Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-05
Gales ano Skettbes.
WHAT sHE DID WITH HIN.


that sparkled on her dimple cheeks like
dew-drops on the heart OF a rose
Il love Charley dearly. and know he
loves me !; but his people are rich and
proud. and would never consent to his
sister. Mrs. Howe.-she's only half-sister.
you know--found il out she was angry
enough. YOU may be sure She waited
until Charley had left town. and then told
me she didn't want me any longer with
agreeable hear. heard of Aunt Polly's
death. and thought that would come and
stay with YOU few weeks. All the fami-
lies are out of town now that would be
likely TO give me employment
Mary Delevan's kind heart was touched
by the timid. deprecating look in the soft.
dark eyes that were lifted TO hers.
'I'm SO glad you've come, dear. I've
been so lonely since aunt died. don't
mean TO let YOU 90 away very soon, either.
You know always said that you should
live with me when was married. Only,
am not married yet"
Ruth looked a little curiously at the face
on whose sweet serenity there was now n
touch of sadness.
"And what about that handsome young
lawyer. Brockley, who was SO attentive to
YOU the last time I was here? II is not
fair for you to keep me in ignorance when
have told you everything"
There is nothing to tell." said Mary,
with smile and sigh. Mrs. Brockley
was poor. Aunt Polly didn't believe in
love. you know. She thought people
ought not to marry unless they 'bettercd
their condition. rs she called it. Aunt
was old and infirm. and could not leave
her. My lover-if can call him such
got tired waiting. | suppose. At all
events. he went away. and has married
since. have heard. Let us change the
subject
The subject was pretty effectually
changed by the entrance of Kitty, Mary's
little handmade. with letter. whose con-
tents threw her young mistress into q
maze of pcrplexity and astonishment.
They were rs follows:
DEAR MADAM You are hereby noti-
fled that you have been duly appointed
eXecutriX of the estate of Hester Cady, de-
ceased. and guardian of her grand nephew
and heir"
"You can have all necessary papers
and information by calling at the office of
North. Harding a. Co., Counscllors-at-
Law. 20 State St, S."
"Can il be. intended for mel" was
Mary's wondering exclamation as she
picked up the envelope, on which was
written in round. clerkly hand: Miss
Mary A. Delevan."
''Such queer letter." she added, in
response to the wide opened eyes Of her
companion. and tossing il into her lap.
Goodness me ! exclaimed Ruth, as
she made herself mistress OF its contents.
"And who is Hester Cadyp"
"She's an old friend Of Aunt Polly's
believe. never saw her but once and
why she should make me executrix, and
guardian to boy, is more than know ~
"If il was only girl, now you can do
most anything with girls" smiled Ruth.
in the serene consciousness that girls were
higher order of beings. "What will
you do with him P''
'I'vc half mind not to do anything
with him - responded Mary, in the same
aggrieved tone and manner.
THAT wouldn't do,' said Ruth, with
sapient shake of her pretty head.
81 don't know what I shall do with
him r. sighed Mary. "Of course he'll
>Dol1 IuN gdIutU. ttdt op my
and keep me continually y in hot water!''
"IIe wouldn't be boy II he didn't do
that,'' laughed Ruth. Never mind,
Mary; you just turn him over to me. You
have two servants and next to no sewing,
and I was afraid that / shouldn't find
enough to do to keep me out Of mischief.
Now I've found what my mission is.
rather like boys: and I'll take this one
entirely off your hands so that he shan't
bother you the least bit the world"
Though a little dubious in regard to
powers that she had never seen tested.
Mary was not little cheered by this as
surance. together with Ruth's hopeful
way of looking at things.
The next morning the two girls started
out bright and early. in the pony-chaise,
for the good old city Of s., which was
only five miles distant. They experienced
no difficulty in finding the law office named
and whose only occupant was young
man about twenty-five, WHO was writing
at the desk.
at is Mr.. Brockley, I do believer
whispered Ruth.
Rising to his feet, the young lawyer
turned towards them a face radient with
surprise and pleasure.
1t was too late to retreat, if Mary had
wanted TO do so, so there was nothing to
do but go toward him.
"Mr. North has stepped out. but will
be back shortly" said Mr.. Brockley. the
Junior partner Of the firm, in reply to her
| questions.
/ With these words he ushered the two
into an inner Office. Mary's cheeks were
very red, but there was a grave expression
in her eyes, from which he vainly strove
to obtain an answering glance.
Giving Mary seat by the window,
which he lowered for her express benefit
Mr.. Brockley withdrew, pausing for . mo-
ment on the threshold, in the vain hope Of
receiving look from the blue eyes that
were obstinately bent upon the floor.