The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-01-19

crossed over to his road and started back
with railroad speed. [ soon saw him on
the other road and he saw me as quickly.
[ could not help giving him hearty
laugh 1t his astonishment, which he ans
wcred by dofiing his hat, with All air that
seemed 10 say, "YOu've caught me this
time, but will hardly do so again" [
fsow thought [ had fun enough for one
morning, So Dick and fastened home
When we arrived, father came to help
me. Giving me a glance, he burst Out
into a loud laugh at my disordcrcd cos
tune. L ran mp the steps and Was soon
in my owp room, and taking peep at
the mirror, | could not myself help laugh
ing at my wild appearance. My hair was
all over my eyes, my hat on one side, my
fingers peoping out from my gloves, my
collar unfastcncd and dangling down my
back. AS [ met father aud mother at
breakfast, they told me that [ must sober
down a little, for Colonel Frederick
Parkes was going to call, and they wished
me to be in readiness to welcome him. |
had heard great deal about Col. Parkcs,
but had never met him
"Welcome colonel its preposterous ~
thought |. and with one of The pleasantest
smiles in the world | informed father and
mother that had an engagement at cous-
in Maud's. ''He must be some great, tail,
whiskered, long-nosed ogre, enough to
scare the wits out Of me" | said and
with this very comforting conclusion [ set
out for cousin Maud's, where | remained
through the day.
When [ arrived at home Colonel Parkes
had taken his departure, regretting very
much my absence. The next day [ set
out for another ride, not expecting sec
ond lace, Of course but turning my eyes
to the opposite road, | soon discovered the
same tall, gentlemanly figure, a little
ahead He looked around IN Il few mo
ments, aud seeing L was behind, waited
until | came opposite, then raising his hat,
he started with iull speed for the crossing
L was soon more fhan even with him. and
OF course, reached the crossing first. l
quickly rushed behind The shlubbcry.-
Soon he came up, and was puzzled as be-
fore at my Disappearance. L trembled for
fear he would discover me, but he never
looked in thc direction OF my hid;ng-pl,.ce.
He soon went on, when L left my conceal
mcnt. and gave HIM another hearty laugh
as again passed him.
The next moromg | set out again, for
l had become quite interested in this nov
el acquaintance; but to my great disap-
poinunent, [ could see nothing Of him
For shame, don't make such a fool of
yourself Fam" | said, and with this con
clusion, cantered on quite brislly until [
reached my hiding-place. L turned round
here and was looking at Che scenery, when
J. heard slight noise. Looking up, what
was my astonishnent 10 find my acquain-
lance right i'll fI'oAt OF me, and gazing at
me with the most mischieyous, roSuish
eyes that you ever beheld.
Dick seemed 10 have got on terms of in
timacy with his horse, for they had got
their noses together and were carrying on
u secret tele9raphic conversation altogeth-
er foreign TO me. | sat moment, wind
ing the lash Of my riding whip around my
finger-Tather too tightly TO be comic. ,,,-
BILE, | fear-and wishing myself thous-
and miles away [ made desperate at
tempt to fee; but Dick had no notion Of
leaving his new acquaintance | was
therefore left to my fate. [ glanced ut
the stranger after making ,his fruitless
attempt He smiled at the look OF despair
pictured on my countelance, and with a
quiet '.good morning." he asked me how
| enjoyed my ride. While | Was answer
ING, he started his horseback followed
without any trouble. L was at fist an
noyed-almost angry; but Dick for once
would have his own way and AT lasC ma
king merit Of necessity, [ fell iuco tete-
a-tete with the horseman. 1t was not long
before made the discovery that he was
the same Col. Pallles that had SO much
Stunned The day before.
From that time we used TO meet every
morning. | do not doubt but there were
a good many silly things said between US.
At any rate, one afternoon who should
drive up TO the door but Col. Parkes,
wishing to see nv father. How my heart
beat, as, leaning over The balus.rade, |
heard his inquiry! The gentlemen went
into the library, aud when they caIne ouo
father was rubbing his hands and looking
very much pleased about something. L
was called immediately.
"Here you are, you little WITCH, TO an
swer for your SELF he said.
''She has already answered me" said
the Colonel.
Pa laughed and gave me pinch, and
said | was "sly puss IN boot"
We had a very quiet wedding. Meth
er of us ever regretted the step. Soon after
our marriage | was looking at my little
locket and thought | would show the treas