The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-03-26

"I was in the act of inviting Rose to ride
with me, as you came up, Miss Fuller
wish to see something of this beautiful
scenery, and it would add to the enjoyment
if my young friend could accompany me.
l shall have an extra seat in the carriage,
if you will accept Of it," Mr.. Emmerson
hastened to add, seeing her hesitation,
anxious to avert suspicion, and yet trem-
bling for his invitation.
"You are very kind to include me, but l
should be unable to leave my scholars, :"
Miss Fuller replied, reluctantly, for such
indulgences were rare in her monotonous
life, "but see no reason why Rose may
not enjoy the pleasure, provided you take a
third person, which is one of Mrs. Riving-
toms rules"
Mr.. Emmerson was silent in despair, but
Rose came to the rescue.
"Maggie has been longing for drive;
may she not be indulged now?'
ooh, please say l may go, dear Miss
Fuller" Maggie pleaded in her childish
way. ....t .....J.
81 see no further objection, except to
limit your drive between the hours of two
and five o'clock" Miss Fuller said finally.
AT the appointed time Mr.. Emmerson
: assisted Rose and her little friend into his
carriage, andthey drove away the envy and
admiration of the school Rose was too
sensible to attempt the removal of any bag
gage, but her pretty summer suit of gray
poplin, while it excited no suspicion, was
suitable for travel, with the additional adj
vantage of being very becoming. The
poor girl was nervous and excited, although
she tried bravely to conquer her emotion.
Maggie did the talking for all Seated by
Mr.. Emmerson, holding the whip or reins,
the child was supremely happy, her sweet
voice ringing out in the unrestrained glee
of childhood. They were at the destina-
tion before Rose could believe half the dis
tance traversed. 800
Mr.. Emmerson, she called hastily, but
his quick eye had detected Harry before
she spoke. Rose sprang out of the carriage
without assistance, and ran up the walk.
"Where is Rose going?" Maggie asked
somewhat alarmed. r- ....aasr
"To see friend of ours. Would you
be afraid to sit alone in the carriage for
few moments, if fasten the horses ?'' Mr..
Emmerson asked Of his little companion.
shall not be afraid" she answered
courageously; "but please do not stay very
long, or we shall lose half our ride, "she
pleaded.
Mr.. Emmerson found his friends await
ing his presence. He gave the fair bride
away, and in few moments, Rose was no
longer alone or unprotected. After the
conclusion of the ceremony, they returned
to the carriage, as it had been arranged
that Mr.. Emmerson was to drive them to
the depot and then return with Maggie to
meet alone the surprise which would follow
the discovery of Roses flight.
Maggie had scarcely noticed the addition
to their party in her delightto be in motion,
but when the depot was reached, and she
understood that she was to lose her friend,
her grief was uncontrolled, and she clung
to Rose, begging her to stay, amid tears
and caresses.
Mr. Emmerson thought his hands were
full by this time; Maggie's distress quite
disturbed his composure, but to his great
relief the train came at last, and Rose was
bidding them goodbye from the car VIM
dow.
eve shall be in New York in a week,
and then you will come and let me thank
you for yonr Kindness" Rose was saying,
when gentleman, satchel in hand, saun-
tered along the platform, and attracted by
the voice, glanced up at the window. 1t
was a mutual recognition, and each
changed in color. Rose felt very secure in
her new position, and could not forbear
giving her old enemy thrust.
"Good-bye, Mr.. Gordon, that unfortu-
nate engagement prevented your presence
at my wedding, but ! must beg Mr.. EN-
mersOn to make my excuses" she said in
a low but significant tone, as the train
moved away, leaving the gentleman speech
less from astonishment.
"I demand to know by what right you
have interfered in this affair." since am re-
ferred to you for explanation ?' he said an
grily addressing Mr.. Emmerssn.
"We are upon equal ground, then as l
shall demand an explanation of your sing
ular conduct toward your fathers ward,
as well as strict account of her proper
ty" Mr. Emmerson returned cody.
"What explanation do you intend to