The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10

some, il mamma has packed it, Do you
know | was only going to bring one dress 2
Here is the music
They descended to the parlor. A fine
toned piano was soon answering to the touch
Of Nelly, and in the music she soon forgot
her previous annoyance. She was superior
performer, and on the rare instrument she
surprised even herself The husband was
not sparing Of his compliments; but Arthur
made no comments, except to thank her Tor
one piece he had himself called for. Before
she slept that night, Nelly wrote long let
ter to her mother, telling her OF Amy's
pleasant home. But, oh 80 lonely! i
could never live here, am sure! But Amy
certainly enjoys it! don't believe she
needs me bit. They are both as content
ed as two kittens. | shall not stay long
etc. All this amused her mother; for she
had been reared in the country, and had no
fears of her practical Amy, when she con-
signed her to the keeping OF Henry Kings
ley.
But weeks passed away, and still Nelly
fingered in her sisters beautiful home. She
had ceased to bo afraid of cows and lambs.
aud chickens were becoming pets with her.
She went with her sister TO visit al! the ten
ant houses: convcrsed with the parents, and
told the children stories, until all united in
declaring that 'the beautiful city lady WAS
not one hit proud The brother sometimes
accompanied them in their raubles, opening
gates, letting down bars, and carrying par
cells. and usually returning q perfect noun
tain OF flowers Tucked by the hands of his
two companions. With Amy he wasalways
gay, laughing and social, colEing her into
grapevine tangles and blackberry thickets,
after birds nests or yiolcts; and then, after
making himself merry ut her plight, taking
her in his great strong arms and placing her
on the open ground. But with Nelly he was
always reserved. and sometimes just little
abrupt. lie never sought her society, and IT
they chanced to be left alone he was coldly
polite And yet, there were times, when
she was converting with his brother, in her
own charming manner, that she would look
up and find his great earnest eye fixed upon
her and her heart would thrill like flower
with himming.bird in its bosom and then
with one Of his abrupt movements he would
turn away, chirping to tho canary, or pull
ing Bouncs's ears; or perhaps, he would 20
and tease sister Amy awhile. Mr.. Kingsley,
the elder, was proud of his handsome BROTH
er, and knowing his passionate love OF beau
ty, he wondered much that he did not seem
more attracted to the beautiful Nelly. That
she was dear good girl he was sure. and
their evident dislike to each other puzzled
and even panied him. In the presence Of
others-and they had many visitors while
Nelly was thcre--they were studiously po-
lite; but in the family circle, Arthur, at
least, was sarcastic.
But message came to Nelly, recalling
her home for visit to the seaside.
oh il you could only so with us, as in
the olden time, Amy. | declare, Henry, l
am afraid some dreadful punishment will be
inflicted upon you for taking Amy from US
and tears came in her eyes, and color in her
cheeks.
What can it be little sister, have had
nothing but blessings since | took her; and
last, but not least, has been your visit
Thank you! And that reminds me of
the way in which your punishment ], to
come. shall bo an old maid, and come and
live with you, cats. parrots, all =
'wha, on iarm Nelly, where you would
BE- buried aliye?'
Don't sister, please, am ashamed of all
those silly speeches. Your home is a perfect
paradise and could stay here with you Amy
forever, and no, be lonely. And then, did
not know of the pleasant friends you have
all around you.
Arthur seemed to be reading; but the leaf
he was turning trerublcd in his fingers strange
ly. Nelly was TO go to the cas the next
morning, and toward evening she went out
70 So her pets once more. She took some
bread.crumbs and salt. and made her way to
the chicken.coop. But the careful mother
had tucked her large family nicely away to
sleep, and only gave spi,eful little CHR --r
--r, a, Nelly offered the crumbs,
That is the way she said bitterly. And
they will all forget me as soon as am gone.
But her heart warmed up again, as her little
white friends, the lambs, came running to
meet her, and eating the salt from the dish
in her hand, 'sOOd-bye!' she said, pat,ing
their soft heads. You will not forget me, il
oil the rest do!' and turning to 60, she found
herself face to lace with Arthur Kingsley.
1t was the first time he had ever sought
her, and she stood embarrassed and confused.
Pardon me. he said gently, III l intrude
but the dew is falling, here is your shawl
Will you pcrmi,7' And hc laid the shawl
earcssingly about her shoulders. Why did
Nelly feel weak and faint for an instant as
those hands fingered about the duty they
were periormins' And ho heard me talk
ing like baby to those lambs she thought.
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