The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-08-03
MISCELLANY.
EDNA's IRRITATION.
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BY euss GLENN.
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was coming and he did not wish to see her, SO
drawing his hat down over his eyes, he walk
ed down the wide carriage drive.
Will Wheeler was not young man, he
had passed the age Of thirty eight, but looked
far younger than many others who had only
stood Mr.. Wheeer's friendship for her and
accepted it accordingly. They galloped away
over hill and dale this morning, and the little
lady enjoyed herself SO we'll that her new
friend found no difficulty in persuading
her to accompany him every fair morning.
The change was doing wonders for Edna the
pale cheek grew more rosy and the sad eyes
brighter. But had she forgotten her love for
Dudly Calrun. All no, 10 the silent mid
night when the rest thought her sleeping,
then sleep fed from the young eyes and her
mind would travel back to the happy days
when he was by her side.
One bright morning, after racing for some
time with Mr.. Wheeler, she grew weary, and
allowing the lines to drop she almost forgot
her companion, her thoughts being in the old
days past and gone. ss,gs
Presently Mr.. Wheeler said
sMiss Edna, suppose we dismorint and
take rest?" ant 4 .sgsi ss9
She agreed, and be assisted her to alight
and they seated tleniselves beneath a shady
tree.
.Now little sister, said he playful .''slall
/ tell you a story about young friend of
mine-a, true story ?" ss.,.5 a,..J.s e
Eyes, please do," she replied eagerly,
throwing off her hat and nesting upon the
messy seat.
II am all attention now brother mine, she
said gleefully AZ
The gentleman was very grave for mo-
ment, then said sadly, while tender express
sion stole around hissenstiye mouth, II have
a friend, a young man, whom have known
from childhood. In his school days he had a
friend. girl, some two years younger. We
older boys used to tease him about this little
gisI, and as he grew older and still sought her
company we still thought 1t only a boyisll
fancy that would wear away, but he became
a man and whatever ladies' company he
would win he would soon forsake and again
seek his old love, but there came time when
he found he could no longer trust this one
He knew SHE deceived him and began to tire
of being faithful to one so false, and unknown
to her, he would seek other society. He was
admitted into circle where there were those
who were refined and pure. She, on the con-
trary, sought those only who cared for plea
sure, which led her far from the circle in
which she once moved. This my friend bore
as long as possible, and again separated him
self from the girl to whom he had been so
faithful. Time passed on and instead Of re-
GREETING this separation as in former days. he
was rejoiced to think he was fee from such
incumbrance he cared nothing for her 80
ciety, but wishing her all the happiness pos
sible he gladly babe her farewell. But this
youthful fancy and Disguised awakening did
him harm in one way, which was likely to
cloud his whole life be had so lost faith in
woman that he scarcely trusted one, and con-
sequeutly he became a confirmed hirt. III
dearly loved ladies' society, and it became hi
greatest pleasure to court the society of som'
1 fair one, then when a new face OF form cam,
upon the scene be would leave the lady HI
was with to try his fascinating powers upoi
the new conner. do not think he is heart
less only thoughtless. His idea Of women j
that all women ale changeablc, so trust none
He is attractive and good natured, but thi