The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-06-23

deems d mutlituuc oL slus. uel
may drink, cheat or steal, if they ar
only rich. But If man is relying
upon bis own exertions to make BIZ
way in the world, no matter hov
good and honorable he may be, b.
is treated like vagrsnt or felon.
hate such Injustice"
Don't grow ill-natured, Eva, j
would sson spoil your beauty"
al had rather be ill-natured thar
mercenary," she retorted.
IL suppose you think your father I
terrible old bear, because he won'r
let you play at love in cottage
scrubbing floors, washing dishes
cooking salt pork, &c"
81 think you are very cruel" sh'
said, and bursting into tears, sh,
rose from her seat and left the room
Her mothers eyes followed her, fol
of tenderness and sympathy, but Mr.
Merrill only laughed, saying:
"She will be in love with Curtis il
a week, you see if she isn't
30, no." said the mother, Eva il
very constant ia love and friend
ships, she will not change, / know
'Mr. Curtis is not in love with Eva
nor she with him" exclaimed Maude
a beautiful girl of seventeen years
Indeed, Miss, and what do you
know about it I"
The young girl blushed very red
and then laughing a little answer.
ed,
Il can see, papa, as well as other
people"
"You had better attend to your
books and not trouble yourself about
your sisters affairs" /"
81 shall soon be through with my
tiresome old books, and have some
affairs of my own," she retorted sau.
ely.
II beg, Maude, that you would
wait until Eva is settled before you
begin your fiirtations. / shall GER
tainly grow crazy if I have two to
look after"
81 am going to parties this winter,
papa, and of course | shall look my
prettiest, and tben-and then"
at is time to go to school, 50 nc
more nonsense, but come and kiss
me goOd-by )" and the young lady
did as requested.
That afternoon Mr.. Curtis called
with a dasbiDg little turnout, and
took Eva off in triumph, the young
girl looking bright and happy enough
to warrant her fathers predictions ;
but at Meridan's lane another young
gentleman took his place by Der side
and INDUCED in certain demonstra-
tions that his predecessor had not
dreamed Of They passed one de.
lightful hour together, the horses al
lowed to take their own pace. mean
W whiie, and upon rovorniug 70 the pace
appointed Henry sprang out and
young Curtis again sprang in and
drove the lady home.
This programme was repeated
week after week, Eva, Of course los.
ing neither health nor spirits under
such regime. At length, one day
when Harry Beldon was with her
who should they see coming but Mr.
Merrill himself
What shall we do? What shall
We do? asked the frightened girl.
Haven't you a thick veil, dar.
ling?"
"Yes, yes" and Immediately the
article in question was drawn closely
over ber face, and shivering with ap-
prebension they met the severe par
ent, who gave them both searching
glance as be passed by.
90. Harry, do you think be knew
me ?"
"Not unless he recognized your
dress"
Then I'm safe enough, for paps
never knows whether / am clothed
IN purple, green or yellow. Fortu-
1ately had this veil / shall regard
t in the future as mY kindest friend.
Wasn't it funny? ?" and she went of
nto fit Of joyous laughter, so con-
,agious that her companion soon join
d in her merriment.
That evening Mr.. Merrill turned
o his daughter saying, EVA, 1 do
lot think you need wear the willow
nv longer for Mr.. Belden, be seems
o be consoling himself"
What do you mean, father ?" she
1quired very demurely, but almost
:hoked with suppressed laughter.
IL met him riding with q lady to-
lay so closely yelled that / could not
ee her face they seemed TO be en-
Dying themselves very much"
Il do not suppose Mr.. Beldon win
,e silly enough to make a hermit Of
himself, and renounee the society Of
II other ladies. because be has been
ismissed from the house of the girl
ie loves. / hope that be will fiRd
somewhere
Il think, Eva, that you had better
nd consolation in the society Of the
entleman you We're with to-day"
The gentleman was riding with,
apa ?"
"Yes, dear.m
why, wouldn't you object to my
carrying him ?"
Il should be most happy to see you
is wife"
well, III tell him then" and
miscbieYously, she ran out
{ the room
$50 much for q girls lovel What
I'd / tell you, mother knew she
Tcnld be fascinating with the next
ood looking fellow that came along"
reclaimed the gentleman.
II have not changed my opinions
ct of Eva" she replied.
Have not changed your opinions? !
-ou do not believe that she is still in |
we with Beldsn, do you !n
Wait and see."
why have just given my con-
mt to her marrying William Cur
sand he went of happy IS .
ird.n
The mother smiled incredulously,
ut said nething more.