Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-27
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L uere are our mowers. 5beIran-NourS
and mine-dear; white chrysanthemums
like those we gave each other the night
we parted. two years ago. in dear old
Northbridge at aunt Annie's. We shall
never part again, Betram: for you are
mine now-and this is Thanksgiving
day"
Dell law! mostah," cried aunt Polly.
fastening to the Colonel. Come to
Young missy dis minnit. dun spec dut
sesse is ketchin'. De pore chile am tux
VIC dc trimbles, same's de young gem
was tux, an she outen her siusis dis bres
sid minit'
The colonel ran to his daughter. The
tears were streaming down her cheeks,
but her face was radiant.
Papa" she said. in voice of tender
est melody, ait is Betram Earle, North
bridge friend-the man | love. and who
loves me-"
The colonel gazed into his child's eyes
with wondering look In her answer.
ing look he read only the questioning
trust OF pure heart. confding to her pa.
rent IN hull assurance of his loving sym
patty. her sacred secret.
There is bnt one thing to be done.
thea he said. But his ewes were moist.
and his voice shook Turning to the owner
OF the wagon he requested him to put his
oxen TO the vehicle and drive them to the
Oaks with the sick man. IL will relieve
you OF this charge" he said, "and will
take pleasure in adding to the stock of
provisions for your journey. You shall
never be the poorer for this kindness.
wal, now, Missouri" responded the
camper. II allow this is clever of YOU.
and l shouldn't orter misdouot as how
good beds and doctor stuff mout chirk up
poor yank. sod he tough it through. III
haul him over to yore plantation. an al
low he'll be better off Their nor here.
Wagon kivers is skeary roofin' when No
vember rains sets in. Me an my ole
woman is powerful bleedged to YOU fer
this yer lift. Aunt Polly. pile in Their, an
keep the bed kivers over poor Yank, an
sort ease him up wher' the roads rough.
Gee! Haw Git! and the lank and law
oxen slowly plodded on with their suffer
ing burden.
Lima tarried 10 take kindly leave of the
women. who had proved themselves wor-
thy of all grateful appreciation in their
heaven born charity, and TO empty her
pocket book into the laps Of the shy half
frightened children. The merry, guests
returning to the Oaks. from their ride,
were informed OF the arrival during their
absence OF an Eastern friend, bv private
conveyance from the river; and of his
precarious condition. With the true in
stinc. of charity and genuine neighbori-
ness. the friends quietly babe adieu to their
kind hosts, leaving them at fullest liberty
TO devote themselves to the ministration
required by the sick man. But if the ar
rival had the effect of bringing the festiv-
tiles OF the day 10 an earlier close than
was anticipated, it did not put an end to
all festivities at the hospitable abode. For
under the care Of Mrs. Everard, aided by
counsels Of the best of physicians, the
sick man was restored to health. and in
the rejoicings thereat the merry Christmas
times seemed double merry at the Oaks.
When Col. Everard became acquainted
with his daughters lover, and Judged for
himself OF the young mans character and
worth, he showed his appreciation in his
characteristic way.
Poor and proud, yes and becomingly
modest quoth the colonel. talking over
with his wife late conference with Young
Earle. "A true man is he, a prince of
fellow, and good enough for any girl
Been earning a tip-top salary and living
on second hand nothings, should Judge.
paying of some debts his father left him
as his only legacy. Just as he has the last
do!iar PAID his eyes give out, and he's
ordered TO the backwoods for his health
Ihere's luck Tor you, as our excellent
hearted friend from the Caroinas would
say Well here he Is as poor as church
mouse, and dying to pay court to our Lima
but too proud and honorable to offer his
empty hand. Going to set out to the West
to make his fortune. All very well, should
he be sure OF success in any reasonable
Time but in the meantime my poor girl
waits aud watches. and pines away, and
Sho sho its not to be thought of. He's
afine fellow. No denying that. Farm
ing is a noble. healthful and profitable
business. I'll give him well stocked
farm. on shares. If he comes out at the
end OF the year with credit to himself and
his hacker, and the good soil, he shall be
full proprietor. with Lima. for equal part
ner. That 8 fair. isn't it, wiieyp Anyway,
that's what propose
And as the Colonel proposed, so he did
A happy prosperous year of toll was
crowned by an abundant harvest, and the
next great feast day OF the nation was cell
epfated at The Oaks by a weddag and a
house warming after the heartsome Gus
tom OF the Southwest, as the wedding
guests accompanied the newly made bride
to her husbands house, and spent the eve
ming OF the glad day in joyous festivities,
lighting the hearthstone with fresh
household fire, and warming with a cord
ial heartsomeness the entrance to a new
home centre.
just on the spot where the week. long
campers OF the last year halted on their
Journey for work of love, the new home
was built. With the beautiful world Of ma
ture around them, with heathful, reward
iul work OF their hands to do, with earnest
hearts made tender by LIES discipline,
and strong by brave and patient eudur-
ance, the twain made one begin together
lies loving labor. Begin, too, on
Thanksgiving Day.
Lima takes cheer and comfort in what
she feels to be happy omen. And when
the last of the wedding guests had taken
their departure, leaving the lovely bride
win her fond and happy husband, as she
myers on the threshold, the midnight
moon bathing the quiet landscape in its
ciear, calm radiance. tears tremble on her
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