Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08

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"Hallo, Mr.. Maur," said somebody
at his elbow, in clear, young voice.
"Oh, is it you, Jack ?" returned Rich
ard. where are yon off to now?"
Jack was Edith Palmer's brother, and
Richard had shown him many kind
nesses, completely winning his boyish
heart.
II was looking for you," said Jack.
"Come up to. the house and see Joe,
will you? Father says he does not like
the look of him. DO come; there is no
body at home; Edith has gone to see
Susie Brown"
"All right, I'll come," returned Rich
ard, relieved and yet disappointed that
he would not See Jacks sister.
! The Palmers lived in small house
near the sea, aud Jack dragged Rich
ard into small back parlor, conmu.
nicating with the drawing-room by fold
ing doors.
"Wait here" he said, "while I go and
look for joe" .."
And he dashed out Of the room in
search Of his retriever before Richard
could utter word Of remonstrance.
The young man sat down on one o1
the shabby chairs, and relapsed into
thought. The more he saw of the pow.
erty Of the Palmers, the stronger grew
his conviction that his money must
have some influence on Edith.
Presently he began to grow impa-
tient at Jacks prolonged absence, and
the next moment he heard sound OF
voices.
II am so glad I persuaded you &c
come back with me,"---it was Edith
Palmer vino spoko--"I should have felt
SO dull all by myself"
II am very glad CAME" said Susie
for hs instantly recognized the voice as
belonging to Arthur Renmore's sweet.
heart. "What on earth is the matter
with you, dear? You are not the girl
you were"
There is nothing the matter with
me" cried Edith, and to prove it she
burst into tears.
"Don't cry" said Susie, wiping away
the bright drops with her own little lace
handkerchief. II do believe you have
some secret you are keeping from me-
Have you seen Mr.. Maur lately?" she
added abruptly.
do you think am crying about Mr.
Maur ?" asked Edith, coloring with an
ger.
II don't know, [ am sure" returned
Susie. II could cry if I was in your
place. The man ought to propose
after all the attention he used to pay
you"
"Susie!"
"Don't look so cross" cried her
friend. "You know it is true. He did
take up your time, and led people to
believe he was serious. It is shameful
of a man to treat girl as lie has treat
ed you, I Will say what l think-there
He is mean thing, and l would like to
tell him SO to his face"
Now it happened that Miss Susie
was sitting opposite looking glass,
and happening to lift her eyes, she saw
MIR. Richard peering in upon them.
She was very quick witted young
lady, and did not regret at all the allu-
sions she had made to him. AS she sal
looking into the mirror plot was be-
ing formed in that youthful little head
of hers within soft golden curls.
Her own engagement was such hap
py one, in spite of it's length, for she
had been engaged eight years, and had
two more to wait until Arthur would be
in position to marry, that she longed
for her friend to experience the same
happiness. :.
Perhaps few judicious words would
bring the laggard in love to the point.
She hoped 50, for he had looked vel
affectionately at the back of her friends
head. '...-
She felt strongly inclined to indulge
fit OF laughter, but she resisted the
impulse, feeling that it would spoil all.
She resolutely averted her eyes from
Richards reflection, after satisfying
herself that he was waiting eagerly to
hear what they had to say, and said, in
o preternaturally solemn voice: a"
Edith, I do believe you love the
man." -.. -. = 4 49,
The words almost caused Richard to
betray himself. He trembled like a
leaf, for on Edith's next words depend
ed the joy or misery of lifetime.
There was deep silence for q few
minutes, and then Susie lifted her
friends head and looked at her tear
stained face, which was sutfused with
bushes. a.:a .hsa = y
ct is but too true" said Edith, II do
love him. You have discovered my
secret, and 1 know you will not betray
it. I would die with shame if he knew
7 had given my love unasked."
""But, Edith, he loves you" said Susie,
coloring at her friends words, for she
could see the delight in Richards eyes
as he listened to Edith's avowal.
'sHe loves mel" cried Edith, almost
contemptuonsly. "Why, Susie. he
might marry anybody with his wealth
and position"
.sBother his wealth." cried Susie.
'sYou don't love him for his wealth. v
s.Heayen knows don't!" said Edith.
IF he were to lose ell his money it
would make no difference to me.
my darling !" s5: q 4. /.
And Richard pushed open the fold
ing-doors ard caught Edith in his arms,
while Susie discreetly retired to the
next room, and took up 9 book, leaving
the ardent lover to make his own ex-
cuse for plaMng eavesdropper.
s.Oh, Mr.. Maur, cried Jack, dashing
into the room. Why; where Is he,
Susie ! left him here just nov" 4
He il engaged said Susie demurs-
II. Why, what's the matter, Jack e
The boy walked over to the window
and put his hands il his pockets, whist
ling; but there was 8 suspicious moist
ure i'll his bright eyes, and Susie anx-
,iously repeated her question 8
Father Ind Joa shot, he said.
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