Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-04-21

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tion, 70 say nothing OF Neddie, who is
growing up such q splendid young fel-
low.
1t is very kind Of yOu TO say such
things Of Neddie and me, we are COM
mon people, and ours Is a common life
Neddie did spend two years with our
uncle who lives in York State. He went
to school there But father does not
think much of book learning Aunt
Jane never had time to help me, and
Neddie is too restless to keep still
long enough, suppose. She continued,
quantity. You who live out in the
world look at these things in differ
ent way but know of many who are
just where | am. Why, there is
whole family on that Island, pointing
to a tiny speck away 10 the eastward,
who cannot read or write. Once in
three months. perhaps, they go to the
mainland | scarcely ever go. sup
pose shall always live here, and am
contented--I think, and look OF
doubt gathered IN her eyes. But late
ly | nave wished so much that | could
read and had books-for it is so lonely
here in the winter.
Well. dear child said the young
man, gently, this now gives me the
privilege of paying my debts, does it
not 2
Your debts? echoed Lizzie in sur
prise.
Certainly. Did you not fish me out
of the water a week ago Well, now
you shall put your six feet of drift
wood to some service I'll teach you
to read and to write
After that Mcintyre proved to be
the most faithful of teachers, and his
pupil made steady progress in her les
sons. Neither was the violin any long
er in disgrace. Lizzie played to atten
tive ears while learning deeper les
son than either at first realized. Nc
Intyre was the first to wake up. He
was a man of the world, and under
stood himself, or thought he did, thor
oughly. Accordingly, he started one
morning for stroll along the beach to
think it all over
AS the case now stands, he solilo-
quized, as he lit cigar and threw away
the match, it is either Lizzie or the
world; and | confess, the world has
charms for me- Then came thought
which caused his heart to beat faster
and sent the hot blood to his brow. But
be shook his broad shoulders indig-
nantly, and lifted his hat to let the cool
sea breeze sweep through his hair. Il
must be much greater scoundrel than
am to work SO great wrong on that
dear girl. Faith : and he laughed in
bitter scorn of himself, that would be
fine way 10 recompense her for saw
ing nv life. She might better have
left me to feed the fishes Could |
take her home with me as my wife ?
His gaze wandered absently over the
swelling waves, and fingered on far
off sail that dipped and rose, dipped
again, until it sank below the horizon.
His lip curled involuntarily as he
thought of the delicate ladies in his set,
and how wretched they would make
the poor girls life in their own high
bred fashion. No-but would they,
though 2
A faint amusement fingered in his
face as he recalled Lizzie's rather state
ly carriage and stately dignity that re-
deemed her from being commonplace.
He laughed out.
1T would be fun to see her among
all those peacocks. Poor Lizzie! What
a shame that she has been neglected
If she had received half the advantages
OF any one of my acquaintance she
would have surpassed them all. Well,
we'll, 1t is high time returned home.
have been here six weeks. Yes, | will
go away tomorrow, and forget her, as
she will forget me-
So saying Mcintyre threw away the
end of his cigar and started into brisk
walk along the shore, coming directly
upon the object Of his thoughts, who
was pacing to and fro, drawing plain
tive music from her violin. She wore
a scarlet jacket over her gray dress
and white handkerchief over hel
head and under her chin. His hear
throbbed faster at the sight of her.
Fool = he muttered, to think
could leave her Now, then, my man
Its all for love, and the world well Lost
Lizzie greeted his approach with I
smile, but played to the end of th'
strain before she spoke. 1t was a lit
tie German air he had taught her
is that right ? she queried, as sht
finished
i cannot tell you.
Then meeting her look Of astonish
ment with his own earnest gaze, h'
said
Lizzie, will you care much when
90 away from here ?
Her eyes dropped, the red blood dyec
her cheek and brow for moment ant
then faded away, leaving her quite
pale.
4 think 1t will be well for you tx
go, she said
And why, Lizzie, will you tell me
You needn't fear to tell me anything,
he added, as she hesitated.
She looked away from him, and he
voice was almost inaudible as she an