The Van Buren press., 1876-10-03
VAN BUREN, ARK, OCTOBER 3. 1876

sight into her character which is not 10
be gained out in society charming-well,
there is no need to elaborate that cause
But it does not conduce to close stu
dy. Saint Anthony himself could not
keep his book when the Father of Evil
took the shape of a pretty woman-to
whom, blythe bye, he was not engaged !;
SO how can you expect that warm.healt
ed young fellow from Harvard could
work in the presence of his lady love
Why did he not lock himself up in his
roomY He did, but what was the use 7
II she went about singing, as she was
wo t, he listened, and Plato might rea
son as he pleased unattended To, 1t she
was silent. he (big Frank, not Plsto)
wondered what she WAS doing and Or
estes ravcd in vain The only chance for
work was when she went away from the
house and grounds visiting some neigh
Dor; and this, when she knew the conse
quences, she did rs often rs could. She
was proud Of her lover, aud wanted him
to take n good degree.
These absences generally lasted till
luncheon time; but one day she came 10
breakfast in her riding habit, and told
him she was going to see the Melvlllcs
Seeing the Mevilles meant "A ride, out
and bone, of two and twenty miles.
Maynt go with your he asked.
mo, sir. You have been shamelully
idle latel, besides, | have lots Of things
to say to Janey Cher chief bridesmaid
elect), and you would be in the way
You need not expect to see me again till
dinner" she replied.
Seven O'Clock was their usual dinner
sine Frank improved the shining
hours read Till noon, then took brisk
walk till two, then he read till five, thea
like "a wise man. he put away his books,
and packed up what he nad learned into
his brain.
1t was autumn. when the twilight comes
soon, and quickly deepens into night
The time slipped away, as it will do when
one mind is busy, and when Annie came
into the room, dressed for the evening,
he was quite surprised.
Back again so soon and dressed al
ready he exclaimed, rising to greet
her; but she moved away from him to
wards the window and stood there silent.
gazing into the rapidly deepening twi
light
Frank, dear she said afiera pause, II
want to warn you about something
'AlI tight--on on, he replied, again
advancing.
No, do notco me near me Saty where
you are. Do not be surprised il some
day yon see a lady in your room
"A LADY,
who will be there2' she continued
not heedlng his interruption 'torno light
purpose If she should speak 10 yon
take good heed of what she says for--for
tn. sake Of her who loves YOU
why not say for my sskcy
We'll then; for my sake
And who is this my s,erious counsel
orr
Never mind
'Oh. but do mind If there is any
thing hate it is the idea of any one
coming between you and me. When /
right out; and | want you to do the same.
Is this person friendI
"A great friend
Then introduce us, and let us three
talk it over, whatever it is, or, better
still, hear what she has to say, and tell
me yourself
we cannot always manage that such
things as these should come exactly as
we wish,' she answered in low sad
voice.
No; but don't you think. Annie, tuat
my receiving lady in my room is not
as good an arrangement: as could be
made" !"
Il told you not to be surprised if she
came | did not say positively that she
would come
If she does come, it will be with yonr
consenty
| 'Ihe could not do so without
Then you won't be jealousT he ask
ed, with smile.
There will be no cause for jealousy,
You seem to be in a very strange hu.
NOR To day, dear
why do you think that"
Your voice aud manner are changed.
Are you i'll, darlingp Is
Stay where You are, she again inter
| iHl'tc'. 'u''ioi'hS "'h lawn w hio o'"t-
This will pass Let US say no more On
The subject. Give me vonr solemn pro
mise that YOU will not say another word
abuot it-only remember.
Wei dear, ] think that is the very
best thing can do, for really
| Promise
i promiss--there. And now
No, you shall not move, Let me go
| will come down aga,n in few min.
utes Be u good boy, Frank, and let me
have my way
lie turned round half vcxed to pu,
away his notes, and when he looked "
again she was gone
He kept his promise, and he had his re-
ward Annie was even more than usual
Is bright and loving all the rest of that
evening The next day passed as usual
and on the next but one, there was pc
nic, which would not have end d AS pleas
antls as il began, but for big Frank Re
turning by the light OF the moon, The ne
gro coachman who had taken more
champagne heel taps than conducted To
careful driving managed to put the two
of wheels OF the currlage which contain
d the Anncsley party IN the ditch, at a
turn in the road where the horses could
not get straight pull at it, and ten miles
from home. Frank Just lifted the whole
thing out--bodily, Annie aud all for