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.HQ “3 attented h red tLeT Tenth “n" Paid) at the )Ctul'ia at EleVQn bruar}: 1802 KL No intelligent Veekly. 3.003 ress )lUNV C0- Few wYork. Lll lots of forty ht to mill (this should always reels by same rs name be on CAVEATS. RADE MARKS, IION PATENTS 'YRICHTS, etc. adbook write to 'AY, NEW YORK. atents in America. 5 is brought before ree of charge In the lis. illlTE D. SUAL. und :-~â€" - ”30".: per Yard S()c “ .‘ torts-:1; dcuble or cotton. ' I 51 C32. nine and will 'rice ’1, cts. v LST NOTICE ‘roods, also man: :11! rs. Bush’s sombre thoughts that orning, and that was that she was omentarily expecting the arrival of a vorite niece of hers, Miss Janet Wells, ho was coming, in response to an oft- peated and cordial invitation, to make er a visit. Miss Wells had been edu- 'tted abroad and had lived for the last 0 years of ner life in Dresden, and so had come to pass that Mrs. Bush had ot set eyes on her niece since her arriage with the senior member of ush, Merriil d: Co. When at last the cab had rumbled p to the front door and her aunt had iloted Janet to her room, where the uter coating of soot and grime at- ndant on a long railroad journey was uly removed from that young lady’s ir exterior. Mrs. Bush felt that the sponsibilities connected With her posi- ‘on of hostess had been accomplished, nd, throwmg her arms about Janet’s eck, her overburdened heart found ex- ession in a torrent of hysterical sobs. “ Dear, dear, auntie, what is the atter I” exclaimed the surprised girl, eanwhile drawing Mrs. Bush down non the lounge beside her and placing protecting and comforting arm about 9 weeping matron’s waist, And then Mrs. Bush told her all. “She will be. beautiful, Janet 1” ex- aimed Mrs. Bush. “The other was etty. but not pretty enough; so she as discharged. There will be no mis- ke this timeâ€"the. new one will be KNO WLSON, Town Treasurer, tismg and ‘omlmssxon 166 give satisfac- and will guar. roons, m, '0 as d nee Vet. 1891 patent;- Dfit pat’d Paténtea Patented 01' not Pa atentcd 5 42 10 49 16 16 1698 4253 16 93 2 51 16 «W34 .49‘ Pl Total. of growl and frown, Why a. m't 5 on move from Grumbletown here everything is tumbled down > And life is always dreary? ove over into Gludville, where - Your face will done :1 happy air '5 m1 133: aside the look of care i For smiles all bright and cheery. - rother ! you with In Grumbletown there‘s not a joy But has n. shadow of alloy That will its happiness destroy And make you to regret it. n Gladviile they have not a care But what it looks inviting there, nd has about it something fair That makes them pleased to get it. Tis strzmge how different these towns 0f ours are 2 Good cheer abounds In one, and gruesome growls and frowns Are always in the other. ‘If your skies of asheu gray W'ould change for sunny smiles of May, From Grumbletown, oh 2 haste away ; Move into Gladville, brother. ’l’m er. am 'There was only one brightv‘spotA in rauti‘nl, I tell you ?” “But then,” :emonstrated the girl, Uncle Iohn may never give her a lOught, outside of a business way.” “Outside of a business way?" repeated r aunt ; “ that’sjust it 3 Everything does will be dictated purely by the uzren‘.-=,nts of_ her business ! He can {with her all day long in his private k, and still it. will be set down to a. Isure of correspondence. Oh, I’d almost anything if I could watch just for One day, and see what y goes on in that inner office when door is close «I E” THE TYPEWRITER. BY H. G. HUMPHREYS. Two Towns. “Yes," said the gentleman, with a pleaSant smile. “What can I do for “1â€"1 have come to answer your ' ?’ advertisement, faltered Janet. “Ah, to be sure, the advertisement,” said the merchant, evidently not a. little surprised. “ Are you a typewriter?” Arrived at the business of Bush, Merrill 00., Janet found a hetero- genous company of women, of all ages, kinds and descriptions, awaiting an interview with the head of the firm. Havmg waited her turn, she was at length c,ushered into the private office, where sa. among a pile of papers, a gentleman of perhaps 50, with iron grev hair and a pair of kindly blue eyes . - â€" you '5 “Mr. Bush, I believe,” said Janet, by way of introduction. “Yes, I amâ€"that is, I have been one,” stammerecl the girl, who grew more and more ill at ease under the keen scrutiny of the merchant. “And you wish to be one again 2" Janet looked up quickly at the strange question. and thought she de- tected a. merry twinkle in her uncle’s blue eyes, which however, vanished immediately. "Yes.” “Do you think yourself competent to carry on the business of a large “ Oh, we’ll tell him it was only a joke, auntie. I’ll take all the blame if there is anyâ€"good-by E” And having secured the address of Bush, Merrill Co’s warehouse. J anet kissed Mrs. Bush affectionately and went tripping lightly down the steps. “Yes sir,” answered Janet, passing the printed sheet and the envelopeinto his outstretched hand. He purused it rapidly, and then, with a grunt of satisfaction, said: “ Very well; try another.” And then be dictated rapidly again and again. Janet’ s nimble fingers flew 0\ er the keys, as the words fell from his lips. “Then you’ll suit,” said Mrs. Bush, with a. half sigh. “ But what shall we tell John when he meets you here and finds it out ?” “ I ought to be able too,” answered Janet, with a smile of assurance, “since I’ve done all father’s amanuensis work with it for the last six years. I’m an expert, auntie Cl” .- __ 1‘ I on her jaunty little travelling hat, “that I intend to apply for the positirs-n of typewriter to the firm of Bush, Merrill dz Co.” I “ Never, Janet ! I will not let you “ But you cannot help yourself, auntie, dear,” said Janet, with a decided little toss of her pretty head 3 “ I am going to do it! You will never be happy until you know the truth, and you will never be able to know the truth in any other way. Uncle John will not know me, as he has never seen me, and if he hires me I can tell you faithfully what goes on in that inner office. The only question is whether I can get the position or not.” 1” With a. feeling of relief J unet seated herself at the typewriter and the mer- chant began to dictate rapidly to her, evidently in answer to an open letter, which lay upon the desk before him. This is what he dictated and Janet Wrote : Messrs. Johnson, Fish 00.: DEAR SIRSâ€"In reply to yours of the 8th inst., would say that I have decided upon having the coupe lined throughout with the dark russet velvet, as per sample shown me. Finish as quick as possible and ship via N.Y. N.E. It must be here by the lst of the month, as my wife's birthday occurs on the 3rd, for which event it is intended as a gift. Yours truly, J OIIN ”HBUSH The envelope was addressed to J ohn- son, Fish Co., carriage bullders, 93 Broad street, New York. “Have you finished! merchant in a rattling tone. I firefly enough for a. typewriter, auntie?” “What do you mean, Jane's?” said her .unt, staring in blank amazement. “I mean, auntie,” said the gin, as she rose to her feet and began putting firm ’2” “ Perfectly.” “ Couid you furnish us references from your former employers ?” “ W'ell, perhaps it will not be neces- sary,” said the merchant; after a moment’s deep thought, during which he had drdmmed a soit tattoo on the desk before him With his fingers. “Will you be kind enough to sit down at the machine over there and let me dictate to you 2" “You can !" said J anet, .after a moment’s silence, during wh‘ch a. brilliant scheme had been gradually fomxulating in her active brain. "Am “ No fear of, that,”-said Mrs. Bush with a little shrug of her shoulders, as her eyes rested on the exquisitely pro- portioned figure and the aristocratic face of her niece. “You’ll be hired fast enough. But can you run the type- writer J anet 2” “ I-â€"-I could, but it would take some little time,” faltered Janet, who felt her heart failing at the direction the con- versation was taking. '2” p: asked the business-like I‘HE WAI‘CHMALN mNbSAY THURSDAY; JANUARY 7, (892 It is safe to call that day the longest of Janet Wells’ life. When the mer- chant said that work was work in the office he had spoken only the literal truth, and when, at the hour of 5 our, Janet was told shortly that she might “go,” she escaped into the street with the feeling of a. liberated prisoner. Too much exhausted and worn out to walk she called a cab and was driven rapidly to her aunt’s house. “We shall begin work at once, ifyou are willing. Our hours are not long, but while we work, we work. If you fully understand this to begin with, it will save you a. great deal of trouble in the end.” “We'shall expect you_ to, Miss Granger,” returned the merchant, shortly, and again it seemed to Janet that there was the same Unpleasant emphasis upon the name. “ Very well, Miss Granger," said her uncle, with as it seemed to the girl, the least suspicion of an unpleasant em- phasis upon the name. haughtily. “Well, how is it, Janet '1” asked the anxious matron, as the girl came rapidly up to tlm steps to where she stood, bareheaded, upon the threshhold. But Janet answered never a word. but pushing hurriedly by her aunt, entered the parlor and threw herself upon the lounge in a. torrent of sobs. “Missâ€"Miss ' Granger,” fultered Janet. whose presence of mind almost failed her in the light of the point blank lie which she found herself obliged to tell. i “ What is ii dear 'I” said Mrs. Bush, trying vainly to comfort her. “ Is he so bad as that.” “ Yes he 15,” moaned Janet. “Why didn’tâ€"youâ€"tell me he was anâ€"anâ€"" “What dearâ€"a flirt?” suggested Mrs. Bush. “No,” snapped Janet; “but; an ogre !” And then she gave her aunt a. de- tailed account of the events of the day and in ending, said : “ By the way, what is your name P” asked the merchant, and as he did so h3s keen eyes were fastened upon the girl’s burning face, with a fixed and prolonged scrutiny. “I'm so glad you’ve come, dear 1” she said, as she kissed him affectionately; “ Janet is here. Come into the parlor, I want to introduce you.” Mrs. Bush led her husband into the brilliantly lighted reception room, where Janet, attired in a dining evening cos- tume of soft mull. stood waiting in trembling expectancy. Both Mrs. Bush and Janet had looked for a quick start of surprise from the merchant when his eyes should first meet the figure of his quandom typewriter in that of his wife‘s niece What was their surprise, then, when the gentleman ad- vanced toward Janet and said, in the mast cordially unaffected manner: “As I told you this morning, my dear, work is work. But after hours, even an old fellow like myself may be permitted to enjoy himself,” and bend- ing over he pressed 3. courtly kiss upon Janet’s ckeek. _ - . All . a u- DEAR SIRâ€"You had better send the bays through with a. groom, and get ti: em here by the 20th lost. You may cut the tails a. trifle, but I do not wish them cobbeo, as they are intended for my wife and she considers it a. cruelty. Yours truly, JOHN C. BUSH. The envelope to this letter, when addressed read, “The Henry C. Barnes Stock F arm, Cedar Springs, Ky.” Mr. Henry C. Barnes; Again the merchant took the letter from!3 Janet’s outstretched hand, and, having run his eyes rapidly over it, said: “Perfectly,” said Janet, who felt a strong inclination to rise like an offend- ed goddess, and sweep from the now hated office and equally hated em- player, “You’ll do. Now about salaryâ€" what do you expect P” “ Iâ€"I had not thought about that,” stammered Janet, blushing under this brusque, almost brutal treatment. ‘2 A delightful surprise ! What is it Janet !” ' “ And to think, that at the very moment you supposed h1m carrying on with me, he was preparing a. delightful surprise for you, auntie I” “ He is going to give you a. beautiful birthday present. an elegant coupe, lined throughout in russet velvet, and a pair of Kentucky thoroughbreds, with their tails out just alittle, auntie. I know because I wrote both letters my- self. That’s the kind of a. faithless husband you’ ve got !’ d “What, you knew, John?” exclaimed Mrs. Bush 1n consternation. “ Humph I” grunted the merchant ; “it’s necessarily quite a. consideration with maple who work for their living, however. We shall give you $10 a week to begin with. When you have been with us a month or two you may expect a slight advanceâ€"that is if you give satisfaction and are competent. Is that satisfactory Z” Late that night, when her husband returned home, Mrs. Bush, contrary to her usual custom, met him at the door with a beaming face. CS shall do_ my best,” replied Janet, “Well” said Mr. Bush, with the mexriest twinkle of all his blue eyes, “as you and Janet seemed to relish a joke so much, I thought I would inâ€" dulge in one niyself. And that was my litt‘e joke, Mary. ” ' REAL ESTATE INSURANCE. FINANCIAL AGENTS. The New Annuity Endoanent Policy affords absolute protection against contin- gency of early death, provides an INCOME n old age, and is a good investment. “Yes, I knew, Mary,” said her husb- and, with a hearty laugh. “You really couldn’t expect me not to, you know, when I’ve had her picture in your album for the last six months to look at whenever I wanted to. One doesn't forget a face like yours, Miss Wells, even though he knows he is expecned to. But to what, if I may ask, was I indebted for my pleasant companion to-day?” “I thought as much,” said the mer- chant, nodding his head, as if the lame explanation was an entirely satisfactory and conclusive one. He was a keen enough man of the world to have an idea or two of his own upon the sub- ject, which, however, as a dutiful husb- and and uncle he kept to himself. We also represent other Fire Companies of hurl) standyng, and can give safest sc- curity for the .owesc rates. LIFE INSURANCE- Thc Confederation Life Association, of Toronto, issues Policies Incontestable after three ye Irs F RL‘E from ALL RESTRICTIONS as to RESIDENCE. TRAVEL or OCCUPATION. The Aetna Fire Insurance Co , of Hart- ford, Conn., incorporated 1819, losses paid in 71 pears al)out‘$65,000,000, assets over $10,000,000, absolutely the strongest Ameri- can Co. in existence. Rate 15 to 20 per cent lo:er than ordin- ary rates. KNOWLSON BROS. “Oh, it was only a joke that Janet and I hatched up this morning, John,” said Mrs. Bush hurriedly, while Janet blushed scarlet. The \orth British and Mercantile incor- porated 1809 paid up capitalubt. $3, )00 000 taml assets #5150, 376, 061 The N B 8:. M is the largest and strongest Co. 111 existence. We have a. large list of valuable Build ing Lots, Brick and Frame d:elling houses, Farm roperties, and choice lots on Stur- geon 'ake,:hich can be had cheap for cash, or mortgage at a 10: rate of interest. MONEY T0 LOAN at a low rate of interest. Persons desiring to place their pro erty in the market can have it advertise free of charge and :ill be sold or exchanged by us at a small commiSsion. “And now, sir,” said his wife, play- fully, taking him by the lapels of his coat and shaking him, “now, sir, what have you to say about a certain coupe lined throughout in russet velvet, and two Kentucky thoroughbreks, with their tails cut just a little? Come, sir, what have you to say to that?” This little girl ”ould doubtless have lost her leg, only linoâ€"mg _hat to do and ho: to do 1t we cured her. Represent the Beaver Line of Steamships Eying bet: ‘ een Montreal and Liverpool oat< large and u ell equipped and cheap rates of passage. Spinal Disease, Hip uomt Disease Diseases of the Knee and Ankle, Knock Knee, Bow Legs, Club Feet. etc. Also Crutches. 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