The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-07-13
Select STORY.
BY ADDIE MOORE.

a soft September twilight, the few bright
stars that favored US with their twinklne
light seemed to be holding sweet converse
which then, in the dreamy days of my
girlhood, reminded me of lovers, telling
with their sparkling eyes, the first young
dreams of love. was young then-only
fourteel-wore short dresses, and short
hair curled closely around my head, anG
was passably good-looking; at least, my
sehoolmates said that was for in play
ing those plays, that seem to US so simple
| now, when some one was appointed to
come in the guise of a count, or Spanish
knight to court the fairest of the daugh-
| tiers of a lady chosen from among us, &c,
I was frequently the chosen one. This is
my authority for saying that l was passa-
bly, good-looking.
But as 1 said before, it was a delightful
September evening. l was sitting with a
friend, in the recess of a great bay win
dow A bright sea-coal fire was cleaning
in the polished CRATE, for the air was cool.
which gave to the scenes around US a
cheerful aspect.
While thus occupied a sharp ring was
heard in the hall, and in short time Tom
Morton was ushered in. l had heard OF
him, his talents, and handsome face, through
my friend, Emma Carl, and was prepared
to hate him, as did every young lady
| beau las termed them) with whom was
/ acquainted. l did not even glance at him
from the window, which partially conceal
ed us but when he sat down beside the
| little girl, who was quietly playing with
her doll on the sofa, and asked where her
sister was, tore myself away from En-
ma, who was trying to hold me, before the
little girl could reply, and came rather alb
ruptly from our retreat (for did not wish
to remain and be introduced), exclaiming
as / rushed towards the door,
Seek her in yon delightful nook, poin-
ting 10 the window. -.. Cd
Hold I" exclaimed he in his rich, clear
voice, regardless of the frowning face of
Emma, "what enchanrtess is this9" at the
same time grasping the folds of my short
dress, and placing himself between me and
the door.
Then for the first time 1 raised my Won
dering eyes to his, and met his steady
glance, which was scanning me from head
to foot. felt the blood rushing in tor
rents to my face, as 1 begged him to let
me pass.
''Not until you have given me your
name and address, my little girl,', he said
firmly.
L Nou40 nOL CulQC ulll tOI his CouuuClB
since that act of mine merited it, so
complied with hls demand, and with sigh
OF relief l saw. ham step aside to let me
pass.
went quickly home which was Just
across the way. Then / rushed up to my
room, and sat down in the moonlight,
which was streaming in at the window,
and there remained watching the widow
Carl's fine house.
"How handsomel" l mused. at is no
wonder Emma Carl loves him; but strange
cannot hate him, as / do all the other
beaux" For Emma Carl was eoquette
She was very pretty, and she knew It, II
/ do not think she could be satisfied with
the love and admiration Of one noble,
handsome young man, like Tom Morton" !"
| | said aloud.
l had not sat there long, perhaps an
hour land strange to say, during all that
time my thoughts were of Tom Mortonl
when saw the door on the opposite side
swing open, and the object of my thoughts
emerge from the hall, closing the door be-
hind him. And as | saw his rather tall
figure bathed IN the soft moonlight, 1
thought OF some gallant knight of whom
1 had read, quitting the castle of his lady
love, and imagined happy smile yet lin
gered about his mouth. But as he passed
the gateway he stopped and turned toward
me, It seemed; stood there for awhile
moment-then raising his hat, as though
l had been his ladylove, instead of Emma
Carl, he walked away. l watched as long
as l could see him, then sought my pillow
to dream of hs deep blue eyes and dark
curly hair
Morning came, and, there being a vaca-
ton, did not go to school, but during the
day 1 made some Of my dresses about
two inches longer. l do not know why
did so, but in someway had gathered the
idea that they were too short.
Toward evening several of my school
mates called, and after chatting merrily,
and showing everything l had new, and
my dresses that had heightened out, and
looking at the canaries and plants we took
a walk IN the moonlight, and thus forgot
| Tom Morton and two days passed swiftly
by, which We spent IN walking, visiting,
and boating.
1t was the evening of the second day +;
the next morning Sue Wilbur. Ella Day
and myself We're going to the country TO
spend week at Aunt Maggie's. We all
sat before the crate in the pleasant parlor /;
papa was reading the evening news aloud
We were not expecting any one, so we
were startled by ring, and a servant an
nouncing Mr.. Morton.
Show him IL" said my father.
l thought 1t strange, for l didnot know
they hal ever met but l SAID nothing.
Good evening, Mr. Morton" said papa,
shaking his hand cordially.
Good evening, Mr.. Burt" replied the
caller. --
ELLEN, this is Mr.. Morton; Mrs. Burt.
And these are my daughters, Lulie and
Anna"
He spent the evening with us, and a
very pleasant one it was to me.
The next day we started for Aunt Mag
gie's. As the carriage drew up at the
depot Tom startled US again by his sudden
appearance, and bidding US all pleasant
/ good morning, he handed US out so gal
lantly that / was conscious of thrill OF
pride as ] glanced around at my compan-
ions. Then turning to papa he said
81 Will see that they have seats if you
will entrust them to my care"
So papa procured our tickets, while Tom
found us comfortable seats. He turned to
go Just as the bell rang; as he did so he
whispered IN my ear
What day can l see you at Aunt Mag
gie's2"
Sunday" retorted carelessly.
The days passed very pleasantly by at
Aunt Maggie's, and before Sunday had
forgotten Toms appointment so he rath-
er surprised US by coming around short
bend in the road, to the spot where stood
our saddled ponies, that we had dismoun-
ted and tied to the fence, while we gather
ed a few late flowers that still adorned the
garden walks.
$50 you had forgotten that 1 was com.
ing" he shouted, having heard my excla.
nation OF surprise at his sudden appear
anee, and throwing the reins across the
neck OF his noble animal, he leaped the