Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-03-21
BESsY HAY.

BESsY HAY.
The fragrant wild roses lifted their pinl
chalices up towards the sunshine aud dew O
he July heavens; the robins sang uproari
GUS glees in the branches Of the old apple
orchard and Meth rose nor robin wa.
fairer or sweeter.voiced than Bessy Hay, as
she stood among the current bushes. culling
the red. ripe fruit under the shade Of a huge
p ar tree, where the stone wall ofthe gar
den was draped with tie emerald festoous
Of a wild grapevine. while Paul Estcott
stool leaning against the messy trunk Of q
pear tree, twisting a stem Of blue.bells il
his hand
IL know I'm poor, Bessy." said he. re-
Stunning conversation which had apparently
lapsed into silence for moment or so. ''bu'
| suppose poor people have as much right
to live and be happy as rich Ones" a.a
Il suppose 50, too, Paul"
"A"d am sure am willing to work, if
only coul f, something to do"
Bessy glanced d precat ngly at him.
H4l. IitOu WdUUS SoulG Ouc " bdht tuG
farm and work it"
That rs mere drudgery, AID besides, the
pay would not enable me to marry and sup
port a wife comfortably"
''i"e could wait Paul"
"You are very willing" said the vouag
man, bitterly 81 don't believe. Bsssy,
that you care for me as do for you "
''Oh. Paul!'
And painful look came over the fair
young face. .,es 3av
swell. then, what do you think of being
tutor to Mr.. Sinclair little boys %
f'Thank you; | don't fancy the idea Of
being toad-eater to pompous aristocrat like
Henry Sinclair" fr9
But. Paul. we can't always be and do
what we like in this world" pleaded Bessy,
with troubled look shining 10 her tender,
garnet brown eyes. q9
Easy philosophy for you" a.
Aud the young man flung down his stem
Of blue. bell. 4.
II suppose you would like to have me
break stones upon the roads. I thought
you, at least could sympathize with the feel
ipgs Of a gentleman
$50 do. Paul; but I believe 10 the
Scripture doctrine of mans doing with all
his might whatever his hauds find so to do +"
II see how it is said Paul EScott,
haugbtily; you are weary of our engage
inert; yon want to break the worldly letters
tat bind you. Very well SO let it be. You
are free.
And he stode away over the high grass
mut'tring something about having suspec
I'D how it would turn out. ev since Nor
ton Van Brugh had come down from Lon
don t, sk' teh the scenery and turn the heads
of I'll The girls.
Bessy Hay made step or two to over
take him, but she checked herself in an in-
slant with sca,let stain on her cheek, and
gathering mist in her eyes.
He ought to know better, and he does
she thought He will come back to ms when
the monetary pique has worn itself away
In the meantime, Paul, vaul'iug over the
stone wall few PAGES below. had very
nearly stumbled over the PROSTATE form Of
man lying among the red clover blossoms
in the island of shade cas-: by an umbrage
GUS tree, and reading.
''Mr Van Brugh.''
The young artist glanced up with sor:
Of sccrn. showing bis long, dark eye lashes.
Paul bit his lip.
Engaged 10 a noble occupation of caves;
dropping. eh p be muttered.
"Come, now. Escott, don't be crustv
didn't mean 10 overbear your conversation !;
but what was a ii w to do? This is the
iolle>t place on the whole farm, and
wasn't to blame becau e Miss Hay came out
looking like Hebe's self to gather red cur
rants, and you follow her shadow. Come,
let's 90 down by the front stream. and talk
over matters and things in general Are you
10 earnest about wanting something to do !"
''Of course am
"Then suppose YOU just glance over this
letter that | received t is morning from nv
uncle. I've no idea Of expstriating myself
| among the pig-tailed cele, tials for all the
, fortunes that ever were made. But for an
ambitious man-read the letter, that's a |.
Paul Escott obeyed, almost dazzl-d 70,
the moment by the brilliant prospects ii
seemed to open to him
You really give me the privilege Of &C
cepting or refusing this situation ? he ex.
claimed t.r
81 really do, and considering that I dom
want it myself. it is no very great stretch
of generosity on my part. Only, yon see
you have to decide at once. and be 10 sht
city to report yourself at my uncls's count
ing house within four and twenty hours
Paul sprang up, flushed and eager.
III do it. I'll show Bsssy Hay that
am no do-nothing after all. and when mo
tive really worth my while presents itself
But" glapcipg- at his old fashioned silve
watch. which contrasted so markedly witt
Mr.. Van Burgh's elegant full jeweled chro
nometer, Il have no time to lose."
mot second"
''But E.y trunk =
"Y GU can get what you need in town
my uncle supplies the outfit"
"And Bessy ~
write to her tonight my uncle vii
forward the letter under cover TO me, and
will see that she gets it,
Paul r. tcott wrung his companions hand
You are very kind he replied husklly
u had almost grown to regard you will
, distrust."
Van Brugh laughed showing his daint
pearl white teeth under brown mustache
S Never judge by appearances be SAID
''Take my word for it. Miss Hay will e.
cuse all lack Of ceremony when she learns all
. Mr.. Van Brugh accompanied Paul
: the railway station and saw him OFT. wit