The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-01
A Romance of the Granite State---A
Strange Narrative.

BY REV. j. $. COGSWELL, A. NJ.
CHAPTER VIA MYSTERY SOLVED.
The reader will bear in mind that
William Forest had repeatedly received
packages of money while in his college
course. He had not been able to find
out who his generous friend was.
have already spoken of the numerous
visitors who annually come to New
Hampshire either for health or recrea-
ton. When William was about to
leave for college, there came to the Vi
cinity of Elsmore cottage a widow and
her only daughter. They were from
the city of New York. They boarded
with Farmer Jones, as his farmhouse
was large and airy, and had splendid
location, overlooking some of the finest
scenery in New Hampshire. Here the
Karr family remained several months.
Mrs. Jones was a kind-hearted wo-
man as well as excellent cook. She
took pains to interest her boarders in
whatever she thought would please
them, aiding in passing away the time
which otherwise might seem long to
such as were accustomed to city life.
She was somewhat loquacious, and so
she told her New York boarders almost
all the news that was passing in the
quiet little hamlet. AS William Forest
was about to go to college, and as he
had little money, that subject was fire.
quently mentioned by Jones. She did
not fail of telling her guests of the zeal
and courage Of William in trying to OBJ
tain liberal education. Here we must
add that the Karrs moved in the high
est social circles of New York. Mrs
Karr's husband had been banker
Since he had passed away life had
seemed gloomy to her in many respects.
She felt most joy when trying to do
charitable deeds to others, who might
be both needy and deserving Of her aid.
She often engaged heartily in labors to
ameliorate the condition of those whose
necessities were great and condition la
mentable.
When Mrs. Harris daughter heard of
William Forest and his earnest desire
for an education, she thought within
herself, - Perhaps mother may think
proper to aid him with money! A
short time after this she saw and heard
William in social prayer-mee ting.
She felt impressed with the thought that
the young man had talent of a superior
order. In later years, after he had
finished his collegiate course, she
confessed that prior to that time, she
had never seen young man that so I'M
pressed her feelings in such strange,
and pleasing way She freely confessed
this to her mother, but right here she
stopped. She wanted to say that she
thought he was a young man of great
promise, but her cheeks began to glow,
and her words seemed to 90 from her.
So the conversation tagged, and they
soon began to read the entertaining
books which they had taken with them.
Mrs. Karr soon had the pleasure of
meeting the young aspirant for an edu-
cation. Mrs. Jones had arranged for a
little picnic in grove near by Echo
Pond. This beautiful sheet of water
touched the western borders of the
Jones farm. Mrs. Jones had made
wise selections in choosing the company
for the occasion. The parties invited
were congenial to each other, so that
all entered into the enjoyments of the
occasion with more than ordinary inter-
est. After social hour or more, Will
lam Forest and his sister, together with
Frances Kari, thought that boat ride
on the pond would please them well.
The pond was very charming. Echo
Pond never seemed half SO charming
before, to him. And Miss Frances Karr
evidently felt that boating, under such
circumstances, was more interesting
than the amusements on shore.
Mrs. Jones had prepared good sup
ply of food which She had placed on an
impromptu table, under maple trees,
She wanted very much to have all eat
at the same time. 1t was near shutdown
before the youthful trio came on shore,
talking and laughing merrily. They
each had large clusters of the white lily,
which William had obtained for them.
After paying due attention to Mrs.
Jones' repast, they soon left the maple
grove and Echo Pond with pleasant
thoughts and feelings. As they came
up to Mrs. jones house, the little com
pany expressed to her their gratitude
for the pleasant enjoyments of the af-
ternoon. She hoped that they all might
ever enjoy themselves in life, and babe
them a CHEEKY GOODNIGHT