The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

horses, seein' the mud's so deep. Can't
you, sir ?" with an amusing glance of
doubt at the gingerly figure on the coach
steps.
"Wide won of those animals No,
l couldn't do it, possibly. I've paid my
fare, driver. You must manage some
way to get me to town"
This, in languid voice, from the
young with red hair.
"We're in town now,'' answered
honest Jem, little roughly. You're
wantin' to go half mile to Miss Gill
bert's house. Well, there's no way now,
but to ride one of these horses, or to wait
until can go to the hotel and get hack
for yer"
:" How long must / wait, fellah 7"
An hour or so. I've got to get the
mail up to the office in time"
And, jumping on his horse, bare back,
Jem seemed about to leave his passenger
to his fate.
" If you like to take a seat with me, 1
will take you to Miss Gilbert's," 1 said,
addressing the young man, whose pallid
face was growing as red as his hair at
Jem's unceremonious treatment.
"Thank We, thank we !" he said eager
| ly; and then, seeing the oozing wheel
ruts-a pile of destruction to his polish
ed boots-he gave me glance of such
pathetic appeal that 1 instantly turned
the buggy within reach of the steps and
in moment received the red hair, weak
eyes, lilac pantaloons, and dressing case
in close companionship.
=" Howwid wude these stage dwivers
are!" he exclaimed, settling himself
comfortably beside me.
"I have just come from Miss Gill
bert's," said, as I turned my horses
head.
cav, you don't say so! Well, how
is she nowY Do you know, L never
seen her ~
"Indeedv'
Pon my honaw, never set my eyes
on her."
I" Miss Gilbert is we'll, 1 believe"
=" Natural, now, my asking first thing
if she's well. Ha, ha! You see I'm
her herr
Indeed"
"She don't know it though; don't
know I'm living. Pm her brothers
son. The old gent died down in Ala
bama few years ago. All the brother
the old lady ever had. OF course come
in for the property"
CT have understood that Miss Gilbert
had sister," .,,..
"Only half sister. Married and had
some children; but they are only num-
Der two. I'm her only brothers. son,
you see." v#bHL
+" L can't see that you are unnlistaka-
bly, the heir"
Cant ye, now?" with look of be-
wilderment. "Oh, well, l am |" after
a moment, frightening up; and, evil
IDENTIFY in the most serene frame of mind
1 put him down at Miss Gilbert's gate.
If was anxious to know how Rick
Lawton would be received, wondered
yet more how this newly discovered re-
lative would be welcomed by the little
brown woman. But had no opportu-
nifty for observation for a day or two.
Then, to my surprise, received an in
vitation to party at the Gilbert man.
sion.
1t was singular, all the gossips said so;
but who could account for Miss Gilbert's
| xv,l,iY,,e y DaA,Nla lnnlyad at flN,
lights streaming from the old mansion,
as they passed the house that night.
A dignified servant ushered me into
the drawing-room. 1t was filled with
people. Miss Gilbert performed her du-
ties with precision.
Have you met my niece, Mr. Ro-
MADISON ?" she asked, quite unnecessa-
rily.
said no; but should be very happy
to do so. "rp"I
She led me across the room, and pre-.
sented me to queenly Kate That gra.
cious young beauty gave me a rose from
her boquet, and presented me to Bessie
Bessie was looking a little pale ]
thought. i' Z
'' The dancers are forming set In
the other room win you honor meY'
i said. t4 w iu &iltGI
She declined to dance, and saw thar
she was trembling. l7f 'oA heA t9fi
"You are fatigued. Pray be seated
/ said, bringing her chair. a'eioR
She sank down wearily r q