The Owosso times., 1881-07-15

profession. He was to stay with his
uncle six months, and then see il
he would ike to be taken as his part
ner.
CAsyet, he had done nothing toward
ingratiating himself with his vncle's
patients; but, on the contrary, had
caused great heart-burnings in the
younger portion Of the inhabitants
The men dispised him for his conceit
and foppishness, while he looked upon
them as mere clods. The village lasses
were dazzled by his fashionable clothes
and his many perfumes. Then, again,
he had brought from London a Stan.
hope, which had never been seen in
those parts before.
Lizzie Randall, the lawyers daugh-
ter, laid furious siege to this Adonis,
but he treated all with the most super
cilious air. Kate Langley alone had
passed him by as unworthy of notice.
and this from the village beauty, had
piqued his vanity. On the day of the
picnic, what was his delight to find that
he had made favorable impression
He thought it would be a good way OF
passing his six months probation to
make love to the village belle.
Little did Frank Churchill think
that he was making slight impression
by his lisping talk, while he stroked his
mustache with his delicate-lookiHg
hand. Even his conceit would have
received check had he known how in
different his companion was to his
most fiattering attentions.
Katy was greatly relieved when her
father entered the room, and 80 took
her visitors attention from herself
Farmer Langley was not pleased to
see who his guest was, for he, like
most others, locked upon him as an
empty-headed, affected fellow. The
young man soon took his leave, after
vainly asking Katy to allow him the
pleasure Of taking her for a drive on
the morrow. ~-a'' ~
Just as he was leaving the house.
he came upon Harry. Amory, who, be.
tween struggling with his anger and
love, was wandering about the neighbor
hood of the homestead, undecided
whether to call and make it up with
Katy or not. He had loved her for O
long time, and had only waited to have
some settled income before asking hel
to be his wife, Ef liGEr.
The rector had early taken fancy
to the intelligent lad, and had devoted
many hours to the improvement of his
mind. Harry Amory was consequent.
ly better educated than most of his
class. His good friend had not stopped
at this, but had recommended him to
the squire, who, finding him useful
had employed him in many ways. He
was often called upon to perform the
duties of the steward, who was ole
and infrm. No direct promise hat
been made by the squire, but still
enough had been said to lead Harry tC
suppose that upon the death of the ole
man he should fill his office. All il
the village looked forward to his ther
asking Katy to be his wife, and in
stalling her as the mistress of the stew
ards lodge.
so, Amory, I have to congratulate
you on your rise in life,' said Churchill
We'll, my good fellow, make haste an(
find wife to keep you company il
your pretty cottage. Shouldn't mint
living there myself, and fancy I know
one who would be glad to 60 with me,
and he nodded toward the Homestead
farm. Katy Langley is not so mucl
amiss, eh, Amoryp And she's deuced
| ly fond of your humble servant. Well
ta-ta; shall be glad to hear just such an
other has taken a fancy to yOu.'
The heartless coquette. So this il
the fools game she has been playin,
with mel exclaimed the irate lover
so that is the fellow she prefers to mt
who has loved her so long! Let hin
have he1, then, say-but 1 won't sto]
here to witness their courtship. 8
this is the end of all my hopesl Jus
as my desirel is accomplished. and
can. offer her a home, am baked o
my greatest treasure. will be off t,
the squire, and let him know I hav
altered my mind about accepting tn
stewards Office. Ned Glover will b
glad to have it, SO l shall be doing M
harm. So good-by, Katy langley h
cried, as he waved his hand toward tn
homestead. May you be happy wit
your new-found loverv ~ 4
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| katy, child what is this l hear
Giles the ploughman, has just brough
the news that Harry Amory has throw
| up his new sitnrtion and gone to Lor
donl / wonder il the lad is mad! Blu
what is the matter with the lass
Here, Martha! hurry! Why, the chill
has faintedr'
i Katyhad not tainted; she was keenl
alive to her sorrow. So Harry had tai
en- her hasty words in earnest, and wa
gone-fOrever, perhaps! Should she ne'
i er zee him again gy Ey q
j Taking the weeping girl In his arm
her fond father soon learned the parti
, ulars of the lovers quarrel. He sa
his child was to blame, but could M
} understand Harry's not attempting
see her again. He did not know of h
meeting with Frank Churchill, and Il
} wrong impression that had been mao
J on him. ? y =, = ~ = -
i Poor Katy! she was indeed severel
punished for her petuiance.
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Three years had passed away, an
she had only heard that Harry was
a merchants Office in London, and w;
doing well. All this time he had new,
: once visited his native place. She ha
: ed Frank Churchill so thoroughly fl
being connected with her quarrel wit
, Harry that even he could not mistak
her sentiments toward him.