Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-01-16
The delights OF picoics were being

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warmly discussed, when a gray-clad
gentleman Oh horseback was seen
aprroschir 9 through the trees at one
side.
He seemed in nowise discOmited by
numerous pairs OF ewes bent upon
him.
why, Reqgr, whore did you come
f.om p cried Miss Ella, prettily while
lie 'pater ct mater shook him warmly
BY the hand.
Il found myself able to be with you
earlier than l expected. They tod me
YOU were all booked for the day, 50 l
determined 10 follow suit
Itis so nice that you happened 10
come on this PARTICULAR day We are
going 10 have such a nice day " said
Mrs. Terrell.
I'm not so sure OF that soliloquiz-
ed Dayton, gloomilY, remarking how
pleased Ella seemed at the advent OF
this stranger.
Mr.. Da, ton Mr.. Greydon,' came
at last; and our friend found the keen,
gray eyes giving him searching look
during the process Of a graceful bow.
I think Princess would thank NE tor
drink Of water
And Gre, don proceeded to lead the
handsome animal 10 the stream a few
steps of.
Ella, excusiog herself gracefully,
accompanied Mr.. Croydon. Already
daggers of jealousy seemed piercing
Dayton's heart.
when is the wedding TO come OIL!
he beard someone ask Mrs. Terrell.
Then they are engaged! Why didn't
some one tell me before l made such
an utter fool of myself?' be groaned.
Every one thought this precise mo
ment suitable time time for exploring
tours. aud separated into groups.
The poor fellow wandered CH by
himself. he did not care whittier. His
brain seemed on fire. lie was desper-
ately in love. Why had she always
seemed so pleased 10 see him? He had
thought so differently OF her ! What
an idot be was TO 90 on loving the girl .
One who could act so fall ely was not
worth, Of lis Affection. These were
some OF his excited thoughts.
He would go back. He would show
her that this strangers presence made
not The slightest difference 10 him.
lie turned hastily, and discovered
tnat lie had wandered some distance.
Arrived at tie spot. he found Miss
Ella, evidently much faIigucd, aloue.
lie approached, ana made remark
about tie weather. Q commonplace
young man
Il was just wishing for some one 10
come, aud have a vague idea that the
n,mph Of the stream might venture to
show heise!f 10 one else appeared
she SAID. languidy flaming her flaming
checks.
81 will retire n favor of .he nymph.'
Nc; | would rather see you now,
HAVING 10 energy lett Tor The couIempla'
uou Of naiads.'
Da,ton's face lighted Up Tor an IN =
slant. and then resumed lie gloonl
express lon.
Nj. Croydon has gone, and l sup
pose every one else is Off eujoiins
hemse YES, , continued Ella.
'Iuoushl Mr.. Croydon wAs n hX-
lure: Lad con on purpose 10 see yon-
tlat is -
Dear ne, no = laughed Ella. He Is
on hi. way 10 my Aunt Hatiie's' who
lives at Liverpool. He is 10 MARY my
cou in in August and ouly stopped
here to consult papa about scmeihing.'
Miss Telrcl- Ella dear Ella! l
have been such fool!'
OF course 10 risht-Lirdtd pers' u
would like TO intrude oil The convers =
uon which followed suffice 1t TO say
that tv O weddings came of in August
instead of one, ard one happy par
consisted of Ella Telr,ll and Mr.
Perry Dayton.