Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-10-18

hesitated The friend was an eccentric
Eastern man. we'll known in the locality
for his fsstidiousness and his habits as a
recluse. A misanthrope of ample family
and ample means, he had chosen a seclud-
ed but picturesque valley in the Sierras,
where he could rail- against the world with
out opposition. Long Valley" or ''Bos-
ton Ranch" as it was more tamiliarly
called, was the one spot that the average
miner both respected and feared. Mr. Syl-
vester, its proprietor, had never affiliated
with ''the boys" nor had he ever lost their
respect by any active opposition TO their
ideas. Ii seclusion had been his object, he
certainly was gratitied. Nevertheless, in
the darkening shadows of the night. and
on a lonely und unknown trail, | hesitated
little at repeating his name 10 stranger
OF whom knew so little. But my myster-
ious companion took the matter out of my
hands.
Look var" he said suddenly, thar
aln't but one place twix yer and Indian
Spring. whar ye can stop, and that's Sy!-
yesters.'
assented q little sullenly.
'Well," said the stranger, quietly. and
with slight suggestion Of comforting a
favor on me. ''Ei you're pointed for SyI-
vester's-why Il don't mind stopping thar
with ye. Its I.ule of the road-l'll lose
some time-but taking II by aud large
don't much mind"
| stated, a. rapidly and as strongly A.
could. tina; my acquaintance with vi. Syl-
ves;er did not justify the introduction OF
stranger 70 hi~ hospitality that hc was
unlike most Of the people herein short,
that he was queer man, etc, etc.
10 ms surprise my companion answered
quietly 20, THAI. al rght- I've heeri
OF him. II you don't fr,l Ike checking
me through. or it you'd rather put G. 9.
u. GA my h.ek why it, ali the same 10
me. IN piay q alone. Ouly you just count
mr in. Say = lYcstcE' al the uiae. That
me
wha; couiI I oppose u thi. man.
quite a-suragevs frlt mys~if grosiGg rrI
wah anger ani tertoas sirh embarra.s-
ment What spa.i thr csgTrct sylvester
.ay fo mr-
What Nal.i 'hr gf4s-t 80. a yuurx
man tAru. Aad htl NJ an Au vrtrry tn their
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ta.v i.--atr-n thH tHat even know
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i-t.. ssr .k-aru-y wunl br ynnj
rsH~- l. -hart sai ra-y Ukr Thar's
street .4 b Er-eu. -hr same rt.r Kearn.
~
E.t nrta. upArrutly
N.A $3.50 leave AZ. that to ne. H.. in.
frruprI stT a superb .-elr conf lrnce
'h4r u uut l4l AiHiIe. The name
a.nt ur account. l,'- tAa mau in,t'4 re-.
p.Ht~iHI" HI Na> tn lay fpr man that
rrckunrd was nafueI 10 e., and At
t-r fetched him found uut nu the H.
quest that hI- rra, name va, Sm.th-that
wnuIlru't va ,kr no matter. A. long as
gpt my mIu
TIE Illustration ftrcibIe a, Ii was, dicl
not strike mc 4. Offering prepos,eS,lng
Introduction, but we were already at the
rancho. The barking OF the dogs brought
sylvester to the door OF the pretty little
cottage which his taste had adorned
/ briefly Introduced Mr. kearney.
"krarncy viii -kearney', good enough
Tor me. commented the soi-disInt kearn.
tN lAl sAbut. " NY ADllbE anu sylvester =
evident Modification, and then he blandlv
excused himself fD- a moment that he
might personally supervise the care Of his
own beast When tc vas out OF ear shot |
drew the puzzled Sylvester aside
Il have picked up-I mean | have been
picked up on tie road by gentle maniac /.
whose name /, not Kearney. He is well
armed and quotes Dickens With care.
acquiescence in his views on all subject
and general submission to his commands
he may be placated. Doubtless the spec
tacle Of yonr helpless family. the conten.
plation Of your daughters beauty and nno-
cence may touch his fine sense of humor
aud pathos Meanwhile heaven hep you
and forgive me
ran up srait> 10 tie little den That nv
ho.pitaplr host had kept always reserv Il
for me in 10y wauderiugs | fingered
some Zine over my ablutions, hearing the
languid. .entlemanly draw of Sylvester
below. mingled with the equally cool. easy
slang ~ my mysterious acquaintance
When came down To the sitting room was
surprised however, To Ind the self styled
hrarnty quietly seated on the sofa. Tie
gentle may sylvester. the Lily OF ..
Valley" sitting with maidenly awe a4d
unaffected interest on nnJside Of him while
on the other that arrant flirt, her cousin
Kate. was practicing the pltiless archery
OF her eyes, with an excitement that seem
ed almost real.
"Who is your deliciousy cool friend 2"
she manageHto whisper to me at supper
as sat utterly dazed and bewildered be-
tween the enrap May Sylvester, who seem.
to hang upon his words. and this giddy
girl of the period, who WAS emptvlnq the
battery Of her charms Ia active rivalry
nnOQ nun iD - knnyg hiS
isn't kearuey. But how romantic. And
isn't he perfectly lovely And who is he:"
replied with severe irony that | was
not aware what foreign potentate was
then travelling tacOgItitO in the Sierras of
California, but when his Royal Highness
was pleased to inform me. should be
glad to Introduce him properly. Until
then. added, II fear The acquaintance
must be Morganatic.
You're only jealous Of him she said.
pertly. Look ut May-she is perfectlv
fascinated. And her father. too" And
actually the languid world sick cynical
Sylvester was regarding him with boyish
Interest and enthusiasm almost ncompati
Bile with his nature. Yet | submit hon
esllv to the clear-headed reason of my own
sex. thA could see nothing more in the
man than have already delivered to the
reader.
In the middle of an exciting story of ad
venture, OF which he. to the already preju-
diced mind of his fair auditors, was evil
IDENTIFY the hero, he stopped suddenly.
1T is only some pack train passing the
bridge on the lower trail explained Syl-
vester. ''go ON
1T may be my horse is a trffe oneasy
in the stable" said the alleged Kearney
she amt used t. boards and covering"
Heaven only knows what wild and delic-
ious revelation lay in the statement OF this
fact, but theRIrls looked at each other
with cheeks pink with excitement as Kear-
ney arose. and with quiet absence of cere-
mony. quilted the table.
"Aiu't he just iovelylr said Kate, gasp
Ing Tor breath. and SO witty
Witty" said the gentle May. with Just
the slightest trace Of defiance 10 her sweet
voice, -" ittr, my dear? why don't you
see that his heart 10 just breaking with
nathos? Witty indeed; why. when he was
speaking OF that poor Mexican woman that |
was hung. | saw the tears gather In his |
eyes Witty, indeed,'
s.Texrs ~ IauuhaA tha cvpioal S,l,os,o.