Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-04
Tales and Sketthes.
GEO. PENWICK'S SCnOOL.FELLOW.
CONTINUED from yesterday. }

me and Kitty Delane!"
"Well," observed Mrs. Fenwick, as
George stopped. almost speeches. with
wrath.
81 said there was no hurry" he contin-
ued. land then the fellow gave an impu
dent laugh-said- he supposed l know
best. but the world in general noticed that
while talked another acted. and that the
names Oliver James and Kitty Delane
rang together like chime of bells! !"
Mrs. Fenwick raised her eyebrows
slightly, and again said
"Well ?''
well, won't stand it," declared her
irate son. She's the prettiest girl about
here, and she's my style, and | mean to
marry her. After this III ask her to-
morrow. and settle the matter"
"Shall tell you what would happen if
you did?"
"What %
..She would refuse you'
"Refuse met '-George laughed incred-
ulously-"She's not such fool -
"You will be guided by me, George"
said Mrs. Fenwick, calmly, She was
shrewder than her son, and saw clearly
enough that Oliver James was not rival
to be despised. LET me act for you. I
consider that Oliver James has acted
treacherously in making love to the girl
he must know you wish to marry. He
shall understand that he has stepped in
between you ard hindered your engage
Kitty tenderly. but show that You consider
yourself wronged by her. On no account
60 further. Leave the rest to me-"
George growled and grumbled. but
ended by acquiescing in his mothers
judgment.
A day or two later the victim walked in
to the web prepared for him-that is to
say, Oliver James called upon Mrs. Fen
wick. and found her alone at home. To
comprehend what followed. two things
must be borne in mind-Mrs. Fenwick
was exceedingly clever at misrepresenta-
ton; Oliver was abnormallv sensitive.
This is very nice of you," said Mrs.
Fenwick, giving her hand to her visitor,
with smile. do You know, you are
one of the very few young men in Haver-
ston who ever take the trouble OF calling
upon their friends"
II do it for my own pleasure" returned
Oliver, with equal politeness 'but today
| have come with purpose. l am leav-
| ing Haverston, and this is farewell Wis
it,"
"Why, why?' asked Mrs. Fenwick,
eagerly. Was it possible that Kitty had
refused him.
The why l prefer to keep secret"
said Oliver. II can only tell you that
shall be gone about four months"
Then YOU will not return herep"
"Oh. hope so ~ replied Oliver. with a
sudden sweet smile. my parents will be
back in town, but mean to take lodgings
here"
Mrs. Fenwck's hopes were dashed.
His air was anything but that of disap-
pointed lover. On the contrary. she now
feared that he had been too quick for her,
that he had already spoken to Kitty. She
must find out at all costs how tar matters
had gone.
"Mr. James -" she began, and
then hesitated.
Eyes. Mrs. Fenwck."
at is very. very difficult for me to 90
on" she said, "but this matter lies so
near my heart. and is of such supreme
Importance to my son. that even at the
risk of offending you beyond hope of for
giveness, | must speak,
| v,
and inclined his head. Another malicious
a Sigh
George is so utterly wretched. He
may not be very sharp. but he has good,
true heart, and all his life he has wor-
shipped one girl with a devotion few
know HIM to be capable of. Up to a
month or two ago she evidently returned
his affection; indeed, words passed be-
tween them which most girls would con-
slider equivalent to an engagement. Yet
since your coming, she has thrown good
feeling to the winds, and sighted him, to
amuse herself with you"
Oliver sat Ominously silent resting his
arm on his knee. and shading his face
with his hand. He could not reconcile
the idea of double dealing with the image
OF Kitty Delaine that rose before his minds
eye.
George little thought" proceeded
Mrs. Fenwick, wishing she could see her
VISITORS face, "that when he suggested
your fathers taking the Poplars he was
introducing rival to himself. He trust
fully praised you to Kitty. Now his heart
is almost broken. He bears it bravely,
but I, his mother, know how terribly he
suffers"
Let it here be observed that nearly
every sentence Mrs Fenwick uttered con-
tanned falsehood. No significant words
had ever passed between George and Kit
ty, he had never praised Oliver to her, he
had never been moved to real grief by the
idea of losing her.
But Oliver allowed Mrs. Fenwick's i'm.
putatiOps to influence him, and the blood
mounted to his face. What if Kitty had
fiirted with George to the alleged extent P
at would be better for nv poor bow, "
began Mrs. Fenwick again, eff Kitty
would be consistent, and show him quite
distinctly that she has ceased to care for
him; but every now and then there is a
return of the old manner. and she inspires
him with a wild hope that after all she is
only coquetting with you to make him
Jealous. And. indeed"
"Oliver rose suddenly. his fair young
face looked ten years older, but his words
were prompted by most unhappy i'm
pulse of impetuous youthfulness.
You have said enough, Mrs. Fenwickr'
he exclaimed holly. Il believe in Miss
Delane," and consequently look upon all
you have said as the result of your being
misinformed but would not have it sup
posed that have supplanted your son. 1
shall laava uitbout sooino hor oro;n