The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-09-26

the matter. nephew? Better come back and
settle up old scores for though Jcnny's the
least bit contrary. she has the best heart" F"
So Uncle Dick wrote.
"And so you went back to BeechwoodT'
said Phil.
"Not l." replied Ned, smiling; al knew
the time hadn't come. wrote home that
was OF for a foreign tour, departed the fol-
lowing week, and not till fifteen Iuonts after
did set foot in Beechwood again.
at was as I expected. Jenny was still
unmarried, and flirting desperately as ever.
But faith, | didn't recognize the tall, queen.
ly woman who received me with such cool
statelincss in Beechwood drawing ROOM
Not trace Of the hoydenish, romping mis-
chiei.loving school girl had left more than
five years before.
"NIany gentlemen came to the house, and
she danced, sang, played and ilirted with
them all; not pin did she care for one OF
them. But did she care for me still? ]
couldn't tell. Her old gaiety of manner
was all gone; she was courteously, chilling.
ly polite-but never a[lablc or familiar; pO.
lite-but nothing more. Every approach to
intimacy was repcllcd. She seemed building
higher, day by day, the icy wall between us.
"Well 50 il went on for wecks-Jenny
chatting and playing the agreeable to others,
but decidedly cold and icebergy towards me-.
| was in tortures this must come 70 an end.
"0ne night VIC were left together-Jenny
and |. A lucky attack Of the gout confined
Uncle Dick to his room, where Aunt Mary
was kept busy with bandagcs and liniment /;
visitors went away early in tho evening and
we were alone for the FIRST time since l had
been at Bcechwood, for Jenny had managed
to avoid me, never walking or riding with
mc as of old. Now she was stately and calm
as cvSr-but talked little; and when tho
clock struck ten, arose, gathered up bcr en-
broidery. and took up night lamp. Good
night she said.
MY time had come. Not is good
bye, replied, proaerins my hand. Good
byev she said, and she glanced mp inquring-
ly; ;I-Mr. Wilder Idon't understand you :
she exclaimed. Perhaps not said indif'
fcrcntly. 1T is only this-I am to leave
Beechwood by the morning stage. and shall
not see you so early Leave Beecbwood y
and sho slightly filtercd, looking surprised,
and replacing the lamp on the table. Il did
not know-had not thougbt-that is. you
make us short visit, cousin, she stammered.
II was the first time she had called me cousin.
And why should prolong it, Miss Wilder
asked, 'since at least one here does not en-.
JOY my preseuceT Going over to her, took
her hand. Cousin Jenny | said, Il can
plainly sec that am uuwelcome here. You
shun me, and am going back to town. SO
1t must be good bye, cousin. You will think
kindly of me some tmc?'
.There was no answer. heard hard
drawn breath-but pride crushed it back
She dropped my hand, and again took up
the lamp. Good bye, them she said, me-
chanically, turning away. held open the
door to give her csrcss. She advanced step
into the hall, hcsit.tcd, then came back
The door swung to. Cousin Elward,' she
said and her voice slightly trembled, 'you
have thought me cold and proud--wantlng
in the duties of hospitality oven. ac-
knowledge that | have seemed 80 {; but you,
oousin-hayc you not neglected us all these
years? Did you not go away angry, and
- she broke down. Jenny, let by.gones
he by.gones,' said. magnanimously, acting
my par, to perfection. Il have boarded up
no anger. On the contrary-but no matter.
You will come and visit Inc in my home some
time? One of these days am going to be
married. Good bye, cousin, and passed my
arm around her. let me go! Edward Will
der, release me this instant !! sha said' 'ie'
me CO. tell you
"Oh, Phil, You should have seen her black
eyes fash! She absolutely stamped her foot
with passion, and struggled hard (; but held
her tightly; let me go Your lady love
shall know of this she cried, with flushed
cheeks, and tears OF anger. 'oh, wc'i' maze
Drew isn't the least bit jealous ! laughed