Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-30
NO 1O3.
Gales ano Sketthes.
For the kenuebec journal
Why WAS NOT MARRIED.
Continued from yosterday.) }

pang of sorrow, that | had SO abruptly
changed the conversation. | felt he
thought me careless and indifferent to-
wards him; but rallied my spirits. ar
ranged my toilet IN the most becoming
manner possible. and descended To dinner.
entered the dining room--I was late
Dinner was all underway. 81 was saved
the somewhat painful ordeal OF being in
troduccd. | saw no one, 81 to speak, till
nearly halt through with my dinner
raised my cyes-O. such beautiful black
eyes We're gazing mtently into my face
felt confused. looked down into my
plate. but the impression made upon me-
was that of handsome man.
Dinner passed and we left the table 50
there was no chance for an introduction
until We met at recess. at the Institute.
Then my cousin. who attended the In
>titutc with me. succeeded in introducing
nearly all who boarded with her.
The handsome man fingered near US
so slender. straight, and tall.
How plain Mr.. Grover looked to me
now, in comparison with Mr.. Wallace, for
that was his name.
He was student from College
which do not care to name: his con-
versation was pleasant. instructive, fasci-
nating-so |. girl of seventeen. thought
forgot myself, my fears. and ever con-
stant sense of awkwardness in his pres
ence. was entranccd, but happiness is
but momentary in this world.
The gathering was again called to
order. and the time was spent in discuss
ing the best methods of teaching geogra-
phy arithmetic, and So on.
1t seems TO me that some of the gentle
men spoke Just for the sake of making
talk. or eloquent sentences. AS thew seemed
to think them; and some of the ideas
seemed so absurd. and impractical. that I
was so disgusted that could talk Of moth
ing else, as the dark haired Mr.. Wallace
overlook me on my way to my boarding
place.
They talked there this afternoon for
the sake of talking" said I; there was
no sense in what they said"
"Why should we be disguised with
those, who. SO far rs we know. speak to
the best of their knowledge? All have
not had broad experience. and it may be
they think they have really learned what
they pour forth from their own experience.
| perceive that You are u person of very
strong feelings. Are you so enthusiastic
over every subject that interests you P''
was chagrined at his rebuke. and the
sudden turn conversation had taken, and
answered, unconcerncdly:
II don't know; leave every one to
read me as he will"
then looked up. and there, short dis
tancc ahead. coming towards us, was Mr.
Grover He was evidently in search of
me, but seeing me in the company of an
other. with whom he was unacquainted.
merely bowed-a look of disappointment
upon his iace--and passed on.
81 do wish he would keep out Of my
way. do not want him forever with
me if he does wish it, thought. ] won
der if men ever know that their company
is not always desirable. I'll teach him
one lesson, any way"
There was to be lecture that evening
and we all started from the door together.
i and as it happened Mr.. w. was directly
behind me and asked if he might walk by
my side. assentcd. enjoyed the walk
well. but sometimes a thought of Mr..
Grover would pass through my mind. and
make me uncomfortable; but then | am
under no obligation to him. and / like
Mr.. Wallacc's company and looks much
better than his. So thought girl OF sew
cnteen.
| need not make my story so lengthy.
Mr.. Grover kept aloof from me. Indeed.
there was little opportunity for him to see
me, as Mr.. w. was ever by my side when
the lates favored. So the week passed
agreeably, happily, pleasantly to me. |
was infatuated.
Friday evening came. | was sitting in
the parlor with the other boarders. The
door bell sounded, and some one went to
the door. thought heard my own name
called. was right, TOR the parlor door
soon opened and a voice announced my
name, knew Mr.. Grover must be at the
door. ircmbled. and was also slightly
provoked FASTENED to the door.
Good evening. Della" said he, taking
my hand.
Good evening; won't you come in p
Il could not possibly stop. have just
received letter from father stating that
mother /. qnite sick, so must go home at
once. came to see if you are ready to
go a. brought you. thought you might
be depending upon me to take you away
had promised Mr.. w. that he might
accompany me to the lecture that evening.
and | was liking him as well as ever.
thought would get my Cousins husband
to carry me home in the morning, If Mr..
Wallace did not offer to perform that Office.
which was hoping might be the case.
You laugh, But remember that was the
logic of foolish girl Of seventeen.
So / answered, II think | will remain
want to hear the lecture so much this
evening" Had ] spoken the truth
should have said, II want to be with Mr.
Wallace so much this evening""
The sharp eyes Of Mr.. Grover gazed in
tently into my face as if he would readmy
very thoughts, then they assumed an al
most beseeching look as he turned away
and said:
81 hope YOU will have an enjoyable
time and safe return home.''
was moved and tempted to cry out 4
him to return, but great desire prevent
ed me. / returned to the parlo
and in the hum OF conversation
forgot my pain. Mr.. Wallace accompanie
me to the lecture, he seemed kind and in
teresting, was glad remained.
= When we had reached home after tn