Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-08-24

smiling welcome on her face and word
almost on her lips, only to meet perleC
stranger, who, with a gentlemanly bow
walked quietly by her into the room sh
had Just vacated. Almost immediaiel
he reappeared and she caught the words
mot come-sorry," as he passed her.
What TO do she did not know. No
liking to address stranger she stoo,
irresolute. ill he, looking up from tn
bridle.rcin he was fastening. saw her evi
dent distress, and coming forward said
politely,
You seem to be alone, Miss. Can
be OF service to you ?"
"Oh! thank you, SIR" eagerly. Z"
was expecting my uncle, Daniel Morrill,
to meet me, and am disappointed thai
there is no one here. Can you tell INT
how may Get there ?"
Yes, easily" was the smiling reply
II live within five minutes walk of hi.
honse. and 60 directly by his door. II
you will allow me TO place your "travel.
ing appendages" in my carriage. and will
take seat beside them, will soon show
you the end of your journey-which you
will doubtless be glad to see, judging
from your tired looks
There was no way but to accept this
kind offer. and In less time than it takes
10 tell it, Retha and her companion, who
introduced himself rs Arthur Farrar AT
your service" were speeding swiftly
toward The hespitablc dwelling OF Daniel
Morrill,.
1t was soon reached, and aunt Martha
met her ncicc with extended arms, aud n
host OF apologies for The seeming neglect,
which SO nearly proved unpleasant
John, the hired man. had taken both
horses TO plow and had promis ed to re.
turn in good season and 90 to the depot
iu place OF Mr.. Morrill who was absent /;
but. careless fellow. had forgotten TO
come back, and aunt Martha had lretied
her good soul most todeath. but as "all
is well tina, ends well" she thanked Mr..
Farrar again and again for his kindness,
aud hurried Reiha of to the great "tore
room to take oil her wrappiugs and pre-.
pare for tea.
Good. od.unsuspecting soul. You wouldn't
have wondered long how Arthur Farrar
happened to be at the station il you could
have witdessed little scene that took
place at the bars OF the field in which
John had been powiug.
Precisely at the hour at whicn he had
promised you to return, he turned his
horses heads homeward. but at the bars
met Arthur Farrar.
What! Done SO early. John" he
questioned.
No, sir. not more'n half; but Mis-
Morrill, told me to come home early and
90 down arter that city gal that's coming.
I'd rather hold breaking up pl0w' till
nine o'clock" answered the Dashlul John.
Arthur Farrar laughed heartily at the
fellows evident distaste Tor the job before
him. and said.
Now, John, what will you give me 10
go for you? | haven't got anything to
do-and DAshaway needs exercise"
"Give you? l dunno as l have got
anything 10 give that such ieller as you
would care bout, but | should be mighty
glad 10 git rid OF the job" said the de.
lighted John.
Yes, You have got Just what want. "
was the answer. "All | want is your
promise not to let any of the folks suspect
that went purposely to get Miss Yelling
ton. will make it appear that / went
to the depot to get friend. and you can
(orqett TO 90 home: You understand ?"
John was quick Of wit if he was slow
of speech. and answered as he turned his
horses toward the work they had just lett 1:
"All right Mis- Morrill, won't doubt
that dodge. for she says never remem
Der anything-and NUNS the word
Git up, Dan-step along, jerry" and the
relieved John took his way back to his
blowing. while Arthur Farrar hurried
home and prepared to 60 to the depot
after the friend that he was expecting. ()
When John returned from his somewhat
late work, he got as he expected the usual
assurance that "he never remembered
ANYTHING" but not as much in addition as
be expecled-ior Mrs Morrill, was secretly
nleased that her niece had been escorted
in such good style. by the most popular
man in the neighborhood.
Leaving Relha TO get rested and re-
Creshed with her nights rest. we will give
the reader little sketch of Arthur Farrar.
Left at the age of twenty years with a
handsome property, he had soon
entered into numerous speculations
which proving unsuccessful, had leiI
him in less than five years with only q
very moderate income.
.Chance" which he declared valued
his life. sent him into the vicinity o
Upton, and hearing that fine farm wa:
70 he sold at auction, he determined
with his usual impetuosity to become the
nurchaser. Chance" favored MIN thi:
time, and the news soon spread that, 80
rich stranger had bought the 'Rocklif