Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1876-11-16
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By MARC D. RoLE

By MARC o. RoLEE
John Myers loved FlorrY Castle, the
prettiest and the most beNitehing girl IN
Bor0ville, a place noted fae and vide for
the beauty and intelligence Of its ladies.
F1orry's father was the wealthiest mer-
chant in town and J John was his clerk
Now, do no8 Imagine that a1 gong
to repeat the oft-t0ld story of the la1ll-
less youth 81 lts lexed a princess 20 you
do. you R III lie q appointed. Jo as
F1arryas eqlas iE thing save % oiaes
respeet While size was the most care
less, ron1pii4g zt-loy1ng young lad
the worId-s8e lad attained to- tie ma
ture age of fseVenteeA-Joh ohm was tl1s ises
diffident feI Il9Wa poneeiyable, bltssiAlf g 9
like a girl at everything, always appear
ing. he fancied as sbashfuI people are apt
to, at the greatest disadyantag age whenever
he attempted TO put his best foot forward,
and doubIy awkward, he thought, when
ever he essaFed to utter more than the
comnonest Of commonplace expressions
to Florry.
Surely he was not handsome, in the
general acceptation of the term. Iall,
angular, almost awkward at times, there
was very little of gracefulness about nm
it is true, and his great sensitIYeness leu
him to think these little disadvantages IN
finitely more conspicuous than they reaily
WERE But Florry, overlooking all TINS,
and seeing only his blue eyes and WaVy
brown hair, clustering about broad hIgh
brow, white as marble-pleasant enough
things to look upon, surely-notlhg ms
difiident manner when in her presence,
and his many odd little attentions to her
selfand her wishes. and discerning his
great love for her through all, at last be-
gan to pity him heartily for his want OF
confidence in himself; and we all know
to What tender passion pity is akin.
Once he heard her express wish for
book. the last new novel. 1t was not 1of
sale in BoroYiIle, and he wrote TO the
publishers, directing them to mail 1t to
Florry's address.
When he came to dinner one day, she
sat near window, turning over the
leaves, with the bright sunlight falling
in mellow glow upon her queenly little
head. She looked loYelier than ever just
then: and he tried hard to keep back the
flush that mantled his face as he saw her
for the first time in the enjoyment OF his
anonymous gift.
seOh. John - she cried, with a pleasant
look in her face that did his heart good,
ssyou know how [ have longed to read
'Charlie's Bride and now some good
fairy has made me twice glad by sending
it to me. Pm sure it must have been Mrs.
Chester. She's always so thoughtful, and
she said she'd not forget me when she re-
turned home"
s'I'm very glad you've got the book
Florry,'' he said simply, but in strange
constrained sort of way that made hel
| look up.
ssWhy, john" she said, ''does any
thing trouble you?"
NO, FIorry," /" with half averted face
why do you ask?"
! "Beeause-''
a..ISS7,...aaee.-ssghet, Fl0rry 20
sfNothing.'' Then changing the sub
ject, and with quick, shy glance up int
his face, ''The book is spIendfd, John
| / could bless the one who gave it!'' TheI
obdurately: stAIrs. Chester is so very
kind.''
Mrs. Chester still. John turned sadl!
away.
| And so matters went on for a whole
month, and then Casper Ducey came t
Boroyille, astonishing all with his hand
somesface and attire, his lavish expendi
! ture of money, his fast horses, his fas
driving, and his fast life altogether. H
/ was a thorough man of the world, dash
ing, brilliant, fascinating; and, as far a
external appearance went, wealthy an
external appearances go a great Wy II
| such place as Boroyllle.
Mrs. Digby approved of Casper Ducey
Mrs. Digby was an oracle in BOroville.-
She was handsome woman of five an
twenty, a lively young widow, whosesec
ond mourning became her charmlngIy
and who, some people said--but som
! people are not to be relied on 10 any grea
extent, you knOw-would not be particu
larly averse to trying the marriage yok
again, so light had she borne it, with
suitable partner, of course.
In company with her late husband, tn
widow had spent several seasons at. th
various places of summer resort, r r. &c
passing winter at the caRital5 ane y, h
was considered infallible authority q da
matters relating to society ae heaStts;slr fal
was pretty, intelligent, dresse.H'7 [-,..,,1,
lent taste, and was beheyffI,ET T1S,a Rro,,c
snug little fortune all f'i'ii ts cnItiv
see. she was very n, an eXcepuS4 TaTs1.r ro-as1
ninity, as the worlAssed the ocd and :
little companYaoe seen standing 1weigI
assembled he interestocfIy tOSVardas bee
of fheiFE a convene 5il instance the md g "a
eyes, Mr.. 1scended to the roof Ofsfab
gentleman. safrom that elevatee mn
welcome him to- IA shan(
some witty and 'ii0 4''iAO O'N 5-an
of course he is II, cattle and hogs, ma
ter so much, yOtthe sound of the N
| Newport three hpressed with the e'
1aTIy dh anu anu l. 10. nd surely come NJ
cartai69 twirI tbttic left his horses TT
{. doubt in the mindgiew of the curl
: whether it was inland the horses J.
Ol lneb bronca u,l9,Fi of 6er2d sped with :
or to attract the atteTfarotectifom ISo
who was flirting outragSrkmfy with M
bel Townley, at the fursls5r side of t
room. And so Casper DuSSy had a pas
port to the society of Boroyille, and W
received with open arms.
> EEHow do Won like him, Florry ?'' Jol
Myers inquired one afternoon, as N
/ Ducey whirled past the window in ht
ket phnton, nodding gracefully to FlC
ry, and then turning to make some wit
remark to Mrs. Digby, who occupied t
seat at his side.
q The widow laughed, showing every o
J of her white front teeth to the fullest {
tent of propriety. She was exultant a
her face showed it; and John and FloI
and Mr.. Ducey saw it; and John a
Florry smiled, and so did Mr.. Ducey-
a quiet, gentlemanly sort of way.
"Oh, [ like him exceedingly wei
said Florrv, in reply to Johns questit
che spent last evening here, and he's !
S. ing to take me out in the morning TO
3tf ride to the lake with that splendid tul
= out of his. How delightful!''
(which ?'' almost sayagely-"Ducey
or his horses ?''
''Both, to be sure; )" then saucily, ''h
stupid you are, John. meant the ri
of course
Florry rode with Casper Ducey
next morning and many mornings the
after; and John Myers and the wild
grew jealous. Ducy became Florry's C
. slant attendant. accompanying her
q, concerts and parties, and taking her
boat rides on the lake and long dri
q over over the pleasant country roads. II
g walked together, sung together, dan
together. In short it came to be IL
bic fact that Florry Castle and Mr.. Du
- were very deeply in love with each otl
VII or were flirting beyond all prophet,
lie brought her flowers and music,
niOn read poetry TO ner In his rich, clear W
and by and by he made love to her in
es l IN same voice.
To say that Florry was not char