The Morning herald., 1878-06-12

JooGuios. uoro- you grow SenClment3l
over an old man that you never heard Of
until this evening. Suppose he had doz@
daughters-is that any reason that should
be bored to death with his sermons? Held
have talked to this time if I'd listened to
him."
"You may have need of sympathy some
time, and then you'll know how sweet it is
to others We can't afford to be indiffer.
ent to each other in this world" said Ruth,
gravely.
You'd better put on drab and accom-.
pany Friend Samuel on his travels /"
laughed her sister, as she crept into bed
Three days passed, and the Quaker
fingered. To Mr.. and Mrs. Stacey and
Ruth bis society was very agreeable, but
Ella had taken dislike to him from the
first, and SO she remained away from him
as much as possible.
'Tm afraid thy sister is not favorably
disposed toward me, Ruth" the old man
said one day, and bis voice quivered a
little.
Ruth blushed little as she replied
CELIA doesn't stey indoors much at any
time; she loves to be among the flowers and
birds. She has very warm heart. as you
would find out if you should be with her
long enough
"Ruth viii! not derry her sister, that y
very plain, and it shows that she is good
herself" thought the Quaker, stroking his
whiskers; then he answered, II do not
doubt thee, Ruth; but why is it thee stays
so much insids?" .
IT like housework, and mother needs
help" /
"How long is that tedious old man to
stay hereY' asked ELLA of her father few
minutes later, as she stood on the threshing-
floor of the barn.
Gas long as he has a mind to, s'pose.
I can't see why you're 80 set against him;
he's good and sensible, and thinks you're
the prettiest girl in all the world" n
'Pshawl his compliments are too old.
Arthur Harris will be here in nine days
now, and don't want this old fellow here
then"
"Well, he WON'T be-" answered her father,
Indignantly. "By-the-by, has Ruth said
anything about Arthur's coming p
'She? What does she care Her mind
Is all taken up with the kitchen and sew
ing and books. She'll die an old maid, I'll
wager anything"
"But you won't, ehl" chuckled her
father pleased with her childish abandon.
"No, I won't !" she exclaimed, with a
confident smile, and toss of her chestnut
ringlets. "Pll be Mrs. Arthur Harris yet,
and live in London, you see if I don't!
Oh, wouldn't it be delightful, papa, to
have you come to see me, and I take you
out in my elegant carriage, with horses all
covered with silver monograms 2"
"Tut, you crazy girl Put your mind
on the solid things of life" said the father,
amused, yet panied.
Ella turned just then and saw Mr.. Pey-
ton within few feet of her. She frowned
and moved her slippers restlessly. He had
been listening to her.
'T believe he is meddling old man !"
she muttered, angrly, as she ran toward
the house.
Five days later, Mr.. Peyton took his de-
parture, and with many expressions OF
gratitude for the kilNpess shown him, and
the hope that he should live to see his
friends again.
Time went on swiftly now, for Ella was
engaged in remodelling dresses and buying
sundry new articles to make herself more
beautiful in the eyes of Arthur Harris.
She had always felt desire to live fash
ionably in the metropolis, and she taught
herself to believe that the opportunity for
the accomplishment of her wishes was near
at hand.
At length the day SO long anticipated ar
rived, and Ella arrayed herself in most
elaborate costume to receive the son of her
fathers friend. Ruth lad gone out that
afternoon to make call, and preferred to
walk rather than ride, from Discrimination
to be first to see Mr.. Harris But circum-
stances shape our course, whether we like
it or not and it so happened that Ruth
drew near the little station just as the train
came in. There was only one road, and
60 she must trust to speed to get ny the
station before the passenger came out; but
lust as she neared the door, q musical