The Osceola times., 1876-03-18
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"Twill be charming?" 2" exclaimed one
OF group OF girls, as they stood at the
school1gate on a lovely June morning.
What will be charming ?" asked Ella
Collins, coming up only in time TO hear
the comment OF glee.
"Why," answered Susie Carroll, "Mrs.
Tryon has promised us holiday for the
last Friday of the month, and VIC are
going to have picnic. OF course we
Will invite all the boys, and have a band
and such splendid time! know one
boy whose name shall be on the list.
whom will you name for an invitation.
Miss Collins? Not the new preacher, |
hope; guess you will, though, YOU are 80
good YOURSELF"
Ne. Mr.. Hays would scarcely enjoy
a schoolgirls frolic, but ] will put
down the name Of Mr.. Sinton it wilt be
a good time TO introduce him to our set,
and give you chance for another flirta.
tion, Miss Coquettc," replied Ella.
That Mr.. Sintonw exclaimed Edna
Harris; he told my brother Will that
he had never been to picnic in his life !;
hes 80 young, too-not Of age, Pm sure r'
"Of course he's not. "Who wants To
iiirt with her grandfather, prayg | think
he Ia splendid, and Judge Hart, in Whose
Office he isstudying, told papa that he will
make his fortune at the bari DO put his
name down; he'll be the lion this sum-
mer y spoke Julia Lee, with enthusiasm.
what novel hero, to be sure fresh
from the country, yet never been to a
Jefe chdmpetre! but truly you are making
a god OF this lawyers boy-clerk |" sneered
the naughty but beautiful Irene Gordon.
There is the bell; and lucky for us.
Mrs. Tryon would soon have broken up
this colloauy on flirtations and beaux.h
said Hattie Phillips, as the whole party
moved toward the schoolroom, exchang-
ing whispered anticipations of the com.
ing event.
The day was ushered in by a lovely
morning; gay party of maidens and
their attendant knights were gathered at
the Newburgh academy; the usual
amount Of chatting and bowing and
recognizing acquaintances and beinginiro-
duced to strangers preceded the start for
the grove. At last all are ready the pro-
cession moves, three omnibuses leading,
followed by wagon with the well-filled
baskets, guarded by band of colored
fiddlers-remembcr, we're telling you ofa
real old-fashioned picnic. The grounds
are reached, the company dispose them
selves In groups and couples, the instru-
ments are tuned, the bows drawn across
the strings, the familiar strains of a
waltz are borne to TIE waiting dancers,
and soon graceful feet keep time to the
inspiring music.
The "lawyer's boy-clerk" had solicited
from his friend, Ella Collins, an intro
duction to the belle, Irene Gordon. His
attentions TO her during the forenoon
called forth many remarks frem the rest
OF the party.
How knightly our young Blackstone
ac9ults himself" sarcastically suggested
Ed Howard, as he offered his arm to
Susie Carroll for stroll.
"Oh, yes, but he'll soon tire of her
she is one of the kind who do not improve
on acquaintance" spitefully answered
the little Airt, for she had counted ON
adding Paul Sinton to her list of ad
mirers.
Ella Collins had taken pity on an awk.
ward youth who did not dance, and was
trying to entertain him.
Are you acquainted with Miss Cor
don % asked he.
She is one Of the best scholars of the
academy seniors" was the answer of tn,
charitable girl, determined TO give he
classmate credit for bright mind, though
she well knew her unkind heart.
who is the gentleman devoting him
self to her, 10 the total exclusion Of tn,
many other beauties around him? | hav,
never seen him in our town"
=" He is yosng law student latel.
come among us. / thought Irene woul'
be very unlike his choice, yet he seem
quite fascinated" answered Ella, a
her eyes followed the pair in the livel,
galop.
MAY introduce Mr.. Sinton to you I?
asked Albert Willis of Julia Lee, as h
led her to seat on a fallen tree, at tn
end of guadrille.
"Yes, II he has eyes or ears for anyon
save the bellew laughed Julia.
All! there he goes off with the queen
ly Juno. What is the attraction, pray
They are making themselves conspicu
Gus indeed p'
"Her beauty, Of course, and an air Q
experienced belleship. Mr.. Sinton is
novice in city society, and Irene alway
has the first depoirs of strangers" reptile
the kind-hearted girl.
Miss Gordon, think, likes TO coun
her dcvotees, and to count large nun
bsr of them r. aaid Albert, half-aloud.
sFiei NJ. Willis, thai u not gallant
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