Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-09-11

20. yes. it will be much better than
nothing. Never despise the day Of small
things. you know" she answered, encour-
agingly.
You are too good" he said. relspsing
Into his oIden drswl.
20. not at ALL" said Cassie, initiating
him
I'm going In" he exclaimed. starting
up in desperation.
"why. what fori | don't think you will
take cold; the air Is too mild to hurt any.
body"
II on the contrary. find the atmosphere
quite the reverse OF mild" he said. point
edly
"'Ti- too bad to plague the poor Teller
SO" said Aun, Roxy. deprecstingiy. "Aint
you rather hard on himy''
20. twon't hurt him. his hide needs
toughening." said Uncle Silas. choking
with merriment.
keep on. aud yoo1i make him almost ~
sharp as yourself" said Halbert, approv-
ingiy.
To tell the truth I'm getting tired OF
being 80 rude; II you don't look ont IN
throw up the game. replied Cassie. threat
eningly.
Don't you 20 TO liking him that would
be too dreadful" exclaimed Haibert, In
tones OF dismay.
There's no danger OF my being so ab-
surd. Was the dlgnined rejoindcr. as Cas-
sic marched into the house with an air Of
dsplessure.
George did enter that choir and sang
there during the remainder OF his stay
Space fails us 10 recount the rest Of the
events OF that summer. forever memorable
In Georges life; We pass on TO the close.
The last day OF his stay had come his
trunk Was packed. aud but . cosple OF
hours remained ere his departure. The last
day OF two Cassie had been exasp@rA,ing-
~ busy. so that he had not seeu her excep,
In the presence OF the others. but no y AZ
he entered the sitting room he found her,
a. on the day OF his arrival. seated Al her
sewing and all alone.
II wish could stay longer he said, ab-
ruptlv.
''l on can, | suppose" reJoined Cassie
cooly. Your time Is at your own disposal /:
you have no business cares io hurry you
home. unable to resist the opportunity for
a inal stab.
II am not TO be exaspcra,cd into re.
tort. be said flushing slightly, $50 please
do not be ihorny now"
y,
aud with blushing checks; II want To bc
flank with you aud ask your pardon for oil
the rude and unklnd speeches and acts OF
which have been guilty during your stay.
although l had . purpose la view. The
fact ~as, Halbert and looked upon you as
a htsinle.s. hy ypochoniriacal fop. and made
a sort OF bargain that | should undertake
to cure you. nd To tell the truth. " look ing
up with . laugh. Il think the experiment
has been \ success. You are not the sam.
man that you we're TWO months ago. DO
you forgive nef'
With all my hcart, | doa't deny but
that u Vas very dIsagreeable aud hard To
bear sometimes; bat | think you perfectly
Justified. for | Was q terrible humbug
mean Ia BE- man nov. and 10 dn a mans
work But one thing want more than all
bc-ije."
What /. thatr queried Cassie, innocea,-
ly.
Il want YOU"
NO. no. cried Cassie. you surely do
nut n,sn H. II can never De. o, arn so
sorry. so very sorry. but II Is Impossible.
do not love you Ike that"
There was no mi.tAkins her tone
George swallowed huge lump In his
throat
wan you Ais, me sood-by' I~lIIneyer
trouble you again"
Cassie gave the Alss.
II am going 70 wslk TO the station. send
my truu. after me-" he said. rushing tran
tically from the room.
why. where Is Georgel" said Halbert,
loosiu. into the room q moment later.
Gone TO the station" was the laconlc
answer.
Why, what possessed the man To walk
two miles when the carriag. Is already at
the door.
''Dtd you send him Oh r.
lie chose 10 60 nov. she said evasIye-
ly.
You were hard-hcarted then, and said
no 20 bis suit; :" he continued with merry
eyes.
But didn't know | had never thought
OF such thing. And | Am sure do not
want 10 be married" rather pe,tishly
stick TO II. ms dear" graycly. "And
So history To the contrary notvi,hstand-
iug, the Dragon has conquered 81. George.
and not ~. George the Dragon"