The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-10-23

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Mr. Brooks, Belle 2" I asked, as 1 fas-
tened pink bud in her light putfs.
"Why, you know, l wrote you there
was nobody here to speak to- she an
swered sayly, "and [ felt like wasted
sweetness and SO lonesome. And wasn't
it queer, he came to call on Aunt En-
the very day after [ seat my letter.
suppose he heard somehow of my being
here. He was away on business all the
week before, SO he couldn't come sooner,
he said. And now he has been here
four times, and I think he's splendid.
He isn't very easy to firt with, because
he's so honest, | suppose; but l mean to
have him dead in love with me before [
go home"
and what then % I asked Il should
think you'd be tired of getting yourself
into scrapcs, Belle y
She began to sing ''Oh [ won't be a
num-" and we sat in the door looking
down the path. What a dear old
fashioned place it was. Alive forever"
grew ON one side of the steps. and a bush
Of southern wood on the other. There
were cinnamon roses and damask roses
along the fence, and the clover grew
deep and ricn all over the yard.
Hes coming" whispered Belle, and
Mr, Brooks walked rapidly down the
road, apparently with no intention of
stopping, till Belle called and asked him
If he wasn't coming in.
Il was going to the village, but this is
pleasanter," he said, opening the little
gate and coming up to US. Miss Ben
nett, I hope you are pleased with your
first afternoon here. How are your aunt
and cousin, Miss Riley? l have not
seen them to-day"
"Oh, they are out in the kitchen" said
Belle, raising her smiling blue eyes to
his. isn't it lovely here at this hour,
Mr.. Brooks? Every day after tea come
here to watch FIR the evening star. See,
there it is now, just over those clouds.
Isn't Venus beautiful %
Mr.. Brooks seemed to think that
y e2us was beautiful, and sitting down by
US he appeared quite ready to join in
Bellies lively clatter and quick repartees.
Bat it occurred to me that he was not
quite SO susceptible as Belle thought.
\ few belated bees were humming
.'Some of Sarah's honey bees I said.
Ut that moment Sarah herself came
through the narrow entry and sat down
among us with her knitting She was
quiet bit of background for Bellies brill
liancy, only when one Of US said anything
witty she laughed as if she enjoyed it.
he sun went down and the moonlight
came instead, shining white on the silver
elms and windows.
Il am going" said Mr. Brooks. and
he rose What do you say to ride on
horseback tomorrow, young ladies ?
Don't you think your cousin would like
t, Sarah p
ayes, indeed" she said, "and it is
uch a pleasant ride to the cliff. Belle
las not seen the cliff yet"
every WE'LL" he replied '' l know
1our two horses are good under the
addle, and [ viii bring my Brownie for
he third You had better take Brownie,
sarah, he is used to you. And now [
eally must hasten away. Good night,
H."
And off he went We prepared to go
nto the house.
'.He did not give me time to answer
aid Sarah, in her quiet way; .'but [ |
AVE no idea that I shall be able to 90 !
With you tomorrow. And you shalt ride |
Brownie, Belle, he is just the horse for
-ou."
you're good, amiable little thing,
Jousin Sade," exclaimed Belle, joyously. !
That is just what | wanted. Oh, how !
shall enjoy riding with my handsome
1orydon Promise me not to interfere,
'hene"
Sarah gathered up her work silently, /
nd went into the keeping room, where
Ter mother sat. But Belle and [ went |
Up into our own room, took down our
lair and had comfortable talk.
Il like your cousin Sarah, Belle" [
aid, fsshe is such harmonious person
he don't jar on ones feelings"
"Oh, no, of course not" Belle said.
Sarah is a good little thing, and 1 have
Iulte an affection for her. But she is
ray. Do you know what mean. Some
'eople seem gray all the way through
III monotone on a minor key-no
Warmth, no sparkle in them, nothing to
AXE hold of. Sarah is that way I mover
hink about Sarah-there isn't anything
o think about in her."
And Belle, with her shining blue eyes
nd hair ripping in waves all down her
houlders, sprang up and danced about
he room like a bewitched Undine.
II feel SO full of lifep' she exclaimed,
topping breathless, her rosy cheeks red.
s.And I'm tired, dear, I'm going to
ed," I replied, feeling more and more
he after fatigue of travelling.
The next day was lovely, bnt I felt
till tired and had headache. 1t SEEM
d to me that to ride on strange horse
nat day would be intolerable, and L told
,elie [ would stay at home if she did
OF mind.
ssNo, dear, I don't mind" she said,
ally :sCorydon and | can have a good
me all by ourselves"
Coryden came riding up to the gate
resently, leading lady's horse by the
ride, and Belle ran out to greet him,
len flew up stairs to put on her pretty
lue riding habit.
s.But where are the other horses ?"
,kcd Mr.. Brooks, looking surprised.
"Oh, Sarah and I are not going" I