The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-02-24

MEssRs. JOHNSON, FISH & co. DEAR S1Rs:
In reply to yours of the Sth inst. would say
that have decided upon having the coupe
lined throughout with dark russet velvet, as
per sample; shown me. Finish as quick as
possible and ship via New York s. New Eng
land: 1t must be here by the 1st of the
month, as my wife's birthday occurs on the
Sd, for which event it is intended a gift
Yours truly, JOHN c. BUSH.
The envelope was addressed to John
son, Fish & Co., carriage builders, SO
Broad street, New York.
Have you fnishedP" asked the
merchant, in rafting, business-like
tone.
'Yes. sir. answered Janet, passing
the printed sheet and envelope into
his outstretched hand. He perused it
rapidly, and then. with grunt of sat-
isfaction said:
VERY we'll; try another"
And then he dictated rapidly again,
aud again Janet's nimble fingers flew
over the keys, as the words fell from
his lips:
MR.: HENRY c. BARNES: DEAR SIR:-You
had better send the bays through with a
groom, and get them here by the 2)th inst.
You may cut the tails tritie, but 1 do not
wish them cobbed, as they are intended for
my wife and she considers it cruelty. Yours
truly JOHN G. BUSH.
The envelope to this letter, when
addressed read. The Henry G. Barnes
Stock Farm, Cedar Springs, KY"
Again the merchant took the letter
| from Janets outstretched hand and,
having run his eyes rapidly over it,
said:
You'll do. Now about salary
what do you expect?"
II had not thought about that, :"
stammered Janet, blushing. under this
brusque, almost brutal treatment.
'Humphm grunted the merchant;
it's necessarily quite consideration
with people who work for their living,
however. We shall give you $40 a
week to begin with. When you have
been with US a month or two you may
expect slight advance-that is. if you
give satisfaction and are competent.
Is that satisfactory?'
Perfectly" said Janet, who felt a
strong inclination to rise like an Of
Tended goddess and sweep from the
now hated Office and equally hated en-
ployer.
"By the way. what is your name?'
asked the merchant and as he did so
his keen eyes were fastened upon the
girls burning face with fixed and
prolonged scrutiny.
''Miss-Miss Granger" faltered Ja-
net, whose presence of mind almost
failed her in the light of the point
blank lie which she found herse' 1
obliged to tell.
Very well, Miss Granger" said he
uncle, with, as it seemed to the orirl
the least suspicion of an unpl' aasan
emphasis upon the name.
1--WE shall begin work at once, if yor
are willing. Our hours are nss long
but while we work, we work. If yol
fully understand this to begin with, i
will save you great deal of tr ouble il
the end"
81 shall do my best,' replied Jane
haughtily:
I'VE shall expect you to, Mis-
Granger, returned the merchan
~kshortly and again it seemed to Jane
lH@dat there was the same unpleasan
emphasis upon the name.
1t is safe to call that day the longes
of Janet Wells life. When the mer
chant said that work was work in tn,
office he had spoken only the litera
truth. and when, at the hour of 5. p
M, Janet was told shortly that sh,
might ''go" she escaped into the stree
with the feeling of a liberated pris
oner. Too much exhausted and Worl
out to walk, she called cab aud wa
driven rapidly to her aunt's house.
''Well, how is it, JanetPn asked tn
anxious matron, as the girl came ran
idly up the steps to where she stoo
| b9r1haa6p0 JInOO tho throcbo1d
Janet answered never word, bu
pushing hurriedly by her aunt entere
the parler and threw herself upon tn
lounge in a torrent of sobs.
''W hat is it. dear?" said Mrs. Bush
trying valnly to comfort her. lis b
SO bad as that?''
dldnt-yoU- tell me he was an
an-3'
"What, dear-a f1irtP" suggeste
Mrs, Bush.
NO" snapped Janet; "but an ogre!
tailed account of the events of the day
and in ending said:
''And to think, that at the very mt
ment you supposed him carrying o
with me, he was preparing a deligh
full surprise for you, auntie!''
IA delightful surprisee What is i
Janet?"
He's going to give you beautifr
birthday present-an elegant coupe
lined throughout in russet velvet, an
a pair of Kentucky thoroughbred;
i, with their tails cut just little, auntie
I know, because I wrote both letter
myself. That's the kind of a faithles
!, husband you've got!"
Late that night, when her husban
returned home, Mrs. Bush, contrary
her usual custom. met him at the doc
with beaming face.
, Pm so glad you've come, dear!
she said. as she kissed him affection
ately. Janet is here. Come into th
parlor, want to introduce you"
Mrs. Bush led her husband into th
brilliantly lighted reception-room
where Janet, attired in a clingin
evening costume of soft null, stoo
waiting in trembling expectancy
Both Mrs. Bush and Janet had Iook'
for quick start of surprise from Il
merchant when his eyes Shout, fir
meet the figure of his quonds' N tvn
writer in that of his VIII ,,s nior
What was their surprise, then. VIII
the gentleman advanced toward Jan
and said, in the most cordially un;
fected manners
"As 1 told you this morning L
dear, work is wor' But after hou
even an old fello' y like myself may
, permitted to er joy himself" and ben
ing over he p .essed a courtly kiss u
: on Janet's r,neeks.
WI hat, you knew, John?" exclaim
= Mrs. Bus n in CONSERVATION.
> Yes. knew. Mary" said her hi
: band. with hearty laugh. 'Y
. reatl'y couldn't expect me not to, y
= knrw, when I've had her picture
= y our album for the last six months
=. look at whenever l wanted to. O
5, doesn't forget face like yours, M
Il Wells even though he knows he is
% pected to. But to what, if [ may a
= was l indebted for my pleasant CO
! panion to-day?"
oh, it was only little joke tt
y Janet and hatched up this mornir
john" said Mrs. Bush hurriedly, wh
.. Janet blushed scarlet.
= 81 thought as much" said the m