Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-03-15
NO. IL.

trihe rudely, scanned lis bctro'hed. She
could but be prepossesssd, in spite Of herself
A lovely counteuance wherein was blended
that rare combination Of sweetness and intel
lect, Joined to a manner modest nd unassum-
ing, W til entire self possession "No wonder
he loves her, thought Maud.
! Miss Vase was engaged in animated con-
versation with the amt. Maud joined Them
aud never had she fell her own conversational
( powers SO good. She was surprised to find
herrcf quite at home with the accomplished
stranger In the milst of an animated els
course upon a late work, which both had been
reading, Maud by chahce charged her position
when she saw Mr.. Lane standing near Sh,
blushcd, hnt recalled herself and add gcssea
him with ease.
Il am inclined to think that your reading
Misc Maud, must have been contrabanl 4
late, by the CELEBRITY with which you main,ai,
race with my p.dautic friend said Nh
Lane
'Oh. do no call her peian,c, said Maud
with spirit
! Scholarly then, if you please. Miss Laura
\ will not resent so great ! compliment, | an
! sure
Some philosopher las said We are nos
fatered by unmer,el or squivocal compli-
ments, replied Miss Vase.
"ParidoSical, exclaimed Groage, gliding
suddenly in The group. II arrest you all toi
talking sense nj party. Ton will soon be
voted de trop, ana be sentenced to premature
han;shmen Come 10 supper; allow me to
4 escort you, ladies'
Supper over, Maud excused herself. nd
I stepping unprcceiy.d to the piazza. was about
descending 10 the garden 10 calm, by walk
4 her heated brain. hen voice arrested her.
! Whittier SO fast, Miss Maud! Will you
&C pr NY arm for a pItmiuade?' and Nj.
Lane was Ey her side,
~ here is G orge?" said she, NJ, knowing
what else TO say.
With Miss Vase replied lie, appear ng
little piqued. And would George be so much
mo welcome Maui 7"
Ii was the lirs, time lie had called Ler Maud
she almost resented il. lie pities me.
thought she: he thinks me sad Aud di>
rcct.y het p.:le took tile alarm.
"It is more Chilly Han thought. said she;
Il prefer to return 10 tie house
Certainly. II You wsa, Miss Maud. And
they. re.enleitd tbs deuled cons, TO meet
more that evening. Several times, il i
irue, >ke caught Li~ eye following her with Ar
expression size colll not understand but
iell sent tie blood eouisng to Ler face.
The party over, the usual result. lafe
breakfast and review of tie previous evenings
events ftllowed. Miss Lorn was vehement in
.er praise OF The stranger lady. MIR. Lane
Will get Il prize If lie gets her; she Knows the
most, with The leas fuss, OF any one ever saw.
50 pnre ana reserved too; how | wish Eddie
eouli have teacher like her.
Il wish he eonid, said George with sigh
But, Maud, said he, after pause, "what
all 5 you. of late, YOU have grown so wise
and sedaie, YOU almost ave iae. Is knoSl
edge 50 cppr,ssive?'
Maud laughingly replied she thought her
year reading would not prove fatal
But yoa and Mr. Lane aet precisely alike
and unless he mend his ways, | shall dissolve
partnership. will not fellowship with il
ehurehyare.,
1t was lon : time since Mr. Lane had been
to the house, al which Tire aunt marvelled ex-
eeedingly, while Maud was irrepreesibley
wrelcbed. Oi course he believes me jeolous,
thought she. and her womans pride re-
bellions "Wheu shall my folly cease to be
transparent
4 week following this, Maud was taking
her accustomed ride when just on the out
skirts of the town, her horse took fright, and
She soon found herself, sic scarsely knew how
, o, when, dragging upon the ground. A Terri
bic iaintness came over her rs she felt her
great peril. just realizing that a strong hand
lad seized tie Bride, aud rescued her, she
lest consciousness.
When she recovered. ii WAS 10 end herself
supported by Mr.. Lane, who was ,enderl,
bathing her temples.
Dear Maud, are yea hurt p
No sr,' said size, raising herself with an
eUoft, Il al!i peTtectit Weti, aiia 1bie ~ MAIN
home. Only a little frightened.
Maud, are You offend ed with me p
"Whv, no; why saoull you ask thato'
Il fancied you we've growing cold OF late.
II have been niewhat bewiidesed as peo
pie say) with he rush Of events of late,' re-
piled she evasiyeiy
Maud do you know love youe"
She tremblel violently. Aud Miss Vase?
, said she.
. "ls il possible you gave credit to that re
port' respect Mss Vase, but never tspe
any hnt YOU. Dare hope
swell, aun,e! exclaimed George at dinner
Il am going 10 &c, married, al last, aud rues
who the divinity may b. w.o is TO be made $
, sApreme,y happy.
Why George, | cannot guess, l am
amazed.
: "loub,less, auntie, but 'tis too gool to /
!, true: lis Nils Vase
Q "Why. George, thought-hut wher is NJ
: Lane"
Q "Ah! Lanes all right. lie is 10 grave
ancy any but mad cap. Ne shall have