Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-07-29
MIFFLINTOWN JUNIATA COUNTY, PENNA.

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young one-was bathed in tears benin,
the leafy screen, where it had crep
unseen.
He had found his haven at last
Farmer Royston-the good, worthy sou
that he was-offered him refuge and ,
place where he could earn his owl
living; and he went to work. Hi
whole heart was bent upon learning
and he progressed rapidly with hi
duties of the farm. He made Just q
rapid headway into the affections of tn,
family. OF the family in truth but o
the shy heart in particular, he coult
not feel as sure. That very shynes
that added such charm to her swee
young beauty, interposed an almos
insurmountsble barrier to her conf
dence. He could not tell how she re
garded him she was 80 shy and re
served, scarcely ever speaking to him
and never remaining alone with him TO
a moment.
The months rolled on and he hai
been there q year. In that year o
independence and healthy labor he hai
grown strong and rugged, and hand
somer than ever. He had improved il
mind, also, for though his accomplish
ments were thrown aside, he had gained
a store of practical knowledge that wa
invaluable to him ; and more, he wa,
desperately in love. The young, shy
face had conquered him completely.
One pleasant summer evening he
strolled down by the river, and unex
pectedly came upon Hattie Roystor
sitting silently beside the old tree tina,
grew upon the waters edge. She
started to her feet and would have rur
away, but he gently detained her with
his arm.
sWhy do you always avoid me, Hat.
tie ?" he asked, trying to look into hel
averted face.
She made him no reply, and only
turned farther away from him.
"Do you dislike me then so much
Hattie" he asked reproachfully.
The look she flashed upon him was q
direct denial of the charge, yet she
would not speak.
81 love you so dearly and so tenderly
that my whole life must be sad one il
you do not love me in return. You do
not wish my life to be that, do you,
Hattie ?"
The answer came SO slow and faint
that he had to bend his face close down
to hers to hear the soft little whisper.
"No; not that II
He bent so low that his face almost
touched hers, and then he saw it was q
rosy red, with now and then a tear
sparkled upon it like a diamond. he
thought she was panied and in distress.
81 am SO sorry, Hattie. Ibid uot mean
to give you pain"
She stopped him with little finger
pressed upon his lips; and now she
looked up, grown bolder in her joy.
"Can you not see that I am only
happy that I am crying for that very
happiness ?" and she smiled lovingly
thro' her tears.
"Yol love me then, darling ?" he
asked as he drew her closer to him, and
bent down to look within her eyes.
"Yes, yes I have loved you so
much ever since"
Ever since when ?" he asked, as she
paused in sweet confusion, and her old
shyness returned.
ever since the day you fell out there
in the road and We brought you in"
They said no more just then what
need the silence is full of words to
lovers, and they were more than con-
tent with this.
"Will 1 let you have her? OF course
I will and glad of the chance to give
her to so good husband |" said Farmer
Royston when Sidney asked him for
his prize; and the good wife spoke
likewise.
And so the days rolled rapidly to-
wards the one appointed for the we'd
ding. And on that very morning a
letter came from the absent uncle. 1t
was as follows:
DEAR SIDNEY: The speculations
that we thought had ruined you, have
turned out splendid. 1 have in my
possession over one hundred and sew
enty-five thousand dollars, all yours.
Come and take possession at once.
Then followed his uncle's address
and signature.
Not until after they we're married did
he show the letter to his bride. She
rejoiced at his good fortune for his
sake-and said |:
"You were poor, Sidney, when 1 mar
ried you /; so you see, 1 loved you for
yourself alone"
His rich friends would have come
back to him, but they found no vel
come. He had tried them, and they
we're found wanting.