The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-11-12

be through the old lady's influence, you
see. The girls little daisy, but the
aunt's well, she isn't daisy, you can
be sure of that! It's question II hav-
ing her In the family wouldn't be pay
ing dear price for all her property,
but you see there's a chance Of being
able to shake her Off after little. |
happen to know that new railroads
going through this place and the COM
pany will have to buy a piece Of land
she owns, and this land she intends to
give TO the girl as wedding present.
Now, just as soon as the road is put
through-and it's sure to come-this
land will be worth more than all the
rest of the old lady's property. II the
girl gets a deed of it and get the girl
/ can sell it to the railroad company and
make good big sum of money out of
1t and we'll be independent Of the aunt;
and when that happens, If it ever does,
I'll tell her to look out for her affairs
and I'll look out for mine. I'm looking
out now that she don't find out about
the new railroad scheme. want to
make sure of the girl and the land be-
fore l break the news to her."
Miss Nancy listened with ears and
eyes very wide open.
Eyes, when it happens, II 1t ever does,"
she chuckled. II don't believe you'll
ever get the chance you're looking for,
my smart young man! don't suppose
l am daisy-I never thought was!
but l rather guess I'm match for
you, since know what l do. don't
believe you'll have to shake me off. 1
think I'll do little-or most-of the
shaking"
just then the train came along and
Miss Nancy got aboard it without be-
ing seen by the young men.
That evening, when she came home,
"a luck would have it, she met the
squire's nephew at the station.
"Ifyou're going home you might walk
along with me and help carry some of
my bundles" she said, in her very pleas
ant manner. "Tm just about tired out.
I've been seeing to good deal Of bust
ness to-day. I've had deed made out,
giving Margery the south 40 acres OF
the farm, and I've been pricing carpets
aud furniture and finding out how much
it's going to cost to set up young
couple in housekeeping. Ofcourse they
won't need the things right away, but
thought I'd get some idea Of what the
expense would be-"
"They--who do you mean?" asked
the young man, in bewilderment.
why, Margery and Mr.. Markham of
course" answered Miss Nancy. who
else should mean?"
| to let your niece marry that fel,ow!"
cried the squire's nephew, in surprise
and CONSERVATION.
"Why, certainly" replied Miss Nancy.
us If she had never had any other idea.
Hes nice young man. He's got brains,
and when he gets Margery he'll get
money, for the new railroads going
to make the land I've decided her worth
snug little fortune"
| "I'd like to know how you knew about
the new railroad?" cried the astonished
young man.
ooh, keep posted on such matters"
said Miss Nancy, looking very wise.
"Buthere we are at my gate. Thank you
for bringing my bundles. Won't you
come IMP"
mo, not tonight" was the gruff re-
ply, and Miss Nancy chuckled as the
young man went his way.
II guess I've got about even with
you" she said, nodding her head after
bis retreating figure. II guess he was
about as much surprised as Margery'll
be-"
/ Her niece had seen her and came out
to meet her and help her with her bun
dies.
"Margery, I've got something to tell
you," said Miss Nancy, anxious to have
the matter disposed of. "I've thought it
all over, and l don't know but you're
right about John Markham. 1t is fool
ish to let an old grudge stand in the
way OF young folks happiness. I've
concluded to let you do as you think
best, and I've had the south 40 decided
to you, and when John gets you he'll
| get that too, II you see fit to turn it
over to him. Anyway, IT'S yours TO 90
just what you please with"
"Why, Aunt Nancy" cried Margery.
looking at her as if she felt sure she
had gone crazy. 81 thought you'd never
consent to our MARRIAGE"
Folks change their minds some
times" said Miss Nancy. There!
there! Don't hug me SO or I'll drop this
handbook. hear whistle down the
road that sounds like Johns. You'd
better 60 and tell him the news. and by
and by, after I've had cup of tea. bring
him in to see me. IN. Y. Ledger.