The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1863-12-24


sea-captain, who wanted to adopt me when
was about tee years old. Auntie not con
septing, be has done the next best thing, b.
giving me the most extravagant preOents
generally brought from abroad. He procur
ed this horse when but foal, and presented
! it to me, certain of its being pure Arabian
'Theren and she pointed across field. d.
you see him2 The black one'
| Even her enthusiasm was satisfied at hi
| unspar:ng admiration.
. is he net a beauty? Fleet as the wind
spirited and naughty he is loving to me, and
as gentle as a lamb. Now see!
She gave clear, musical whistle of fou
or five notes.
Lightning stopped eating. Arching hi:
! neck, he bent his delicate head to listen.-
Again the whistle, and then, with long
elastic strides, he cleared the field. leaped
an Intervening fence. swept across another
meadow, and stood beside his little mistress
Milton caressed and petted him, but his
head rested against Hattie, his eyes were
for her only, till. obedient to a signal, he
bnelt like dog before her.
He will not be satisfied, now, unless he
carries me- she said, blushing. But ne
will walk
She was or his back; one little white
hand nesting in his long name, as she spoke;
but she kept him at a walking pace, as she
did the honors of the farm.
They were sauniering mp the walk to the
house. she still seated on Lightning's back,
he saunterng beside her, when a cry of
pain, long, wailing cry, broke the hum of
busy life around them. Lightning stopped,
as they listened. Again the cry, and, with
kindling eye, and flushed cheek, Hattie
pointed to the men running across tho fields.
a low whistle startled her horse off with
speed worthy of his name. Milton stood
aghast Without bride or saddle, she seem =
ed 10 him rushing to destruction. The long.
elastic strides Of the horse soon distanced the
men running to the spot, and Milton saw
the young girl spring Down and kneei on the
ground. Another moment and she stood
erect, with something in her arms. The
docile animal knelt again, and she was in
her old seat, one arm holding a child, one
hand Nesting again in Lightning's name
Slowly she came on, the men crowding
around her, but her steed bearing her es
scftly as if he understood the necessity of
gentleuess. Again aud again the cry of pain
broke from the child, but the golden head
bent over the little form, and soothed the
sufferer.
Mrs. Hall met the procession as it neared
the house.
willie Neal, the gardner's little boy said
Hattie, hurriedly; she saw her aunt. The
children were all playing in the hav. and
one of the big boys jumped on Willie's
shoulder. Take him, auntie, Pm off for the
doctor.
And, putting the child carefully in the
arms 'auntie' held out, she gave her whistle,
and was off again down the road, her curls
flying out under the broad hat, and both
hands hidden in the hair of Lightning's
name.
Where has she gomez cried Milton.
TO the village. You may we'll stare Mr..
Greaves. but the people here know Haiti
well, and it is useless to try to keep her
within bounds in the country. She is per-
feet farmers sirl'
But the danger! That horse is so leetH
There is no danger. Hattie was but ten
years ole, when Captain Willie gave her
Lightning then foai; they are old playfel-
lows. Hushi Willie dear; there's a good
little man. And, having reached the house.
she made an apology, and left her guest, to
provide for her little patient.
Milton paced up and down the piazza,
watching for the return of the Arabian and
his little rider. Tho mornings clouds
gathered quickly, and drenching rain be-
gan to fall. Everything was thoroughly
saturated before, far down the road, he saw
the black speck. Larger and larger it grew
till the brave horse swept up the avenue to
deposit its half-drowned rider.
james! JamesP
The call brought the stable-boy, who
needless of the rain, as his young mistress,
stood patiently to hear her directions for her
pets comfort. Not till he was led away did
she heed Milton's entreaties to come in
kot do h,F IrOarol c,l1. -
hung in long, wet strings, from the chintz
dress the water poured in little streams; but
the blue eyes we're unclouded, and the little
mouth smiling.
How IS Wiliie?'
Better. Your aunt has doctored him.
'Dr. Lewis will be here as fast as his horse
can brings him. H wanted me to come in
his gig, like lady, but preferred to travel
by Lightning like
a tomboy! cried Mrs. Hall, from the
window. CONS in, you wet torment, and
dres yourself for dinner.
Blue dress, auntie, and net?' whispered
Hattie, saucily, as she passed her aunt. Our
good match is pretty thoroughly disench ant
ed by this time.'
I SGch a merry afternoon and EVENING".
Willie's wounds were dressed, and the
rogue's mother sent TO him. The pouring
rain kept home folks within doors, and Mil
} ton undertook. by Mrs. Halls request, to
keep Hattie quiet.
The blue muslin came down again, with
! out the silk waist. and the soft curls fell un-
bound over the round shoulders; but Verd
was put aside for Scotch melodies, and Flo
! tow, while Millions clear voice chimed witt
Hattie's, as the words gained new powel
! from he, heart tones. and the twilight found
them sentiments over Aud Robin Grey
Going homer Hattie's voice fell whole
octave, as she paced up and down the
piazza.
! L have been here six weeks now, and
and ought to go home