Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-09-30
MtsCELlAHEoUS.
sARAH,s YOUNG MAN.


& ARAH BLANK was neither very young
~ nor very beautiful, but her father owned
the best ADD biggest farm in Horley. and
being an only child. she was accounted an
eligible match in thrifty circles.
Dick Sanders aod Ted Brant were rival
suitors for her hand Sho had but to shy
the word whichof them she'd have but it
was just that that made her hesitatc-there
Was so little choice between them.
Such delays are always dangerous. While
Sarah wavered, uncertain which to hold and
which to let go, both at once her captiVes
Slipped the leach.
They might have plesded that they had
done no worse than others For, when Jen>
by AllSu's father came with his beautiful
ernl fcckins of the swains ahout the shrine
of the now idol, and Ted and Dick only fol-
lowed the rest
But Sarah Blank was not woman to view
u lovers DETECTION lightly. Nor did it weak,
an her resentment to divide it between two
She had quite enough for both; and it be-
ing uncertain. which Of them she would have
chosen, in melting out her apgsr she gave
eGch tho Disadvantage of the doubt
Jenny Alien was civil and, polite to all,
without showing preference, to any. Dick
SANDERS and Ted Braut were forempst among
her a,lnlifeFs Iaias &c 2iher- stood 4
GOOD deal 10 awe OF them and hung back Tor
they were pair Of cliurlish brawny chaps,
little inclined to brook competition, and
whose i'll will few cared to court. Between
themselves the question Of which should
yield vas fast reaching point where its set
clement by wager of battle" seemed inovi,
table, when things took turn which put
new face ON sffairI.
Will Harvey came from town to spend his
summer vacation at an aunt's 10 Horley.
One day while sauqter;Dg, rod in hand,
along the charming little river that wound
through the valley. Will unexpectedly came
on something that drove fishing completely
out of his head.
On messy bank, shaded By overhanging
bOnghs, sat young girl deep in the pnges
Of book. Her profile, which was toward
him, presented contour SO perfect that it
would have dc6ed the scuIptor's art 20 re-
produce it. The shower Of glossy ringlets
which fell upon tho m4tc!rEess neck and
houIders stole new tinge from every shift,
ing glimmer of light si[ted through the uu-
dulating leaves. Her check would pale and
flush aud her eyes fash and melt by turns
with tho varied emotions called up by what
she read.
Will Harvey would have gladly remained
a silent spectator Of sight so lovely, but he
felt he had no right to Go SO.
Advancing in a manner to attract tho girls
attention, he raised his hat aud asked some
commonplace questions about certain loCali.
ties in the nciEhborhoOd. These, answered
in voice so rich and musical that every
tone made his heart Au.tor, he found more
things to ask about, till by degrees a conver-
sation sprsng up, which lasted till the young
lady, suddenly remembering how long it had
continued. with blush caught up her gypsy
hat, babe him pleasant good day, and trip.
ped away lightly.
Thus began the acquaintance Of Will liar.
vey and Jenny Allen. But it was not likely
to end there For if Will Harvey'a first
stolen glimpse of Jenny settled her title, in
his eyes, to be called the loveliest creature in
tie world, it is quite as certain that her first
IMPRESSIONS Of the handsome stranger we're
hardly less exalted.
A formal Introduction followed, and in a
little time VIII and Jenny we're SO CONSTANT,
II together that the rural gossips began to
talk Of their. engagement as a thing quite set
tied. - srsf
This1was NORWOOD to Dick Sanders and
Ted BraDt. -They began to IooIr-asksnce at
Will Harvey, and we're only restrained from
picking an open quarrel with him By reflect
ing that he was trim-built. Wiry fellow who
mightu't be so easily handled, TO say nothing
of the pIpeky lock there Fss in bis kseps
dark eyes. t.- = D..
One day Dick, st a turn of the lane do~n
which be was stroIling, sulkiDg as usual OYER
his badofortune. was met By Sarah Blank.
BE felt awkward, aud confused. Sarah had
a valorous tongue, aud he had no ground to
expect mercy. To his surprise. however, she
met his clumsy greeting gFacioualy. for tho.
time disposed, apparently, to forget past
grievances. -'sEaE
'yepews.'. she said; "nevs you'd give
deal to know" III
"What is it, salIy"" he asked eOaziDgly.,
.'Oh, never>mind"
"Come, Sally for old acquaintance sake.,s
Was it a smile or scowI she gave him
then? Dick Wssu't sue. and was beginning.
to tremble again, when Sarah resumed her
gracious mich. Fs-E zrxz
'ssWeIl, seeing its you, ;" she said, 81 don't
mind telling. Jenny Alien is going to elapei
with Will Harvey tonight. He's to be &C.
her fathers back garden at twelve o'clock,