Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-09

it. Doesn't the man know folks carr
their own bundles here" saws the hunte
nd with intense scorn.
"a II wouldn't tote his stuff for him." saw
Bssler very determnedly.
'o' You would do anything for him If h,
nv asked you. Bssler,' remarked Maxwell
with smile
'Of course, you would and be proud OF
his notice." added Tom. and everyon,
Is laughed for Ba>lei's passion for gaining
lie notice by prominent men was well known,
1t would depend good deal on how
was asked, can tell you. wouldn't be
so ordered, protested Basler.
- 1t is my opinion Mainwarinp intend.
buying up all the property he can get hold
J! of, said Maxwell, with a sly wink at Tom.
e They say that Gerald and Donkn are try-
ing To sell him all the mortgages they hold.
ana believe he intends taking them"
Yes, had it from Gerald himself .
put IN Tom People will have to be a
E little more prompt In paying their interes,
money, | imagine"
frown appeared on the rough bronzed
c faces.
We poor fello5s will have a hard time
then rec m growled the hunter. II
shant woI V, though, if he's too hard
; on feller i sell out and move to faith
ers Hes bin wanting me and my wife to
come"
Then you are all solid, Jim, says Max
4 well eYchanpIup q pni,. st,,;t.. ,,t.l
But hope he won't be successful in
getting his thumb as one might say. on
the people We are all poor enough now"
That's So said George. I'm glad
have no real estate to mortgage"
"Wha; is his object in coming here. anv-
way" asked the hunter, jim
"Hain't you heard? He i going to build
factory Il large one, | believe. ana
summer residence for his family" answer
ed Tom.
Then he Will have work for Us all. and
I it won't be quite SO dull. hope"
1T will be Lively enough no doubt. but
he intends getting his help from out Of
town"
Are you >ure;" inquire. Ba~ler.
III, man told me- - when was shoe
ing Miss Mainwarings saddle horse"
An exclamation of surprise and incre-
dnli'y followed his words
Saddle horse."
Certainly. All the family ride horse.
back. and the ladies drive their own car
riagc>"
1T viii ruin the place" whines Basl.r.
Every woman " i'll be wanting saddle
horse now
Il wonder how long they re going to
stay:"
"oh, nobody knows. Mrs Shaw say,
she Is tired waiting on them aud having
their servants around" says Tom.
They never have breakfast till eight. .
and have dinner at two. Then they sit up
till eleven every night" he went on grave ,
Iy though bis eyes Mere dancing with ,
mischief
Hump" CALCULATED Jim with snif >
"A fine zampe to lay before poor folks, .
"kxactiy, says one who bad not spoArn
before, a small neat looking young fellow !
standing near window.
Exactly / like to see sensible people
if they are rich" he spoke with an air OF I
having said something original and wise '
Mrs. Shaw saws the ladies have girl I
q maid, they call her-to dress them. aud
they don't have To lift finger" After de-
livering this statement in solemn voice
Maxwell paused To take in the horrihed {
EXPRESSIONS Of the rest and 10 receive an
approx ing look from Tom.
Then an interruption comes in the form
of a man on horseback. who rides up to
the door and gives impatient rap with
the handle of his heavy riding whip. No
one moves until at the second rap Max
well quietly motions to Basler, who Is
nearest to the door, to open it. He does
so and after the first words OF the strang-
er. he stepped out closing it after him
After short conversation the man can
tered away and Ba>cr. returning, took up
his rubber coat.
Where now" asked Maxwell. What
/ did the man want: one of Mainwarings
1 men, was it notE
! YES Mr. Mainwaring wants me 20 come 1
/ and look over some plans and deeds WIN
! him. he said briskly.
In this rain?" queried Maxwell in mock |
surprise.
Yes, he is in a hurry and has only to-
oay free. so | could not refuse"
.Of course not :" with peculiar emphasis.
zone would never suspect it of you,
Ba-ler. presume he sent very humble
request:" in pretended anxiety
Like a gentleman" Basler said prompt
ly, too elated to perceive that he was oelng
laughed at, and broad smile ran around
the room as he went out.
"Well, must 90 too, said Tom, getting
down from his high seat, Come on jim.
"All right say Maxwell, don't yer
want some hoops, good ones:"
Perhaps so. Have you any made"
Two or three punches, for examples,
YOU know I'd like to shave a lot for you
I'm see. 1 will 20 over and look at
:, YOUR examples when it clears off, Max
well said. shaking with a suppressed desire
:, 10 laugh.
You'll lind EN- as good as any you ever
saw" Jim returned as he went away.
MY dear" said Mr.. Manwaring to his
'e wife that night in the privacy of their sit
~ tins-room, Il am afraid we shall need a
20 great deal of courage and patience to sue
ceed here"
I'VE will try and have it," the lady said
~ hopefully. 1--WE must strive to win the
"a confidence of the people, and then we car
, work with better result. Our wealth |:
given us to use in the right way, and If We
do our best according to our knowledge te
3 q, promote the best interests of town tina
= is needy, to build up the business, ant
-, create a higher tone of society, and do i
"a for Gods glory and not our own, we shal
cl- succeed in time"
Time alone will do it." said Mr.. Main
-, warng. They are prejudiced against u
now because we have ways foreign t.
!, - their own
en- That will wear away, hope We wi
-, ! -. ohopoa onr manner of living If we ca