Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-11-09

Then came the hustle of alightlng ana
collecting the baskets, and all sat down
for a general chat before going off in ex,
ploring parties.
The delights of p;cnics were being
warmly discussed when gray-clad gem
tleman on horseback was seen approach
ing through the trees ut one side.
He seemed. in no wise discounted by
numerous pairs of eyes bent upon him.
why, Reggy, where did you come
from" cried Miss Ella, prettity, while
the pater ct mater shook him warmly
by the hand.
Il found myself able to be with you
earlier than | expected. They told me
at the hotel that you were all booked
for the day, so l determined to follow
suit"
1T is so nice that you happened to
come on this particular day! We are 60
ing to have such a nice time" said Mrs.
Terrell
Pm not so sure of that" soliloquized
Dayton, g!oomily, remarking how
pleased Ella seemed at the advent of
this stranger.
"Mr. Dayton, Mr.. Croydon" came at
last, and our friend found the keen, gray
eyes giving him searching look during
the process OF graceful DOW.
81 think Princess would thank me for
a drink of that water she hears" and
Croydon proceeded to lead the hand
some animal to the spring, a few steps
Off
Ella excusing herself gracefully, &C.
companied Mr.. Greydon. Already dag
gers of JEALOUSY seemed piercing Day
tons heart.
"When is the wedding to come off, ,
he heard some one ask of Mrs. Terrell.
at is not quite decided yet; not before
August"
"Then they are engaged! Why didn't
some one tell me before l made su CHI
an utter fool of myself" he groaned.
Every one thought this precise mo-
ment suitable time for exploring tours,
and separated into groups. The poor
fellow wandered off by himself, he did
not care whittier. His brain seemed on
fire. He was desperately in love. Why
had she always seemed SO pleased to
see him? He had thought so different
of her! What an idiot he was to 60 on
loving the girl! One who could act so
falsely was not worthy of his affection
These are some of his excited thoIghts.
He would go back. He would show
her that this strangers presence made
not the slightest difference 10 him. He
turned hastily, and discovered that he
had wandered 5 )me distance from camp.
Arrived at the spring, he found Miss
Ella, evidently much fati2ued, alone.
He approached and made remark about
the weather. O, common place young
man!
81 was just wishing for some one to
come, and had a vague idea that a nymph
might venture to show herself if no one
appeared" she said, languidly tanning
her flaming checks.
Il will retire in favor of the nymph."
"No, | would rather see you now, hav-
ing no energy left for the contemplation
of naiad."
Dayton's face lighted up for an instant
and then resumed its gloomy expression
"Mr. Croydon has gone, and suppose
every one else is off enjoying themselves "
continued Ella.
81 thought Mr.. Croydon was fixture
! had come on purpose to see yOu-that
! is"
Dear ne, mol" laughed Ella "He is
on his way to my aunt Hattie's, who lives
at Keno. He is to marry my cousin in
| August, and only stopped here to con-
suit papa about something"
| Miss Terrell a-dear-Ella-I
| have been such fool!''
would like to intrude on the converse.
ton that followed; suffice it to say that
two weddings came off in Aurust instead
OF one, and one hapwy pair consisted OF
Miss Ella Terrell and Mr.. Perry Dayton