The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1872-06-15

"les, the scenery is more beautiful than
on any other road
Then u -tay here few dsys, and ride
out on horseback every morning to meet
you, prov ided, of course, that the sngges-
ton meets with your appreciation Excuse
me, but wish to know more OF yon-to
be honest. like you very much
You fatter mel fear you have not
considered your proposition. IL embpdirs a
double decepti 1n-you to your mother-I
10 Mrs. Lauren-
And yetit j. harmless do not wish
to 90 home You know Della, Of course2'
'Yes'
We'll | dont't and, what is more, |
don want to. Ia run away from her as
would from a bear. for the simple reason
that two or three foolish persons have sug-
gested that we would make good match.
BAH How | hate such meddlingl Come,
YOU will CONSENT
Yes, with merry laugh aud toss OF
the stately head
Three days passed, and Mrs. Easton
wondered why Charley did not come. And
the governess wondered why she drove
50 much faster to reach Kempton every
morning and Charley wondered IL his hi:
tie friend cared enough for him to take h is
name. lie resolved to ascertain at once.
80 on the fourth morning while riding
along at her side, she thrust paper into
her hand, on which were written these
word: MY heart is yours. Will yon be
my wife. He saw her face flush as she
read IT. saw her head bend lower, and her
fingers move uervously on her reins
Is itno or YES, he queried, in a deep.
anxious voice
Yes she murmurel, and for an instant
raiseI her eyes to his; his answering glance
was more eloquent than words. For few
moments they rode on in silence. both en-
crossed with the thoughts new and sweet
At length It was time for the goyerness TO
return, and just after her lover had parted
with her, he remembered that he had for.
gotten TO ask her name. II was provoke
ing. Was man ever engaged to woman
before, withou knowing her name?
The next morning he was again on the
roa to meet his athanced, but instead. he
saw his mother and Mrs Llurens in the
family carriage, coming toward him rap
idly lie halted and awaited their ap-
pruach. Mrs Eastons first word was a
reproach, the second a complaint. and the
third command to her son 10 turn about
az" accom- PlhN them 10 DlapewOod lie
obryed gracefully and in silence lie saw
neither the governess nor Della that dav.
but next forenoon, while walking on the
lawn he behe'd Mrs Laurens and the gov
erness uhder the naples, the former with
her arm around her eldest boy. and the lat
ter ciasping the hand OF the Youngest.
while The litfle girl sat on the green sward
between them.
lie advanced slowly, with no more def
mite purpose than to look upon the face
OF the one he loved
"Ahl good morning, Charley" said Mrs
Laurens, pleasantly. "This is INV first
opportunity. am happy to introduce YOU
to my sister Della
What Della, Is it possible?'
Charley leaned against tree in amaze
ment and confusion
shall | release You, Charley the sweet
voice asked.
"Never-never, my darling Yon are
the g..Verne. OF my heart, If not Of YOUR
sisters children
And thus through the uuntent.onal aid
OF Mr.. MeryIn and Mrs Laurens. Mrs. Els.
tons wishes were accomplished, and She
was rendered perfectly happy.