Well, sir, I feel like a
different man already; and now folks, if you see any more fellers
from the Crossin' you'll know who sent 'em that's a sure case. I
tell you what the crossin's not the worst place to come to, and if
any of yous would happen to come our way don't forget to give us a
call."
Thus ended Mr. Spriggins' speech and as he made his exit through the
doorway at a two-forty gait a smile was visible upon the occupants
of the office. But ere business had been suspended for the day Mr.
Spriggins again appeared on the scene with the following
exclamation:
"I could'nt go back to the Crossin' without seeing you and tellin'
what I heard. Of course I wouldn't like it to go outside as it is a
kinder secret but thought it too good to keep, eh Mr. Agent."
Mr. Spriggins threw himself into an arm-chair and then in lively
tones continued:
"You know them ere Verneses that live in the big house on that high
bank near the Square--well that's where Melindy Jane is hired, so of
course when I left here I went up there and as I was a showin' the
paper to Melindy Jane and explainin' it who should walk in but one
of the young ladies.--(Now between you and me and the wall I believe
it was a put up job of Melindy's to show me off and have the young
missis' idees of me.
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