The Worthington advance., 1882-10-05

bewitching glances In lIugl.'s direc-
tien, which would have msltssl him had
his thoughts been with her; but they
were sad mixture Of tender, tender
aud true, 1nd feurteon aud twenty.
eight, nineteen aud thirty three. When
the song ceased, somsthing like tears
sparkled in Allies blue eyes, but when
Harry Grey called on her for her part
IN tho entertainments, she gracefully
threw the trail Of her riding habit over
her arm aud walked to the piano.
Hugh Baxter held his breath. Every
girl does her best Ut the piano thought
ne. xi.d when she touched the hrst bars
ct Fairy Land Waltz, lle turned away
disappointed. Harry Grey los,ked at
her aud nodded his head in evident ap-
proval. Eleven Mistakes called out
Hugh Baxter as she turned around.
Now don T tease her, I'm sure she did
nor, then as Allie passed her, size whis-
peretl. the tables are turned and
judging by Allies heightened color
and tito sigh that escaped from her
breast, one would have Thought 90.
Breakfast was then announced and b..
fore it was finished Allie had ro.9ained
her usual sunny spirits. Tie party
broke, up at twelve, the ladies declar-
ing riding habits nuisance in = parlor.
and when tho last guest had departed
the ladies went up to their rooms TO
dress for the afternoon, Allie stopped
beside Aunt Pattio's chair to exchai, re
a few words with her, wien she began
her usual lecture on the waywardness
of youth.
Now Auntie, please tell me III what
way do l differ from other girls?'
Now" putting her spectacles atop
her head, If you were like Miss Raynor
or Miss Baxter, should be happy: Gee
their lady like ways, Allie, they don't
climb trees, ride horses bare back, run
with dignified lawyers from the
city," added Allie who had heard MIR
Baxter cross the hall, ~ he went out
on the porch.
I'm short, Aunt Patty, can never
arrive at perfection in your estimation,
not being dignified like the grand city
ladies, and being nothing but country
girl, with broad fields to run in, nice
horses to ride on, n d . dear old auntle
to scold me for doing it. Never mind
au,itie, Miss Alice Mayne will walk in
OH you some Of Il Q e bright days."
''Amen!" exclaimed her aunt, with
q ferver that m .de Allie laugh heartily.
''You used to-'' but Allie gave her
hug that would have done justice to
u bear, and went to her room to dress.
So time passed; every day brought its
pleasures. delightful excursions through
the groves, long drives in which the
young folks from tie village often
joined, till the cooler weather warned
eur party it was time 20 return to the
sober realities Of life.
One afternoon, when the ladies were
occupied in their own room, Hugh
strOlled down to the foot Of the garden
and stood leaning ever the gate, in the
shade OF the very tree that served for
base on that memorable day Of the
race; he was thinking Of the pact, CO.
ing over the scenes that were vividly
stamped OF his memory, always COM
ing in contact with his problem. To- |
day the difference between fourteen
and twenty eight seemed even greater
than before.
"If," thought he, here an acorn
dropped directly on his head; it broke !
the chain Of his Thoughts; another
dropped and still another, and as he
looked up through the branches, Y mer-
ry laugl, answered his g:.z;'. and the
sweet II dare you to come up here!'' was |
too much to resist and he swung him |
self into the tree.
swell done. Mr.. Raxter!'
Seating himself on . branch he gazed !
into the bright face and suddenly an- |
nounced his intention Of returning to
the city. Tie roses in her cheeks pa!eti.
ut surprises me-" she said quickly,
1--WE have had q delicious summer xnd |
It will be 81 lonesome when you ~
away.'
but You will have your own pleas.
ures and sometime when you are older !
We may come again."
And bring your wife"
''Perl'aps, if the queen keeps her
promise, but what nonsense 1 AM talk
ing to cllild!''
"Miss Raynor will be the sunshine
Of your heart Mr.. Baxter, at least 80 |
she informed me, said Allie wickedly.
''Then the information WAS not COR
rect; Miss Raynor IL very nice girl
and will make 4 very geOsl wife for
some man but here is my little Sun.
shine."
Of nonsense, but l almost forgot what
ing of having Il grand party. and in
viting the whole Of Maytield; what do
you thinkY''
''Very nice. hut We must return
within four days consequently. we can
not be here to enjoy it,
II can send the invitations tomorrow
ANf1 1hnvo fho ocfv tho 11av offor I
know it is not the way you do in the
city, but Mayfield does not stand on
ceremony about anything and will take
it as nothing out of the way, And
now Mr.. Baxter will show you how to
descend, then I will 90 and talk Will.
aunt Marcia.' .......
So saying. she stepped a little further
down. then putting her hand on u Ger
tain branch. she stepped off and swung
herself gracefully to the ground. CALL
ing her companion to follow her exam.
pie.
''surely I can do what she ean,"
And following Allies instructions
up to ''Now step off, he did step OF
and came to the ground with emphasis.
The limb that bore her light weight so
gracefully, proved insufficient for him.
You incorrigible child!" he .ex.
claimed, as Allie burst into merry
peal of laughter.
"Excuse me. Mr.. Baxter, but really
did'n think began Allie apologetic-
ally.
mo. you never think! You are
thoughtless, wilfnl child, and deserve
to he punished!" cane in wrathful
tones from behind them. ::
CONCLUDED next week.
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