The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-09-05

lle laughed with more animatio
Than she had yet seen in his manner.
depend upon 1t, shall not betra
you to Mr.. Easterham. So he is bear
self" ~ '''''' ~
"Bnt he won't bite me if am n goo,
girl and do my duty to the little ones
and they tell me they are very mic
boys" persisted Lefty.
"They. are very like their father,
believe"
"Oh," said Lefty laughing, IL ca,
tame the young bears; Il is only til,
fuli grown specimen, with sharp teetl
and long claws, am afraid of. Onl,
Think" and a demure, apprebensiy,
expression came over Letty's round
blooming countenance, "he goes al
round the house, all day long, and new
or says word to any one."
"He must be savage, indeed" OBJ
served the gentleman.
And Miss Electa Easterham, the ole
maiden aunt, who keeps house for him
has quarrcled successfully with ever,
governess they have had" went OF
Lefty, patting her little foot ON the
rustling straw on the stage floor; "but
she Shall not quarrel with me. Iwon'I
let her. | am too good-natured and
100 accustomed to humoring people.
more especially old ones. Madame
iM.ongny wrote me word that she dis.
nked young and pretty goverpesses
particularly. Now, Pm not Young
not very young, you see."
"No?"
III was twenty last week. said Let
ty, solemnly, "and | am not nrettv
enough to disturb her mind. | am only
Ioleraoes decent looking. Now, If
madame had selected Olive Daytors,
VINO used to be in the same class with
me- she was a regular beauty, with
great shady eyes, and complexion all
pearls and roses--there would have
been danger then"
Inc stranger began to look interested.
icll me more about your schools
SAID he. 81 have sister whom l think
OF placing in some desirable institution
ana l should like to judge whether your
Madame Moligny's would be a good
home for her." e'
Letty's eyes frightened, her cheeks
redeemed, and her little tongue was
loosened at once.
Her travelling companion was social
and chatty, and the time fleeted swiftly
away. '"''"y
"fou are going?" she cried, az at n
oheiy glen inn, overshadowed with
,llyer-stemmed birches. n Iiobt cbo;so
irawn by two white horses was wait
ng. w
II have reached the end of NV iopr-
iey,D he said, courteously touching his
ar cap. 81 had intended to keep on to
ne END ofthe route, but see they have
ent 10 me here. / wish you every sue
ess ana happiness in your new task of
And, as the chaise rolled away, Lefty |
cit herself flush deeply.
I'm afraid have been talking too
nuch," thought Lefty; "but what is a
'ody to do, shut up all day long in
tage coach with a conversable gentle
And the rest of Miss Mainwarino,s
ourney was just a little tedious.
IL was dark when she arrived at East
rham Hall-a snowy, chill dusk which
made the glow Oflights through scarlet
noreen curtains and paved hall, az seen
nrongh the half open door, most de-
lghtful and welcome.
MISS Eiecta, tall, prim old lady in |
nowy cap, ribbons and brown satin
lrcss, stood ready to welcome her.
And just behind her Lefty saw n fall |
with two little bovs cI;nn.
ng about him.
ady said. '"0 "a"
And Lefty felt as if the blood in her
ems was turning to fire as she recov-
'lzed her travelling companion of the |
do | look very much like a bear.
ilss Malnwaring?o he asked, laugh
ng, as she stood trembling and tongIIe- |
led before him. "Now, don't color.
promise you to allow myself 10 be-
ONE very tamable. And Won mnst
lot cry, either", as the tears came info
4etty's eyes. "There is nothing for
ou to cry for" W
why didn't you tell mo who Won
we're" she asked piteously.
because you never asked me.n
Lefty resolved within herselftbat she
lext day. ' '"0 'ery
But she did not keep the resolution
AT the years end she had neither
luarreied with Mics Electa nor Mr.. |
aasterham, and the boys thought Miss
So did their father.
Lefty" said he, "the year for which |
engaged you is over"
Yes" she responded softly.
IN you stay another year? viii
'ou stay with Inc always, Letty?,
And 30, within the yellow shine of |
Wedding ring, Lefty found herself a |
prisoner forever at Easterham Hall.