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lowed, winch 1lnalIy were pr0tractod TO a length
which neither appeared TO be aware of. Sic
was surprised beyond measure at the knowledge
displayed (without any attempt to do SOY by the
man who was not ashamed to work on a farm.
She found him able to converse with fuency
on any subject that happened TO be the theme
of remark-and not only TO converse, but to ex
Dlaiu and instruct, and oren 10 her view field
of requirements whooly unlocked for. And
what pleased Bella still more, she discovered in
him no pedantry or afectaton.
'What pity she vould say 10 herself, af-
ter an interview with him, what d pity that he
has such an unfortunate name lie is fitted bv
nature for almost any station in life; but will,
that shocking name cnging to him, ! fear he
will never be able to rise above his present posi-
| tion.'
But Rosabel saw through another medium
and perceived nothing to admire or respect in
the character Of her fathers hired man.. On
The contrary. she etf cted torsee much that wa,
rebeian end low In all his words and actions
Meantime. llr. WaEstat! was rapidly grow.
ing in her favor. She talked, walked, and sang
with him; but the singing not being of the best
quality, we shall say nothing about it for con-
science sake
1t was noticed from the first, that Mr. Wag.
staff regarded Mr. Spike with supreme con.
tempt. In the opinion Of tle former, there was
a gulf between them that could by no possible
means be overslepped.
The student grew tender toward the elder
Miss Warden; and the young farmer grew
more respectful and attentive to the younger.-
The first, during his rambles with the fair one,
talked about foinc prawspcots and delightful
scenerah;' while the latter, in his accidental
meetings with Bella grew more taciturn and
thoughtful.
Ik,lln l,eto oC
smiled less frequently, and sighed oftener. A
great and powerful struggle was going on with
in her. She began to learn something of the
true state Of her feelings towards the agreea- =
bic farmer. That she loved him, she could not
concea! from herself. This important dscove.
ry caused her to shed many tears in secret, aud
lent an air Of pcnsve melancholy to her usual
| ly cheerful counte' ance
She was well aware thai such a state of
things would produce mo dsacreeble results
in her fathers family, and'that they would not
Willingly consent to an intimacy between her
and the object of her regard. And if it were
not so, how could she ever consent TO be called
Mrs. Spike, providing that that gentleman
should desire such a change. The idea, de-
pte all her native goodness of heart, made her
shudaer. The thought OF the ridiculc resullin :
from such connection she could not well en-
dare.
AT this juncturc, the following conversation
occurred between the parties aIluded to.
Bella was walking in the garden, while the
victim of the unfortunate ia ne was busily en-
gagged, with small garden hoe, in cutting up
sundry weeds that grew in the walks. As Bel
la approached, he threw down the implement,
and advanced to meet her. She met him with
IA blush,
Good morning, Miss Warden; you see
am always busy he said, with more embar-
rassmont of manner than usual.
And always useful, you might have added,
said Bella, quckly and now, while | think
OF it, allow me to ask Yhy yoa did not choose
some profession, instead of taking to the earth,
like grovelling insect
For moment faint smile was perceptible
upon the features of Mr.. Spike.
professional men are not much needed A a
class at the present day. he answered. The
three grand professions arc already iull and
even crowded.
But it seems 20 me that Law, Medicine or
Divinity might have offered you place.
Law always detes,ed, Divinity is over
done as as for Medicine, Mr.. Wagstaff will
finish that and joste the whole profession, nc
doubt with the elbows Of his superior attain.
ments.
Malice nothing but malice y retorted BEL
Il, with a smile. He'll make fnine practi
Honqhr
Unqucstionably if one my Judge By his
LATIN
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liza hesitated she ha'ed TO say Spike.
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