The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-02-02
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! And Bertha came slowly TO-
wards them, swinging her broad
hat in her hands, for it was an in
tenseIy warm day in July.
May was expressing her de-
light at the prospect Of settling
down as turner's wife,
Bertha looked at them both,
and said:
j Oh, l know you have been
teasing her already. Really, it is
too bad. But it is no use to quar-
rel with him, for he is incorrigi-
bic
May found that the time passed
very quickly even in the country,
and did not regret her town
home. What with her drives,
boating, walks, croquet parties,
&c, her time was so fully occu-
pied, that Sue did not find an op-
portunity for grieving.
Shortly after her arrival at the
Hall, she made the acquaintance
Of a wealthy young farmer, who
owned a large farm and country
scat u few miles away.
He was not handsome, but pos
sessed a frank, ingenious counte-
nance that was very attractive.
! HIS manner was a trihe awkward
and constrained and May made
him the butt for her constant
1idiculc.
lie bore all this with undimin-
ished good humor, and was her
constant companion. From the
first he had been her devoted ad.
mirer.
1t was a pleasant day in Sep
tenn Der, and early in the morning
young Oakland drove up in his
pretty pbaeton, and stopped be-
fore Mrs. Wcbb's door. ejumped
down, aud darted through the
! dower beds, regardless Of the
damage they sustained, to the
lawn, where he had seen a little
figure in white muslin vanish. All
last he found her demurely sitting
on q fallen log, and looking as
dainty and fresh as rose.
Miss May, will you come with
me and take a ride p
what at this hour Why
surely not, Mr.. Oakland!
Never mind the early hour
The roads are SO good, and thi!
air will rovive you. Do come
Eplease J. pleaded be, eagerly.
She looked mischievousIy a
him saying merriIy.
why are you so anxious e.
and find Bertha and take her will
you. She will be delighted an
sure
Oakland turned away at last
wounded by her refusal, and in
moment she was beside him,
rosy flush mantling her cheek
and d gay smile on her red lips.
i did not think you would de
sert me so soon,' she began.
He looked at her searchingly
but she bore his scrutiny well
upon which his countenance lostit
gloomy expression, and a happ.
smile played over his features.
He helped May to seat besid
him, and they started off at
brisk trot.
They did not return till nea
noon, and when they arrived
Edwin came out to meet them g
the gate.
Oakland leaped ont of the ca
riage, and stood by in READINGS
to lift her out.
May glanced from one to til
other, and finally allowed ht
cousin the privilege Of helpin
her.
! Oakland looked on angrily, ar
drove OFT without Celgnlng 10 say
. word.
: Several days later, Oaklar
, called at the Hall, and was take
!. into the parlor, where the taml
t were assembled. They all We
t comed him gladly, for it was
b dull, wet day, and they did n
!. expect any callers. Bertha sat
t the piano, talking 10 Gerald "a
land from time to time, aud hnal
coaxed him into giving them
i song. He had u clear. me!od'o
It voice, aud sang with great tasl'
but he was so very shy OF his {
a complishment that May did n
e know he possessed a fine Tol'
V and compimented him so high