Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-11-09


to suppose that was the slave o, ,uao
foolish and ridiculous pride so frequent
ly born with what is termed 'aristocratic
descent, or that | could become the slave
of my aunt or anyone else who INDUCES
any such absurd theories"
No, Luthor," she replied in serious
tone, 81 did not form any such opinion
of you, but it was for myself as well as
for you that | refused your polite kind
ness. Your aunt hates me now because
your sister liked me, ana | do not wish
to draw any further reproachcs on my
self. nor to subject you to any on my ac-
count. So good morning, with many
thanks for your kindness"
"Stay moment, Rosie. If cannot
walk with you, can at least visit you,
can / notY'
Oh, no indeed, your aunt would sure
y discover it."
"Well, | can see you occasionally, can I
not 2"
She looked into his face with some
surprise3as he asked the question, but
she met the glance of an honest, open
eye, which plainly indicated that he saw
no improperly in that request She
turned from him and and starting to-
wards her home, said with blush -
1--WE may chance to meet sometimes.
But | must now hurry home as | have
something to prepare for the picnic
on next Monday, which is to be held at
the Deep Spring Grove
He watched her recoding figure for
some time, and then said to himself
THAT means We can meet at the pic
mic. Well, who would ever suppose that
Rose Fadden would ever be so captivat-
ing and beautiful. Yes, will meet her
at this picnic, and then | will visit her
at her home and walk with her 10 pub
lie. My friends select myself, and
neither aunt nor anyone else shall die
tate to me-
CHAPTER ".
Upon the evening of the day that tho
meeting and conversation between Luth-
or AMI Rosie occurred "a inglo Lorseman
could be seen riding leisurely along tho
road that leads by the house of Whining
ton to the little village, II mile beyond
where the mail was daily received. His
appearance would strike the observer
with the impression he was one of those
snowy ,foppish individuals who strut be-
fore sensible people, imagining them
selves peculiar objects of admiration,
when they are only melting either ridi-
cule or commiseration. How filled the
world is with these idiosyncracies in hui
manity With their heads thrown back
and the fingers of one hand playing with
gold watch chain, and those Of the
other twirling silver-headed chain, they
skip along with self-satsfacton that is
amusingly wonderful. They need only
need caudal eppendage to secure per-
manent situation travelling around the
country on the top of haad.organ. -
Such a parsonage, indeed, was the lone
horseman. He was boarding for few
months at farm house while he was en-
gagged in parading himself before
southern community. He hailed from
New York, and was the son of wealthy
newspaper proprietor His father, look
ing through the smoked glass Of parent
al pride, saw in him the gem Of genius
that be expected some day to burst into
dazzling glory before an American pub
lie. He was sent south by the doting
parent to obtain facts for publication in
regard to the horrible brutality of slave
holders. The fires on the altar of abo-
litionism were to gather fresh fuel and to
burn with more brilliant blaze before
the eyes Of Mortified New England as day
by day the graphic descriptions of this
intellectual phenomenon would appear in
print. Upon his appearance in Mary
land he described himself as merely a
pleasure seeker, who had accidentally
dropped down upon the spot where he
be was boarding in search of some recre-
alton, which would for few months re-
lievo his mind Of the oncrous cares of an
extensive business in which be was en-
gagged. While he was searching for tho
atrocities committed upon slaves he was
amused by his innocent airtations with
the bellies Of the neighborhood During
his hunt for this kind Of game he en-
countcred Rosie Faddcn, and being more
susceptible Of Impressions upon the heart
than the brain, lie fell desperately in
love with the little beauty. As soon as
he found himself in this unfortunate d.
lemma he feared that, perhaps, in his
supposed Irritation with other damsels in
that vicinity be might have established
reputation which would lead the fair
Rosie TO believe that he was attempting
to .riae with hor young and innocent az.
feetions. In order to obliterate any such
Impressions upon her mind he freely adj
mitted that he had INDUCED in such ia
nocent amusement and mt the same time
gently limited that he was now caught in
bis own trap. Little was he aware that
such was the fact, as his conceit consid-
cred il, beyond the range of possibilities
that any young lady could fortify her
heart against the numerous and unparal-
lele1 attractions which bloomed upon tho
person of young Luke Lazcnby. But
Rosie was playing her part to perfection,
and the love struck Yankee was already
building lovo-castlcs, where he reigned
as Prince and Rosie as Princess.
10 be Continued