Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
PRESENTS GONE.

to be an athlete. Mrs. Gusher had taken
him up and he was invited EVERYWHERE
Hymen and Cupid seemed to have en-
tered into n conspiracy to rob all eligible
young ladies of he felicity of single bless
cdness. Perhaps it was example Miss
Dussendorf was launched SO beautifully
upon the sea of mstrimony that Miss Gor.
don followed suit Miss Gordon looked SO
sweet and pretty as she came down the
aisle that straiehtway Miss Fowler deter
mined to look sweeter and prettier, know
ing that nature had been generous to her
/ in the matter OF personal attractions. And
80 it went. All the young ladies appeared
absolutely bent upon getting married.
and, this being the case, 1t Is needless to
say they were not baked In their molina
lions. Such was the ferment when Harold
augmented thu population of the place by
! one.
1t happened that Mrs. Gusher asked
Harold one evening II he were going to the
wedding OF Miss Aston.
ITO tell the truth" he replied. 81 am
not"
+ And why not. 1t will be one OF the
affairs OF the season.
Well you see, Mrs Gusher l have not
been here long enough to get we'll ac-
quainted.'
"Pshawi I'll get you an invitation.
There, don't demonstrate. The more peo
pie they get the better they'll like it. They
want a smashing big wedding They II
thank me for bringing one more. There,
don't refuse It's al, settled.
III you want 1t that way" he laughed.
Yes. It's going to be one of these os
tentatious, vulgar weddings, and all the
/ presents Will be displayed as If they were
! In n shop window"
I Are the presents handsomes' asked
+ Harold thoughtfully.
/ Very handsome, loud and expensive. :"
Diamond brooches and all that sort OF
things"
Yes Papa's making big splurge over
tho affair"
/ The wedding came OF about az Mr.
! Gusher said 1t would. There were crush,
the "Lohengrin" wedding march, q too
bountiful rspast and wedding presents ga
+ lore. Harold was especially interested in
the presents, admirinR them greatly and
commenting upon them, notably the dia-
F mond ornaments with familiarity for
precious stones that raised him In the es-
/ timation Of his friend Mrs. Gusher. But
+ finally 1t was all over, the bride and groom
had departed for regions unknown, and
/ the last guest had gone. The triumphs Of
the event were duly set forth by The Town
/ Trumpet, the enterprising daily paper.
But In another part OF the paper appeared
q sensational announcement In connection
with the event.
at is the disagreeable duty Of tho editor
to state that last night over S5, 600 worth
Of diamonds were stolen Mt the wedding.
] Our coincidence to tho bride, whose happi-
ness should thus be married There is no
clew to the mean and contemplate perpe-
traitors The Trumpet Will investigate
further, and, with customary enterprise,
will not rest until the guilty person or
persons are brought to justice.
When Mrs Gusher met Harold, that
young man said:
did you see The Trumpet
YES, indeed Well, that comes from
so much ostentation and display. II peo-
Pile will show everything they possess, they
must expect to have some things stolen"
Harold began TO be much in demand at
+ weddings. His services as usher were de-
manded even, and he ever comported him
self to the satisfaction OF the interested
persons. The robbery OF the diamonds
was not the only theft of the season. Even
silverware disappeared at weddings in a
most mysterious manner Whoever the
thief was, he was most adroit The Town
Trumpet Numbered away, denouncing
these actions, but the presents kept right
ON vanishing. Detectives were sent for,
but they accomplished nothing.
who do you think 1t can be, Mr.. Van
I Dussan?" asked Mrs. Gusher when The
Trumpet announced the disappearance OF
a pair OF candelahra and dozen spoons
the night before.
Il have n theory, Mrs. Gusher.
Dear me, what is it,
1.-The servants" he said In a mysterious
whisper.
HI ow can that bes II it had happened
only at one place"
They are leagued together"
Goodness gracious"
There's band of them a regular
rogues' organization. Now that's my theo-
~ What do you think of it;'
"Im sure 1t S very plausible.
"But don't breathe "A word. 1t wouldn't
do TO let it get out just yet, b"
"Of course notH'
Three months passed and the wedding
season was over Harold appeared to have
recovered his health, for The Town Trum-
pet in its social items announced that he
was soon To depart. He was to return to
his home In the east, where he would re-
B su!lt LIS tAtci-SINc OEtEdtibiS tII " an
street. The night before he left he was
dined and wined at the club. C0mpn-
f inentary speeches were made which he re-
turned In kind in his happy, agreeable
way He spoke about the beauties OF the
town, the enterprise OF the citizens and
the charms OF its women. He foretold the
future Of the place asserting that it would
be a second Chicago, aud when the party
broke up about day break every one joined
In the chorus. For He's a Jolly Good
Fellow
When the eXpressman called for Harold's
trunk he was given instructions to handle
( II with cars, as it contained valuable brio
a-hrao. AT noon the train left, and Harold
waved his handkerchief from the window
To his friends on the platform and was
soon whirlsd out Of sight. Then he lighted
/ cigar, settled back comfortably and said