Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-10-24


,p,n window. lie did not heed 1t, 30 busil,
was he thinking OF Alinr. "She is u per'ec
picture OF my sister in heayen- - esid, IL
mentally, viewing . small miniature.
"Mr. Eigih, do come here" cried Laura
Tor the third time.
"Why, man." said Mr.. Jarvis, as tina. gen
tleman made he appearance, "yout thoughts
must have been buried very deep in Ii,
clouds not to hear your name called 30 many
times"
Il beg pardon they were not in the clouds
but in heaven" replied he, smiling compla
Gently.
Very WE'LL" said Mr. Jarvis, I'VE are dis.
cussing the very grave subject of where we
shall spend the morrow. Louise declares
she shall die Of enuui il shs is cooped up here
another day. Mrs. Appleton has kindly sug.
gested ride to the lake and. if it meets
With your appreciation, it is settled that we
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Nothing will please me better. I've been
told that the scenery about the lake is not
surpassed In the country" replied Mr.. Elgin.
"Aline," said Mrs. Appleton, coming into
the breakfast room, next morning, where she
vas busily employed in assisting Will and
En- to their breakfast, IL am anxious that
you should go with us to th. lake. I'm afraid,
1t you do not go now. yon will not have
another opportunity before returning home ;
and you had better tuke your sketch book
along. for We shall spend most of the day.
Mr. Appleton has sent over for the two Mr..
Gregorys and sister to accompany u.s."
"lf there amt Mrs. Appleton's maid =
How provoking |" said Louise. as Mr.. Elgin
assisted her into the carriage.
1t was q large, old.fashioned family car.
riage with three seats, Mr.. Appleton and
Mr.. Jarvis occupying the front seat, while
Mrs. Jarvis nearly filled up the back seat
standing by the eide helping the lnuies in
when Mrs Appleton and Aline came out.
Il hardly think there will be room for me-"
said Aliue to Mrs. Appleton.
Yes, there will get in"
ooh dear! u sxclaimed Louse "I'd rather
not go ut ell than be go crowded"
Just then John drove around in q demo.
cratic wagon with the refreshments.
"'rhere, I'll ride with John" said Aline.
mo. no !" said Mrs. Appleton, with
troubled look.
"Sh I! Sh I'm the maid, and you are the
mistress" whispered she. ala. ha, ha !"
And one Of those queer, mysterious express
sions beamed from ont her eyes as Richard
helped her into the wagon. This arrange
ment was by no means displeasing to John,
who more than once forgot his usual git up"
after the flourish OF the whip.
"I.et us ssut ourselves under the shade Of
those trees. and enjoy the scenery and the
breeze from the lake at the same time" said
Mr.. Jarvis.
u am so fatgued after such q warm ride
pa, shall not he hble to enjoy anything the
rest of the day" said Lonise. wearily.
mo. nor let any one else" replied Lnnra
~ tn, I.- =
nerves are not as strong as yours" said her
mother sympathetically.
1--WE have had such long ride. perhaps
we had better partake Of the refreshments"
suggested Mrs. Appleton.
Yes, wife, you are right lot US, by oil
means"
The repast over, the ladies proposed fish
ing. The lines we're soon in readiness, and
they commenced the sport quite in earnest,
the two Mr.. Grsgorys batting the hooks for
Louise and Laura While Richard was ini-
tiating Sybil Gregory in the mysterious art
the older gentlemen took the nets, and showed
of from the shore = piece in little pleasure
boat: and the remainder Of the party sat on
the turf watching them with pleasure.
A scream from Louise, US she j,rkpd the
line ont of the water with large mud.turtle
dangling from the hook, caused no little mer-
rinient. 1t soon became dull to the lockers
on. so they took out their sewing from their
reticules and Alne stole quietly away with
her sketch book that ever cherished compan-
ion in her solitary rambles.
Storm. clouds began to loom up from the
north, and distant peal of thunder came roll.
ing on the sir, and new and then fash OF
lightning lit up tue heavens. Before the lit
tie party could get their things in ship shape
f,s ha., La
descended in perfect torrents.
Where can A'ne be gomez asked Mrs
Appleton, in frightened voice
No one had seen her for an hour or more.
"You ladies had better get into the cur
riage and will find her" said Mr.. Elgin.
No, 10! don't go!" cried Louise hysteri.
cally. You will certainly be struck by the
lightning"
II presume she is safe enough. At any
rate, she is neither sugar nor salt" said Mrs.
Jarvis, ironically.
Richard did not stop to hear more, but
went in quest OF her. After looking for some
time, he found her seated on u moss grown
rock under q large thick heTlock well shel
tered from the rain. So absorbed was she
in admiring the wild grandeur of the storm,
that she had forgotten the time place, aud
even the party on the beach. Her graceful
figure, neatly attired in gray dress, and the
lovely wildwood volets that she had wreath.
ed around her head, making her look too
ethereal, and contrasted strangely with the
dark green hemlocks aud the roll and tum-
bling of the water At her feet. SO thought
Richard as he gsEed admiringly on the un.
pretending. soul speaking face before him.
Queen of the rocks" said he. vt length,
"were you sent tn govern the storm? II So,
wave your magic wand, and still it. for We
must leave this fairy like bower aud seek
more substantial cover"
Aline started and bright pink suflused
her checks as she asked And who sent
you hither, Mr.. Elginf'
Il casae without being sent" he said softly
folding wooden shawl around her that Mira
Appleton had provided him With to protect
her from the rain. 4.
! II was . real case Of spleen, or. may be as
little Nm said. nothing more than 1t OF the
pouts, which kept Louise in her room for
three whole days fer the excursion to the
lake. besides mating the whole household .
world of trouble by rusnius here and there
- her cAprices willsd.
"6he 10 . great mocker, herself"
"Hush deer thats very nsoehty."
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