Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-11
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| benevolent old gentleman. WHOSE ned' h"'
never been cheered by son or daughter, and
who consequently had spent many lionel,
hours, looked with deep interest on Annie
and Fortescue, so young. so fair, so full
hope; and Fl om the evident Satisfaction Of hi
guests, he derived happiness not less thar
their own; while they thought him the mos
agreeable. the best and kndest old gentle
man they had ever seen. AS they conclu
ded a sweet plaintive air, and the mlnglng
melody OF THEN voices died away, the doctor
removed his glasses from his eyes, anc
brushing away tear, said, My children
while you have been singing, litte plan fol
amusement, and maybe benefit, has occur
red to me. Never, to my knowledge. has
there been a pic mic here: but several times
10 my travels 10 other places, | have been
favored with an opportunity for attending
them; and think them the pleasantest and
most natural entertainments in which have
ever participated. My idea is, that we gei
up something Of the kind, say for the chill
dren, with permission TO invite their parents
Like you. ANNE, believe in rendering chill.
dren happy.
'Oh. delightlun cried Annie; Just the
thing and her eyes beaaed pleasure.
J 'ADd what charming groves you have for
| the purpose said Warren.
Charming, indeed replied the doctor.
| 'And how sweetly The woods will echo the
music Of the chldren's happy voices, as they
sing some Of those good cold wafer songs,
led by Warren and Annie; and then we will
have some large swings suspended from the
tall trees, and likewise generous repast OF
cakes and fruit
AS Annie was leaving the doctors door,
attended by Fortescue, the old gentleman
whispered IN her ear, Remember, it will de
volve upon you 10 assist me in entertaining e
my guest while he remains with US; and who
k0ows bat you may find recompense!-
Stranger things have happened
i am confident that shall be recompens-
ed replied she, secretly rejoicing that the
pale moon had not power 10 reveal her blush
es.
And Annie did find recompenss, and ef-
feciually indeed was MIR. Fouescue enter
tanned by her. Annie asked no other re-
compense than the society of so winning
aud Intelligent gentleman, aud she never
wearied Of his varied, Instructive and anu
sing conversation. Together they sought
out and anslyzed MOSES and flowers, OF
which were found 10 these paris many rare
and beautiful kinds Often, from the sum-
nit Of some green hill, they witnessed that
most glorious OF all scenes--s summer sun
rise. WIlh feelings Of awe and admiration
they contemplated ,he gorgeous hues and
silyery floating clouds OF 'he wido srehins
blue, as IT bent to the far horizon, while
they Inhaled new life aud fresh Beauty from
the healthy morning breezes. Anne repeat
ed 10 Foriescue many LILLE incidents of in
terest connected with her school, and he
soon learned 10 regard her favorltes with an
interest only equalied by her own.
"A party 10 the groyen shouted happy vol
ces, as the children rushed from the school
house.
"a party in The grove,' reiterated Job
Brewer, 'and Miss Harlow is going That
don't seem much like did Blarney. does it,
Mikel Don't you remember, she said we
were lazy, good lor-uoIhings, because we
went TO a clam-b bake Saturday ahernoon.-
She called US growu-up babies, and said we
had enough better be 10 work. | wonder
what she would think OF his
Sure enough said Mike Hastings. And
what would she thIok if she was TO see my
wise father, and DR.. Green, aud Mr.. Lar
kins, aud worse than all, farmer Goodwell's
cane so llmping to party. My father teiH
90, know he will. lie likes Miss Harlow
so wen.'
And ral mel Goodwell shall 60, ioo,' said
job, 'dnd his wife Poor old folks! they
don't take much comfort oi lIle.
The dsy lor the pic-nc arrived, and fine
day il was. The children ~ their clean
clothes, with their clean, bright, laughing ia
ces, were assembled, at an early hour. An-
nle, dressed IN pure white, with single mUss
rosebud peeping from her wavy brown hair,
reminded one Ut pnuty and love embodied.
'Aint our schoolnarm ptettyP asked Job
Brewer, for the hundredIh Time; aud 'aint
sher was repeated with strong emphasis by
the BOYS.
She is coming this way said they, for
she had not yet recognized them, although
they had done their best 10 attracI her atten
lion.
Then such brushing Of hair and eleva-
ting oi heads was seldom seen, plainly pro-
wing that 40 cOmmOn character was near.-
Aud they, as she kindly took them by the
hand aud greeted them cordially, well knew
that hey were objects OF interest TO her.
Kindly she smiled on ALL both old aud young.
Jobs daIk eyes besmed hs qualification, as
she sealed herself between the rough old
farmer aud his wife, aud commenced cou-
versing, 10 gay aud pleasant tones, as II re-
solved that they should be led 10 ieel the
Joys OF the occasion. And he knew that
the old mans heart grew lender while listen
lug TO her. and he ~ss glad; Tor oiIen had
Job spoke her praises at home, IN glowing
terms. Sometimes, too, they looked az him,
and he knew they were speakiog oi him -
His heart beat, but not with lnorufcation or
fear.
My muddcr has tum, Nit Harlow said
Mary Lee, joyfuly, as she presented pale
hdggafd-lookibg woman, though 10 eaIlier
days she must have been strkIngly handsome
lor each feature was iaultess. 'Mudder,
here's my preuy, dOod liIIle toslma'm,' COZ
tInued May; aud AunIe exleuded her hand,
bright blush erimsoning her cheek, called
form by the child's arlless pfaIse.
i sm happy 10 see you here. Mrs. Lee
said Annie. 'But you ook tired aud warm
Go with me, and SIT meath that shady OAK i,
and rest and refresh yourself.
'How mind. how insoeent, how beautiful,
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