Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-06-27
Fairy Dell.

nad found the place at laSt-tii
cosiest place in existence, / thought, a
| admiringly drank in the beauty of tn
romantic spot where | anticipated spend
ing many happy hours.
On either side was a steep ascent
studded with trees and shrubbery. Th
wild flowers were looking their pretties
in their gray garbs, while a brook o
clear, sparkling water went dashing anC
spluttering over rocks and stones.
was enchanted. For moment / stooC
gazing at this beautiful picture, almos
spellbound, then began looking ar0unC
for a seat.
On the right side were two medium
sized stones of smooth surface, but
scarcely near enough together to form &
comfortable seat. ], however, managed
by considerable hard work to draw then
together, by that means, with a clumI
of trees for back, making a most desir-
able seat. had just finished it to my
satisfaction, and seated myself for the
purpose of reading, for | had brought
with me couple of magazines. ] was
so much taken up with my new discov-
cry, that did not begin reading at once,
but sat, one hand supporting my chin,
the other carelessly holding my maga-
zine, thus thoughtfully looking into the
water, | spied beautiful flower grow
ing in the center of the brook. and at
once threw aside my magazine, and pre-
pared to secure the little beauty.
managed, by stepping upon stones, to
reach it, and was about putting out nv
hand to grasp it, alas my feet slipped.
and | fell headlong into the water
In an instant | was raised by manly
form, while he said, 81 hope you are not
hurt
/ looked daggers at his handsome face,
with those lustrous, black eyes, and a
heavy moustach but it bore such an ex-
preston of mischief that |, seeing it.,
and noting my ludicrous appearance,
laughed heartily, in which he Joined
II ar under great obligation to you
for your assistance, sir" I began, ''but
feel much ashamed that"
"Oh never mind Accidents will
happen" he said, interrupting me '.and
now, if you viii allow me, | viii escort
you home"
could have bitten my lips until the
| blood came, | was so vexed at this bold
offer; but, it being nearly dusk, /
thought it would loak unmaidenly for
me to refuse so 1 replied, THANK you /;
| fortunately the distance is short there
is the house, with the bay window at
the side"
When he left me at the gate, he de-
manded, rather than asked, ''Your name,
please p
Seeing me hesitate, he added, ''Ex-
cuse me / know 1t is rude to inquire,
and if you have any objections
'sMy name is Miss Adele Montgom-
cry" said interrupting him.
Thank you," he replied, with a
graceful bow, presenting me at the
same time with card bearing the name
Walter Reed, NJ r. G. S.
''Good evening, Miss Montgomery. /
hope we shall meet again."
/ watched my handsome escort until he
was out of sight, then went to my room
for dry clothes, wondering who he could
be. and if he lived in Glenyille.
Before going farther, | viii tell you
that had come to Glenville to pass the
summer. / had been there a week when
my meeting with Mr. Walter Reed Oc-
CURED. / was an only child, of wealthy
parents, who, having died when i was
small, left me to the care of my indul-
gent guardian, Uncle Robert Mills.
was at this time, only seventeen years
old, and the winter previous had made
my DEBUT into society We had intend
/ ed passing the summer at Ryde, but
uncle's health being p7or, physicians ad-
vised him TO select some quiet country
resort. At first / felt very much disap-
pointed, but submitted with as good
grace as possible, deciding that it would
be wise to make the best of it.
With this determination ] scr out one
morning. about a week after our arrival
in Glenvilie, 10 find, if possible, some
pleasant spot, where ! intended TO de-
vote much time in sketching and read
ing. for | was extravagantly fond of
both. After my discovery / did spend
much time in FAIRY Dell. as | had
named it: for it was impossible for me
to remain in doors in pleasant weather.
About three weeks after my unfortun-
ate bath in the brook, | was sitting as
usual, one afternoon in my rustic seat.
| had grown weary reading so laying
my book aside, and leaning against the
stump of an old tree, | gave myself up
to meditation. | was startled at last
from my reverie by the bark of dog.
Looking up, ] saw a fine, large dog run
ming before gentleman. who, with a
gun in his hand, was advancing toward
me. / recognized him at once-it was
Mr. Walter Reed.
| tried to assume an air of dignity, but
those eyes of his completely mastered
me so, looking up shyly, / returned his
''Good afternoon" with smile.
Excuse me, he began, ''for intrud-
ing. | have been out shooting, and was
on my way to the hotel, where | lodge.
when | saw you sitting, or rather, re-
clining so gracefully against that old
tree Pray don't think am fiattering,
he added, seeing | was about to inter
rupt him; ''the picture was SO beautiful
that paused to look at It, when Nero
barked and startled you. SO please do
not consider me spy"
As he spoke he took a seat beside me,
and we chatted gaily for some time.
When at length / arose to 90, he gallant
ly escorted me home as before, the only
difference being that he went further
than the gate, accepting my invitation
to walk in. He left early, asking per
mission to call again, which was given.
He soon became the companion of my
walks, and drives, and a frequent yisi-
tor at our abode.
About two months after my arrival in
Glenville, was invited to attend a pic
mic. To oblige Mr.. Reed, accepted
the invitation.
The day, bright and beautiful, at
length arrived. Mr.. Reed and ] joined
the party. In the afternoon we wan
dered off from the others to enjoy a
walk through the grounds, which were
beautifully laid out.
Nearing the end of the woods, and
being fatigued, we took one of the seats
which appeared so inviting. / noticed
my companion looked quiet and embar-
rassed; but l feared what might be COM
ing, and tried to draw his attention to
the beauty of the grounds.
At last, taking both my hands in his,
and looking into my eyes, he said,