The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-19

whole thing had worked out so far to her
utmost satisfaction. Sutherlands was evil
IDENTIFY smitten with her, and her triumph
over the other Young ladies would be great
when she appeared among them in compa
ny with him alone. But, leaving them,
let us 60 back to the Glen again to our
other friends.
We were, as | said before, seated around
our festive board, or rather grass, and were
enjoying ourselves to the uttermost, and
tGe absent ones were well-nigh forgotten,
eyes.
Where have you been 7n was nv first
exclamation as Isprang up and grasped
All's hand, and drew him to the feast,
Miss Livingston by his side. ave waited
halt an hour at the hotel.n
well, Miss Livingston and l thought
that it would be good joke on you to
make you think all manner of unutterable
thlngS, but We are sorry to have kept you
waiting. The fact is, she, not feeling very
well, suddenly resolved, while we were
standing on the piazza waiting for the car
riageS, not to 90, and went inside, and |
went in with her. After you had gone
persuaded her to come with me in buggy. u
"Ihe artful creature ~ muttered Fannie,
soto cOce.
"We drove down to the beach for few
minutes" continued Sutherlands, ''and
then followed you here, hoping that We
would not arrive too late for dinner"
"No! Sit right down here alongside of
me-" said I.
The conversation, which was thus mo-
mentarily interrupted, was now renewed
with unabatcd vigor.
Pretty Miss Joy, from b, sat along
side Of DR.. Barclay, his wife being on the
other side. Said she, doctor, wont your
patients have a chance to exercise their
patience while you are gone :"
"0h, turned them all over to another
doctor, who, not having any too much
practice of his own, was very glad to get
them.n
"Who was he :"
''DOctor DoSuS.n
swell, if | were SICK" said Miss Joy,
81 declare | would have no one but you to
attend me. | should be afraid of DR.. Do
sus.n
"Why so! He is very good physician,
only little antiquated in his notions.n
"0h, but like younger man, and par
ticularly one with such rosy cheeks as you
have :" and her merry laugh rang mischiev-
ously out upon the air.
The doctors rosy cheeks were doubly
red at this allusion, and Mrs. Barclay. bit
her lip, but said nothing.
Dinner being over, place was cleared,
and, music having been provided, We began
to dance.
Drawing Sutherlands aside while the
dancing was progressing, said to him,
"Let us take walk; want to talk with
you" And we lit our cigars and wandered
off little way from the rest.
ed" said he, "what do you think of
my little scheme with Agnes Livingston :"
YOU'RE what | call rushing things.
Fannie is Mortified"
"Won't she open her eyes when she
knows as much as we doln
But seriously, All, how many acts are
there in this farce, or tragedy, as you
choose to call it! !n
"0nly one more. The curtain will fall
this evening on the boat. | have to-day
received letter from-you know. Amt
! it most time that We started for the
shore !n
'sT think it is. Let us 20 back and tell
them So"
So back we went and l gave directions
to bring up the carriages, and soon after
we were whirling on our way to the shore.
There we found our yacit, neaterand pret-
tier than which was not to be found any
where. We all got aboard, and delight
full breeze sprincing up made her dance
over the waves as though conscious that
she was ministcring to party ofpleasure,
1t was about eight o'clock, and the moon
was Just rising. We sailed around tie
harbor. over to the fort, and up the bay,
enliycning the time with jokes, songs, and
stories. It was noticed that Sutherland'
was sitting in the fore part Of the boat,
with Miss Livingston by his side, and talk
ing to her in low tone. lie did not min.
Gle in the conversation with the rest, and
She seemed to have ears for no one but
him. 1s.
"See them = whispered Fannie. "lf it
isn't all settled, then Pm no judge"
a do begin to think it all settled my
self"
an ask him to sing" said Fannie.
Then to him: "Oh, Mr.. Sutherlands, we're
ycry sorry to interrupt your delightful
| N.a.Nts, but as we have all sung but you,
n is now YOUR turn. Will you favor us Y"
He had magnificent baritone voice, and
without moments hesitation he consent
ed and commenced Kuchens lovely song
.oh. vert thou but mine own, love-
How dear thou'dst he to me;
Deep, deep within this heart love
I'D cherish only thee
Fannie pinched my arm. lie went on;
FOR every joy that earth could glte
In ono dear look OF thine should i've
on, vert thou mine forever
How deep my love would De
We all pronounced it exquisite, Miss
Livingston said nothing, but cast her eyes
mon him with such fascinating look
up'' II LII bar IN the stern