The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-28
MEADIE'S VISIT.

seemed a hLJlng exponent OIL tue OrlguI-
faced girl who was fitting about the
rooms of the old farmhouse. getting
them in readiness tor the "quIting"
which was to attract the nelgnbOring
farmers wives and daughters TO Elting
Homestead that afternoon and eV ming.
"rhough father aud mither and all
should 20 mad -"
A whistle clear and sweet as the note
OF wood.rObln suddenly Joined III from
outside.
Meade did not notice the unexpected
accompaniment until the verse WAS con-
cluded; then the unknown assls ant
whist lied q merry inlelluNe, ana then
commenced again on the original theme,
ev4uenLly limiting to the songstress "
sing the second verse.
Meadie dropped her duSter as her ear
caught the unwonted sound and flew up
stars to peep through the blinds at the
intruder. Her ey es sparkled as she saw
the young college student who was WIS.,
Hing al BeecuWOou PARK. He was
standing behind some tall lilac bushes,
evidently thinking himself invisible
from the house.
"Oh, wad some power the giftie gle us
1oseu ourselves us others see us!
quoted Meade. "Saucy fellow! 1t is
easy to read his opinion of girls-he
thinks to make game OF them. Ia like
| 20 teacn him his mistake"
Alter wnIe, finding he had silenced
the singer, Raj ph Cumberland walked
on. unaware that he was discovered,
| Wuen he was out OF sight Meadie re-
turned to her selt-alIoued work. Sue
was visiting at the Ettings, having met
the girls the previous season while sum,
merIng at Marlha's Vineyard, where the
1 e., hlI fA " :
| during The time OF the religious eXer-
| cises.
| Meadie Cameron was boarding at a
! hotel on the island. She wac one OF a
gay party of pleasure-seekers who were
| Cnaperoned by Mrs. Armltage, a stately
old lady, VINO quite enjoyed living over
again her own youtn,ul trlumphs III
those Of her daughters, and was well
tpleased TO add MeadIe's fresh glrlish
beauty to her already charming coLerle.
| All summer visitors at the Vineyard
find their way sooner or later 10 the
camp grounds, and Meadie's party were
no exception TO the general rule.
One OF the preachers proved TO be
friend of Mrs. Armitage's young days,
and through him they were introduced
to the Misses Elting.
Their modest, unaffected ways at
tracLed our young society belle sc
strongly that a friendship was formed
which was strengthened by q correspon-
dence alter each mad gone their different
ways. ,,,,
a guest at EIting Farm, with the promise
of a long visit the ensuing winter from
Susie and Mamie Eiting.
Tue girls quilting party was given tt
give their CITY -bred guest an insight int
, one of the merry-makings which relleV
the monotony OF country lie.
When Meadie came down stairs agail
sne found Mamie and Susie putting VI
the massive quilting frames, acros
which was spread marvel OF industry
called the "Court-house steps"
twas composed of numberless piece
ot gay-colored prints, cut into strips
. merely TO be again sewed together in a
; imitation as the name would indicate
) OF flights OF stairs.
"Tlere! l think that is firm enoug
5 now to stand the pressure. Here
; Meade, know you want to give a hell
I ing hand. Put these spools around 4
+ convenient distances, and here is
paper of needles. Please stick one int
tha cloth as often as once in every ha
:. vard. Don't it look pretty to see all til
bright colors contrasting SO nlcelyT p
= Maadie raised her hands and eyes
mock enthusiasm.
nEleganl! 1t should have been calle
y the rising sun, though l suppose th
Y rays are almost too straight for thu
- umlnary."
"Now, Meade, you shan't make fu
u of it. l suppose you can see no beauty
anything but those Immaculate cUunte
a names. But this kind Of work is dear
IT Every country heart. Why, GTandm
% Greenman wouldn't think one OF US
4s to be married If we hadn't made a dozt
z suuilts' with our own hands, and p1
a. them aWay-'saIled them down. as 81
y says.
"Susy Elting, you surprise me!
q Thought yuur were entirely ABOVE sue
a an ann in lie. So that quiet, plac
,e ace looks out upon lite with an vi
,e male intention TO commit maGrlmony
Ie nNeadie, how you do run Oh! L WI
e only quoting grandma"
re Ine girPs face was rosy with blushe
5. .rIDere, lIttle one; I'll not make y,
blush again, though Ips very becomin
ie Now, listen. Pve something to tell yo
~ expect some sport this evening,
,n Pye no doubt the young gentleman W
20 80 kindly accompanied my song WIN
or whistle more meloulous than lis own
h. was polite, Will be mere THIS eVenll
rE DAM you lSll uio an 0AS SNh'iSiA
~ Young and old, liked to come to see hi
- much work had been accompllshe
Ito be sure our time had not he
'o wasted"
IL Matter-of-iact Name answered
W. question in all seriousness:
le 81 DON'T mink lhey come for that.
u, is because they expect to nave a plea
o. ant time"
III Meade and Susie looked at ca
other and smiled.
"Thanks tor setting me right" ga
as Meadie. cit isn't that they love CRs
he less but X eme more. But | haven't t.
m nv plan yet. Can you make 1T consl
a ent with your dear little Method
ce hearts TO adopt me as your cousin II
at uenceforth-t0 introduce me as such!
as want TO pass as a country GIRL"
IN. "Im sure "a be only too glad to ha
lis YOU Tor Il cousin" SAID Susie and Man
of almost in one breath.
re "Well, Ips moved and seconded Il
he Pm your cousin Meadle. Now, W
en put il TO vote"
Bs- The gay girl mounted chair 70
he rostrum, amt tapping the sp0Ols toge
ad er TO Call her large audience to ORD
to said, with all assumption or great
ent nifty:
ait is moved and seconded that NJ
mr.. Meadie Cameron may be invested W
he the rights OF cOusinship to The Mis-
the b'UihS' an Ill l"soi ~ 'naU iiio'ion'