Ellsworth American., 1869-07-15

ton. Take back that word he called
out, ''or will show you what improper
behavior means YOU may he sorry for
it,"
His wicked eve foretold that he
meant what he said; he stood in a
threatening attitude before his adyer-
sary. who looked up to him with calm
ness Burns did not appear to get
easily frightened, and the doctor was
astonished at his cool-bloodedness. He
stool the fierce look Of the forester
with great tranquility.
i have expressed my sincere convic-
tion.' he said. land | do not see the
use Of taking back any words utter
| ed"
Then ! shall make you do it like a
schoolboyf Hill cried. losing his tenn
per and raising his hand.
A Young lawyer intcrfered. Now.
YOU stop this, Hill. he said. stepping
between the two, 1--WE don't want n row
here. Both Of you are wrong. say.
We live III the nineteenth century. in
the age of progress, and | demand to
see free competition even in love mat
ters r
Every body agreed with the speaker.
No rows here !" they cried sirnulta-
neousiy, hut free competition in all
/ matters III
/ burns could not help smiling he
/ himself hal on various occasions
| poken IN favor OF free competition and
/ free every thing in the traffic Of the
/ world.
4 he reasonable, Henry :. tie LAWYER
continued, YOU came last ; please 20
upstairs again. In future YOU must
I mind your worl, in our company. for
freedom % speech we only expect to
get when every thing goes head over
heels. =
/ Burns did not want to make Il scene
and LEFT the room. Hill intended to io!-
how him. Halioa, Mr.. Forester" the
I lawyer cried collaring him, you don't
appear 10 have understood me no row
tonight wc have come here tp amus..
ourselves and not 10 fight; YOU have 10
Keep peace just as well ~ Barns"
Very we'll" rel lied Hill. returning
4 to his seat. The il 50 for tonight for
after all | am voting the ticke, of free
every thing but am not going To let
the boy oil without giving him lesson.
as true n my name Is Frederick Hill
Burns must have heard these words.
for the door was open and he wa. seen
talking 10 a friend.
">utt YOURSELF replied the LAWYER
I'm principle too am against making
presents where there j. no necessity for
doing So"
~ II settle Iny account with him iii
proper time. ! tell YOU" Hill went on
may others bow down before hi,
money bag. wont besides, Ellcn Ful-
Ter n not hi- VIII. vet, trust never
will be
Other guests entered thr room, and
the dispute va, considered as over.
The doctor returned 10 tho saloon to
sup with his ward. soon after the whole
party broke up. Nobody was more
ANXIOUS to 90 home than Eckert and
he ordered hi, carriage.
Henry Burns, who had remained near
Ellen ever since he came up from the
retrc-hncnt-room. helped her into it.
Only when the door wa, closed aud
the vehicle rolled home the doctor felt
al ease again
The young maiden wa, in excellent
spirits 'iou appear to have Dniovci
yourself: " the doctor remarked.
"ic>. exceedingly She replied
Il have not been 50 merry for many Il
day.
Y onng Burns and the forester have
danced a great heal with YOU: " Eckert
continued. You appeared TO ike it.
too
How could refuse
"Dh no, Of course not YOU ike
them both yon are partial T. both Of
them YOU love them =
No answer.
Speak. my child, " h. urged her.
taking her hand '.you love them.
don't YOU: have read ii in your
eyes you need not hesitate to confess
II If Am right; have you 10 confidence
in me
He bent his head down to hers his
pulse beat violently and his breath
came fast.
II have perfect confidence in YOU,
she assured him.
Then you may confess that YOU
love these two Young mem"
Il like them well enough, " Ellen re-
piled.
Like them-like them Say Won
love them and if one of them were To
come tomorrow and ask your hand.
what would you do. Ellen. tell me-"
These words he uttered in whisper,
but in great haste and excitement.
Il don't know what To say. " the
young girl answered IL have not vet
reflected about it,
Pooh " said the doctor. laughing
''what young girl would not think Of
that. when she knows that two Young
gentlemen are counting her with such
assiduity: Iou ought to reflect about
that, my child; you must not let your
self be taken by surprise the whole
happiness of your life is at stake
You must reflect with particular care
before you consent. Do so. Ellen; do
so before you bind YOURSELF"
At this moment the carriage stop
ped and ths driver jumped from his
seat to open the door. The doctor
helped Ellen out, and she at once re-
tired to her room. bidding him good
night.
The doctor commenced walking up
and down his room without thinking
Of undressing himself. With his arms
on his back, his eyes rigidly fixed on
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