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Spriggins' fears, and brought matters to a satisfactory close, when a load knock at the front door caused the latter to utter a startling exclamation, and then run to the glass to see if her hair was parted straight. "Gracious goodness, mother, if there ain't the greatest crowd you ever saw.
"Come, come, mother, you needn't be a-puttin' on airs now, for the folks won't believe you, nohow." At this sally from Moses Spriggins the younger visitors set up a laugh, and the older ones smiled and said "Moses is full of fun."
She had witnessed the parting of an aged mother and her youngest boy, and a mist now shaded the thoughtful eyes. Phillip Lawson next joined the group. "I need not ask if you are going, Mr. Spriggins," said he smiling, "as I see you are minus the uniform." "But I'm true blue all the same, sir. I tell you the Spriggins are never skulkin' when they're wanted.
Lottie Lawson was blithe as a bee, humming little snatches of song and often cheering the rooms by her presence. An important functionary among the domestics was Melindy Jane Thrasher, the happy fiancee of Mr. Moses Spriggins.
Hanged if that doesn't beat Uncle Amaziar Wiggleses family, for their oldest gal's name is Samanthy Eunice Esmereldy Jerushy." At this speech Mr. Spriggins burst into a fit of laughter, affording sufficient proof to the company that there was little need of the necessary medical examination to testify that the applicant was of sound health.
"Wal, I reckon them bisness fellars have so many papers, round that its 'tarnal queer they don't loose money, but ten to one this 'ere thing don't amount to a goose egg." Mr. Spriggins had now gained the office, and with smiling countenance inquired for Mr. Verne. A genial "come in" from the inner office inspired our friend with additional confidence. Mr.
"That's just the thing I've been lookin' for," exclaimed the applicant, his face aglow with enthusiasm. A few more preliminaries were discussed to the entire satisfaction of Mr. Moses Spriggins, and arrangements were made that he should present himself before the medical examiner on the following morning at ten o'clock.
And now, when it became an established fact that Phillip Lawson had fallen heir to forty thousand dollars, it was, indeed, worthy of mention that no one was heard to make uncharitable remarks. Congratulations fell thick and fast, and last, but not least, came those of Moses Spriggins.
"He's up to Widder Smith's; Ned was here a few minnits ago and said he was a' wantin', so off he sot; but he said to tell you he would be back less 'n ten minnits." "The 'tarnal fool, to be a runnin' arter the Smithses every time they want him," exclaimed Mr. Spriggins, seating himself under a tree to take the afternoon lunch which now had arrived.
Spriggins' attention, and as he gazed at the richly caprisoned steeds, and fair occupants, exultingly exclaimed, "Yes, ye think yer a mighty fine crowd, but there's not one I'd swop for Melindy Jane." And Mr.
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