years since,
and had only been resuscitated for
the sake of producing an impression
on Mr.. Appleton.
Twelve years. exclaimed Hiram
in glow of admiration. You're a
perfect treasure, Mrs. Jones y
La, now, don't mean it, said the
widow, bashfully.
"Yes, do, and you're the woman
I've been seeking for years for wife.
So loving and so-economical! Dear
widow Jones, may | hope that you
will favor Inc with your hand that
you will become Mrs. Appleton
This is so unexpected, murmured
the widow and yet feel that
man Of your just sentiments and pru-
dent habits is not 10 be slighted. |
will accept your offer in the same
spirit in which it is made"
There is one other thing" said
Hiram, after a short pause, that |
should like to mention. am
straightforward man. and want ev-
erything to be understood. Would
you have any objection to taking a
few boarders after we are married.
Not the slightest" said the widow,
Indeed intended to mention some
thing of the sort to you"
Did you, though, reallyy' inquired
Hiram with delight.
"Yes, the fact is, Mr.. Appleton, /
am social by temperament, and it is
rather agreeable than otherwise 10
have large family about me-"
Hiram began to think that the
widow was an admirable woman, and
he could not make better match If
he had sought the world over.
'In the course of time" said he TO
himself, Il shouldn't wonder il it
proved thousands of dollars in my
pocket. If | could only have met
with such woman 20 years ago.
However, better late than never"
Preparations were FASTENED for the
wedding. Hiram feared that some
thing would turn up to prevent the
marriage, on which he had set his
heart. As for the widow, she made
no serious objections. And, accord
ingly, one morning they rode over TO
the minister's and were united with
out any display Hiram wore the
same blue coat with brass buttons
which had served him SO long and
faithfully.
ut looks well enough" he said,
land there isn't any use going to any
foolish expense"
The widow was dressed in "A plain
delaine, with no ornaments.
How much shall give youj' asked
Hiram OF the clergyman who had
united them.
Whatever you please" said the
Clergyman politely.
How much does the law allow
persisted Hiram.
"One dollar and quarter"
Then, said Hiram, 'heresa two,
and you can give me back IS cents in
change.
The clergyman made change with
as sober face as he could, and the
happy pair departed for home.
The next day Hiram brOached the
subject Of boarders.
There amt any use in delaying
the matter as | know Of, said he.
I'VE might as well begin first as last.
Suppose we advertise.
There isn't any need Of that said
the new Mrs. Appleton. Il know OF
some friends in the place where used
to live who would be too glad to come
and board with us. >"
DO your asked Hiram, with Gag
erness. That's good idea Ii will
save the expense OF advertising.
Yes, said Mrs. Appleton. That
is very true However, it will be
necessary to go and see them, and
that will cost something"
How nuchY'
"A dollar and thirty-seyen cent each
way returned his wife.
That will make S2.75,' said Hiram.