The morning call., 1892-08-23
HIS FARM At BARRE.

LIZ / A1lu1 IL
"Why, Enoch Bumpus, how do you do ?
Who would ever have thought of meeting
you here in Bostoni Right from Barre. ell !
How are all the folks up in the old place p
And flashily dressed man grasped hand
OF a rural visitor and wTung it heartily.
Every body vas first rate when L LETT, y
stammered Enoch. peeriug into the face OF
TIE stranger. But, sir, you must excuse
me, don't seem 20 recOllect you"
WHAT Don't remember meP GraeiOusl
Have changed so much that my old friend
don't know me? Don't you remember the
Blaisdel buys?'
ION YES ! recollect the BlaiSdell boys.
Used to 60 10 school with them. You amt
Tom, that left to come to work IN the city,
are yru?"
yes, that same Tom." was the unhesi-
YOU don't look as 1 remember him when
we were boys together"
ION, five or six years in busy city alters
the appearance OF 4 country lad l can as
sure you. But where are you going TO stop
now you are hereP'
Il don't know. l thought OF finding some
boarding hnuse."
"Do nothing Of the kind. You shall be
my guest while in Boston. have suite Of
apartments only a short distance from the
depot there. Come with me. L shall be
only too happy 10 entertain an old friend
and ueighbOr."
Enoeh felt pleased, nay, more. fattered.
al the cordial welcome extended 10 him by
the young man. and hazaccepted the prof
fered hospitality without further hesitation.
From the railway station the individual
who had called himself Tom Biaisdell led
the way through the busy, busting thorough
fares, which presented novel scene to the
country youth. until he uRused before tie
entrance OF a house on Howard street
During this short walk. which did not
occupy more than 10 minutes, the stranger 5
tongue ran on giibIy.
He eXpatiRted on the pleasures of the
city, the ease with which money was made
and the refined society 10 be met with.
Why" he remarked. as he inserted his
latchkey IN the lock of the door, ''my bust
ness does not require more than three hours
day of my time. while my salary is a little
better than $500 year. What do you
think Of that?"
IL should call it very fiae," replied Enoch,
thOughtfully. but what is your occupa-
tIUn?"
ION, I'll show You ere long. Come up TO
my rooms and take little rest and a glass
of wine. You must be tired after that
tedious journey in the cars"
Not DausiDg for a reply the city chap
hurried mp a flight Of richly caTpeted stairs.
the padding Of which WAS SO soft and thick
that 1t gave out no sound to the tread, and
on reaching the first landing Blaisueil IN
locked a door to the right and ushered his
guest into a gorgeously appointed apart
ment.
In the middle of the room stood round
table the top of which was covered with
green cloth. not loosely laid over the piece
OF furniture, but drawn smoothly across the
surface and glued down. while a band
perhaps two inches wide OF pOlishe I'd
mahogany, encircled the edge, while about
the apartment were number Of comfort
able looking chairs, upholstered la green
plush.
This is my parlor or sitting room," re-
marked the host, while here is where |
Sleep" and the man lifted a heavy por-
there, disclosing bed covered with snow
white Counterpart aud lace-trimmed pillow
shams
Rather nice quarters. don't you think pr
be asked complacenty.
II should say they were," returned
Enoeh, fer he had never seen anything ap-
preaching 10 it before
II am glad you are pleased, and what Is
more. you must consider them at your dis
posal during your stay in town. But come.
join RE In glass OF wIne," and Blaisdell
stepped TO a sideboard on which were sew
ersl decanters containing varied eolored
liquors.
Selecting one. the man poured out two
glasses full.
touch any of that stuff. / never tasted any
thing in the shape of liquor but cider in my
lie, and I'm afraid it won't agree with me-
Nonsense. this is only sherry. and ISM
bali as strong as some Of that old cider
winch L know you have got stored away In
the barn on your farm at Barrel Here, take
1t; it will do you good"
Enoch. like many another well-meanine
yet inexperienced youth before him, al
lowed himself to be- persuaded, and taking
The glass from his new found friend II?
placed it to his lips and drained It's contents
to the bottom.
mot so bad, eh?" asked Blaisdell smiling
patronizingIy upon his companion.
1T certainly tastes very nice" admitted
young Bumpus. "But l don't think shall
want any more of it."
swell. you can take it or let it alone. Just
as you please. That Is a privilege We all
have. Come. sit down and tell me all the
news from the country"
AT this the wolf and the lamb seated them
selves, one on each side of the round table.
ana soon Enoeh found himself talking with
great freedom, recounting all the incidents
which had happened in his village for sew
eral years past
lhe vine had loosened his tongue. he
Ieit ekhllarated, and he began to congratu-
late himself upon the good fortune of 40
unexpectedly encounteriDg a genial com
panlOD.
In the midst OF the conversation the sill
very tones Of little bell was heard. and the
host rising said
Excuse me moment. Enoch. have a
caller" and he stepped to the door.
opening 1t he ushered in brisk, bust
neSs-llke gentleman. who, with hat in
hand. accepted the chair that was offered
him.
You'll pardon me, Mr.. Blaisdell." began
me newcomer, "for coming at this time.
put nave large note to meet, and was in
hopes that you would be able to fix up that
Hltie DILL see you have company"-ap-
baairentiy observing EnOch for the first tim O..
i " drop In again later"
NO. no; don 90. This is an old friend
OF mine; Mr.. Bumpus, from Barre, Mr..
Enoch arose and extended his hand n Tho
newcomer, but was some what disconcarteS
10 hnd that he was quite unsteady ON his
hgs. ana was glad TO settle himself quickly
In the armchair
Ne, nc" resumed Blaisden, 81 am glad
that you came as you did. for snch trivisi
affairs as this should not be allowed 70 bana
nre; Let me see. how much is it?"
only $3.50"
On. well soon fix that" answered. Rlais-
Gel. as ne took from his pocket hand some
RUSSIA leather book, with the edges of
several bank notes, or what purported IN he
such, protruding from the I'd,
These he looked oyer hurriedlv md
selecting one drew 1t forth, saying care.
lessly-
The smallest have got is a fver. Can
you change il? ?"
Pm afraid l can't. l have only little
over $500 with me-" was the answer.
well, I'll see what can do" retprned
Blalsdell, throwing the $500 bill on the
table, and going toward small safe thai
stood in one corner of the room. he Opened
IT. Then. .pausing as though q sudden
thought had struck him, he said;
fsDk En06h Snu dop'f hap