Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-14
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A WEEKS ROMANCE.


There was good FIRE IN the CRATE, ana u
looked comfortable.
II am so sorry to iDtrude." began Cap
tain Stanton. perhaps ] had better get
back to the inn - ! am
1.-The vicar Is III, or he would show you
every bospisality,'' said the young lady.
81 think you had better try and dry your
self. will send Betsey."
She disappeared, and Betsy soon came
in, bearing variety Of wearing apparel,
and some brandy and water, which she
nj iced before the captain. On second
thoughts he considered it better to get
back to the inn as quickly as possible. and
only stayed to pour himself out a little OF
the spirit.
Buan was outside driving himself in the
sun and grass, but his mistress ws.s no
where to be seen. The dog growled sus-
piciously. and he felt that he cut but
sorry figure A. he wa walking off.
quick step sounded on the gravel. He
turned. and saw the young lady.
The vicar begs me ~ ask If you VIII
have some luncheon. .Iie is sorry to be
80 inhospitable, but he is very IL. Pray
come back, and will tel the servapt."
Twill you thank the vicar for me? ! will
not tsespass on his Kindness, but return TO
the mi, Is fast as can. shall not miss
the bridge again. I am truly obliged to
you"
Captain Stanton raised his hat. the girl
bent slightly, and they went their ways.
The following day he went to LIwyn-
celyn early. Il was fine place, finely
situated. As he walked through its park.
and approached Il, he thought the heiress
u a ov.A x.xsA tod
sion need not sell herself for a IordliDg in
perspective. lie also thought Of the vi
ears pretty daughter. lie had made in
quiries ut the inn, and had heard that the
vicar, Pryse by name. had n pretty
daughter called May. The landlady had
also said that Miss Pryse was very nice
young lady.
Having sent in his card. he was shown
into comfortable room. that looked as il
IL was always occupied. In few min
utss Mr.. Lewis appeared. They shook
hands, and looked at one another. They
were silent for few moments. AS il seek
ing something to say Mr.. Lewis was a
gentlemanlike. shrewd-faced man. be-
tween fifty and sixty; Captain Stanton. a
frank, handsome. well-bred man of TWEEN
ty-seven. They could not help being
pleased with one another. yet they were
As stiff As starch.
At last Mr.. Lewis said. ''Your father
has written to me. am glad To renew
my acquaintance with you. first saw
you eighteen years ago, and have heard
little Of you or yours since"
IL remember YOU WE'LL" said Captain
Stanton land the sovereign you gave
me-"
..IIumph ~ CALCULATED Mr.. Lewis. and
there was pause, "A fine day, Captain
Stanton"
Charming. What Il nice place you
have, Such scenery, And capital fishing.
I should think"
Yes. The Teify runs through the
grounds. You will have some luncheon ?
| am sorry to say my daughter is ont, and
don't know when tn expect her."
"Oh, am So" began the captain. He
WAS too truthful to say ''sorry, y" for he new
er was so relieved in his life.
The luncheon bell rang OPPORTUNITY.
and WE'LL filled table and plainly liveried
servants impressed Captain Stanton favor
ably with his future tather-in-law taste.
As long ~ the servants remained CONVEX
sation flowed; as soon rs they were gone
il stagnated. Each was waiting for the
other to begin the subject at heart neither
did 50. The nearest approach to it was
made BY MIR. Lewis. who asked when he
might hope to see Lord Mortmnin; inquir-
ed where the captain was sta,in and
gave him general invitation. He promis-
ed to call again the following day. when
he trusted he might have the pleasure OF
seeing Miss Lewis Mr.. Lewis smiled.
and looked him full in the face He felt
that he actually blushed.
IL shall tell my daughter that YOU in
quired for her. and hope you may meet
tomorrow " said the father. more cordially
mot having heard from your father for
eighteen years. we are strangers to one
another"
Edward Stanton began to perceive that
his host was proud man. and possibly
offended at this long silence. Yet he had
not the courage to saw that his father had
only been silent because he could not re-
pay the heavy debt. lie felt that ii he be-
gan the subject the promise must hc dis
cussed.
As he sauntered homcward. he decided
to call and inquire for the vicar Bctsey
answered the door. and ushered him into
the little library. In short time the
Young lady appeared. fresh and pretty as
pink and white hawthorn. He apologized
for troubling her, but said he wished TO
thank her for her kindness, and To inquire
for the vicar. She answered that he was
"a little better. and hoped the captain had
not taken cold alter his wettng.
There was flash OF merrinient in her
eyes. though her lips moved demurely.
He laughed. and asked permission la Try
the coracle again.
IF Buan will let you. lie is its guard
ian." she said.
Captain Stant,n wondered where this
May Pryse, this Wears daughter. hui ac-
quired so good manner. She WAS SELF
possessed. but not forward; bright. but
not fippant; the sort Of girl he admired.
And she certainly was very pretty. lie
knew that he had no right TO lnser. Vet
did SO. and she showed no impotence
lie walked round he room and looked ut
the books discussed some of them-prin-
cipally the poets. She seemed well read.
and iond of poetry. He paused before a
pretty water-color drawing. and asked il
she had done it. Yes; but it was only n
copy He ventured to show her the sketch
Of the previous day. finished in the even
ing. She could not fail To admire it. The
scene was perfect, . nj the figure in the