The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-06-09

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haIcyon days for Ella.
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IL wish Robert would net always be
following about Miss Travellc so
much said Mrs. Wildare; 81 am
afraid Mary is not overpleascd. The
last time she was here he hardly took
any notice of her, and he scarcely ev-
or goes down to the Rookcry as he
used to. | know he IS making fool
of himself, for doubtless she thinks
too much of herscrlf to look ut him.
in the first place; and, in the second
place, she wouldn't be the wife for
him. He would he stone mad to
think Of it,"
"well, wife, who put him in this
temptation Wasn't it you brought
her here? Did he 60 for to seek herr
As for myself, don't blame the young
man liking the girl; she understands
him better than Mary does; he can
talk to her Of all the things he reads;
and then he's mad after those pictures
of trees and ruins that she draws when
she is out walking.
"What has all that to do with it?
Will those fiddle faddles' make her
useful wife, If he is fool enough to
wish for her he is no son Of mine"
And the irrltated old woman dashed
out Of the room.
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The summer drew to a close. Ella
received n letter from her uncle, sum-
moning her home on the following
Monday. Her visit TO the country
had had wonderful effect in renova'
ting her health, much to the pleasant
, surprise of her uncle when he met her
at the station.
Mrs. Wildare was not sorry at hei
departure, before her son was "thor
oughly lost" as she expressed it.
Robert saw Ella to the station, and
to the last, in spite OF all his warm
admiration, maintained toward hel
the same distant respect he had evel
shown her. Sometimes it had crosse
his brain that she was very kind, very
cordial to him, which he only imputed
to good nature; yet, when she Offered
him in farewell, her little hand in {
warm grasp, and a tear glittered il
her eye, he was puzzled at her feeling
such regret.
Come and sec me, t. you ever com,
TO town." she said. Il have been yer!
happy this summer-I shall never for
get you ALL"
The train steamed of, leaving Rob
ert gazing after it spell-bound, feeling
as if the sun had suddenly been dark
ened, and life was blank.
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"What do you say, Robert? Yo'
are going to the city to live, and leav
your old father and me-is this tn
gratitude of my only SOM and the oh
lady burst into tears,
snow, mother. listen to me-" sai'
her son; "faiher is strong, and able t.
do all with n little help. You woul'
not wish to sacrifice all my hopes il
: life by staying here. Farming is no
to my taste; / like a stirring life, AM
want to see a little Of the world.
will come down often and sec you, AM
: write every week."
"You never, never would have
: thought Of this" sobbed the old wo
man, "but for that girl ! was foo
enough to bring here last summer
; Your father was right; he said | woul'
; repent it. ! suppose YOU will go an'
see Miss Travelle the first thing, an,
she will make a fool Of you, aud thel
what will Mary say?' continued tn
old woman, not allowing her son I,
; say word.
"Mother, listen to me; l am no
likely ever to see Miss Travellc again
{ | do not intend to seek her. | do no
think of marriage at all just now
Mother, do not interfere with Mary
let her marry whom she pleases."
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T Robert started for the city Il few day,
: after. He got testimonials from tn
clergyman Of the parish, which, uni
d ted with his frank, intelligent face
soon procured him situation in
; large store. He sought no society
c but devoted himself to the pleasure @
reading. Often, however, would tn
i Image of Ella fit through his brain
in fact, he never forgot her, aud IN
:; known to himself, she really was tn
! guiding star of his life.
Chance one day favored him with
a meeting. Coming out of book stor
one afternoon, he met young lad
entering the store, accompanied b
l two little girls. At the first glance b
d was struck with her beauty, but di
I not recognize her; however, in n mi
e ment after, the remembrance Of VII
c il was, burst on him. lie almos
g trembled with agitation, but, calmiD