Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-07-19

piazza to witness the exciting race.
"How white Mrs. Cayender looks !" cried
one. "Where did she pick up that fantas-
tic driver? P"
'.ls that Miss Lila in the cart ?" exclaimed
the gentleman addressed "Well she's
girl of mettle Ha, here comes the rain !'
AS the phaeton dashed up he rushed out
with an open umbrella TO escort Mrs. Cav
ender into the house. In mounting the
steps she turned toward Harvey.
"You have done US great service, sir.
assure YOU We are greatful. My daughter
will see that you are recompensed for your
time and trouble"
"rhe dickens she will :" thought the dea-
cons indignant substitute.
Standing beneath the dripping caves. with
rivulets of I've coursing down his cheeks,
he assisted the moist young lady to alight
IL am we are deeply indebted to YOU"
she stammered, bushingly. my mother"
"Has taken no cold. trust" said he loft
lily. Good afternoon"
And horse, cart and driver disappeared
kitchenward.
In putting the horse to rights that evening
Harvey discovered grimy object caught
between the seat and the ash-bin. 1t proved
to be a lady's pocket handkerchief bearing
in one corner the name of Lila Cavender -"
He handed it to his aunt for bleaching pur-
poses, and received in return letter from
Tom.
"My mother and sister have perched at
the Eyrie, on Emden Hill," it ran. "My
mother is getting up from a fever, and is
bound to get as high up as she can. II
you're anywhere near their secluded nest,
do peep in upon them. THEY'LL be charmed
to make your acquaintance"
81 believe I'll take that handkerchief to
Miss Cavender tomorrow, auntie. and have
it off my mind" remarked Harvey, careless
ly. as he folded the letter.
"Well-or you might send it by the stage,
But Harvey was deaf to the suggestion.
The next evening faultlessly attred, and
minus spectaces, he presented himself at
the Eyre, and was cordially welcomed BY
both Mrs. Cavender and her daugh
1 Convinced that he was not recognized as
squire Of the soap cart he saw no necessity
for proclsming himself such In making
his first call why should he introduce him
self as a clown?
you've made quite visit" was his aunt's
salutation when Harvey entered the sitting
room. WAS the girl glad to get her hand
kerchief?"
ITO tell the truth, auntie, didn't give ii
to her
"Humph' Strange how handso me
young woman will weaken a chaps mem
ory,' observed the deacon, slyly, as his wife
bandaged the offending ankle, Il don, see
but Harveyll have to call again"
lie did call again, and again, and again
Indeed his rides 10 the Eyre grew so fre-
quent that his uncle one DAY teasingly coun.
selled him to buy second saddle horse
cor get carriage that will hold two,
amended his aunt. At which the youth
flushed guilty, confirming Mrs. Clutter il
her private opinion that he was very far
gone
He went further that evening even to
the length Of proposing to Miss Lila.
The little coquette only laughed, and
bade him not to be absurd
Absurd ? He would really like to know
hat she meant
Oh. they were both so Young.
Harvey looked hurt, and lntmated tha,
he, at least, was nearing the down-hill OF
life.
And he didn't know her well enough.
The youth eagerly protested that he knew
her well enough to love her.
Besides, I'm not sure but like another
young man better"
"Oh, if you care for somebody else, why.
then-why, in that case" Harvey found
the English tongue terribly intricate, and
rose with precipitation.
Il met him first. you know" said Miss
Lila. dropping her eyes apologetically, land
| am under great obligations TO him.
"Oh. its all right. You're all right, |
mean; but think Tom might have told
me-"
Told YOU what?'
about this other fellow
"fhere isn't much to tell" said Miss Lila,
demurely. HE hasn't come forward" -"
Harvey drew on his glove with a mystfied
air. But | am looking for him any day
now, for the Eyrle is nearly out OF soap
"lou bewitching little tease
Miss Llla's cheeks we're eddying with
dlmples deep enough to drown a mans heart
Perhaps they made Harvey's head swim.
can't say. only know that he laid hold
of the young lady's hands at that moment in
the most giddy fashion, and she seemed
quite willing to let him steady himself in this
manner.
"Well, Harvey, expect to be on my legs
again tomorrow" observed the facetious
deacon, at breakfast; land when call at
the Eyrie guess you'd better let me give
that Young lady her handkerchief"
Thank you very much; | attended to
that last night"
1T didn't seem just right to keep her out
Of il so long, Harvey" remarked his aunt
dryly as she passed hi, coffee. "You ought
to have paid her interest
"Humph don't you be mite concerned,
wife" said the deacon, with a mischievous
wink. depend upon it. Harvey has squared
accounts with that young woman before this.
and taken her note of hand. He's driven
business since that day set him up in the
cart"