The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-12-03

sks't,W IT NAHt Fk&n0 tn1 R9ff1Y squire had
come, and she prayed that Kate would nos
throw away this second chance of settling her.
self advantageously. Squire Day was able ID
buy Bower Farm three times over and twenty
more like IL. as far as money was concerned.
Kate went into the parlor without even q
glance in the glass to see II her appearance
would be apt to please her elderly lover. She
knew as soon as she saw the shiny Appearance
of his boots, the new suit Of broadcloth be
wore, and the general aspect of the whole
man, that he had come to ask her very inn
portant question. And she was not mistaken.
In brief but impressive manner, Squire Day
offered her his name and heart.
Julia kept her head ont of the window un-
til the squire came forth. She had q good
view of him, and knew by his detected aspect
that he had been refused. This was little
too much Kate deserved serious repri-
mand now and, prepared to deliver it, Julia
ran down stairs and met her sister in the hall.
So you've rejected the SQUIRE were Mrs.
Bertram's first words "Well, you've taken
your own stubborn, foolish course, Kate Nor
rison, and you'll have only yourself to thank
when you are an old maid with your pretty
looks all gone.n
won't spend much time thanking my
self, said Kate. ~ will buy bottle of
Bloom of YOUTH" and paint my cheeks,
and go to work at the district school,"
Kate; you may laugh now but you
won't laugh SO much ten years from now
Squire Day is SO rich, and those lovely
horses"
sand lovely red-headed children" inter
rupted Kate.
"What matters the color of their hair. The
squire is rich, and loves you, and would give
you an elegant home. Good heavens what
do you expect?"
81 expect my lawyer" was the laughing
answer.
Kate l told you never to mention that
word again. | have no patience with such
folly. You refused Luke Hartwell; you re-
fused Squire Day. Do you think prince Is
coming to WOO your What can you be wait
ing fora"
Waiting for my lawyer" answered Kate,
and Julia went out, slamming the door behind
her in manner that spoke volumes.
A few days after the squire's CALL Kate re-
ceived an invitation from an old schoolmate
who lived In a town dozen miles from Bow
er Farm to pay her a visit. Julia consented
to manage the farm affairs for week, and SO
Kate went off for q holiday aud was gone ten
days.
g have news for you, Kate, said Julia, as
they sat at the tea table the evening of Hates
return home. Your lawyer has actually
I fee.f; II las..''
!" I knew he would come sooner or later,
said Kate.
swell, he Is here or rather, is staying at
the Farmers Rest in the village
"Who is he ," asked Kate, with an appear
ance of interest.
"a Mr.. Alfred Pendexter from the city,
He Is to be here couple of months 1t seems
he knows Charles quite well, and came out
here the evening of the day you left to call on
to like him."
Kats did like him. He, too, was very evi
IDENTIFY pleased with Kate. He was tall.
handsome, and a thorough gentleman, and a
favorite everywhere. He came often to Bow
or Farm, and when the fall was throwing her
brown mantle over the earth, he told Kate
that he had learned to love her, and asked her
to be his wife. She gave him a different an
swer from that she had given Squire Day aud
Luke Hartwell.
Now, Julia, told you should marry
lawyer when she had announced her en-
gagement to her elder sister. ss s.
+" Well, | am very glad you have found him.
didn't believe You would, but wish you
much joy and speedy wedding"
He is to return to his law Office next
week." replied Kate. I" But in December he
is to come aud take me away. | shall believe
more firmly than ever 10 daisy fortune. telling
after this and shall never forget to pick one
every june"
In December Kate was married, and her
dress was trimmed with daisies-arti6cial, of
course--and bunch of the pretty white and
gold flowers was at her throat. Mr.. Pendex-
ter smiled when he saw them, for of course
Kate had told him of how she had decided
her fortune.
They went at once TO the pretty home Ia
the city which the young husband had made
ready for his bride, and over the quiet ele-
gance over which Kate went into ecstaeies.
One morning when they were fairly settled
in their new home, Kate told Alfred that she
wanted to walk down town with him to see
his law office.
'sYou won't find many books there. Kate
have ledgers by the dozen. but nothing APP
pertaining to the law. You can see all the
! grain and hay you want, though"
Why, Alfred, what do you mean ?" ask
cd Kate, pale with surprise.
THAT am not lawyer, my dear, but a
commission merchant. Let me explain this
mystery went to the Farmers Rest to
stay couple of months, and indulge myself
/; in hunting and fishing. ! called on your sis
, ter, and she told me all about you, and con-
corning the lawyer. With no thought Of
ever becoming more than friend to you,
f proposed passing myself off as lawyer, wear
led Of the courts, and In search Of rest. After