The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-29

Shrek from Lillian made him redouble his pace,
and at the same moment he perceived the cause
of her alarm.
A few yards behind the young girl and fol-
lowing her at brisk trot, was one of the
largest of the shaggy black cattle of which we
have spoken. Although this species are of no
size as compared with the ordinary kinds of
cattle, they are often obstinate aud vicious to a
degree, and sufficiently powerful to give any
body whom they may attack poor chance of
getting away from them without either loss of
life or damage to limb. The spiteful little brute
was probably attracted by the red portion of
Lilian's scarf, for she wore "Rob Roy tartan;
and as he followed her he stopped a few mo-
ments to below wrathfully and to toss his
shaggy black head, in which his evil little eyes
twinkled from out forest of hair like those of
demon. Fortunately this deliberate glOating
over the prospect of the immolation of victim
gave Lillian time to gain considerably on her
pursuer, and to Reginald TO take in the whole
situation and determine upon his course of ac-
tion. He had observed as he descended the hill
q small clump of stunted thorn bushes, the shell
ter of which 1t was his object to gain. And
accordingly having reached Lillian and taken
her hand, he half urged, half dragged the terri
fed girl till they were both safely ensconced
behind this friendly shelter. II was not too
! soon, for they had barely reached the bushes
| when their vicious little enemy was upon them.
Now the bushes seven In number, formed a
! clump, round which it was impossible, SO long
as Reginald and Lillian kept moving for the
bull to catch them. Accordingly they lodged
/
girl, SICK terrified and giddy, was on the
point of fainting. The bull, nothing
daunted, in spite of several severe blows
on his muzzle from the artists tressels,
trees with all the spiteful malignity of
| a cat who has mouse in view which she
| knows cannot escape her; when it suddenly
! occurred to Reginald, that were the cause of
his anger removed, the bull might become more
manageable. Accordingly Lillian, with the
help of the young man, removed the obnoxious
scarf which Reginald rolled up and concealed
in his pocket No sooner was the object of his
hatred removed than the savage little animal
stared stupidity at the pair as if desirous of
some fresh provocation, and then, baked of his
| intended assault on the detested color, gave
a snort of indignation and trotted back to rejoin
the herd.
But directly all immediate danger was re-
| moved, the highly-wrought nerves of the young
girl gave way and she tainted. The artist laid
her gently and tenderly down on the heather,
| and proceeded to fill his cap with water at one
of the many rivulets which meandered over the
moor. This done, he mixed with it small por-
| tion of brandy from his luncheon flask, and
bathed the temples and hands of the insensible
| girl. Whilst he was so doing he caught sight OF
| two peasants burning turf at no great distance,
| and by loud and continued shouts attracted their
attention, when they left their peat heaps and
came towards him.
Lord have mercy on us!" said one of them In
Welsh (of which the artist fortunately under
stood little) 'if it isn't parsons daughter!"
| Parsons daughter!" exclaimed Reginald, as
he remembered Mrs. Crupe's observations that
| morning.
Meanwhile Lillian had slowly come to herself,
to the great satisfaction of the stolid gaping
| peasants.
'She bent dead after ALL" said they in chorus
| "O" exclaimed the young girl, holding out
her hand to Reginald, "how much owe you, sir!
l should have lost my life but for you"
She could say no more; and the artist not at
all desirous of being thanked, inquired if she
thought she was strong enough, with his assist
ance, to reach the rectory.
30 yes" said she; II feel quite strong now"
She was nevertheless compelled to lean pretty
| heavily on the young mans arm; and perhaps
that slow walk and silent tete,a,tete did a good
deal to precipitate matters. Who knows?
After this seasonable service to his daughter,
and consequent claim upon the rector's graft
ii. il net nst ou Hf oG% that odH
| in the house once obtained, how could things
do but progress in the usual groove2 An old
philosopher tells u.s. that as fire and tow, 80 are
| young man and woman in the constant neigh
borhood of each other, especially when of simi-
lar tastes and dispositions
Lillian Wrasse did not need much entreaty
before she consented to sit as the model fol
| Anne Boleyn; and such good use did the painter
make of his time, that when the finishing touch
had been given to the great picture, the finishing
touch had also been given to the destiny of two
lives.
The Injecting of Henry VIII with Anne Bo.
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DENY next season, and Reginald Ashe always
remembered with pleasure that his search of 8
model for that unfortunate queen had been the
cause of his finding wife.
Early in the spring the Thunderbolt arrived al
Plymouth from her West Indian cruise. Before
she had been anchored in the sound TIVE nty
four hours, Reginald Ashe received the follow
ing letter.
TDear Reggie: You know my bargain with
my Damon. Well! Leila Davenant and have
come to an understanding. Be my best man.
Your affectionate BERTHE.
"P. Slope the picture is good"
To which the lieutenant received the following
answer
'Dear Bertie:-C Can't. Going to be bride
groom myself. Let's be married same place anC
day. Who do you think I'm going to marry
Why, Anne Boleyn! Your affectionate
''REGINALD."
"P. S.-The picture is Super6r
And married at the same place and on the
same day they were; for Lillian and her father
fully sympathizing with the affection of the
two friends came up to London on purpose
And two happier alliances were never formed
than on the day when the artist married hi
model.