Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07


wsy to friends at distance, and weary,
with my long journey, I stopped here to
rest. Will it be too much tax upon
thee to accommodate mef
You can't board with us" answered
John.
The old man looked from one to the
other in perplexity.
But YOU can stay with US, and well
come, as long as you llke," added the &C.
centric farmer, grasplng his guest hand
and shaking it warmly.
Thank thee, friend; thy heart is
warm. l shall not intrude on thee long.
This is thv good wife, and these are thy
daughters: Thee must be a very happy
man. indeed
You haven't had any supper, sir, am
sure9" said Mrs. Stacey, preparing toput
aside her work.
Thank thee. supped at the Inn; do
not disturb thyself. But shall be bold
enough to ask one of thy daughters to
get me glass of water"
John Stacey motioned Ella to go, but
she shook her head pettishly and turned
away.
With glance of mild reproof toward
her sister. Ruth rose and brought their
guest glass OF water fresh from the we'll.
The old Quaker accepted 1t with a
grateful smile, and then addressed few
remarks to her, which she answered in
her sweet, quiet way.
The night shades were gathering now,
and the family adjourned to the sitting
! room.
Ella was yet sulky, and would speak
! to 10 one.
Take the easy chair, sir, yon must be
quite tired" said Mrs. Stacey, in her cor
dial, unassuming manner. CELIA, take
our guests cane, and bring stool to put
! his feet on"
Ella complied with a reluctance that
was painfully apparent
Il fear thee will put thyself to too
much trouble said the Quaker guest,
with benign smile. I'm glad to feel
| thy hearty kindness, but thee must not
| be Inconvenience. My name is Samuel
Peyton, but I'd like thee to call me
Friend Samuel, If thee will. There; thank
thee, child" as Ella placed the stool at
his feet. $50 thee, suppose, is papa's
pet is It not so?'
The maiden forced phantom of
smile to her features.
THY cheeks are wondrously fair, child
he continued, in lower tone, his bright
eyes scanning her features closely. "Thee
must be very thankful for these blessings.
Thee will not be very angry with my
words, know, for J. am old enough to be
thy grandfather, l think. Doth it not APP
pear so to thee"
Il haven't thought of it, answered
Ella, yawning.
The Quaker dropped his eyes, and fold
ing his arms, relapsed into silence.
You ought to take more interest in
the old man, sister, said Ruth, when the
girls were alone in their chamber. she
seemed sad after you answered him so
ineifferently. Perhaps he had daugh-
ter once, and you made him think Of
her
How very considerate you are re-
joined Ella, with curling lips. ''You re
enough to torment the life out of anybody
with your wild surmises and fanciful
conjectures. Here you grow sentimental
over an old man that you never heard of
until this evening. Suppose he had a
dozen daughters-is that any reason that
should he bored to death with his SER
monsl He'd have talked to this time If
I'd listened to him."
You may have need of sympathy some
time, and then you'll know how sweet it
is to Others We can't afford to be in
different to each other IN this world"
said Ruth gravely.
You'd better put on drab. and &C
company Friend Samuel on his travels!
laughed her sister as she crept into her
bed.
Three days passed away, and the Qua
ker yet fingered. To Mr.. and Mrs. Stacey
and Ruth his society was very agreeable,
but Ella had taken dislike to him from
the first, and so she remained from him
as much as possible.
II am afraid thy sister is not favorably
disposed toward me, Ruth" the old man
said one day, and his voice quivered . a
little.
Ruth blushed and bent her head as she
replied.
ELLA doesn't stay indoors much at any
time; she loves to be among the flowers
and birds. She has warm heart, as you
would find if you should be with her long
enough
Ruth will notoecry her sister-that
is very plain; and 1t shows that she Is
good herself thought the Quaker, strok
ing his whiskers; then he answered. II
do not doubt thee, Ruth; out why is it
thee stays SO much lnsidel"
II like homework, and mother needs
help
"now long is that tedious old man to
stay hercl" asked Ella of her father, as
she stood on the threshing floor of the
barn.
LAS long as he has mind to, s'pose.
cant see why you're so against him.
He's good and sensible, and thinks you're
the prettlest girl in all the world"
"Pshaw! his compliments are too old.
Arthur Harris will be here in nine days
now, and don't want this old fellow
here then"
well, he won't be-" answered John
Indignantly. by the way, has Auth
said anything about Arthur's coming?"
.'She: What does she care? Her mind
is all taken up with the kitchen and sew
| ing and books She'll die an old maid