Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-16
Betsey burst into a disclaiming howl.

Miss-apd be the same token, the onld Ia
dy's ravin', tearin', distractin mad down
stairs
Mrs. Scoldall. however, deaf as the pro-
verbal adder, was blessedy unconscious of
the imprecations Bridget heaped upon
her, all day long, whenever she thought of
the pale young companion" who had been
turned out to the mercy of the world.
The birds were making perfect carnival
of songs in the overhanging branches, where
the cherries were turning to crimson trans
lucent jewels, in the golden July sunshine,
the long shadows crept noiselessv along the
smooth grass of the door yard, and Mrs.
Carey, coming to the door to scent the fra
GRANGE of the velvety cluster of sweet-wil-
lams, knew by their slanting angles that
1t was nearly six o'clock.
''Elkaniah will be home from the hay
field pretty soon,' said Mrs. Carey softly
to herself, 'and-Why mercy upon us, who
is this p
The door yard gate had been opened and
a slender little figure all in black hurried
in, and stood pale and trembling before
Mrs. Cary like phantom
Frank Payne Bless us and save us ?
surely this isn't you -
| ''Oh, Mrs. carey, don't send me away 7"
painted poor Frank Il have no friend in
all the world but you. / don't deserve that
you should be kind to me, but -but-papa
is dead. and am all alone I"
And the poor wearied- out creature sank
speechless and all but fainting, on the
white kitchen floor at Mrs, Carey's feet.
Send you away - repeated the kind
woman; why do you S po Sc L would send
you away, child, and you fit to swoon
There-sit up, and drink this glass water
and you IL feel better, presently.
When Elkaniah came home from the
harvest field, with his brown eyes sparkling
cbeerily under the shadow of his broad
brimmed straw hat, he found Frank nest;
ed away IN the huge easy chair, with thf
unnatural fire of fever in her checks, and q
strange quiver in her voice.
A few words sutfced to explain to hin
the exact position of affairs, and he took
her small hands in his with pressure that
spoke volumes.
Frank, I'm glad TO see you," he said
tenderly. ''And don't fret about home
because as long as this old roof stands there,
shelter tor you under it, COUSIN Frank. .
She burst into tears.
'Oh, Elkaniah l did not treat you so
when-when-"
Never mind" said Elkaniah cheerily
''Let by cones be by cones, and we'll begin
the world anew That's right, mother;
cup o tea'll do her all the good in The
world -
During the long weary ever that follow
ed naturally upon the excitement, over
Strand, and fatigue, the poor gill had un
dergone. no mother could have been more
tender and watchful than Mrs. Carey, and no
brother could have been more thoughtful
than Elkaniah
1t was brilliant afternoon in Septem-
Der when after the tedious convalescence,
Frank Payne first came out upon the elem
ats covered porch with a crimson shawl
ar ound her shoulders, and her lovely black
curls brushed away from her pallid tenn
pies.
Il am so glad you are here, Elkaniah, !"
said she. Il wanted to ask you about the
little district school at the Corner. Don t
you think L had better accept the position
of teacher?''
Nv hat for % demanded Elkaniah. who
was mercilcssly pulling down the twigs of
clematis.
why, to earn my daily bread, to be
sure. Only think! - sixteen dollars a
month ?"
Frank said Elkaniah, ''do you want
to go away and leave US p
''No-certainly not; but you know |
must earn my living, Elkaniah.
He came close up to her and took both
her hands in his.
''There is no necessity for you to earn
your living, Frank, if you let me earn it
for you. | would like to keep you here al
ways Frank, as my dear little wife. Dc
you think you could fancy rough farme
like me 10
The tearscame into her eyes as she look.
ed piteously up into his face.
Il am not worthy OF you Elkaniah. y
That's not the question. Do you love
me p
II love you-yes-and not that alone, '
she said, kindling up into enthusiasm tina
brought the old beautiful roses back to hel
cheek; Il honor and respect you-oh St
much ?"
.'More than Mr.. Gustavus St. Sandalle?
More than all the world.
Elkaniah Carey and Frank Payne were
married at Christmas, and the distrlc
school trustees had to look out for another
teacher.
Madam" said old Brown, to his board
ing house keeper, in primitive countries
beef is often legal-tender, but, madam,
said he, emphatically, thrusting his fork In