The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-11-27

I'm. ascc :" sne women sners-they :" of the
-xew Orion, Pscoy~n,.
THE YOUNG PHYSICIAN.
at is no use, papai The idea of dis
pesing Of me in any such style as if /
were 70 have no voice in the matterp
And Edith tossed her pretty brown curls
with an air of determination. "Tohaye.
ones husband selected for one y Ab-s
sufdpf Hfi ~ 1frfFAFtip " SR
"Edith,n said her father, "do try to
be reasonable; you know should never
wish TO force your inclinations in such
serious matter. You have often heard
me speak Of Mr.. Chester He was friend
Of mine at college, but after that we lost
sight OF each other for many years, until
Iwent abroad, when 1 met my old friend,
but only to lose him again in few weeks
by death BE left me the guardian of
his enly child, q SON of nineteen, who
was then studying in medical college
and heir TO large fortune. Before dy-'
ing, my friend expressed wish that you
should marry his son. Young Chester
was TO know nothing of his fathers wish
until he should have finished his stud
les, when he was to come to Seaton.
That was four years ago. have kept
myself informed as to his character, and
have always received the most favorable
reports"
.Oh, / suppose he is perfectp said
Edith saucily. "But let me hope he
has found his true love;' If not, he may
object to having q NJ elected for him.
fall dstifaiiy in is 9iaS 'iay hi. ne5s yosnS 20
doctor, hopei At C6rrie starts for
z Eeaton soon, and ~| xnade arrange
ments 10 90 with 4 10y YIhen do you ex-
pect this prodigy
Edith" said ~ n1>er sternly, 81
wish you 70 und&1 .nI ID are to trea
Mr.. Chester, NJ - My guest, with
respect, II nothing more; and not let
your foolish love Of romance prevent you
from seeing his many admirable traits Of
character. 1t is one of my dearest wishes
to see you married to him; but, as
have said, shall not force your wishes.
He will not come here until September,
90 that will give you plenty of time at
6eaton."
"Well, you are = dear good papa, !"
said Edith, throwing her arms around
his neck, and looking up roguishly into
his face T win be as fascinating as
possible, IL don't meet my fate In some
one else at Seaton."
"Tllr risk itl' said her father, pinchinf
her cheek. ~ - ~
Edith Darling was the only child Of
Nathan Darling, wealthy banker. Hel
mother had died when she was but five
years old, and her father had not mar
risd again.
So Miss Edith had been fattered ant
v,~ttmI al ~wcuInp ala -aop't cou,
pletely spoiled; must confess that sh,
was rather fond of having her own way
and generally managed to have it.
Monday found Edith delightfull1
settled at 6eaton. in q charming cottagl
belonging to Mrs Raymond. the Aun
Carrie before spoken Of, and Mr.. Oar
ling's sister. She usually spent her sum
mcrs there, with Edith and her son,
rollieking boy of fourteen, who had
great admiration for his pretty cousin
but liked to tease her occasionally, not
withstanding.
Edith and Fred would 20 off in the aft
crnoon to the cliffs, while Aunt Carl
was enjoying comfortable doze a
home.
Edith generally carried book OF he
favorite poems, while Fred managed Z
amusc himself in his own fashion. H
was never to be found when it was tim
TO go home, and after she had called hir
until she was hoarse, he would make hi
appearance, with his trousers tucked i
his boots, and hat drawn over his eye
and inform her that. he had got such
Jolly fine crab down there and for he
TO make haste and see him kick"
One day they started out and Edit
found the incest kind of nook, am, hal
ing established herself to her satisfacti0I
prepared to enjoy it, Fred leaving h,
alone as usual. E
She had brought book to read, bu
leaning back in lazy enjoyment of Il
day. watched the white sails with
dreamy look in her eyes, a. II her though
She happened to glance down, an
became aware that pair Of blue eJs
brimming over with fun. were reeatd11
her with an an>used look from an M
ing rock. EfF
The owner a ssaid eyes was yoti
man Of about ree-and-twenty, wi
seemed to be taking life easy. His hei
was resting against rock, while his fe
were resting sod another, in true masc
line fashion. ~E
Looks astif he had been a fixtu
there all the slsernoon," thought Edit
trying to look - IL she was not ava
mat ne was QoF1ng az her, which {
tempt was rather failure.
She prepared TO start for home, whe
booking round, che missed her hat, viii
she had taken Of. The wind had carri
5taway, and fodged itins the csevice
fhe rocks far down. -
"H,w unf0rthnatcp" thought Edit
can never go down there"
"Can be Of any user
Turning, Edith saw the youth of t
blue eyes.
al don't see how you can" sa
Edith, looking dubiously,st the unfort
nate hat, which was resting peaceful
on the rocks below. 80
After looking for some time, tn
found long branch, and the hat v
1ished up in triumph. - > ~
"A new and novel way Of fshini
said he, as he deposited II at her I'd
"Perhaps you will thank me, thou
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