The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-12-18
MISS cARRINGToN's GARD
NER.

MISS CARRINGTON'S GARD
NER.
WAxTED-A practical gardner I; no one
need apply unless be has had experience
and can bring testimonials as to good
character and efficiency. Inquire at Lo-
Gust Terrace for the next ten days.
Horace Bedford laid down the paper
he was reading, and brought his heels
suddenly from the top Of the table to the
fiOor-brought them down with 30 much
emphasis that Jerome, his dos. who was
asleep on the rug. bounced up with
frightened howl and stood at bay, with
fierce eyes upon the door, ready 70 spring
upon the first intruder.
Don't be frightened, Jerome, = said
Mr. Bedford, reassuringly; there is
nothing going to happen worth alarming
yourself for. Oh, no. jerome, nothing at
ALL"
And Bedford looked at the dog for an
answer, for he and Jerome held long
conversations every day
Jerome looked sage, and gave his tail
a very reflective sort Of wag, Is much as
10 say he vas verv thorough understand
ing OF the case.
I'll tell you just how it i, Jerome"
pursued Bedford confidentially; I'm in
love With Miss Darlington. She thinks
Tm a puppy. Not that she's ever said
50 in Just 50 many words, but she has
over and over again expressed the opin-
ion in my hearing that the man who had
not the courage to work for living was
not worthy Of being called a man, Be
cause am rich enough to make it out
of the question for me to labor she thinks
l am drone. Miss Carringtun has ex-
alted ideas ofthe working class"
Jerome nodded, and made a futile
snap at fly which had ventured dan
geroCsly near his nose.
And now Miss Darlington Of Locust
Terrace wants a gardener, does she
Well, what is there TO hinder me frUm
making application for the place, from
obtaining it, from being faithful to duty
when il is obtained, and therefore con-
vineing Miss Carrington thatI am eapa-
bic of doing a mans work in the world
She wants one who has had experience
in the business-well. | have had exper-
fence. Quite lengthy one, when liv-
ed with Aunt Betsy on the little farm at
Newbury, and she and / raised eabbages
and celery for living. Humph that
was before good old Uncle jenkins, who
enriched himself in the tea trade, died
and left me half a million. Yes, Miss
Darlington, on the whole, think l will
call at Locust Terrace within the next
ten days. Wouldn't yon. Jerome {"
/ But Jerome not feeling any special in
terest in the conversation, bad tucked
bis nose under his paw and Nas far away
in the land of dreams.
Bedford rose and looked at himself in
the glass.
Ny moustache will have to be sacri-
feed said he, rsgretfully. But viii
get full beard-blaek to match my hair
and guess I'll stain my skin little. A
! gardener ought to have a brown COM
| pIsxion. Testimonials as to good char
aeter required eh7 Well l reckon l
can get some Of the boys TO recommend
me. Thanks to Uncle jenkins money
have friends enough. And now, Miss
Augusta Darlington, to-mOrrow I will
present myself before you as Daniel
Brown, gardener, and see if yOu viii be
any more gracious 70 Daniel than you
have been to Horace Bedford, attorney
at-law."
Bedford was a handsome, generous
hearted fellow, and the more salient
/ points Of his history he has already Civ
en- you. He was in love with Miss Car
rington, and bad taken no pains 70 con-
eeal the fact, and Miss Cauington had
taken no pains 10 make it evident that
she did not care the snap Of her finger
/ for him.
She vas proud, handsome brunette
Of twenty. and wealthy enough to be
able to afford to frown upon as many
young men as she chose.
You will readily understand that the
poor fellow was pretty far gone in love
with her when he was willing to drop
doing nothing and turn gardener for the
sake Of being near her
The next day beheld Mr.. Bedford. in
a suit Of pepper and salt, his head COW
cred with brown straw hat, and the
lower part Of his face concealed by
bushy beard, taking his way 20 Locust
Terrace.
He had abundant references in his
pocket. certifying that the bearer was Of
good moral character. etc, and be trust
ed to these and to his own personal ad-
dress and tact to secure him the place.
Hewas shown into the breakfast room
and found Miss Darlington looking
much more at home and approachable
than be had ever before seen her.
Her pink wrapper became her brill
liant style of beauty admirably, and the
knot of white roses in her hair seemed
to borrow something Of the beautiful
blush in her cheek
She was taking her coffee and reading
the morning paper.
Daniel made his best bow. and, feel
ing very nervous, mopped his forehead
with his red cotton handkerchief, and
waited for Miss Carrington to speak.
She read her paragraph through and
then put single question:
Well, SIR, what is it p
Daniel started as If 3 muskct bali had |
struck him, and managed to stammer /
out that he was gardener and that ne
had called TO see about the place.