The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-02-16
NFVRERRY s. O. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1884,
The day for the Pic Mic at last

yhey all 60 in the large old farm
wagon. All were to meet at Mrs.
Mel0ille's and 60 together to the
AXE which was on her estate.
Jerold, his mother, and sister
drove up just as the Melville
wagon was leaving the yard.
He did not fail to note the fact
that James Preston occupied the
seat beside Eleane, and that be
was holding her parasol and talk
ing in a lively way while she lis
tened in silence. Edith also saw
it and turned to him.
why Jerry, yon stranger seems
likely to steal your little flower,
and mamar turning to her mo-
ther with a smile, 4 have just
found out what has made Jerry SO
cross in the last week.
Mrs. Southern smiled but made
40 answer, and they shortly arrived
at the lake, when some of the boys
gave a prolonged whistle and the
merry party alighted, and gath
cred about in groups under the
beautiful shades.
Minnie came up to the buggy
and after kissing the elder lady
turned to Edith with the remark.
co. you have caught d beau,
Edith! And Eleane is Jealous al
ready. Mr.. Preston has been
watching you ever since we left
home and was actually so absorbed
that he let Eleane's parasol fall.
And there be comes now for an
Introduction
Jerold turned as she spoke, and
as be stood speaking to Eleane,
James Preston passed in and was
introduced to Mrs. Southern and
Edith. And soon be led Edith to
a pretty seat on the waters edge.
Minnie had left the group, and
Jerold and Eleane were strolling
about neither speaking much.
Till noticing that she was some.
what pale be sought shade not
far from Edith when he insisted
that she rest.
I am not tired, Jerold,' and
there seemed strange huskiness
in her voice. But if you wish |
will stay here
1 thought you looked tired
Eleane.' And then several mo
ments passed in silence, during
which he regarded her closely.
Edith's light laugh came dowr
to them like some discordan1
music. At length the thought
flashed through him that perhaps
Eleane was vexed that Edith hac
so monopolized the attention O.
the guest. But this thought was
banished Immediately. 1t was no'
anger that he read in the quie
face beside him, but a far away
something that made him Ions
to take and shelter her on hi:
true breast. And be felt long
ing to know her sorrows and belI
her and an inde6nable fear that h'
could not help her if be knew
He at length broke the stillnes
with the remark : i am goinE
away in few days perhaps for
ever. But what is the matte
Eleane?' as she caught her ha
with quick, nervous, movement
while her face paled to an ash!
whiteness.
oh nothing at al [ saw tha
boat rock so fearfu!ly just now
But calmly as this was said b
could but note the strained, wear,
sound Of her voice. He littl
thought the words he had spokel
had caused the face to pale, AM
the voice TO falter. Preseatly sh
asked in a steady voice while sh
resolutely watched the canoe lal
ty.
Where are you going Jeroic
and do you stay p
He tried to read her heart a
this moment, but she appeare
perfectly Indifferent.
Uncle Harry has written TO
me to take the position OF BOOB
keeper in his establishment wit
the view of entering me as par
ner at the eud of year
You are fortunate she sale
And I hope you will succeed
i would not have left HON
some while back, but now | ion
for a change. You must visit nj
mother Eleane. She will mis-
me so much,' he said still watch
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