hospitable entertainer. Springing from his bed, and looking out at his
window, he saw that the sun was just peeping over the hills in the east,
and throwing its first faint rays over the beautiful landscape that was
spread before him, lighting up hill and dale with the roseate but
subdued splendor of its morning beams.

After partaking of a hearty breakfast, Robert and the village constable
matured their plans of operation. As a well-dressed city young gentleman
might occasion some curiosity in the village, and as young Edwards might
take alarm at the unexpected appearance of a stranger in that retired
locality, it was decided to make some change in Robert's apparel. The
constable therefore very kindly offered him a suit of his clothing,
which as the two men were nearly of the same size, and the articles
slightly worn, answered the purpose admirably, and in a few moments
Robert was transformed into a good-looking countryman, who was enjoying
a short holiday after the labors of harvesting, which were now over.

In company with Mr. Bascom, the constable, Robert sauntered into the
village. It was a beautiful morning; the air was delightfully fresh and
cool, and the rays of the sun danced and glistened upon the dew-drops
which sparkled upon every tree and flower. The feathered songsters
filled the air with their sweet melodies, and nature with all its
gladsome beauty was spread before him. Such a feeling of rest and
thorough enjoyment came over him, that it was with an effort, he was
able to shake off the pleasures of the hour, and bring himself to the
disagreeable business in hand. After a short walk they approached the
general store of the little village, which was the lounging-place of
all the farmers for miles around. When they arrived they found a motley
gathering assembled to witness the great event of the day in this town,
the departure of the stage-coach, and Robert was speedily introduced as