Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06

private arrangements to make which will |
necessitate his remaining with u.s.
''Well, well, L suppose ii must be so, and |
| will not go after him. But, Genie, you
must be very careful of him, for he is my
only pride; except him have no other kin,
and he is my all. -
Mr.. Denton now took his leave, and they
retraced their steps, Genie entering into an
animated description of the scenery around
and before they reached home, picnic was
planned to visit Seton's Falls as soon as
langley was recovered sufficiently.
OF course when the news of the attempt
ed robbery was circulated throughout the
village, which it was early next morning, an
immense excitement was caused, which
could only be allayed by calling on the
young ladies and receiving an introduction
to Mr.. Denton who became the hero of the
hour; though he, poor fellow, having over
heard two old ladies canvassing the proba
bilities of match between Miss Vernon
and Mr.. Langley, cast down his heart until
he was almost as sick as Langley.
| One of them said that Genie was engaged
I sAiCdhfi anu liltit II "oR' oh 'i' i''S' nv
! other remarkng that she had understood as
much They went off well satisfied as TO
! he result of their speculations, but leaving
| Gilbert Denton in a passion OF love and
| jealousy.
Every day he and Genie we're together,
aud though they were evidently good friends,
aud she in company one of its lrliest mem
! .,1o cbx,,r la in
ence.
Langley, under the tender treatment he
received, was soon able TO move around, and
about ten days after the accident it was
nOunced that on the coming Wednesday
the picnic to Seton's Falls would take place
Great preparations were made. All the
young folks of the village were invited and
the old folks set to work to make huge
quantities of pies. cakes and refreshments
such as they only were capable of concoct
ing And when the eventful day arrived
Merry party set out for the greenwood near
the Falls
Mr. Langley was the centre OF pitying
bevy of yonng ladies, and of course was the
centre of attraction.
Denton, attempting to make himself use
ful to Miss Vernon and some OF the other
young ladies set the table, put the salt into
the sugar bowl, and when at the table he
asked with great earnestness whether Miss
Thornton, who sat next to him, would not
have piece of cake, he seized hold Of a
hot tea pot, and dropping it as suddenly,
succeeded in raising laugh against him
which was not at all quieted when after
wards, he so obligingly offered to bring a
pail of water from the brook to wash the
dishes, and went sprawling into it himself
In fact it seemed the fates were against him
that day, for he was SO forgetful OF himself
that he was continually in some awkward
position, though he took it all good ma
! turediy.
Feeling down hearted he at last stole away
from the boiSterous, merry company, and
rambling down the stream he found a mos
sy bank where he sat down, and was soon
wrapped in meditation. A crashing, rush
ing sound through the bushes startled hin,
t rom his reverie, and rising 70 his feet he
| saw furious bull chasing two of the young
| ladies', attracted by the red shawl Of one o
, them; and as they rushed toward him his
quick eye noticed Miss Vernon, who cried
to him, Save me Gilbert Save us -
] To act was instantaneous.
E Run past me, - he cried and as they pass
ed him he seized the obnoxious shawl anC
5 ran in a different direction, attracting tn,
bull from them to himself
+ With "a snort o, rage the huge anima
/ rushed toward Denton, who, seeing it use
L less to run jumped behind tree, and threw
: the shawl from him. The bull then rushec
. at the shawl and Gilbert attempted to es
cape, and was retreating when the infuriatec
n animal again rushed for him. This time i
was for life or death, and he sped through
}, the woods with the speed of deer, the buI
= crashing and snorting behind. In that excl
ting chase they did not heed the brook wit
h its smooth, grassy edge on the top of ban
d of rocks twenty feet high over which Gilber
J., went down into the eddying stream below
d the bull as recklessly rushing after.
Luckily where Denton fell the water wa
not deep. and though badly bruised he man
aged 10 reach the opposite bana which wa
n low and messy. Here be fell down inSensible
Il As for the bull his reckless leap killed him
e for. striking Oh his head AGAINST jaege
h rock it had spit his skull aud broke his mech
N When Denton recovered himself he felt
soft pair OF hands tenderly chafng his, an
ID was sure be also felt urning kiss on h
brow. and heard a sweet voice murmuring
ID Dear, dear Gilbert; oh, don't di
ID Aud herewith he relapsed into in-enSibi
Sc ity again, although he had confused MOTTO
VS. thar he was very happy. And when he r'
n. covered again he had time TO tell the your
re LADY of his love. which was made bold
ne the kiss he received. though Genie awa,
:. would deny that she kissed him
Of The picnic was over now, and there we
, two sick persons instead of one to take ca
t. of, and there were two happy hearts in tt
Ill carriage with Annie and Langley when tht
err returned. And when Langley noticed the
IL happy looks he congratulated them so war;
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