Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-09-15

/ anu lne IShtuouSe t"ihN'SN
through fog or moonlight just over the
Pont.
Such pleasant times rs the girls had
taking early dips in the SEA. lying in ham
mocks on the airy piazza through the ho'
hours. rowing, fishing. scrambling over
the rocks or sitting in shady hooks, work
ing and reading.
No one thought OF clothes, and when
Nellie timi,l.y put on delicate silk one
day. she was told Iinery WAS not allowed,
and merry resolution was passed that
no one should dress up" under penalty
OF fine. So llaunel boating suits were
all the fashion, aud Miss Phelps would
have rejoiced at the sight OF hali-a'dozen
rosy faced girls skipping about the rocks
in costume as simple and sensible as
the one she recommends.
OF course the campers on the point
soon discovered the mermaids in the
Cove. and by series OF those remarka-
bic accidents which usually occur at such
times, 20, acquainted without much
ceremony.
Then The fun increased amazingly, and
the old house saw gay doings, for the
lads had boniircs. concerts by moonlight
on the rocks. and picnics in every availa-
ole grove and sea. weedy nook the place
could boast
The mothers of the locks of riolous
childrcn were malrons TO the girls. and
the shy teachers came out amazingly
when they found that the friends were
not fashionable city ladies'. but lively
girls bent on having an agreeable and
social time.
Nelly particularly enjoyed all this, and
daily wondered why she felt so much
better than at Newport, forgetting that
there her time was spent in dressing by
day, and dancing in hot rooms halt the
night. with uu exercise but drive or 4
geutecl sail, with some one TO do the
rowing for her.
III is the air nnd the quiet. fancy"
she said one day. when month had
nearly gone. I'm getting SO brown
papa won't know me. and 80 fat | have
to let out all my things do believe
I've grown several inches across the
shoulders with all this rowing and tramp.
ling about in loose Shift
Just so much health laid up for next
winter. | wish could afford to bring
down a dozen pale girls every season,
and let them do what ynu have been doing
tor month or TWO. Poor girls, mean.
who lose their health 10y hard work, no,
by harmful play" said Mary, who knew
something about the dark side of lite.
having been govcrness Tor years, with
little brothers aud sisters TO care for. aud
an invalid mother.
"lt is so cheap here | should think
most any one could afford to come, ="
said Nelly, feeling virtuous satisfaction
in the thought of the money she had
saved by ,hi- economical trip.
"Ah, what seems cheap 10 You would
be Tar beyond the means OF many poor
girl who only makes three or four dollars
II week. I've often wondered why rich
people don I do little things OF that sort
more. 1t must be 50 pleasant to give
health and happiness at such small cost
20 themselves.
III papa was as well of as he was
before the Ere | could do something OF
that sort. and III like to; but now 1 can
10 nothing;" and Nelly ielt rather un-
comfortable at the memory OF the seven
teen easy years she had passed without
thinking of such things.
Girls, I've got an idea and YOU must
give me your advice nj once.' cried
Kitty, bouncing with her hat of, aud
her eyes lull of iun.
Tell on. What it i,?" asked Nelly.
ready for anything.
"Well. you know the boys have been
very polite to US in mmY ways; they
break camp in two days. and we ought
to give them a farewell Ui some sort, 10
show that we are grateful tor their civ
ility. Don't you think so ?"
.Of course What shall we do2"
ave have had picnics and water par
ties, aud sings aud dances in our parlor,
so we must get up something new"
Have "a masquerade; it's such ian to
rig up dresses" said Nelly, who rather
longed to show some oi her neglected
splendor.
I'VE might borrow the old barn to
have a grand time. There's no hay in it
so we could light it up spiendidly," added
Kitty, seizing upon the idea with delight.
GLOW about supper p asked prudent
Mary, remembering the appetites OF a
dozen hearty lads sharpened by sea air
and exercise.
"rll pay for the supper. Eve saved so
much by my cheap trip, can spare
twenty dollars as well rs not" cried
Nelly, bound 10 have the thing done
handsomely il at all.
BLESS you. child, it needn't cost hall
that! Don't go and be extravagant. Tor
we can have cake OF Alarm Wolsey. and
make lemonade ourselves; it won't cost
much, and the boys will b. just as well
off as il We had grand spread. "
"You let me manage that part oil the
affair. have ordered suppers at home,