The Worthington advance., 1882-09-28
tFor the ADVANCED
THAT CHILD.
"A LOVE STORY.

"A ~UvA0s
A LOVE STORY.
Aunt Patty sat at tho window knit
ing one Of tiluse almost never.endine
affairs old ladies take special delight
in, 4 knitted cOuDterpalIe; u stupend'
0us undertaking truly, but Aunt Patty
considered herself equal to anything
where patience was required, except
the bringing up Of children. But il,
that she esteemed her lack Of patience
a virtue. She paused between Il "knit
one, over, and pull two together, F." and
looking: out Of the window, grOaned
inwardly; resuming her work for three
or four stitches, she glanced out again
and grOaned auJibly.
'::That child, Marcia" she said to 4
middle aged lady just entering the
room, Twill disgrace US all!''
''Well, Aunt Patty. what now?' In
a tone that suggested q familiarity
with like complaints.
'''Wiat - now, to he snre!'' exclaimed
the old lady wrathfully, leaning for
ward rs if to get a better view. ''Look
there! she is actually going to race
down the hill, and before our new
boar.lers ut that; the little hoyden!'
NO aunt. iii not hear you cali my
dear. dead sisters only child a hoyden
shine Of this old house. bless her."
''Dut Marcia. she's old enough now
to do up her hair and not have it dang.
ling 'roun.l her face in that style,
and to think of something else than
romping and racing; when I was her
age" hut Aunt Patty did not tell for
the thousandth time what 4 model
child she was, for her. needles dropped
from her fingers, and her very cap
strings quiverd with horrer as she sat
glaring out Of the window. The cause
Of her indignation. was u young girl
with laughing blue eyes, and ha,r
hanging il golden curls, her great
aunt's rspescial abomination. She was
dressed in the becoming style Of lit
tie Girl, and was daring Mr.. Hugh Bax-
ter t a race down the hill on which
Miss Marcia Graham's residence sat
like an ancient crown, to his sisters
amusement and her frieAd Lottie Ray
nor's evident disgust. For Lottie
Thought very tendcrly of Hugh Bax-
ter and could not bear to have him
show any girl especial attention much
less to sea him wasting precious time ~
he was now with little Allie Mayne,
who had planted her tiny slippered foot
beside Hugh $ patent leather boot. and
with y zone, two. three and away!''
they go rushing down the hill. Yes,
the dignified Hugh Baxter, Attorney
1T Law, actually running a race with
a little country girl! Allie kept even
with him till about half way down
y h'n with little bound she sped past
him. and tapping the goal. large tree
by the gate, she clapped her liar d. and
laughed merrily, as Hugh came il,
nearly ont Of breath.
lyon little deer!''
''You awkward bear!' she retnmed,
blushing in spite Of herself AS they
turned and walked back to the place
where they had left the spectators
standing.
'Welldore. Allie. we ought to crown
yon, for AS VT thought my brother
about to win, you outtlistanced hin,
completely"
''Gertrnle! 10 not see how yom can
sanction such proceedings!' exclaime d
Miss RayEor, with u significant glance
at Hugh, who laughed lightly rs he
answered.; ''Tkere's Il certain respite,
Miss Raynor. in such innocent sport,
after 4 years confinement to Il dull
law office in the city. and especially in
such y charming ally as our young
friend hpre;;" with a bow to Allie. who
acknowledged the pun with u becoming
little pout. Gertrude smiled, but Miss
Raynor, turning to Allie, said coldly,
''There now child, go and play will,
your doll,"
Allie dropped her a quaint little
courtesy and kissing her hand to Ger
tru'ie was off like flash.
Hugh Baxter and his sister Gertrude
were left at an early age, in the care
Of their nurse, who had seen the hand
of ,leat!, strike down both the father
and mother. almost at the same time
and who had taken sole care of them
until they became old enough to le
sent away to school, and trained fol
the position in society, such as the for.
tune left them ry their parents war
ranted. And Eow, Hugh, at the age oi
twenty.eight, vas i promising lawyer
in the neigI:boring city of L. where III
resided with his sister and the faithful
nurse, keeping but tnp or two servants
A business trip had brought him t.
the quiet village Of Maytirld, and hi
had admired its picturesque beauty
A verital'le village Of groves, through
which ran q stream 0f water. winding
and inter. winding in i manner only
nntlrrst oo'l by nature herself. NJ
wonder Hugh Baxter was fascinated
with it, and his glowing account soor
won over to his side his sister Gertrude
and she prevailed upon her friend Lot
tie to accompany them thither for q
season of absolute rest.
Gertrude Baxter was of medium
height. far with regular features
pleasing expression Of countenance
and = sweet, dreamy smile which cap.
tivated you and set you 50 perfectly al
ease.
J.ottie Kaynor was 4 tall, slpnde,
girl, twenty four years Of age, two years
older than Gertrude. with wealth 0t
light brown hair. always becomingly
arranged, which set oft the fair face t.
perfection; cold grey eyes that cOuld
glitter in anger and soften to tears a.
tprnately: u perfec: nose, and beautiful
mouth hut for the halitual expression
IF scorn that seemed to hover about
the lirs.
With some of Gertrude's sweet TEN
per and melting smiles, her face would
have been one Of rare beauty; and il
was = constant source IT wonder tc
their friends how two such strikincl,
contrasting natures could find pleasure
in each others society. but 80 it was
for they had been fast friends since
their school days.
Though Lottie had been reared b,
wealthy rarents. was naturally proud
ard selfish. her liking for the less
wealthy Baxters was sincere; and wher
sl" left the gay ,n,rty Of fashionable
friends in the city. to bury herself ir
the little village. wise heads nod del
eravc|y and said I can spe.'
Dear me!'' exclaimed Aunt Patty