Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1878-12-24

r1he earth wanted the rain, he an
swered.
"'But wanted my walk felt very
much like pouting.
How the sunshine swept over his facel
"tDo you really feel disappointed p he
questioned. ,,.-7. .t
:" Indeed do, and this ugly rain has
come.'2i 1I Wr4w M M
In moment he said, SLOWLY am
glad it rains.
. COL began: but something in his
eyes taught mine to fall.
"Then, as steps approached, he added:
1T tells me you enjoyed our walk yester
day. even though you gained no flowers
And he passed from the room, hl
"Why will Herbert tease any one that
is so sensitive? sa HE G
Dec 14th. What has come over
HERBERT To day he taxed me with tlirt-
ing-and flirting, too, with the Rev.
Mark Dalton! When | asked if the cloth
was exempt from such follies, he said he
didn't care, but it troubled Frank
Troubled Frank Grove It is good to
me if any art of mine is remembered by
him. - &
Dec 15th-Herbert is certainly turn
ing to an old maid. Mr., Dalton brought
me long wished for poem this morning,
and because | told him how much
thanked him, Herbert has. taken me 10
task for it. .a sf5 s..s -aH-T sahuM
"'You expressed more than you felt
because Frank was here lie said
every true, / replied
go, Mattie'-these are his very words
why will you do so? Frank is so
sensitive, he will never declare his love
while you are SO perverse.'
II laughedY If he don't dare to face
the laydis fare, he has an able advocate
Do tell me, Herbert--is the doctor really
interestedf
Here mamma ca me in. ! imagine she
saved me lecture. That boy, really
believed, thought would at once make
an acknowledgment, and forever give up
all gentlemen's attention; at least. he
looked so. | could never bear his teasing,
were he to know the truth
Dec. 18th.-To- night we are to have a
grand sleigh ride. Well for me have a
slight cold, 50 that I could consistently
refuse Mr.. Dalton's invitation. AS to
Herbert's opinion of DR.. Groves admira-
tions, it surely is false, for, according to
all stories, he being the starter Of the en-
terprise, should at least ask if were
going. But we have neither exchanged
a word on the subject, nor has Herbert
mentioned it. My mind is well exercised
as to whom is The favored lady. After
tea, took my netting up stairs and re-
leased mamma from her attendance upon
Herbert. He seemed surprised, when |
told him should remain at home; but
peculiar smile rested within his eyes.
That look understood a half hour
later, when the opening door admitted DR..
Grove. He seemed astonished at my
presence, while Herbert's curiosity gained
complete victory, and he would know
why we both We're at home.
"'Never mind me, the doctor answered;
all could not leave you. But | can't &C
count for Miss Matte, unless Mr. Dalton
forgot to prepare his next sermon or is
unexpectedly called to some wedding
"But / answered, gaily: IT'S more pro
bable he enjoys sleigh ride tonight
after moment ofthOught, DIR. Grove
said to me- 4a0uE aAF
81 understood you were TO 60 with
Dalton. Indeed, he told me he had in
vited you.' ~
Very quietly ! answered: -s.
He had not probably received my an
swer. when he told you
But it was a good evening, withal,
and we enjoyed it.
ptDec 18th Herbert teased me not
little to-day for remaining at home last
night. He said the doctor staid, because
he thought | was to go with another.
Very foolish in him, but it turned much
to my enjoyment. What spirit possesses
me, sometimes, to trouble him? To-day,
for instance, when Mr.. Dalton called, he
alluded to my absence, and was pleased
to say was much missed. | said it was
indeed to be regretted, but that might
have added 10 MY cold. Did Frank
Grove believe that my real excuse2 He
appeared to.
f'Dec. 23d.-For the past three days,
the storm has ragged with mad violence,
Neighbors are parted by fac simile repre-
sentations fthe Arctic lands. Everything
not of reasonable height is lost beneath
the soft, still covering. Here we have
spent delightful days. DR.. Grove was
never half SO entertaining as now.
should be less a woman did | not know,
though no word has confirmed it, that the
love of his heart is mine. Those charm
ing nltlc dtGcAllOlIS AC pays hC dlC CcI =
tainly calculated to make one self satisfied.
Papa and mamma exchange knowing
glances | don t much like.
dec. 24-Herbert is down in the sit
ting room. DIR. Grove expects, every mail.
to be summoned to join his sisters wed
ding party, with which he travels south.
Yesterday, when he left, he asked if |
were engaged this afternoon at four; was
not, and he said he could not call again
till then, and he hoped much would be
at home. This morning, Sue sent me a
note; she was going with Annie and Mr..
Dalton TO visit old Miss Marrows. Would
take the extra seat? we should be home
by two. This is our annual Christmas
visit; still, but for the look in Herbert S
eyes, / would not have gone. 1t was past
the appointed hour when we started.
Herbert persisted that | ought not to go;
but they promised TO be back, and l
would not give in. The road proved bad.
There was more than we expected to be
done for the poor soul. Hours slipped,
and when we re-entered, the broad street
lamps brightly burning shone from the
tall posts, and the clock struck six as
hung my blanket shawl on the hat rack.