Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-25
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prosperous ending. And now, Harry. do
you think you can undertake little bust
ness for the new firm. in London, and be
ready TO sail on the 18th ?''
II think could, sir"
In the handsome house of James Aim
stead there had been tears and pleading
storms and open rebellion, when Miss Lo-
la learned how her lovers suit had been
answered. She was pretty. wiful maid
en-, and had been petted and spoiled from
her cradle. To be crossed now in hen
love. banished from her home and treated
rs if in dire disgrace, was a new and very
disagreeable experience. To all her coax.
ing. all her pouting. her father had turned
a deaf ear, until thoroughly provoked, she
had said:
1--WE great mind never to come back,
but to marry an Englishman or an Ital-
ian.''
Just rs you please, was the provok-
ing answer lyon shall not marry a
penniless clerk, but if you can find low
er on the other side, you may have him. =
And Lola, partly TO comfort Harry by
giving him broad hint, partly to prove
her own independence. had forthwith writ
Ten the letter already quoted.
No answer had reached her, and she was
convinced that Harry's poverty or bust
ness engagements held him fast in New
York, and was depressed or cross by
turns, till her aunt declared she was enough
TO ''aronse temper in saint"
Not one look would she give to the prep
arations for her trip abroad, not one sug-
gestion did she make concerning the voy-
age her father called holiday tour. and
she designated her Punishment Even at
the last, when she sat in the dining room
OF the Dakota, surrouned by friends wish
ing her pleasant trip. she showed no
sign of interest, finally retiring into her
state-room, leaving aunt Jane to say all
the farewells. while she sobbed in her
berth.
Her father came down laden with fruit,
flowers and novels, TO bid her farewell,
and relenting at the sight of her tear
stained face, would have taken her home
at the last moment, but for a vision of her
lover arising before his eyes. Still he
told her ii she was very homesick she
might return in a year, and so left her dis
consulate and weeping.
She would not 90 on deck as the steam
VI SiVNiN Sihttu ltpii tilt sup, anu ullUI
Jane had no sympathy when the horrors
of sea sickness made her life burden.
You had no business to come - said
Lola, heartlessly and sarcastic, but know
ing nothing of the wretchedness holding
her aunt captive. II could not have gone
alone. ! am going on deck now; it is
sitting in here
"Oh, I'll die If You leave me Alone
groaned the sufferer. 'You would not go
on deck with me- sl
maria will stay said Lola looking at
the CHASTITY face of the maid ''misery
likes company
Then she went up on deck. and sitting
down by the railing. watched the fast van
ishing shore, thinking of home, father and
Harry.
Her tears were about spent, but her face
was very white and dolorous. when it
caught the eyes of a tall young fellow in
an ulster and travelling cap, pacing the
deck. In moment he also was bv the
railing. saying very quietly:
"a lovely day to start, Miss Almstead."
A quick gasp, lovely flush of color on
the pale cheeks, sudden Frightening of
the sad blue eyes greeted the remark.
''Harry--Mr Redmond
Harry will dor
''You are going as far rs Sandy Hook
with us. to return in the pilot boat?''
II am going to Liverpool with you, to
return when you do"
"You-you are in earncst?"
Il am in earnest. Ny uncle has given
me number of important commissions
that Will require my presence in various
European cities. but which can be timed
TO suit my own convenience-and yours"
Poor Aunt Jane, moaning in the little
state room, one minute afraid she would
die. the next afraid she would not. little
dreamed of the bliss over her head. little
thought of her brothers probable wrath
ut her neglect of proper watchfulness.
Utterly refusing to go upon deck. or even
leave her berth, deeply resenting Lola's
bright eyes, rosy cheeks and tremendous
appetite, she passed the whole ten DAYS of
crossing without once seeing the clerk
they had left in New York to avoid. or
once hearing any Of the deeply interesting
conversations that made life paradise for
Harry and Lola in mid-ocean.
Limp, white and Disguised, she accepted
Mr.. Redmond's assistance at Liverpool
and his escort to London, scarcely recoy-
ering sufficiently to express the proper in
dignation when Lola walked in one morn
ing to the sitting-room in the hotel. and
announced:
This is my husband, Aunt Jane. You
know Papa expressly stated that he had
no objection to my marrying on this side
of the Atlantic
But"
''Yes,-I know 1t is too late for any
bit at present
And it was too late; but when Mr.. Aim
stead and received the call of Harvey Red.
inond, was informed of the bequest of the
deceased Mr.. Redmond to his grandson,
he was quite ready to forgive the runaway
couple, and TO give Mr.. Harvey Redmond
valuable advice and substantial aid in Sc
lecfing. purchasing and furnishing the
handsome house that will be the wedding
gift to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Redmond
when, after two years soiourn abroad, they
return, with their son and heir, from the
other side