Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-07
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wants me to bring you up; will you go'" =

"Can't possibly; wait till you see Kate, "a
then,if you don't like her, Ill promise you,
little cousin, to take you"
Bud had never spoken so seriously before, j
and she glanced at his face. The radiant
eyes met hers with look she could not /,
meet. Herf face turned crimson, and with
murmured ''Thank you," she Joined Mary
in plucking the flowers for the daily bou
Quets. 'a1 rt.frU IiH'n.t
From that hour Maud Clarendon was no ,
longer the saucy, independent, flirting lit /.
tie monkey of the early summer; at least
toward Bud, she was always kind but shy,
pleasant, agreeable, fascinating, yet reserv-b
ed. The truth is, she was In love, and, hor-
ror of horrors, with farmer! 81, ,r.,,
Maude knew she had broken her resolution,
but she consoled herself with the thought-lo
VI reckon woman has right to change
her mind Anyhow, cau't help it.ph9..t
But the worst part of it was, Bud didn't.
care for her; he was In love with Kate; to
be sure, once In a great while, when she
turned suddenly upon him, she caught an
earnest, ardent glance, q sudden instantane-.
GUS flushing of the cheek, and an embar-
rassed silence Invariably followed. I'D"
-"Bdt what Of that? That is nothing"
thought Maude. .o .I..p ~ t.a zlI.Izi
But in truth, the little blue-eyed girl was
unhappy. Deeply, truly she loved Bud, and
But she knew Kate held the heart she So
lenged for and she almost hated this rival
Bud started as usual one bright Septem-,,
Der morning, and in the early evening re-
turned, bringing the visitor with him.
Maude'sD first impression was, stylish,
proud, hateful creature. II am going to
hate her; oh, won't !" ...-..
After tea Kate iloated in, as it were, on a
sea of crimson foam. The airy white dress
and crimson sash became her well. By
strange coincidence all three girls came
down dressed in white. Mary in white
and blue, but Maude in pure white, not a
ribbon or streamer about her. The peas
ant waist of white silk fitted admirably the
round, small waist and swelling bosom. On
the dropping shoulders were small knots of
lace, and the narrow lace collar was caught
by a single cleaning diamond, to which
small. fragrant stem Of lilies was attached.
Bud gazed rapturously at her, and, to her
Infinite surprise, was devoted all the even
ing. Other friends calling, quite line Of
carriages was drawn up before the door;
about nine o'clock Bud proposed riding
The gallant Clarevillians eagerly assented,
and before Bud could engage Maude,
young physician, passinga few days in the
village, had engaged her for his companion.
A merry ride they had in the moonlight,
and Maude found her escort very gentle
manly and agreeable. :. ..-.g
"You must surely call and see me at
Sweet Fern" said Maude, as they said
Good night" under the oaks. ~ am going
home in a short time. live in New York,
$40 - Avenue" .
You do?" and the voice expressed great
pleasure. II reside in Hoboken and can
frequently call-if agreeable, of course"
"Uertainly, you must come. Bon sotr,
mon ANU" a.a .s9 ..Ie.,-r
Every word of their conversation was
heard by Bud, who, standing in the deep
shade, was invisible. A fear indefinable
stole over him. " ...u
Il cannot lose her, Maude my darling, my
birdw .,i,,-... -.... ..,. ...-....,,.
She fitted into the house, unmindful his
soliloquy. Why did not Bud Carlisle tell
her then and there of his love? tell her that
Kate Clifton was the betrothed of another?
tell her his visits to Fair View were to per-
feet himself in French, German and music,
the lessons being given him weekly by Pro-
fessor Harding, kate's brother-in-law? But
with loves unaccountableness, he remained
silent and-flirted with Kate and, left
Maude in agony. -,...
1t would not always be so, however.
Suddenly an idea-a bright one, entered
Maudes prolific brain. She was dressing
fora nutting party. Her hair was waiting
for Mary to curl it, and leaning back in the
capacious chair, gazing listlessly out into
the haZy, golden, dreamy autumn day, she
saw Bud and Frank-the physician, who
had adlengthened his visit considerably-com-
ing up the road. '''
II Young Tresilian was not a handsome
man by great deal; a truly honest intelli-
gent face he had. Great brown eyes, a
large, firm mouth, clear, open brow and
chestnut hair; the girls all liked Frank
TraciIio, hut Mapda IVA hic favOrifa Gha
highly esteemed the young man, but love
for him never entered her head. Her heart
was too entirely Albert Carlisle's.
A delighted scream from her denoted a
new idea. She sprang up, and danced a
spirited pirouette down the room.
"NOw, if Bud Carlisle cares one solitary
straw for me, I'll find it out, see if dop'ti"
Her plans were all arranged, and when
Cousin Mary came up to curl the golden
hair, she looked demure as kitten. lI
MARY, what day of the month is it,
fourteenth?" ....... .. -..-...,
"Yes; why?" -9".Ilia
"I'm going home on Thursday. Here
I've been staying at Sweet Fern ever since
early in June. Aren't you tired of megY,
"Tired of you, you crazy creature? Why,
Maude, you know better" "'u" 4ti
"All right! but Pm going any how.rdj
"But not Thursday; you know the party
at Clifton's on Thursday night. Wait till
Monday, to-day week."
"Well, guess will l don't want to miss
that party. like Kate first rate now."rp
II said you would. There comes Tresilian
and Bud in the big market wagon. Hurry
on your, dress; here, wear this pink chintz;
come, I'm ready"
Oh, what merry time was there In the
woods that day. The party consisted of
thirty such shouting, laughing, singing and
screaming, torn dresses, bonnetless heads,
and netless hair; the "grand aisle Of the
woods" echoed and re-echoed all day long,
till, tired and exhausted, fatigued with an
joyment they gathered around the ygnarled
tree trunks and mossy stumps, glad to rest.
Throughout the entire day Frank Tresilian
had been Maude's constant attendant-ahd
no other member of the party had been SO
devoted as the young disciple of Esculapius.
How Maude enjoyed it-this was her plan
TO fIirt with Tresilian desperately, all the
while covertly watching Bud. 1i9fiuie
,a He wasuneasy all day. Hefeared Maude
really liked her eseert so consummately did
she.act. But he flirted with Kate, danced
with other pretty girls, andtalked nonsense
to all. Maude seemed her old, old self
again. Bright and radiant the brilliant
repartee, laughing joke and pungent wit
fell, as of yore, from her dainty mouth.
Never since the time Bud first caught her
blushing gaze (the reader remembers) had
she been SO piquant, sparkling and anil
mated. No wonder was 1t that Tresilian
hung as It were on her slightest breath.