Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-27

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seen of the LacaRus cerrnsi Perhaps you have read
of 1t under the name of stag -beetle,-
Bessie curiousy regarded the insect but did not
venture TO touch Ii.
This is my only valuable acquisition this morn
ing said Marshall
Il can't say / think it beautiful" said Bessie;
but y is curious, and am interested in such
things
Il should take great delight then in showing you
my cabinet. j have great many specimens OF
birds and insects. They in Boston however y
We are on our way TO Boston now. How long
do You remain herel"
Indeed, Mrs Campton, scarcely know. i 90
and come at my own sweet viii. These old hills
are very attractive to me, and he added sadly.
you know have no one to care whether am In
the city or buried in the depths of the forests
Now, Gregory. don't be so absurd. You know
we are all anxious TO keep you, and you repay our
affection by making a hermit of yourself Prom
Use me you will emerge from your shell this winter
intend to bring Bessie out and / shall certainly
depend upon you to play knight" gayly cried Mrs.
Campton.
Thanks. fear, though, under such circum-
stances, Miss Campton would suffer sadly. How
ever, you shall see me as soon / return, an
Marion, Bessie it is near sunset and we must
go. Gregory, you know my home in the village
will be only too glad to receive You" remarked
II was not at all aware of your living away up
here, or should certainly have found your hreside
before this
Der your promise We shall expect you soon"
Gregory Marshall bowed low over the three
dainty hands and watched their owners gracefully
fitting down the grassy path until all vestige OF
their draperies had vanished
tall. dark man, fully twenty eight with cheeks
bronzed by the exposure 10 burning suns, you
would scarcely have called the man handsome, yet
there was something In the broad shoulders erect
carriage and flashing dark eye that impressed you
with convincing sense OF strength and manli-
ness Of vigor Of body and mind alike
Quietly sitting with clasped hands, he gazed far
The sun set; the gamor OF twilight fen upon
the hillside; the quiet stars came out in the even
ing sky before Gregory Marshall remembered him
self. Then, quickly gathering up his boxes, he
strapped them over his shoulder and with rapid,
nervous, fearless tread descended to the village,
On their way home Bessie learned that the new
acquaintance was really the naturalist OF whom
she had so often read. Wealthy. travelled, edn-
Gated, entirely alone in the world he was absorbed
in his favorite pursuits. The sisters had many
anecdotes 10 relate of his school days. From child
hood he had seemed to possess some magic charm
over every bird. beast and reptile he met. He had
finished his education in Europe and upon his re-
turn two years since he had entirely devoted him
self to his studies At the present he occupied a
prominent position in the educational world,
The morrow dawned bright and clear and the
the everlasting hills" They arrived in Boston
late the evening and were rapturously greeted
by X phi Campton.
'"Well, Marion, amt worn to skeletonf' he
Won are handsome enonsb 10 eat I'm blest II YOU
won't take all Marion's exquisites by storm Well,
we will see II we can't give you gay winter little
sister"
Mrs Campton had gathered fresh strength during
her summer soourn and returned 10 the city pre-
djas;naf;nns ~ nreasnra and fashion 90
Soon they were in whrl OF enjoyment. Balls,
operas, concerts calls and drives occupied their
evervwbere sckno,yiedged
one evening some weeks after Bessle's intro
duction M the hem 0a0nde Mr. Camptop's elegant
APARTMENTS were comfortaby filled with the elite
Of the city. Among an the perfumed lovely
daughters Of anIuence and fashion none claimed
more admiration than the village maiden. Her
dress Of pale coored satin set of her rich com
plexion and sparkling brown eyes 10 the greatest
advantage while the fimy overdress Of softest
lace toned the dazzling effect and with the costly
pearls twined through her long. flashing curls
made Bessie Campton perfect vision OF lowell
ness.
Surrounded by group of admirers. young and
old, attracted by her simple unaffected manner
and childish enjoyment of the scene, she was sud,
denly made aware, by some suotle attrsc.ion, "a
| lifting her own, beheld Gregory Marshall beside
| her
Why did she trembef why ala her voice SUD
! denly fail herr
" Are you glad TO see me, MISS Canptcn' ne
Inquired in that deep, quiet zone az ne casped mel
| little nntterlng hand. II. 5000 ,,,,
|
| the mountainsy"
" am only visitor now. came down on some
| business and true TO my promise 10 mrs' hampton
immediately maze my way mere lttnagi iis
though from appearances that you scarcely heeo
my knlghiiy attentions. 49,,
An Gregoryl AT Ihat moine.t Srlea nfs; ;i G"i,p
ton advancing ID the mr n VI noatns siH ar
! greeting him warmly Inc evening phsseu az
cream 10 happy butIe pensis, WIN inc """i" ~
stranger almost constantly AZ her sue. ,....s
me next morning as ,ne two ihuies W. an az
| y breakfasbng hours after the u:uai iaihly lnea
at Campton Holm, the nlorning ".sels W.
prouEtlt W .le ~ ,si ,n, 80 ~ nor cnveI
an unfamiliar handwriting upon one o, her ensu
opes ana, hastny preaKlS the seai' ioa" 'h ioii'
ing: ov,ro.sod
Miss CANTON ememDerlhe your ehpre sfasa,
| desire to examine my cabinets, shall take groa'
| pleasure In showing them TO yoursen ana sister
Hoping You are suffering from no iatgue rom ies
/ evenings pleasure shall 40 myseii the nonW VI
calling upon you this afternoon at three and II con
Venlent, conducting you W my h"nie'
| "Your obedent servant
! GREGORY MARSHALL
| A glow OF surprise and pleasure oyerspread
! Ressies face MS she passed the note TO Mrs.. Camp
| ron
| Really now exclaimed that clever lady "this
| Is someihinp wonderful am dreadfully afraid OF
| his snakes and bugs: but am dying with curiosity
| 10 see the interior Of that elegant mansion don
believe lady has crossed that threshold since the
| Jaath ~ ~ sister ak wears ago Old family
a,,, ,aEa core ~ Inc house AS Gregory 10 al
! home 20 seldom
| Three O'Clock found Marsnhu aI tine uoof' am
the ladies were soon seated In the elegant barouch'