Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-06

qulte relleved when he continues, in a ai ..,asE5sfgs ssg sd15, r93 4 'R Since we are to be real friends, Lois, you must call me Philip.
 at ''Yes, Philip I answer, and then add hastily "And we shall be always friends whatever happens, Philip; even if we peyn CT meet again " j.. .a .,rs q. ....I...F ,.s,,.l- sO Somehow have a presentiment that af. ter to-day we won't see much of each oth- CT; SD Iwant to go down to the river and spend one more pleasant morning, a,s4 D .ol We lazily enjoy ourselves, discuss our favorite books, compare our ideas upon music, and can scarcely believe it is as late aslit is when see auntie approaching us, with the tldings that luncheon has been ready for more than. an hour, and that she has come to fetch us in. .dn@'' 7ai
 It was such a glorious, July day. when Philip and became Philip and Lois to each other, that SO long as, l. live T it will stand out in bold relief from all others.
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 -.iat woa q CHATTER uLdT .zsjiam td .'ghs!sf ias days thasass IpAAs ssstasSldsloi z" nt4 Oh. for the gelAen daysi"t m K g ,..e IF Wehave four days of shuwery weather, Mir Graham. auntie, and I have been able togo out for drive, three afternoons, but the fourth iss too wet; soawe spend the af. ternoon in watching the rain, at least Philip and do, while auntie works.
 f., Auntle Mary seems to have taken an odd idea into her head, since that morn ing she fetched us into luncheon. I verify beliave that she thinks Philip is falling in love with nae, or that am making love to him; for she never leaves us a moment alone, and interrupts all our Jconversa- tiOns. Hthis absurd notion has, really taken, possession of her mind. all our free intercourse is at an end; for she would never encourage anYthing Of, this without orders from Headquarters, or, in other words, mothers consent. think that if she knew that nothing was farther from our minds, and that we were only friends. she might relax her vigilance; but I do not care to speak to- her on the subject, and feel that I would rather, not enjoy any more rambles with Philip than tell any one of our compact of friendship, It is very hard, for he will leave Coolmory tomorrow; 80 that unless aunties ceases takes place tonight, we shall not have any time together. ," t.'"2i8 o, z"
 At going away Philip asks me to keep him some dances. and I promise to do so; but even here Runtie interrupts and says
 "Lois, dear. don't wish you to dance more than two. dances with anyone. as peo' pie in the country talk about everything;' and. turning to Phillip, she proceeds tc say; ,.sa,,eLgg..z ..-.. .5u. sa ,li3,aa.a,. open to criticism; she shall dance twice with you, Mr. Graham" "sg aa5uo-AI 4 | Philip bows, his thanks but looks dls- appointed, At the party Aunt Mary introduces every one to me, and before Philip can get to me my program is near ly full; but Ishaye kept his two dances The first is g. quadrille. Auntle dances opposite to us and directly it is over she takes me of to introduce me to some old lady who Knows my father | don't care to dance with any one; but I go through all the dances in g mechanical, way, and get no pleasure out of them. I notice that Philip does not dance, and that every time Hook at him, he is looking at mea {
 At length our waltz arrives The ,mu. sic seems better, and the lights more bril-. liant, directly feel Phillips arm around me. as we slide off into delicious swing ing step. b fesoa1-a1 .sa.aI.I aaI
 s.This is nearly as pleasant as sitting by the riyer,l Philip, don't you think?"" ask; but he answers,
 'I wo1ld give anythlngI have for one half hour with you down by the river."
 ..It would be very nice, Phillip; but we shall never go there again." l murmur; and the music makes me long to be of again. '' .'~' 'A'.'.+ 'af d5
 Next time we stop is by an open win. dow that leads to the garden; Philip puts my hand through his arm, and leads me to it; then he bends his head close to
 my ear, and whispers,
 ''Lois, come into the garden, and de- eide my fate for me. "n 2aallWI i. ..f .t.
 He looks at ms so tenderly and eagerly that see in an instant that his friend ship tor me has turned to love, and I feel that I1cannot return it, and dare not an. Sw6r him. .5a 9flI hgh sF sH.8 4tn4 sf ugalt5
 Lois, won't you come out. Do darling, for must tell you that I love you, and hear that you love me. 0'''
 l du not, know what to say; he is, my friend, and I am so fond of hIm that I du not wis., to hurt him; yet I cannot give him the answer he desires for 1T do not love him. I am trying to frame a reply when auntie comes up to us and tells me it is time to leave. answer hurriedly:
 -"Yes auntie, will get my cloak" and give Philip 8 look follow to me; but Aunt Mary has checkmated me here, for she hands me my wrap, and then takes Philips arm. As he puts me in the carriage he says. l, 8uas si s.sH} .aH
 Write me an answer in time to let me come and see you to morrow, before l leave Coolmory." !" i'' ''-. 2S'A{ 'a7 o3 ,'io 3
 I nod assent, then lean back, cover my head over. and pretend to be asleep. Why could not Philip have remained my friend? Why does he want so much, more thanI can give? 0,7 sJt 6ga tsat .ro7..a g.
 When get to my own room take out my desk, and write long letter to Phillip. want 1t to be kind and friendly: but I wish him to understand have no love to give him in return for his. First, write a long letter, telling him he has mistaken friendsfipfOr love; but Il feel I am wrong ing hina by sucnI a supp OsitiOn, so tear 1t up. and write just what I should have said to him had time allowed: 'l'u1 'ho DEAR PHtfLP: Forgive me if I hays ever led you to believe my affection for you Was any other than that of friendship, am so sorry that you love me. I have no love to offer you in return, but shall al waysL remalns dear Phillip,o p,o,iyonr true friend, sese...,n{.a, .. g,.,t.,.4. LoIs. {,
 It is broad daylight before I have fin ished this short epistle, so I do not at. tenptto go to bed, for I see 1t is 6 o'clock, butI change my dress and run over to the rectory with my note, drop, it into the letter dt box, s' and get home again long be. fore atntie is down. After breakfast she orders the carriage round and asks me to go out for ra drive with her. I see her reason; che is afraid Philip will come over and that we shall go out for a walk know that he will not, so assent read- fly. i3a On the way home we meet the rectory carriage returning. from the. sta tion, and know that Philip Graham has gone, am very weary and go to bed early. Auntie wonders next day why Phil. ip does not cali, and tell her that hs has left Coolmofy;;i and is going to Iadia.;