Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1872-08-07
wander from Rose; 1 shall speak of her
IN moment some one may come ont
! IN ResH sneies he is in love with
s. (tw betlsr.s He only lik-e

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III. s. 5w better. He only like
NJ be hss aA@eerta;u reserved
manner toward all gentlemen. and so be
must. of course, win her to fall down and
worship him"
"Rose loves him said.
Il cannot tell. but | don't believe il,
This l do know. Mrs. Dorr is very
anxious for Rose to marry"
But why p
20, because she herself is engaged to
Mr.. Algood, and after their marriage.
which is to take place in the fall, Rose
will be in the way You know very
well how it is to have third person in a
family. for you tried it Fix months with
Lyndon and Rose Don't flush! |
know nothing Of your experience except
what surmise. What | mean to say
is this. If Mr.. Berwick asks Rose to
be his wife, Mrs Dorr will surely urge
her to accept him"
"Whethyr R,sc loves him or not
Surely, Rose would follow her own in.
clinations in the matter
II am no prophet-at least where her
action is connected. But we all know a
faint heart never conquers. Mr. Ber-
wick likes me-was on the eve of pro-
posal three weeks ago. l know be is
tickle, but it is his worst fault"
She fitted away, aud sat for some
time pnndering upon her words. At
Last rose and reentered the parlor.
Mr. Castleton,' said Mrs. Dorr, as l
took my seat near Mr.. Berwick and
Rose, you have not heard of our ar
rangements for to morrow. We pro-
pose a. ride e,up to the summit of Mount
Hope, The roads are rough a part of
the way, but the view from the top of
the mountain Is really grand"
| 1T is, indeed" l replied. "Bat will
we not resd to make some arrangement
about the Carriages to night? p
Hardy" returned Mr.. Berwick
Mrs. Dorr has large carriage, which
will easily carry all but four of us You
and each have our horse aud lighter
phaeton and can take lady apiece
A very good arrangement" I OBJ
served, carelessly. Agatha turned and
looked me full in the face. but did not
need her warning. Mrs. Authon " |
continued. "will you honor me with y our
company on'shes,ri ~
can hardly describe the effect which
my words produced. Mr.. Berwick
sprang TO his feet, but recovering him
self Eat down again A ''wide mouthed
smile showed itself upon Mrs DORIS
face, and Mr.. Algood's lips twitched gus
;iciously under his white mustache
Agatha looked as though she would like
to pat me upon the head, and the remain
der of the company showed evident signs
of surprise.
hose only smiled.
81 sball be very glad to accompany
you. Mr. Caslltton.' she said
Next morning. quite early. we set
out l handed Rose into the carriage
with a little feeling Of pride. and as my
bays were slightly restive. one OF tie la
dies in Mrs. DORIS carriage requested
that | should lead the way, as she Was
rather timid i readily consented. and
away we sped. I he horses were feet,
bnt easily controlled by a firm hand, Mr..
Berwick closely followed us. and | was
glad to see Agatha by his side Rose
seemed to enjoy the drive, aud was al
most gay.
In about an hour we reached the sum-
NIT of the mountain Mrs DORIS car
riage arrived soon afterward, and the
whole party took seats under a spread
ing tree, and discussed the beautiful
view. The mountain was steep, though
not very high. and its foot lag a fertile
valley. We rambled about for some
time, enjoying the breeze. for the day
was oppressively warm Our luncheon
WAS scarcely despatched, when heavy
Ihunder- clouds began to form, some above
aud some almost beneath Us. ..l.,.
I'VE must return at once said Mrs.
Dorr, land there is no time to loose
Some of the horses may be afraid of
thunder. and there is 10 place of shelter
until we reach the base of the mountain"
The ladies made all possible haste to
prepare for our return. Rose, quite
r, ,ady. stood by my side. Mr.. Berwick
placed Agatha in his carriage, casting
omnous glances toward Rose meanwhile
hen he came quickly forward.
Rose" he said, abruptly "The
torn is about to break and rs Mr.. Cas-
l-'leton horses are unusually spirited, J
fear they will become unmanageable
when the thunder bursts. My own are
very gentle. and there is plenty of room
for you in my carriage Return with
me. wont youl | dare not trust you
with him %
They were watching US from the other
carriage turned to Rose. l think my
face was white.
Mrs. Apthon must decide for herself"
said, coldly.
Rose smiled and laid her hand upon