Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-26
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY JAW 70

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He had some thought of telling Miss Ter
/ reli that lock of thst mass OF wavy hair
( was at that mement lodged in his pocket.
propitions fate permitted him to dance
! again with her during the evening, aud
/ even to accompany their party to supper.
The next day Treyelyn and Dayton
called 10 pay their respects at the Terrell
! mansion. This was not the last time.
Aud then Perry fell into the habit of So
ing without Trevelyn. The weeks slipped
away quietly, aud at length Perry diScov-
! cred that lie Was madly, wildly, hope
lessly in love with the fair owner of the
fateful net.
One day there was to be 4 picnic. Ma
ture exerted herself to the utmost on this
particular occasion. No one had ever
experienced a more delightfully."- pure at
mosphere. How fresh everything looked.
How sweetly the birds sang! winding
road through the trees led them at length
to just the sort of place they were looking
for. Then came the hustle of alightng
and collecting the baskets, and all sat
down for general chat before going of
in exploring parties.
The delights of picnics were being
! warmly discussed, when Sray-clad gem
tleman on hon setback was seen approach
ing through the trees at one side.
lie seemed il nowse discounted by
numerous pairs of eyes bent upon him.
"Why, Reggy, where did you come
from 90 cried Miss Ella, prettily; while
the pmer It mater shook him warmly by
the hand.
81 found myself able to be with you
earlier than | expected. They told me
you were all booked for the day, so | de-
termined to follow suit"
at is so nice that you happened to
come on this particular day. We are
going to have such u nice day" said Mrs
Terrell.
"I'm not so sure of that" ," solilOquized
Dayton, gloomily, remarking how pleased
! Miss Ella seemed 1T the advent of this
stranger.
"Mr. Dayton Mr.. Croydon" came at
last and our friend found the keen, gray
eyes giving him a searching look during
the process Of graceful bow.
81 think Princess would thank me for
drink of water"
! And Croydon proceeded TO lead the
handsome animal to the stream Il few
steps of.
Ella, e1cusing herself gracefully, ac-
companied Mr.. Croydon. Already dag
gers of jealousy seemed piercing Day ton :
heart.
"When is the wedding to come ol?" he
heard some one ask Mrs. Terrell.
"Then they are engaged. Why didn't
some one tell me before | made such III
utter fool of myself" he groaned.
Every one thought this precise moment
Il suitable time for exploring tours, and
separated into groups.
The poor fellow wandered of by him
self, he did not care whittier. His brain
seemed OH ire. He was desperately in
love. Why had she always seemed so
pleased to see him? lie had thought so
differently of her! What an idiot he WAS
TO 90 on loving the girl! One who could
act 50 falsely was not worthy of his aficc-
ton. These were some OF his excited
thoughts.
He would 90 back. lle would show
her that this strangers presence mnde not
the slightest difference to him.
He turned hastily and discovered that
he had wandered some distance.
Arrived at the spot, he found Miss Ella,
evidently much fatigued, alone.
lie approached, and made remark
about the weather. . commonplace
young mani
~ was just wishing for some one 10
come, and had vague idea that the
nymph Of the stream might venture TO
show herself if no one else appeared"
she said, languidly flaming her flaming
cheeks.
81 will retire in favor of the nymph."
"No; | would rather see you now, hay-
ing no energy left for the contemplation
of naiads."
Dayton's face lighted up for an instant,
aud then resumed its gloomy expression.
"Mr. Croydon has gone, and suppose
every one else of enjoying themselves"
continued Ella.
81 thought Mr.. Croydon was a fixture;
had come on purpose TO see you-that
is"
"Dear me, nO!' laughed Ella. "IIe is
on his way to my Aunt lIatiio's, who lives
at Liverpool. lie is to marry my cousin
in August, and only stopped here 10 con-
suit papa about something"
"Miss Tcrrcll-Elia--tlea Ellal | have
been such fool! -
OF course 10 right-mindcd person would
like to intrude on the conversation which
followed; suffice it to say that two we'd
dings came off in August instead of one,
and one happy pair consisted of Miss Ella
Terrell and Mr.. Perry Dayton.
An Educated Gentleman.
"Dis is de fouf anayers'y o. my mar
riage," said an old negro.
GsIIo1y many tin,1s is vpr hcon tnarried -,