Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-06-29

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by the empty soap barrel, Miss Lila
slipped to the other side of the seat, and
clung TO tho ash-bin. A mile was
passed. two miles. Tie gablc-roofed
Eyrie loomed in the distance. On sped
the pony; on numbered old Dobbin; on
swooped the storm cloud. A dozen,
guests crowded out upon tho hotel
piazza to witness the exciting race.
GLOW white Mrs. Cavender looksl"
cried one. "Where did she pick up tho
fantastic driverP"
as that Miss Lila in the cartP" ex-
claimed the gentleman addressed.
"Well, she's girl Of mettlei Ha,
here comes the rainl"
As the phaeton dashed up he rushed
out with an open umbrella to escort
Mrs. Cavender into the house. In
mounting tho steps she turned toward
Harvey.
"You have done us great service,
sir. | assure you we are grateful. My
daughter will see that you are recon-
pcnsed for your time and trouble.n
"The dickens she wilt" thought the
dcacon's indignant substitute.
Standing beneath the dripping caves,
with rivulets of lye coursing down his
cheeks, he assisted the moist young
lady to alight. "I am-we are deeply
indebted to you," she stammered, blush
ingly. my mother"
"Has taken no cold, trust" said
he, loftily. "Good afternoon.
And horse, cart and driver disap-
peared kitchenward.
In putting the cart to rights that
evening, Harvey discovered u grimy OBJ
ject caught between the seat and the
ash-bin. 1t proved to be lady's pock-
et-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 gettingu from fever,
and is bound to get as high as she can.
If you're anywhere near their secluded
nest, do peep in upon them. They'll
be delighted to make your acquaint-
ance.h
al believe I'll take that handkerchief
to Miss Cavender tomorrow, auntie,
and have it off my mind" remarked
Harvey carelessly, 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 attired,
and minus spectacles, he presented him
, sslf at the Eyrie, and was cordially well
} coined by both Mrs. Cavender and her
daughter. Convinced that he was not
recognized rs squire of the soap cart, he
, saw no necessity for proclaiming him
self such. In making his first call why
should he introduce himself as clownp
, you've made quite a visit" was his
aunt's salutation when Harvey entered
the sitting-room. "Was the girl glad
to get her handkerchief"
"To tell the truth, auntie, ddn'!
: give it TO her."
, ''Humph! Strange how handsome
young woman will weaken chaps
{ memory" observed the deacon, slyly,
, as his wife bandaged the offending
7 ankle. 81 don't see but Harvey il have
to call again"
He did call again and again, and
1 again. Indeed, his rides to the Eyrie
: grew so frequent that his uncle one day
teasingly counseled him to buy second
: saddle-horse.
= 'Or get carriage that will shol6
: two" amended his aunt. At which the
n youth flushed guiltily, confirming Mrs
Q Clutter in her private opinion that he
was Every far gone.
$ He went further yet that evening
even to the length of proposing to Miss
: Lila.
The little coquette only laughed, ant
? bade him not to be absurd.
Q Absurd? He would really like tt
Q know what she meant
n Oh, they were both so young.
Harvey looked hurt, and intimateC
: that he, at least, was nearing the down
= hill of life.
$ And he didn't know her well enough
3 The youth eagerly protested that h,
knew her well enough to love her.
:, ''Besides, I'm not sure but L like
another young man better.'
: "Oh, if you care for somebody else
k why, then-why, in that case" Har
! ves found the English tongue terribl,
+ 81 met him first, you know" sale
Miss Lila, dropping her eyes apologeti
!; cally, '.and am under great ob1iga
: tions to him."
"Oh, it's all right. You're all right
: mean; but think Tom might hav,
told me.n
d Told you whatp"
Il "About this other fellow
| "There isn't much to tell" said Mis-
IL Lila, demurely. "He hasn't come for
ward.' Harvey drew on his glove witt
n mystified air. "But am looking TO
s him any day now, for the Eyrie is near
/. ly out of soap"
d "You bewitching little teaser'
: Miss Lila's cheeks were eddying will
Il, ,,.ln Il 80
= heart. Perhaps they made Harvey
head swim. can't say. / only know
g that he laid hold of the young lady
r hands at that moment in the mos
!. giddy fashion, and she seemed quit,
willing to let him steady himself in thi
/ manner.
s "Well, Harvey, I expect to be on m.
a legs again tomorrow" observed til,
o fa cetious deacon, at breakfast; 'ant
when / call at the Eyrie l guess you't
II better let me give that young woman
her handkerchief.
Thank .i yea very much; I ATTENDED
a ut didn't seem just right to keep he
out of it so long, Harvey" remarked
n coffee. "You ought to have paid he
. interest"
P "Humph! don't you be a mite con
O cerned, wife," said the deacon, with ,
miscbievous wink. depend upon it
l. Harvey has squared accounts with tina
young woman before this, and takei
her note of hand. He's driven bust
+ ness since that day set him up in TIN
!, ~ cart. ."-Sarah j. Clarke, in Harper
n Bazar.