Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-08

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l am glad, affably, ito make your ac-
quaintance, Adam"
Faith, mum, but it is that same as
you say" replied Adam, drawing his
straw hat further down over his ewes.
still more to hide his face.
" Wen, Adam, train up this hedge,
and then you may CO." she answered,
and then swept away.
Several days went by. The pretended
Adam never failed to be on hand In the
afternoon. But in the morning Harold
Satieeoli, Id MS own proper person, had
hshing, boating and picnic excursions,
most OF which Katie attended; for by
this time the Squire's wife had called.
bringing her son, and of course, after
that, Katie was included in everything
| that went on.
| Katie, too, learned to like Harold
| Carleton very much, for no one moer
| genial or whole-souled ever existed. He
was generous to fault, frank and OPEN
hearted as the day, and had outgrown
the conceit and coxcombery of his youth.
One morning. when Katie went into
the garden unexpectedly, she found
| Adam tanning himself with his straw
hat, which was usually drawn so closely
over his eyes, and she caught quick
| glance that reminded her of Harold.
But 1t was only for moment.
He had not seen her, nor did he see
her when she quietly seated herself III a
uncovered summer house, and took
ont some pretty, graceful work with
which she soon became quite absorbed.
The long, drowsy afternoon was wear.
ing away. Nothing but the tinkle of
the little brook, back of the rectory, the
sound OF the scythe which Adam was
! welding, and the murmur of the bees,
broke the silence of the place. Sud
denly katle's ear was arrested by clear,
manly voice, singing bar from
tavorite opera, in rich, ringing tenor.
She started to her feet and looked
out. Only last evening she had sung,
with Harold Carleton, that very song,
and this surely was his voice again. But
| no one was In sight except Adam, who
was industriously hoeing peas. The
truth was, Harold. ignorant of Katie's
presence, had forgotten himself; but he
was now furious Mt his indiscretion, for
be had heard Katie, and knew what
called her out.
Adam, has Mr.. Carleton been here?"
she asked. 81 thought heard him Just
now"
"No, mum, it's not yet that didn't
see him" said the apparently stolid
Irishman.
g was sure it was his voice" said
Katie, looking just trifle disappointed.
He would cross examine Katie a little.
and thus discover her real feeling to-
ward himself. So he asked, carelessly.
though his whole heart was in her
answer
Did yes wish to see him, miss? For
it's meself as will be afther sinding the
likes of him to yes2"
"No, said Katie. decidedly. "Stop
talking and go to work. am afraid
you are getting lazy" and Katie walked
Oft with her most queenly step.
"Whew !" whistled Harold. "She's
too bright to be caught in that way.
Thinks Adam will tell on her. Getting
lazy, am L? Well, it isn't because l
don't work hard enough, with dole
ful gaze at his blistered hands, as he set
vigorously to work, adding EVEN MS
Adam, must win the good opinion OF
my Eve"
on a friend, and Harold discontentedly
watched her departure. 1t was so
pleasant to know that she was in the
summer-h house or about the grounds
that he did not like to have her go away.
He did not notice her return, nor that
she came to the arbor soon after. But
when he had finished his last order he
threw himself down on messy seat,
and, tossing his wig off, began tanning
himself vigorously with his straw hat.
" can't wear that contounded wig
| any longer |" he exclaimed. /" It's color
even is enough TO set me on fire. Now
this is refreshing. Beppo, you scamp,
bring back that wig. What if your
mistress should come ? Must | chase
after that dog this scorching day?"
Beppo. Katie's dog, had run off with
the wig, as the reader has coniectured,
and on chase being given to him, rushed
to she summer-house and laid the wig
at his mistress feet.
Why, Beppo, what have you there?"
she cried. lit looks like the scalp of
old Adam. l wonder if
And she broke into a fit of ringing
laughter as she met the astonished
Harold face to face.
"Mr. Carletoni'
"Miss Katie
Then, unable to resist it he also
broke into hearty laugh
80, so you're not Adam, said Katie,
demurely. at last.
"No, but / will be if you'll only be
my Eve" he cried, with touch Of his
old boyish impotence. 80, Katie
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You so dearly-say You viii. Well
make another paradise where we can be
happy together, and / shan't be obliged
to work so hard. > breaking into laughter
as he saw hatie's rngulsh look, and
wiped his dripping forehead
Very well, said Kate, "I'll think
of it. But you must remember that it
Us not woman who made trouble in
the garden this time" Aud she added,
archly, "But I'll forgive you for deceiv-
ing me, if yon will forgive me tor
for"
"For what?" asked Harold, as she
hesitated.
For not letting you know before
that guessed your secret knew from
the beginning that you were not Adam.
That first day, when L pretended to be
smelling the lilies, had seen you were
at least not a gardener.
"And you let me work all this time
And it was so hot" with cresttallen
look
Eyes. You deserved it FOR your
trick. But am glad you can work and
obey or'lers. You may have to do so
some time, You know.
" Every man has, they say, when he
falls in love, !" he retorted.
Yes, she said, saucily, "and you
mustn't hope to be an exception But
there, there, isn't that quite enough %
for he was devouring her with kisses.
p" ] declare you're as impudent as you
were five years ago.
| Five years ago =
Yes. On, you've forgotten. Men
always do, 1t is only women who re-
member"
"What do you mean ?"
/ Her ewes danced with mischief. She
was eni wing his perplexity to the full.
Well, Ill tell you fairy tale. Once
on d time-there, stop now, or I'll never
| get on-there was little girl coming
/ scross field with her arms full of haw-
thorn bloom.
He gave quick start. and Katie went
on demurely.
And she met an impudent young
fellow, collegian, who thought him
( self Prince, but he wasn't. And he
i called her Saucy Eyes, the con
/ ceited-"