Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-27
THURMONT. FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY SEPTENlBE


be in England a2ain III three ycal +
returned empty" like merchants
packing case.
His resolution not to further engage
in business has been strictly adhered
to by uncle Sam, but his conduct Is
very erratic, and he crosses ana re-
crosses the Atlantic at the most uh-
expected times, and has lost none Oh
his old interest in government loans.
treasury bills, and company promo
t;on Less rough in his illusions to
subjects which many people regard
with reyerence--a change which some
attribute to q more serio view OF
life induced by the tragedy with when
he was so nearly concerned. ana yet
others to his natural urDanlty peihs
improved by a larger acquaintance
with English society-urcle Sam IS
great favoritc, his company being at
all times in great request, though
hardly more so than that of the gentle
lady his wife, whose amiabillty. large
hearted charity, and noble protection
of the brilliant young imp known as
1.-THE cardinal" Ito whom whatever o.
mischief in or around Holdenhurst Is
usually attributeN. is the adm'ra''o"
of all who know her.
About three months after my mar
riage, my wife and l and aunt "er'-
rude and uncle Sam were enjoying Il
post -prandial stroll on the lawn at 'he
rear of my house. spcculatlng as 10
the day and hour of arrival at Liver
mol of the Majestic. which steamer
was to bring 10 England party OF
our American friends Ell route iof
Heronsmerc. when my father uheA'
nectcdly appeared upon the scene
flushed by rapid walking, ana WITH
an amused smile upon his face.
Have you heard the news asked
NV father unccremonously. without
even waiting to greet the ladies pres
cnt.
Yes" said uncle Sam, although the
inquiry was not particularly addressed
to him. II sent specially TO Bury tins
afternoon for tO-day'S Times Il
couldn't wait for 1t till tomorrow,
and have read it through, ADVERTISE
ments not excepted. The English peo-
ple have certainly gone mad, ana the
House of Commons differs only from
other asylums for the insane in re-
spect of the rawlings of lis members
being reported. DO you allude to the
second reading OF tho Bill for the
Abolition of the Navy. or to the pro-
posed national endowment of Il FRO
fessorship of Anarchism at the Uni
versity of OxfOrd:'
mo. no." said my father, the Rev.
Mr.. Price is married.
"Pshaww exclaimed uncle Sam,
turning on his heel
"Who is the lady?" asked aunt Cert
rude.
Mrs. Butterwell."
The cigar l was smoking fell from
my lips, and l INDUCED in loud and
prolonged laugh.
Isn't Mrs. Price much older than
her husband?" Constance inquired.
only fortyscven years. replied
my father. Major Armstrong has
lust told me all about il. Everybody
is full of the news. Mr.. Price is now
one of the richest men in the coun'
try"
Poor fellow" exclaimed uncle
Sam. "he deserves to be. Let no man
trouble to revenge himself upon his
enemies leave them to their own de-
vices, and they will themselves do all
that is necessary
After some harmless pleasantly at
the expense of the Rev. Mr. Price and
his bride, we lcisurcly re-cntered the
house.
Come, dear l whispered, as we
crossed the threshold of our new home,
II have often heard that love in Il cot
tage is n failure, and | can well ap-
prcciate loves difficulties in that state
but although you possessed not the
worth of Il dollar and | not the worth
of a sequin, still could be happy
with YOU for my wife. labor for my
portion. and one of those cottages in
the lane for our home. In no circum-
stances could I have done what Price
has done. 1t is too horrible even to
contemplate
"No, dear, don't think YOU could"
answered my faithful Connie: but
don't be too hard in your judgments.
| have heard that money is a terrible
temptation to those who possess none,
and it has been your fate to acquire
much of It in unusual ways. Only Il
few men marry millionaire girls; and
fewer still, fear, discover scquinS in
Suffolk"
iThe End)