Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-14

soon bowling down the hill at break neck
speed
Who's that, Dill?' queried Joe, as inno-
Gently as he would have asked the day OF
the month.
John keene. an old acquaintance of
miEe."
Looks like fellow of braius.' comment
ed Joe, snatching handful of leaves from
an overhanging maple.
Dill said neither yes nor nc, but sat reso-
lntely contemplating the dust OF the earth,
! her face scarlet now as a frosted wood
hne. had the grace to held my peace,
Tor | knew. more about that love affair
| than she had the least suspicion OF. Kate
| Edgarton had told me the whole story
all anybody knew, that IL, but the parties
| themselves. Din had become engaged to
| Mr.. keene at twenty, and for months they
had seemed as happy as need be. Then
she made visit To Newport, aud while
there the engagement was broken. No
matter why, she said her friends would
know sometime; meanwhile she begged
they wouldn't talk about it. Soon after,
Mr.. keene went to New Orleans to engage
! in ship brokerage. and the next month
| Dill's mother died. aud Dill came Ia our
village to teach. In all the months she
had lived with us she had never mentioned
| the mans name to me.
Il suppose those people are coming
| home from the mountains, pursued my
| unconscious Joe. That coach must con-
meet at Bemis with the Portland train. l.
this keene Portlander? Seems as if
had seen him there
Yes. ot yes. by all means responded
| Din, so abstractedly that Joe asked her
anxiously ii she had forgotten anything.
hot hat
very gay for the rest OF the ride through
the Notch pointing out wonders OF scenery
with one hand, while she clrng TO the seat
/ for dear life with the other. At last climb
! Ing the widest ascent of all, past the 'Ba-
! by aud the Old Man of the Mountain
We came out Unexpectedly upon the smil-
/ Ing green plain fronting the Crawford
( House. Ii put him in mind OF Rasselss
aud the Happy Valley, Joe said. aud i'm
medlatey looked mortified, for he's not
I given TO making bookish illusions
After tea he and DIIl explored the Hap
( py Valley leaving me To rest my poor
weary little bones in an easy chair before
/ the parior fire. For All the iusuirerable
heat at noon. ihe blazing log upon the
hearth WAS a great attraction that evening
and the room was full of guests | was
/ IDLY watching the comers and goers, when
my eye fell on the brown bearded gentle
man who bowed 70 Dill from the top OF
the stage, just entering. lie glanced hast
lily about the parlor, looked disappointed.
and then took "A position commanding
view of the door. had nothing more en-
tertainiug 10 do than to observe him; and
a. he stood turned from me, couldn't
help admiring hts graceful figure. and the
perfect cut of his coat; and il came over
the as 1t oftea had done before. To wish
gsnfl L.. to. lfsyss, ..F
the Importance OF wearing stylish clothes.
Here was delightfullittle episode. What
could have impelled Mr.. kecne back to
Crawford's but the hope of meeting Din;
Now they would make up and he friends, |
knew, for evidently Dill cared for him.
She came in that minute with Joe her eyes
shining like stars.
such lovely walk, Polly, We scaled
Elephants head. and saw where thty're
cutting the new railroad through the Notch
and
Why. Dill, I'm glad to see you. How
do you dog
Very we'll, thank you
Her face was a. white as snow. her eyes
scintilated like the northern lights. She
looked a. brilliant and as unresp sponsive rs
an iciclc in the sun.
Il have been hunting for you everywhere.
Dill. They said YOU had gone West. |
wanted to-
Let me introduce you to my friends,
she interrupted coolly. Mrs. Garcelon,
shall | make you acquainted with Mr..
keene: Mr.. Garcelon-Mr keene.'
We met you to-day, think, Mr.. keene,
on the other side OF the Notch, said Joe.
Yes
But We supposed you people Were home
ward bound persisted my stupid old boy,
who always likes TO understand things.
Did you bounce over that detestible road
| aud back again just for the beauty of the
scenery. You must enjoy rugged nature
more than | do
| did intend to take the afternoon train,
but afterward changed my mind said Mr..
keene. with some embarrassment.
All. indeed.' responded Joe, a. who
should say, 'Fiddle-dee-dee = He detests
wavering, ana it is one OF my conjugal
trials that he never DISCUSSES his feelings
| In the least.
Dill turned away and pretended TO warm
her fingers at the fire leaving Mr.. keene
to my tender mercy. IL was dreadfully
rude in her, and yet had always given
her credit for lady-like manners.
| Have you ascehded Mount Washington.
| Mr.. keene?
! oh. yes. went up yesterday from the
| you propose mBking the ascent from Fab
| yans. suppose:
Yes, said we shall remain at Craw-
| ford's till Tomorrow noon, and spend the
: night on the top of the mountain We were
J anticipating good deal OF pleasure from
the sunset trip in the little rail car
Dill came buck from the fire with an So
tentatious little yawn.
I'm so tired and sleepy. Polly, | shan't
| sit up another minute. What? you're go
| ing too? Well, good night, Mr.. keene.
Goodnight. But may speak with you
in the monring. Dlll:' said he, dropping
| his voice. i have something important to
tell YOU
Don't speak of it. What is the use?
| know it all Beforehand said she flashing
past him.
On the stairs she seized my arm with a
death grip.
Say. Polly. let's take the early stage for
| the Twin Mountain House, and dine there,
will you?
'Whst's the object?' said practical Joe.
Object: As to that. whafs the object OF
lounging here all the forenoon, when we
might be seeing the world of fashion!
They have elegant visitors at the Twin
Mountain House-real New York Knicker
bockers-and a band to play at dinner. !.
Why, think Of it, Joe.
And you're expected to eat in time with
the music. Ell. Don't believe could do it,
What do you say. Polly! shall we go''
Yes, yes, by all means, said l. moved
to a hasty decision by glimse of Dill's
distressed cOuntenance as we passed under
lamp. If she was so very anxious to elude
this old lover OF hers. in common charity
| ought to help her. though 1t went to my
heart to shatter the pretty air castles had
been building for her.
'Well,have it as you like. girls, said Joe
hating on the landing. And now | think
of it, III step back and ask Mr.. Keene
about the Twin Mountain House. He's just
been there
Dent! dontp cried Dill in anguish.
oh, no. wouldn't ask him Joe,' said
with warning pinch.
Why not. Polly! What on earth are You
pinching me for" said that blessed inno-
cent; and not till | had walked him of TO
our room and cOnfided to him the full sto-
, ry of Dill's broken engagement could make
|, | hu apnIicafinn