The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-03


1t was not an arrangement that Caro-
! line approved of, for though she had
Philip by her side, Lucy was seated op-
posite him.
Minnie was uproarious in her express
sion of enjoyment; everything was de-
| hglltful, and she demanded at last to be
taken on Lucys lap that she might see
| into the road.
''That heavy child will spoil your
dress, Lucy, said Caroline, as Lucy took
her sister up.
fsOh never mind it pleases her.
II wouldn't spoil my dress for any
child's whims. I"
And the expression of her face show
ed that she meant what she said
| Come On my knee, Miss Minnie, %
said Philip, as he took the child from
! Lucy.
81 am stronger than your sister, and I
can lift you higher, and, you know, I
have no dress to spoil
Again, the blush, smile of thanks :;
and frown darkened the fair bfow of
Caroline.
For the rest of the short journey she
| scarcely spoke, and when they arrived at
! their destination reluctantly accepted his
| hand to assist her in alighting.
| AL however, were too busy and hap
! Ply to notice her i'll temper, excepting
! Philip, and to him it was painfully evil
! dent.
| The horses were embarrassed and
taken to neighboring farmhouse, and
a dozen pair of willing hands were ready
| to assist IN unpaching the tempting-look-
| ing hampers.
Declining all offers Of assistance, ex-
| cepting from the servants he had brought
with him, Mr.. Grey dismissed them for
| a half hour, to find their own amuse-
ment
! At the same time he warned them not
| to stray away too far, as call on the
/ bugle would sound the welcome sum
mons to dinner.
The merry party then dispersed in all
directions, the bright dresses of the
! girls cleaning at intervals, as they dis
appeared in the surrounding woods.
Caroline, who had not yet forgiven
| Philip for what she called his preference
| for Lucy, refused to allow him to accom-
pany her.
She accepted instead, the offered es-
cort of a young man Alfred Simpson, a
! person whom she knew he held in espec-
ial dislike
AS he approached to expostulate, the
young coxcomb Lifted his hat to Philip
| with an air of insolent triumph that made
his blood tingle with experasation, and
passing him, moved slowly onward.
For moment Philip Leigh stood IN
| decided.
Should he follow them, and chastise the
fellow who dared to so openly insult him
Remembering the disturbance such
proceeding on his part would create, he
renowned his intention, and leaving
them to pursue their walk, turned in an
opposite direction.
He soon found himself by the side of q
broad and deep stream, and his notice
was attracted by group of water lilies
that grew some distance from the bank.
With considerable difficulty aided by a
long hooked stick, he managed to secure
the only one at all within his reach.
This he intended to present to Lucy as
a birthday gift.
Carfully carrying his beautiful prize,
he retraced his steps, and a--iyed as the
horn was sounded to recall them.
The stragglers came rapidly pouring
IN by twoS and threes, the girls rosy with
exercise, and loaded with flowers.
All apparently quite ready to enjoy
the good things so temptingly spread
before them.
Directly Lucy made her appearance,
Philip presented his floral offering, feel
ing quite repaid for the difficulty he had
in procuring it by the pleasure she ex
pressed in its possession.
All Philip Leigh, could you but
know how that innocent heart beat at the
| smallest attention from you, you would
| pause before risking the loss of such a
prize.
''Now, then, take your Places" broke
in the CHEEKY voice of Mr. Grey. ''A
gentleman beside every lady, and see
that you attend to your duties properly" )"
A general laugh followed his speech.
'ELook after my Lucy, will you, Leigh?
room down here.
Philip gladly accepted the charge, and
threw himself beside her on the grass.
81 suppose we are all here" continued
Mr.. Grey, looking round, as the COM
pany settled into their places.
"No, papa" answered Lucy, ssnot
quite all. Caroline Somers and Mr.
Simpson are still absent"
Philip started to his feet.
In the hustle of several arrivals, he
had not noticed the absence of Caroline.
After waiting some little time, till
everyone became impatient, it was re-
solved to begin dinner, while Philip
prepared to start in search of the fugi-
tives.
At that moment the truants walked in,
the lady looking flushed and angry, the
gentleman subdued and crestfallen.
With one glacce at Caroline's excited
| face, Philip turned away and resumed
his seat by Lucy, an act which did not
tend to restore Miss Somer's good hu
NOR.
Halo, you two stray Always, where
have you been ~ shouted Mr.. Grey.
They had lost themselves in the wood,
| and took the wrong path.
''Ah, it's all very well, - continued the
merry old gentleman, ''but if I was
Leigh, should look after you, Simp-
| son..
The dinner then proceeded, and to
Judge by the way the viands disappeared
was done full justice to by all parties.
Caroline, who had partially recovered
| her temper, went up to Lucy when the
dinner was over, and admiring the lily,
asked where she got it.
''Oh, Mr.. Leigh gave it to me he
| found it IN the river"
Caroline asked no more questions.
The company then adjourned to a
/ beautiful piece of level sward under the
/ shadow of some large trees, which had
been selected as q ballroom.
lEere, after listening for awhile to the
music of an excellent band, two sets of
| quadrilies were formed, and dancing
commenced.
Lucy Grey opened the ball with Philip
Leigh. Caroline, on the other hand,
though repeatedly asked, declined to
dance at all
As she sat looking sadly or, she won