Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER w.
Ancestry Versus Patriotism.

-Four days had passed since the con-
cert in the Town Han at EastboraugE
The events OF that evening had been
freely discussed in barn and work
shop, at table and at the various stores
in marlborough and surrounding toms
for quite q number had been present
who were not residents of the town.
All interest in it had not. however,
passed away as subsequent occur
rences proved.
Ii was the morning Of the ff+n IF
January. Benoni Elill, Who ran the
only grocery store at Masons Corner,
was behind his counter and Wi Il The
aid of his only son, Samuel, was at
tending to the wants of ssyera! custo-
mers.
While thus engaged. Miss 1iily
James ENTERED. and young Samuel
Hill forgot to ash The customer on
whom he had been waiting the usual!
question. Anything else, ma'am?"
so anxious was he 10 speak to and
wait upon the pretty Miss James
whose bright eyes, dark curly iai;,
and WY remarks had attracted 10
her side more suitors than had fallen
TO the lot or any other young girl in the
village As yet she had evincei ~
especial liking for any particular one
OF the J3ung men who tiocllei aluu;
horg aud this fact had Only servHl to
increase their admiration for hel ;,ad
/ to SPUR hem on to renewed efforts TO
i~in her iayor.
do you know. Miss James" said
Samuel, Il can't get it out OF my ears
/ vet" As he said this, he leaned over
] the counter, and being a brave young
man, looked straight into Miss James
smiling face.
'If all home remedies have failed,
said Tilly, why don't you go to Bos-
4 ton and have doctor examine them?''
What a joker you are." remarked
/ Samuel q believe you will crack a
joke on the minister the day you are
married"
4 1T may be my last chance" reioined
Tilly. Mother SAYS the inside Of 3
4 boiled onion put into the ear is good
for some troubles; give ne pound OF
tea. Oolong and green mixed, same as
we always have"
AS Samuel passed the neatly done
up package to Miss James, he leaned
across the counter again and said in
a low voice, You know what is in my
ears, Miss James. How beautiful!
yon played for Mr.. SAWYER when he
whistled. Listen to the Moclline
Bird I don't think | shall ever for
get it,
well, don't know about the play
ing, Mr.. Hill | cemaa near losing M
place several times: because wanted
so much TO hear him whistle
During this conversation Title AM
Samuel had been SO preoccuped tina
they did not notice the entrance of {
newcomer and his approach toward
them Only one other customer, a lit
\ tie girl, was left in the store. and MI
Hill, ST., had gone down cellar to draw
her a Quart of naolasses.
. AS Tillv uttered the words. Il want
ed so much to hear him whistle" sh
beard behind her in clear, melodiop
flute-like notes, the openin@ measm
es of Listen to the Mookipg Bird.
, Turning Quickly she saw Mr.. Sawye
standing beside her.
'Whv. how do Won do. Mr. SAWYER
am DELIGHTED to see you again, sh
sid in that hearty. whole-so1led wa
that was 50 captivating to her cour
try admirers.
t "The delight is mutual reptile
Quincy, raising his hat and bow
! ing.
Samuel Hill was evidently SONS
what disturbed by the great friendl
] ness of the greetings that he had jus
. witnessed. This fact did not escap
r Tilly's quick eye, and turning to Nj
> Sawyer, she said:
"Have you been introduced TO m
friend, Mr.. Samuel Hill?"
: 4 have not had thar pleasure +,
! piled Quincy This is my first Wis
!, TO the store
Then allow me. continued Till
( 80 present you TO Mr.. Samuel Hi
and to Mr.. Benoni Hill. mis- fathe
i both valued friends ofYmine." and ST
d added as a roguish smile came I'M
I her face as they keep the only gr
# ieerx Store in The village you will /