Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-09-07

means not inconsolable.'
He turned to his paper again, and begal
to read tAe stock report, thinking what
| fragrant perfume this aristocratic little la
dy had brought with her. Then she sud
denly, but half-deprecatingly. spoke to hin
again.
Il am sorry to trouble you, sir, but If yol
will be good enough TO place my shawl ant
package in the rackY
Il beg pardon for my stupidity, madam
| Can be of further service?'
| He asked it with vague desire to hea
her speak, but wishing that horrid vel
were off, so he could see the fair face ht
knew mnst accompany such figure, voice
and manner.
Only to tell me when we come to Edge
'Edgehill Park. Certainly-I stop ther,
myself
Somehow that made them acquainted
and Mr.. Remington laid down his paper
and most delightful conversation ensued
between this sweet-voiced woman and Au
gustus Remington, the invulnerable.
Il am going on visit, you see, to Edge
hill Park, and it seems SO strange to think
am an entire stranger to the family whose
guest l am to be. They were friends ol
my husband
Mr. Revlington was triumphant at this
proof of his skill in reading facts.
Then you are widow? | thought as
much
She answered, very quickly:
For three years. Isn't 1t very warm in
here?
A sudden thought occurred to Mr.. Rev.
lington-an inspiration direct from heaven
surely.
Not very warm-but your heavy veil op-
presses you, perhaps.
His heart actually quickened Its beats as
the little kidded hands unfastened the
sparkling jet pins that held the veil Was
her face as enchanting as her manner
And then, of a sudden, there rushed over
him, like floodthe romembr brance OF Tom
Spencers laughing prophecy. y pretty
little widow, with magnetism in her man
ners-and here was the widow, and the
charming, well-bred tones. ut all events !,
Was she dimpled and rosy3 Ii she was
and Mr.. Reyliugton smiled and sueered at
the same minute, then was actually guilty
OF staring at the sweetest face he had ever
seen Ia his lie-a pure, pale face. with scar
let lips he experienced \ sudden desire to
Hiss. with ruGuish eyes, gray and liquid
aud ,hadowed by thick, dark lashes and
brows just the hue of her wavy hair.
His heart certainly was demoralized,
playing him traitor. or something, for 1t
beat faster than it had for many a day.
Supposc-Just suppose-that what that ri
dculous Spencer had said was true Only
suppose, tor the sake OF argument that this
delicious little widow should take fancy
To him. And in the very face OF all his
past declarations, despite his ifty-threc
years-thirty ct them experienced among
the fair sex-ReYlin.ton caught himself
quivering with delight at the thought
such little darling as this would be To
pet. such fascinating creature to present
10 ones friends a. Ny wife, old fellow, YOU
know. such a radiant face to have oppo-
site one al the table morning and night
Only-what on earth would Spencer say |?
Say:-why, turn green with jealousy that
he had not won this peerless, gray-cycd
beauty hi9sfIihs sfilsA a9 ddRIG9 difIG9w weaJay
ha4GGGrPafk y" was si Where 81 Spencers beers ioiAs
lived. And this little divinity was going
to visit at Edgehill Park,
Did understand you to say you would
visit at Edgehll Park-at your late hus-
bands relatives'
Mr.. Remington had assuredy understood
as much but he asked the question. per-
bdlHr w ihi Aiit VAIN lIopt VI having Dttil
mistaken. She raised her eyebrows and
smiled.
Yes, at the Spencers. DO you know
the family
Mr.. Revlington felt as II a stream Of cold
water had been suddenly poured down his
back. Did he know the Spencers:
1es,l know them-rather au old fellow,
one OF them. You'll see him. OF course. |
suppose you've heard OF Iom?'
Yes, think | have. Handsome isn't
he:'
Mr.. Revlington shrugged his shoulders.
lie might suit some tastes-not mine
and, | might venture TO say, not yours
am Ulder-somewha older than YOU, and
let Ine warn you that Mr.. Thomas Spencer
is n renowned lady-killer-a boaster OF his
success in winning hearts. hope you will
not
She laughed and blushed so deiciously,
and gave Mr.. Rcvlington such look.
Il had not heard such report OF MIR.
Spsncer. It's terrible, isn't it1 She said,
with smile.
Awful! although. perhaps, an Old bach.
elor like myself am
She gave delightful little start OF sur
prise.
Are you bachelor: Why, | thought
surely you were a married gentleman.
You are So
She hestated half confusedly half laugh
ingly. Mr. Remington looked ardently at
her.
So what, II | may ask madam?
.Well-,o-so nice, | was going 10 say.
Heaven. this beautiful woman thought
he was nice"
Mr. Reviugton forgot Tom Spencer,
a thiptr hot nplv
wished she had thought him something
more than nice.
Il am proud OF your good opinion; on
ly wish was in the happy condition you
imagined me-
She cast her eyes down then, and played
with the handle of her satchel
Il am quite sure it is your own fault that
you are unmarried
DO you think so, really? If l thought
it, I'd be an engaged man before
He hesitated, actually appalled, at his own
sudden bOldness aud interest.
TAKE my auvlCe, Mr.-Oh, would so
like to know your name
He handed her his card, and wondered at
the roguish mischief that shot suddenly In
her eyes.
Mr.. Remington? Why, I've heard OF
you before!
lie DOWtu, huu dt tht oou'S tA'be iSc"NN'
exceedingly happy.
Thank you. And, knowing me, do you
still adhere to the opinion you have regard
ng-ah-appertaining tony success, II l
contemplate marriage|
1t was his boldest stroke, and his heart
went pitapat most rapidly.
Indeed do; and il there is lady n the
world you love. take ny advice, and tel
| her. Is there OneY
Her sudden. archly-challenging question
almost routed his sense Of propriety, but
he answered, very eagerly:
| Only one in the wide world, madam
whom 1 ever dreamed even of admiring
A perfect little darling, with the sweetes
face and brightest eyes
The train came to standstill, ana th'
guard bawled, unfeelingly, in the face 0
this burst Of rhapsody:
sEdge-h-ill Park!
Mr.. Remington arose and handed he
parcels to her.
Il am SO interested, Mr.. Remington
Can't you call at Mr.. Spencer's while al
there. would be glad to see YOU
1t seemed as if he was treading on al
perfumed with fragrance waited from Ar'
by the Blest.
| Invited tn see her-actually invited