Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-30

speaking III SUCH QlSu toEm5 VI u
country home, she said If Helen woul
accompany her, she would 60 in sho
time. Horace, on his return, took sey
eral things to make his mothers rool
cosy and comfortable replaced the eas
chair, so she might have view of th
grand old Blue Ridge. which makes tt
grandest of views; this far-away seer
was beautiful. though the immedial
one was exceedingly fine, as nature
very lavish of her scene displays i
| Virginia. When they came, Horac
met them at the nearest depot only
mile drive, but the lively horses, th
scenery, the pleasant evening, had quit
an exhilirating effect on the old lady
so she was half in love with the plac
ere she saw it, while Helen's childre
were almost wild with delight.
"Oh uncle, what pretty white birds
What are they?" questioned Maud.
"They are pigeons, pet you can hav
some if you wish; they will allow yol
to catch them; you can have a grea
many pets, as have all kinds of fowls
and they are very tame, as I have beel
feeding them myself" - =
II do not think will want to go bacl
to the city again." the children boil
said at night. They had visited all tn,
near places before dark, and were only
waiting and wishing for morning to in
vestigate farther.
And when morning came, their ioy
knew no bounds when their uncle al
lowed them the privilege of feeding hi.
pets; the pretty white Brahmas attract
ed Maud, while Charlie was enthusias
tic over the splendor of peacock, wht
stalked about proudly, as if he was king
of the yard.
Miss Harte will call on you this
evening, mother, you, and sister; haG
some business with Col. Harte this
morning, and in hunting him up, I saw
Miss Edna in the dairy printing butter
and told her of your arrival"
Printing butter ~ exclaimed Mrs
Fairfax.
"Yes, ma'am, making impressions
with wooden stamp on small cakes OF
butter, the effect was very fine," he
said, remembering her intelligent con-
versation, as she kept on with her oc-
after he told her he would 90
away if she stopped, as he wished to see
her father.
"Qh, 1 know what it is" replied his
"but the idea of lady in her
standing, as suppose she is, doing such
things"
"Why, mother, she is not obliged to
do it, but since their slaves were iber-
ated, she has acquired knowledge of
almost all the essential elements of
which will not degrade
any lady, rather elevate her in my esti-
answered her son warmly,
Of or
at dairy door,"
Never mind, sister, wait until you
see her; reserve your judgment until
you are acquainted; 1 know YOU will
ne pleased with her."
they were charmed with her ease, ele-
gance of manner, and genial conversa-
ton.
There was nothing rude, rough, or ig.
norant about her; she was well infOrun
ed as to the general topics of the day,
the latest book, the most fashionable
music, "though papa prefers the old
songs mother used to play and sing for
him, end play many of those for him, :"
in reply to a question from Helen, who
wished to draw her out, for she saw her
brothers interest was excited in regard
to her. They went back to the city,
satisfied If she was Horace's choice, she
could be theirs; for they saw the fact
that work did not make her any the
less the lady; and she had given Helen
noble views of life, which she hoped to
profit by.
But we will go back to the commence
ment of our story. Horace was looking
over at pen of Cotswold sheep, under
a shed where they were protected from
the furious wind, which was rocking
the old forest gianta over in the hills to
a grand accompaniment of roaring,
There was peculiar fascination in the
stOrm-king's ride over the country; il
set him to meditating over the dreamy
past; five years ago Miss Gertrude had
forbidden him her presence; had mar
ried shortly after young merchant
now a bankrupt and employed as an
under clerk in retail store with small
salary. Horace felt that his heart had
no lasting injury from her refusal. His
reverie came back TO yester-evening at
Col. Harse's. Col. Harte had been dis
cussing law, politics, signs of the times,
&C., when the conversation turned on
agriculture. at promises to be the
leading pursuit of the country, as much
as it is derided as homely calling"
ut is true there is much manual Ia
Dor, but think it is not so wearing al
mental; the happiest persons of oul
land, if they were content, are the farm
ing class"
"Yes, if the spirit of Boaz were more
emulated, we might be freer from debt
who, though mighty man of wealth,
gave his personal attention to his har-
ynC n RI yIrxc al, -
tached to him." replied Col. Harte.
"Yes! he also secured wife by hi
individual attention, very amiable Ia
dy, and an obedient daughter, it seems
from Holy Writ"
"And, of course, she could make a goot
wife then; but let US go to the parlol
and hear some music; ] see Eddie il
ready to join u.s."
Like Saul Of Tarsus,' music soothe
me, mot that I am afflicted with al
evil spirit,) SO Eddie generally play
awhile for me before I retire to my
room." said the Col.
Horace Joined her IN singing, and af
ter listening to several of his favorites
he retired, thanking them for the pleas
ure they had given him.
"Sister Regia will graduate in June
then you will be better entertained, a
she plays WELL"
Nothing can be sweeter to me thai
your music, Ednie, and I came here to
night, to ask you if you will not com
and make music in my home; I hav
been waiting for some time to ask thi
important question Ito me); you ooul'
not mistake my meaning. my dar
ling" in impassioned tones, seein
she hesitated. II have had your faith
er's permission for some time to addres
you, but delayed until now; say m
dearest, may 1 hope" taking her hand
1t was not withdrawn from the firr
warm clasp. So they were betrothed.
And in six months they will be united
Col. Harte will give grand old Vir
ginia wedding, for he says, "Ednie de
serves it, first for herself, then for mar
rying as sensible a fellow as Horac
Fairfax"
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