Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-03
Miseellaneoms.
THE TWO ROSES.

If any one had looked into the library
of Villa Doane, near the close of cold,
biting day in December, they would have
seen its young mistress, instead OF sitting
quietly at her reading or sewing As usual,
walking up and down the long room,
pausing now to look out Of the window,
and again to look at the clock. The rea-
son of this unusual conduct on the part Of
the little lady was simply this-her hus-
band, to whom she had been welded not
quite year, had been away for fort
night and was expected back that night
Mrs. Doane had watched Watson drive
out of the avenue. on his way 10 the depot
for his master. and although it was not
quite time for his return, she was begin
ming to fear that her busbend had not
come. The door of the library opened,
revealing the laughing face of a young la
dy year or two younger than Mrs. Doane,
but resembling her enough to be classed
at once as her sister.
why, Lena" said the girl, with voice
full of merriment, lone would think you
were expecting your lover. instead of a
year old husband. Why don't you sit
down and behave, You silly girl y
''If my husband isn't my lover. who is,
/ would like to know" answered her sis
ter. giving Constance playful tap on her
cheek as she passed her, on the way to
the window for another lookout-This
time, she was successful, for she heard
the sound of bells, and in moment the
sleigh came round the curve. Springing
to the door, Lena opened it. and let a
flood of light out from the hall which fell
on her handsome husband. Richard Doane,
as he sprang from the sleigh to the porch.
"Now, this is cheerful to fellow half
frozen and nearly tired to DEATH" he said.
as he caught Lena's slight form in his
strong arms and bore her in triumph to
the library.
Now, of course. You girls want to
know all the news" said Richard, as they
sat at tea. swell, in the first place, |
met that handsome cousin of mine, Clare
Whaitley, with whom once came so near
falling in love, Lena" (Here Richard
gave his wife mischievous look J "She
left her home in Georgia some weeks ago,
and is going to spend the winter North.
She is coming to make visit, soon. You
will have to look Out, little wife, she is
very handsome and fascinating
The little wife seemed in no wise dis
concerted by this information.
I'VE must do all we can to entertain
your Southern beauty. Her fathers hos
pitality to me was generous when | visi-
ted there. But l have a greater bit Of
. news to tell you. Perhaps it will interest
our sister here" said Richard, casting
roguish glance at Constance. 81 met
Donald Lyon on the train 10 night. He
has returned from his wanderings to and
fro in the earth. and is going to spend the
winter at the Oaks, keeping open house.
So we shall be lively enough this winter"
"lf it would not be too much trouble TO
your loftiness to inform us two benighted
individuals who Donald Lyon is, perhaps
we should like to know" said Constance.
Excuse me, had forgotten that nei-
Their of you knew him; well. he is the
richest and handsomest man in Chester,
and, Constance, lie is neither married nor
engaged"
"Oh. indeed !" said Constance, Il sup
pose there are other men neither mar
ried nor engaged, are there not? Don't
trouble yourself, my dear brother-in-law,
on my account; | am quite satisfied with
my condition. In fact, | have so much
to occupy me, in watching yol and Lena
in your loye-making, that 1 could not pos.
sibly spare the time to attend to any such
thing on my account"
''lncorrigible as ever" said Richard,
laughing and Struggling his shoulders.
Il have no doubt you will have the
kindness to excuse me from the library
this evening, although it may be quite as
trial to you TO be left alone, but have
several letters to write, and really must
retire." said Constance, as she laughingly
left the room.
well. little wife, ! shall bring cousin
Clare home with me to night" said Mr..
Doane, as he babe Lena goodbye, previ-
GUS to starting for the city.
Very well. shall be glad to welcome
her" said Lena; 1--WE will make il rs gay
and pleasant for her as we can"
The five O'Clock train from the city came
putting and painting into the depot al
Chester. MIR. Doane handed his lovely
companion, whose rich Southern beauty
had attracted the eyes and admiration Of
several young gentlemen in the car with
them, to the platform, and offering her his
arm conducted her to the sleigh in waiting.
lie had taken the precauton To- order the
covered sleigh TO protect Clare from the
severity OF the cold, and although she was
completely developed in iurs. she shiy-
cred.
"Oh, how perfectly barbarous your eli,
mate u.s." said she. as they drove along at
a brisk pace. $50 you say Donald Lyon
at last returned home Iwonder If be viii
remember me-"
.Oh, yes. he often speaks Of our visit to-
gether at your home, ! always thought a
word from you would have kept him still
longer in your vicinity. not to say at your
feet, cousin" J.,
..Nnw. Dick. stop your nonsense. y said