Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-07-04
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guests. Mother helped me to get all my
things together, and whispered, as she
kissed me goodbye
Better not >peak of what has happened
to You, nv child. There will be time
enough and you have vet to consider the
condition, you know"
''Yes. know, dear mamma" replied
Il shall say nothing about it, OF course.
yet awhile. You will be sure and drive
out with father this afternoon
SO saying, | ran down the steps, and
was assisted to my scat in the high
wagon. A delightful drive we had out TO
the Glen. in the beautiful June weather.
with the glad freshness OF Spring bloom
ing all about us, and with singing of
birds and the fragrance of flowers every
where.
Did you know, Mabel that we are TO
have handsome stranger here to day P"
said Matte Evans.
"A stranger" said "Who is he ?
And how did YOU know of il %
" | saw him get off the stage last night
and go into Mrs. Martins. He had "A
large vaIise with him. and SOFT of port
folio under his arm. In few moments
after | saw Mr.. Russell hurrving over
there That's all know, except that the
young man is awiuly handsome, with
quite distinguished air.
We reached the Glen, aud soon every.
thing was ready. The table was sup rb
II only needed the exquisite centre. piece
which was to grace it later, 10 make it
perfect. We were to present our princi-
pal, Mr.. Russell, with AN elegant sil yer
basket. filed with fult and flowers,
and THIS was afterwards to grace the
middle of the table.
Soon the people began to come in car.
riages ana wagons, everyone in the be,t
OF spirits. Finally some one shouted,
Mr.. Russell is coming. Let's receive
him with cheers So we all went for
ward In body, waving handkerchiefs
and shouting & Hurrah :" There was
some one else in the buggy beside him.
who seemed to enjoy this tumultuous
Welcome. Mr.. RUSSELL as soon as he
alighted, turned 10 this gentleman. and
said
have brought friend with me. to.
day, who, | trust will not feel that he is a
stranger among us. Young ladies' and
gentlemen, have the honor TO Introduce
to you Mr. Frank Wentworth. VINO is to
spend the Summer 10 our delightful little
town, and transfer bits of its beautiful
scenery u his canvas
Mr.. WettSorth lifted his wide-awake. |
and made graceful, deferential bow
Matte was rigl t; he certainly was very
handsome. W II finely moulded. clear. |
Iy-cut lace. His manner was easy and |
natural as he entered into conversation |
with those standing nearest him.
We now gathered around the bounti- |
fully spread tble. and Mr.. Russell made, |
an opening address, which was followed |
by few comp limentary remarks from
Others. Then | stepped forward AS +, o.
resentative OF the graduating class, aud,
with few words aud many bushes. pre-
seLted our tribute OF gratitude and 1--we |
TO our instructor. He was much p'eased. |
and thanked US in very impressive man
ner; then We all sat down, and the busj- |
ness OF the day commenced.
My seat was directly oppOsit9 Mr.
NentwOrihs, so we talked together for
most ot the time. | noticed him fre.
quentiy regarding me rticulaily, and
girl-lise. felt hatteied. When the
meal was over, we broke up into little
groups, and went off in pairs. Harry
johnson and Fred Ormsty going with
two OF my schoolmat IS, and Mr. Went
worm asking PERMISSION to join me. We
all Kept together. however. By and by
we paused by grassy bank, and Sal
down.
have brought my sketch-book with
me, SAID Mr.. Wentworth. after while
producing tiny one from his pocket.
such as artists carry, " and | am glad
did, for you three y,uug ladies max
such pretty picture that should like to
make dpn ~ n Al NJ
Ny companions cried with one voice
that 1t would he charming. Bul Mr. W.n,.
worth paused for me t speak. and did
not oegin until h I'd bIushngy a.senled,
vaihty trying To Prevent the blush. and
angry At N, self Tor bllshng, for feared
it woul be seen.
IVY II Miss Howard RAISE her eyes
please 7" he said, y and iv. II canno,
make the features Complete without them -
% hited my eyes from tn, 4 lwers IL.
ing In my lap, aud 10 Jked Oft into sp,ce
Was thlnkins, when he spoke. how han.
Py was; and the hal py lie, Ing in nv
hea' tshad not sprung entirely trou the fac,
that had been made an heiress tha, mnrn.
log. was glad to be Young w.s
glad to be wei aud strong, was al "a
to be lair. aud glad to be admired Tn.ra
hau oeeh no hard place in NV ife a. vet.
the path bad all been smroth. P-rhsn,
the root OF my happiness las d eper. I'm,
l was content n 10 anal ,zsi it; | was sat-
isfed TO ie, it o0y
When The picture was flashed wa all
crowded TO hook AT it, There we wara in
easy, Careless attitudes, form teatnre ex.
press ION, each true To life. | was r,tbar
startled at nv own lace. Did look l,k,.
that' MIR Wentworth had gwen me a
SOFT OF enraptured, ecstatic expressi,n
"h'cn mad never seen in my own fac. in
the ass. could not help a,kjuy.
did, Wv "o' Aho"
Not always, perhaps. But certainly
you io9ked so while was drawing vou."
he rtt Led. slightly amused.
Yes, Mabel" the Others cried ..vo,
look just Ike that whenever YOU are bap.
py or pleased very much"
Aud We're you very happy or ve,v
pleased Just then, Miss Howard ?" Mr.
wentworth asked
1es,' | answered, looking down and
u'u,u'ns ,hu,n ve'y much. Il was so happy
'hst could not help thinking Of it,"
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