Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-21
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glimpse Of the blue sky"
swell, then, agreed, Tom. Well start
to morrow. ] have an uncle, gentle
man farmer, living in the pleasantest
spot ever saW-s large, rambling farm
house, with plenty of land for shooting,
and a river, with lots Of fab; and then be
has a pretty daughter besides. Ill war
rant you pleasant trip TO my uncle'sj
and who knows but that Mr.. Tom Vim
cent, the fastidions connoisseur Of female
beauty, may lose his heart to one Of my
rosey country cousins before his re-
turnT
"Don't fear for my heart" said Tom,
drawing up his handsome form, and
sweeping back the thick masses Of wsyy
dark hair from his broad forehead; IL
never saw the lady yet who could FIJI IL;
and, though no doubt your fair cousins
are pretty, still you know me too well 70
form any plans Of that sort No matri-
mony for me this many yearp
ooh, well, Tom, you'll be caught some
day by witch Of a thing, who will tear
10 tattefs all you fns ideas about matri-
mony and 30 forth, with her spicy words
and saucy airsr' laughed George, rising,
shut must be of now Pack up your
portmanteau- Tonight, and III be ronnd
earlJ in the morning; for we'd better
take The first train in order to get 10 my
Uncle RandaIps 10 time for dinner.
ayes I'll be ready replied Tom and
30 his friend departed.
George Warner and Tom Vincent
were intimate friends, having been com
panions at college, and graduated will
equal honors from their Alma Master
George was studying for the law; aud
Tom though an heir OF wealth, still al
at the mercantile deck Whero his decsas
ed father had acquired a fortune
The next morning the two friends
seated themselves in railway carriage
and were born rapidly away from the ho
dusty city, into the pleasant open eoun
try, refreshed with the various GLIMPSE
Of green fields and sparkling water, pas
which they were wbirled along. Abou
noon they arrived at their Journeys end
having ridden some twelve miles in
stage coach after leaving the railway
aud, botb,tired and hungry, they present
cd themselves at the farmhouse door Q
Mr.. Randall, where they were receives
with hearty welcome.
"Tm sorry, George" said his aunt
that the girls are gone over TO Meadow
leigh, 90 their cousins, on a visit The
went only this morning, and will be ava
week or more.R How unlucky but yo
must stay I'll they come back--you an
your friend.
Thanks, Aunt Lucy, we will plac
ourselves under your hospitality for
short period, for we left town for re,
and enjoyment; and if it's TO be had am
where, we shall find il here, know" rC
piled her nephew.
Mr. Randall soon made bis appear
ance from the field, and welcomed th
young men with hearty shake Of th
hand
$50 then, nephew, TIN glad you We nc
forgotten us" he said.
mo Uncle Randall, nor tho fine tror
fishing in your river, nor the capitt
game in your woods My friend VIII
cent is frst-rate shot, aud he's goin
TO try his luck here il we can manage /
stay till the LIST Of September"
"Well, we do have pleaty of gam
here, Mr.. Vincent--lots Of hares an
partridges; and many Of your town folk
come down merely for the shooting
said the farmer.
u declare, George, said Tom, as n
two wended their steps homeward at Ii
close of splendid day about wee
after their arrival, "this is such plea
ant place that one would be almo
tempted TO leave town, and settle in SON
such spot; that is, during the shootiu
season. There is rational enjoyment
be found here. A farmers life, aft,
81, ia not to be despised, for he is ind
pendent, and enjoys vigorous heall
which is the foundation of all hapI
ness las.,sa..
Eyes, Tom, | know il, and am ye
glad that your opinions have. undergol
change; for you did not formerly e
press yourself so with regard 20 cou
try life. ! think farmer, like my uneI
who Is intelligent and in easy cireul
stances, very happy and independe
man. But we must hasten back, {
there are heavy clouds coming up in d
weAs and, if I'm not much mistake
we shall get a sprinkliug before we z
home"
The Young men quickened their steE
but they were yet full half a mile fro
the farm house when the rain began
fall in torrents, aud completely dreach
they reached the house at a full ru
Tom, IN advance OF Grorge, sprang in
the passage, nearly upsetting a yeul
girl who was passing from one room
another
"PardoR, mel excuse me, madam
stammered Tom, as he glanced at /
face Of the girl "In my haste to
cape the shower, did not notice Ii
any one was there.
"Ah, certainly, sir Noharm is done
she replied, smiling - l weN@ 4NA IS
"Aheei Cousin Alice /" cried Geor,
who just then came in, glad you've
turned though can't say that I'm 81
to meet you in such plight as this,
said, glaneing at his dripping Carmen
But you see, Alice, the rain is tremt
doas; and my friend here aud l VIZ
pnlueky enough TO be caught in II. f
allow me % make ron acquainted vi
my friend, Mr.. Thomas Vincent, kno,
as one Of the most fas,idious gentlem
in town, whos / dare say, is deeply M
hhed at making his debut into the or,
enee OF a lady in this fashion"
All, George, you are the same
ever, see, replied the young girl a
the smile deepened on her face as
looked at his wet garments amnIv
sprinkled with mud "Your friend n
yourself have indeed had taste of /,
shower 1t is heavy, and came mn .,
denly Mother was afraid you would
caught in it,
AYES, we had it, as you see, >
George. But where is Fanny, :
when did you come home7"
You will see her soon. We return
this morning, shortly after you W
ont. replied Alice
Well, Tom, shall we 60 TO our no
and make ourselves presentable,
would you prefer gazing st my fair c
sin herel said George, with q laugh
" Deuce take you, Geergel" said I,
after the Young rssn were in their TO,