Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

 dipped her pen in ink
 Notwithstanding all her determination, however, sheet after sheet of satin note pa. per was spoiled. A few tears fell, u sa she took counsel with herself, and wrote rapidly, and sealed twp missives.
 'I must get off tonight or in the early morning" she said; Aunt Eleanor might return earlier than she expected to;" and consulting paper to lsarn the hour of de- parture of trains, she began making rapid preparation. The servants of the house were not accustomed to interfere with Miss Kitty's plans, and she encountered no impeachment.
 PART IT.
 "rhe coach is stoppin' here, Melindy. I guess daughter Liddys come, "said Luke Mason to his wife. IS he brought in 8 brimming pail of milk.
 it's somebody that's mistook the place, surs enough. and they're takin' off her trunk-a reg'lar city lady. You'd better your coat There, thatll do; be quick about it."
 '.Is this Mir. Mason9" asked Kittys blandest tones.
 'I reckon 'tis, ma'am l guess you got the advantage of me little. Couldn. t just say that l had ever met you be- fore"
 ''No, I presume not;" and Kitty drew out her portmonnaie. and paid the coach man as she spoke
 The young lady's calm assurance left no choice for Mir. Mason, but to show her in- to the house with the best grace he was master of.
 My friends, the Blanchard's boarded here last summer, I believe was Kitty's introductory remark. after exchanging greetings and comments on the weather with Mrs. Mason.
 "Why, yes, there was family of Blan- chards here last summer" said Mrs. Ma son straightening the hearth rug. '"They are friends of yours, are they, l want to knowY
 ''Mary Blanchard wrote me last August, I think it was" proceeded Kitty, telling me what delightful times they were having here, and thought would like to come and board with you awhile myself, if you would take me-
 The last clause of Kitty's sentence, I think. was induced by a certain equivocal expression of countenance on the part of Mrs. Mason.
 "Well, the truth of it is," spoke that individual. with considerable hesitation, ''there's whiiesin the hot weather that folks like toistay up here among the noun tains, and about that time we generally cal'late to lay ourselves out to 'commodate all we can. One or two families come at a time, and takin' 'em altogether, why, it makes tolerable good thing of it. But just now there's good deal of farmin' work to be done, and can't say it would be exactly in my way to take a boarder at this season of the year."
 For once Kitty was undecided how to act. A repulse from the outside world was something new to her, and she did not like to ask favor. She was silent, and Mrs. Mason took advantage of. her oppor- tunity.
 'I am sorry can't accommodate you. Hope it won't inconvenience you. If you'd written to us first, could ha' told you how it was. Most of our boarders write to know if they can engage room afore they come"
 .'It did not occur to me that it would be necessary to do so, said Kitty, accepting the issue 'Can you tell me, Mrs. Mason, of any other family with whom I might obtain board for short time?"
 s'Well, cant say exactly about that. There's Mrs. Balls; that would be a good place, but Saphrony aint feelin' very chirp and I don't believe they d feel as though they could make the family any larger. The Martindales are always ready to take anybody; but I couldn't, reelly couldn t advise e young lady, used to such things as you have been, to go there. They're so economical, I don't believe you could stand it anyhow"
 'Perhaps you will let me stay here with you tonight, until can make further in- quiries," suggested rather than asked ,poor Kitty.
 Mrs. Mason directly assumed an attitude of listening. .......
 "I will be back in minit miss. I don't know as you mentioned your name, really, or else I've forgotten it.''
 ''Miss Loyd,' faltered Kitty. She had conned various names, proposing to as sume another than her own, but the hon. est lips could frame no other when the mo- ment came. .rs
 s.I think hear Mir. Mason in the porch I will be back in mint or two," finished Mrs. Mason, leaving Kitty with her travel ling things unremoved. Through the par italy open door came detached portions of the conversation. .aA@
 'The young lady wants to stay here to night, and look around for boarding place."
 "Well, I've no objections if you haint. wife"
 s.Don't you think it's rather stran ge she should come here alone in this way, with out any friends with her. or ritin' or any thing"
 ''Can't say, Melindy; don't pretend to understand women folks. You can do as you like about it. 4t-l
 Mrs. Mason returned presently and adjusted the window shade little nervous ly. tl@@o5,2
 "Oh, you was speaking about looking round for a place" she said, as though re- turning to a subject for time dismissed. ''You had better take off your things and stay here to night. You can take fresh start in the morning." the speaker was careful to add. and Kitty was obliged, not. withstanding her independence of spirit to accept the favor with the best grace possi- ble. Tired though she was. she speculat. ed long before she fell asleep that nigh: and was surprised to find to what little purpose speculation tended. !.
 However, boarding place. after some delays, was found, and Kitty's theo. ries of self-maintenarice were put to the test. s -
 Kitty's knowledge of country life was very limited. Her thoughts turned with