Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-05-06

gathered from the young gentleman own
story that he was famous rider, he gave
him one of his most spirited animals. l
rode my beautiful 'Brownie;' and my High
lander had the black horse you used to
ride. We called at neighbor Grcy's, and
got his pretty Amy to accompany u.s.
We were all in high spirits. Amy was
such gay little gypsy, she delighted us all.
But, as Mr.. F'itz's horse became inspired
by exercise, and we left the macadamized
road for the winding and somewhat rocky
by roads, which took us through more
romantic part of the country, saw the
poor fellow had all he could do to hold on.
lie ceased to jest; he ceased to pay COM
pliments; he grew silent; for all his ener-
gies were absorbed in clinging to his bride
aud stirrups, and occasionally to his lrorse's
neck and name. Amy proposed a race
We started Notwithstanding Fitz's entrea-
ties to "Hold onl'' ual ellsd
so ..Hc's holding on FAST enough for us
all.' laughed Amy 1 -
His horse more ambitious than his mas
ter. was to be distanced by nothing in that
party, and soon passed us all in gallant
A sudden turn in the forest road took him
out of sight; and, when we finally came mp
with him, he was sitting by the road side
on stump, holding 'Bedouin' by the bri-
dle Whether he had been thrown or got
off of his owa accord, he did not say. He
only begged to exchange horses with the
other gentleman. as .Bedouin' was so
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tired out We rode home slowly AMI
found dinner waiting. Amy dincd with
us. llt i
Immediately after the meal was over,
Mr.. Fitz Foom was obliged to take to the
sofa. He was unable to make the exertion
of waiting upon Amy home; SO we left him
to siesta, and escorted our fair friend to
her door.
What was said upon that memorable re-
turn walk, Ishall never hint-never to my
sober old bachelor unclel A sudden glo-
ry that was not all elfeted by the Indian
summer sunshine, came down upon the
world. But no sentimentality to be laugh
cd at by an old fogy uncle! SO | shall not
tell you any more, if you tease me ever so
my Highlander gave papa the letter which
you sent him; and he and mother set up
late in the dining room. before the wood
fire reading and talking it over. d.
Mr. Fitz Foom tried hard, that evening,
to outsit his rival in regular country style
He was evidently afraid that the path was
not quite clear But tho fatigue of his
ride overpowered him; and secretly bor-
ro wing of mother bottle of Ready Relief
for some bruise which he had received by
that unseen downfall, he retired in distres
and disgust.
Another very bright day followed on
Fitz seemed in better spirits, and declared
a desire to become somewhat better ac
quainted with some Of the details of coun-
try life. A visit to the cheese-press, the
dairy house, the 'aviary," the cider-mill.
and the great barn was proposed. We
strollei about from spot to spot; and as
tonished my exquisite Fitz by vivid des-
criptions ofsundry slides down the straw
stack, and rides upon 'Sukey's back. and
childish feats in that Juvenile gym
nasium, that paradise OF children--the
barn. -=si'-ili4 'teas taI1
When we entered the afore mentioned
barn, we found father and his men at work
there, getting ready for our corn husking.
Father left of to call us out in the yard,
and expatiate upon his stock. Everybody
has his weakness, and dear papa's S is his fine
stock. He pointed out a pair of noble
Devonshire oxen that were ranging in the
meadow opening out Of the barn-yard, and
my dear little COW 'Sukey," with four or
FIVE Others who were at the water trough
He has about twenty merinoes; and, wish
ing to show. my Highlander (who pleased
him by talking understandingly with him J
the superior quality of the wool, he called
them ont of the field; and they came run
ming for the salt which they expected to
find in his hand.
'"What are these crcatures?" asked Mr.
Fitz Foom, aflectedly. as the flock came
running and crowding around.
.'Those are sheep
'.Aw! are they, indeed? This is the
irst time ever beheld a genuine specimen
Of this pastoral animal, so conspicuous
in poetry and rural scenes Sheep, aw?"
KNOW not WnetueT inc veteran leauer
Of the flock took offence at this declaration
Of previous neglect to pay his respects
10. the tribe, or whether the red scarf
which Mr.. Fitz had thrown over his shoul-
ders upon coming out, excited his ire, but
ut that instant saw him lowering his
horns. and had just time to exclaim take |
care!' when he hit him square blow in
The stomach. which prostrated him as
luick as thought. Before he could make .
another spring, Fitz was on his feet. and /
.ook refuge in the barn. The fiery merino /
vas after him, and they both disappeared
through the opposite door. We all started .
n pursuit, hoping to arrest the offender.
Three times the two made the circuit of
he barn. Fitz scarf streame out bel III,
adding fury to the hot pursuit Father /,
lid his best to knock the beast down with .
. rail, but could not come near him. We /,
III formed line and attempted to head /
,im off; but lie broke through our midst.
.ftcr momentary rarley. This moment
,f grace enabled Fitz to make for the field; {
,ut the gate was open. and hc wasto much I
frightened to close it. The Shanghais
'rowed. the sheep bieated, the cows paused
rom their drink in astopishment; Becky
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