The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-06-02
Tossing to herself that she missed
Wills daily visit.

| All. OlcNaTl Cdlleu II'i"c"A'' az"
said many charming things; praised
her sketches Of the scenery about her
home---praised her taste in dress; was
enchanted when he behel'l her ''array-
ed in spotless white"-the dress with
pulls, tucks and rutilcs, over which the
poor child had spent Sd many hours,
thinking Will would like it; not that
Barbara cared for compiments--na +,
she "fairly detested them she sal J.
but single word of appreciation from
Will would thrill her b ing in way
that all Mr.. Stewards pretty sayings
could not do.
She had not meant 10 flirt-indeed
she had not; hut il Will was so unjust
why, she only "scrved him right
All Barbara's reasoning, however,
could not fill the void that Wits ab
sence made.
A week passed Nr. Stew art came
every evening. 1t was "let us enjoy
this lovely evening, Miss Barbara
What do you say to a row on the
lakcI' or 'Shall we walk this evening,
Miss Barhara?'
Ars. Bell, like the good mother that
she WAS, bc5,n to ask Barbara what
Mr. Stewards ''inicntions' ere, and t."
wonder what kept young Willis away
Poor Barbara? She was sorrl!
troubled. Sne was too pr ud to send
for her lover, and "make it up ana
she began to wish Mr.. Stewart would
not find it 80 convenient to Just drop
n," 50 often.
"Barbara!" called Mrs. Bell, from
the foot of the stairs, "you are wanted
in the parlor."
"Yes a'am; III be down in min
ute."
And Barbara fastened the coqu2ttsh
bow at her throat, and gave her hair
another brush, to make it look gloss
Ter.
will didn't like crimps; he liked to
see her hair smooth as satin.-so pro-
voking too, for crimps were decidedly
becoming. Then the inconsistent little
witch sighed as she thought: Il can do
as l please now, and l wish rou'dn',
.--pshaw no-Of course | don't wish
so, or, at least, ! must not, else Ill
think I'm wishing vii back again, and,
of course, ! don't. | suppose it is Jen
ME Somers, come for the pattern OF
that sacque that Mr., Stewart liked so
much. (Bother Mr.. Stewart Did
keep you waiting long, Jennie j"
But surely Jennie Somers could not
have caused Barbara 10 start 50 and
tremble violently, making the color
come and 60 in her checks 50 quickly.
"Oh, dear" mentally exclaimed Bar
bara, had l known who was here,
how differently would have acted
But it could not be helped, So Barbara
made a stiff little bow, and said:
GOOD aftern Jon, Mr Willis, to
whom or what am indebted lol this
visit?"
How the little dssembler congratu-
lated herself upon that speech; AMI
upon the strength Of it, she inanae"d
to suise her eyes to Willis face. All!
yes, but how nearly did that look melt
her heart; his face was 50 sad.
II came, Barbara" chow that voice
thrilled herr "io lulli! the promise |
made o short time ago; please read
that" (handlng her what seemed to BE-
u letter.. II found it yesterday on the
road. near the village. l recognz'd
the writing, having once been asked To
give my opinion upon the penlnaneAir
of q note you received
Barbara took the paper. Will acct
lentally placed himself where lie couin
watch her face Us she read:
DEAR OLD JOHN: l am getting
near the end of my vacation, ditto my
last ten dollars. Can you lend inc one
hundred for few weeks? I'll soon
be in o condition to repay you, aud I'll
tell you how. You remember | "roie
you last about certain B. b. (uo
need mentioning names in letters al
ways). Well. I've found out that on
her Wedding day che receives a cool
twenty FIVE thousand. She is head
over heels in love with your humble
servant. am desperately { y IN love
with her, OF course-( laugh as long as
you wish over thst). So ] wont have
TO make much OF an effort to get the
Yes from her rosy lips-they are pret-
ty, by George. I'm going up to tine
'HomecteaI Tomorrow t0'do' the bus
mess. Hasty wedding, full pockets.
suddenly called to Europe on business,
etc., etc you understand. l aitter
myaelf that I have spOiIel the felicity