Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-23

calledJme back TO say that on no ac-
count was to ride lest | spilled the
contents of this pail, which is to he
delivered intact TO old Mrs. Turner"
1--WE might look out for that, Miss
Tina," he said
"Oh. yes am not Mt all afraid of
spilling it," replied. 81 only fear IL
might offend aunty, who is inclined to
think well of you now
The young man drove on and was
exultant; for had not my aunt for
once been caught in her own trap?
or all the young men in Walton,
batting Mr.. Everard, John Seward was
the one she would have most approved
of my riding with. and had not the
least objection to his escort on occa-
sions myself. only felt that jealousy
of my liberty which young America
must have inherited from its Reyolu-
tionary ancestors, and | did not like
dictation in my choice.
Soon after John Seward disappeared
| heard another team behind me, sure
footed and striking in exact concert. |
knew before he slackcned his pace to
pass me that it was Mr.. Eyerard.
lifted my face shyly Git was shaded
by pink sunbonnctD to make sure it
was he. when, touching his hat, he
said
But for your manner, Miss Lang
| ley. | should not have been able 20
make you out. | do not think you
could change that with your dress.
win you ridc?"
- am going to Mrs. Turner's" |
replied. "and aunty said | must walk
all of the way"
well" said he, smiling, "it is a
long walk, but must not urge you"
81 don't need urging holding up
my hand to be helped in. IL am too
wise to walk that distance when | can
ride as we'll"
why did she wish you to walk" he
/ inquired. when was seated.
Ostensibly on account Of the Gus
tard,' | said. touching the covered pail
-"as though I would spill it-but
really lest I might ride with Tom Arm
strong. She dislkcs him. and thinks
he is omniprescnt when am out"
Upon what is her aversion based =
Ills beauty. The same platform Of
my regard"
Mr.. Eyerard laughed. and leaned
forward 10 peer under my sunbonnet.
| was quite serene.
THAT Is rather q shaky foundation,
is it not, Miss Langley? 1t seems to
me man should have something bet
ter to recommend him to a true
woman's regard"
"Oh. well" replied. Mr. Arm
strong is clever. Not in the English
sense Of the term. perhaps; but don't
think he would harm a 1y. Aunt Til.
da calls him innocent, because she
thinks he lacks energy"
perhaps you are strong-minded.
said Mr.. Evorard. and that accounts
for your preference. as such people are
strongly attracted by their opposites, it
| is said
lie was evidently making sport Of
both TON and me. So | only answered
with = toss Of my head. for the time
oblivious Of my covered pail, and on
alighting soon after at Mrs. Turner's
door. Mr.. Eycrard exclaimed:
What a sight for gods and men 90
The custard had spilled portion in
my lap. and yellow strcamlets trickled
down from his side. | was filled with
dismay; hut he seemed master Of the
position, and looked down with quiet
laugh.
"You are distressed" he said. "Ah,
Miss Toinette. forgive me! l fear that
| have not looked out as gallantly for
your custard "a Tom Armstrong might
haved done; and then Aunt Tilda' might
take a dislike TO me, and had intended
TO make her propitiatory offering,
and try to induce her TO let her niece
take long ride with me. II would
give me pleasure to takeyou next week
To the Fails"
ITO the Falls r. | repeated, looking
up with slow delight.
had not seen them since I was a
child. They were but fifteen miles
away; but aunty would never let me
"nam off, as she called it. that dis
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