Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-07-03

scroll. What wonder that in view of this
near termination of all things, the old
couple should often sit wrapped IN contem-
plstion?
Tonight Uncle Josiah sat silently gaz-
ing into the smouldering fire, twirlng his
thumbs as was his wont when in deep
thought, while Aunt Hannah sat opposite
quietly knitting. The ticking of the old
clock seemed painfully loHd, and Aunt
Hannah moved her lips as if to speak, but
checked herself, dreadng to dispel the
thoughts which She knew at present en-
crossed his mind. The silence was at
length broken by the rumblng of wheels
up to the farmhouse door.
That's Bill Bakes stage" said Uncle
JOSIAH, seizing the lamp and hurrying to
the door.
Halo, Uncle 'Sah." cheerily shouted
the driver from his high perch. 1--WE got
a letter here for ye. Thought mehbe you
wouldn't he down to the Office right away.
and I'd bring it along, as | was comm
this way"
We'll, I'm much ohleeged to ye. said
Uncle Josiah. Have ye got any parsn-
! gers aboard"
Mary parsinger." he answered, gath
ering up his lines and cIucking to his
horses
Hold on minute then" said Uncle
Josiah Cant We come In and read this
ere letter while YOU'RE varmin' yerscif?
This writin' on the outside looks kinder
fa'iy, ana my eyes are getting ruthcr dim"
Yes, indeed, the dl.ysr answered, Il
gness the critters viii stand" he added aS
he climbed down and covered the tired
horses with their blankets. before follow
ing Uncle Josiah into .l' coy Kitchen
| Aunt tlanuah greeted hlm cordially aud
placed chair close to The table, pushing
the small light nearcr thai he might see to
read the letter which ~ them seemed 70 he
big with importance, since a letter 10 the
l old farmhouse WAS rareif Received.
Taking the prulrrc,i seat The driver totc
81 the envelope ana read with some dim
Guilty the following lines. traced In = ,lc'-
cate hand. while the nid couple stood III
Z reCtIy IN front tu hear him with expectant
4 faces :--
"Dcar Auut ana Uncle .-Iou viii hard
Is expect visit from ~ 81 this season Of
the wear, a. We always make our visits H.
ter in The season; bat Rob i> completed,
worn out writing n that -autiy old Office.
aud unless he can gct away for a few
"erks 10 afraid he viii break down en-
tirely ami lnsc one W the best chances in
the city a. book keeper. | wish that h.
had something 10 10 that would give him
NOR exercise. hut Ak present this seems to
bc the only opening I know Aunt Han
nah vii bring him around all right with
her good nursing. We shall start in about
wo weeks unless We hear from you. Till
then good hye, win mach love.
" uur loving niece,
"INFIYN CKork~Fokp
A. the letter Na~ flushed | ncle Josiah
pushed up hi, >pcctacIc- and looking
straight at Aunt Hannah said firmly, We
f ~ha 3, here Hannah
Coin y-tiu yer-clf hcy: questioned
the driver. rising and putting on his long
gloves.
Yes answered tucie Josiah, .'we're
gain In about two wcck~. jest about the .
time they'll bc here"
Aunt Hannah gently rattcd hIs shoulder
a. She said in mild voice, we may not
90. Josiah
Uncle Josiah showed signs ~ impa-
tlcncr as he Shrugged ,hr shoulder where
Aunt Iiannah's hand rested, and said
"Well. m goln' whether you do or not, /.
and amt afraid TO tell W, Mr. Driver
where I'm goin' uuther. I'm goIn up
It p:' questioned the driver. up where: .
oh hr said a> Ne suddenly re- allied the .
fact which for the moment he had forgot .
ten. "You are MilleriteS here Yes, YES
| ~ct l."
well we'll" he added. laughing, good .
natufcdiy, II heard about the mcrtin
down in the hollcr A few weeks ago. Per .
hap> Nou csn arrange taxi your com
pany along with We, Uncle 'Siah ID which .
suggestion Uncle Josiah made no reply. .
hut held the light high above hi~ head .
while the jolly driver climbed to his seat,
gathered up the lines, and with lond (
= lang !" hi- horses, The old stage rum
hlcd noi>ilv down the road.
7 d
hlc seat hy the IRE With troubled look On
HI, face.
Aunt Hannah watched him furti,cly. .
wondering what the next move woud be. .
.tt last he spoke.
well, Hannah. all'~ we've gnt 70 do j. .
to write. right on an tell EN- they needn't
come, for v" -han't be herc.
'oh, should hate I" 10 that, Josiah"
said Aunt Hannah, a. She remembered the
Y former visit, Of ROD ami Evelyn. Some
I how when tIcy came, the old house seem .
+ III to lose II gloomy aspect and Esegn's
delicate fingers Nfttd here ana there Ike
huinmlng birds, while every thing bore f.
traces Of Their dainty touch. Curtains
hung more gracefully, soft. bright cush-
ions Suddenly appeared On lounges and
chairs, Old boxes were brought from the
attic, and 'ieftlY transformed into neat
haH>nck> and crickrts, Till Amt Hannah
: came % Hook upon the house as almost
paradise. while Rob> tall form mprin. IN
ami out reminded her OF hrr own lost boy
II i tell You what We'll do, father she
>alt al length. "Well write for en- 70
come right "i now. an then YOU know
they can stay till wc-tiil we so-away
She could hardly hnl>h the sentence, 1t
all seemed 50 vague and unreal to her.
Not noticing her he~tancy, Uncle Josiah
answered: go
well, perhaps that will be the best
way, though must >ay I'm disappointed,
for | wanted To spend these last few days
IN preparin' and medtatin', an don want
my mind worried with any highty-tighty
notions. Eylyn Is good 'nuf, but ruther
friv'lous. She alwu- wants to be drivin'
nails. and sawin' of boards, and don't
want to be bothered about such worldly
doin'>."
"Well. father, We can tell her how It's
lest as soon as she comes. an thatll make
difference YOU know. Shes real sensible
an she'll understand"
Notwithstanding all obstacles Aunt
Hannahs heart was lighter than it had
been for weeks. for Of late She. had been
thinking of Josiah's awful disappointment