The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-07-02
EBENSBURG. A. FRIDAY. JUYL 2, 1886.

running full speed, and dragged her
ever so far before 1 could stop myself
"But 1 didn't cry" supplemented Dolly,
with infinite pride in the assertion,
sthough I've hurt both my knees. But
William Pickard says l sha'nt be any the
worse-it won't mark me-
The Squire bust out laughing, and quite
forgot 10 rebuke Jasper for not taking bet
ter care of his sister. At that moment
the farmer himself entered.
Good afternoon. Squire he said. "Glad
to sea you, my lord. You'll have heard o
Miss Dolly's mishapf"
Yes" answered the Squire, hugglng
Dolly a trifle closer.
aSy, she came down like a sack o pota-
toes; an doubt she'll have cut her little
knees Almost to T. bone; but she's made o
the real old English stuff, Squire
s'For I didn't cry at all" said Dolly tri-
umphantly.
mer, looking at her admiringly. 1--WE just
sent the grub up to the house, Squire
seOh thanks, very much" returned the
Sduire "And that reminds me that I
have very little time to spare. Are you
young folk going hack with me7-
Pm going down to Jackson's with Will
liam. father" answered Jasper.
Jasper had been privileged to call the
farmer by his Christian name from early
childhood-just as his father did.
Il think you'd better go back with me,
Dolly said the Squire; you've done
enough to-day"
"Very well" answered Dolly placidly.
"Then, Culverton. you'll go with ms 2"
asked Jasper. Were going down TO Jack
sons to see the bull-pups."
.-Oh, l don't care deal about bull
pups!" answered Culverton- Il think I'll
60 back with-the Squire, if you don't
mind T.
He was going to say Dolly but altered
it To the Squire" flushing crimson all
over his dark face rs he met his hostess's
expressive eye.
"An right" returned Jasper Indifferent
ly-he was accustomed 70 rank second in
Culverton's estimation, and took Culver
toms preference for his sisters society as
a matter of course--'I shall be in by tea
time. At what time Is tea Dolly7"
six. We're to have high-tea with
mother tonight" replied Dolly.
you couldn't spare five minutes, could
you, Squire {" asked William Pickard
when the visitors had reached the door.
''Yes- l can. What is iti'
"Well. sir. the bay mare seems uneasy
Of her foot he auswered-.'off fore foot; /;
an doubt you'll tell better than the vet
from l,arcughbrilge l 'sd him this NOR
ming, but he seems TO me Almost fond"
.IOu two De walking ON, and III catch
you up" said the squire. Take care OF
her over the stones, CulyertOn.'
"Yes. III take care. Goodbye, Mrs
PIcEard,~ said the young Earl. takiugDOl-
ly's hand with the protecting lir fifteen
ms to ton
Jasper had gone On TO the stable long
boiore. h7t the three stood and watched
the dark-faced Earl and the golden
haired child out Of sight
They'll make a grand pair, Squire
said the farmer al last.
The Squire laughed, and something like
tears came into his eyes. Il was wonder
ful how the man loved his children. L
was a love only surpassed by that which
he had for his wife
"A sad fau i was" the farmer went on
but We couldn't help laughing at 'er; for
when Annie came down vi clean towe
b. wipe her knees after nIssls 'ad bathet
. 'en, she says, Why, what's come to Mis-
4 DoilyT And missile. she just looked dowl
/ at 'er knees an she says, I've barkcd IN!
/ kuees' Eh. bless 'er; it's d pity thcr'
amt few NOR, like 'er." concluded TIN
farmer with the blis~fuI,lisregard tor tia
letter n" which the genuine Yorkshire
man displays.
Would you like some sweets, Dolly7
asked Culvert1u. s.s they passed the on
/ little general shop which the villag
boasted. i believe she : got "a new 10
Z in"
Il believe she has" answered Dolly
looking up at the tail glass jars Of gay
l colored sweets
Come along then" said Culvertou
. opening the luJr. How d'you do to-day
Miss Jones Y'-to the little snuffy old won
/ an whom they found within. Miss Nugen
/ wants some sweets.
Miss Dolly b,.i1I't to d acids nuhow,
returned the suuHy old woman point
. blank. "Mistrcss, she come IN ere, sh
did; an she said as 'ow I waru't to Civ
Miss Dolly uo acids: for 'cr teeth that Wa
. pretty a. they was too good to spoil.
Then givo hog some that arc not acid,
said tine young Earl, with a auEh-"totfet
or something Ike that"
why, my lord. [ ev'nt got no toffee,
replied Miss Jones' I've some BuncasJe
butter-scotch. L lay there's no acids
that, there isn't"'
"All right"
Its a peckct,- announced Miss Jone
~SiXpence pec6ct.'
''Givo me four OF them said Culvcrtor
producing the money. "Oh. never min
paper. III put them in my pockets
There's son0 things goaiug cop ta
House. she said. You'd best let me sen
'em"
No, thanks! Good afternoon"
The old woman went ont TO the door
look after them. muttcriuE Indignantly
herself at the young EarI5 new name {,
Miss Dolly.
Miss Nuscnt iudeedw she rcpcato,
'@Coming IN Ia me whats knuawn t Nug
ents for seventy year COON Martelmas, a
talking auOot IL Miss Nugent. I lay
Squire Ii be a long while afore ee calls IN,
Miss EuEeut. &c viii. Ay. Just like
Italian mother, as Lord Cuivcrtuu vou
'ev. instead of marrying a real NUgen
while ee 'ad t chancc Well, well, a
none call 'er Miss Nugent.' She'll |
naught but Miss Dolly to me. bless e
till sho goes to Culverton Royal for goo
7 doubt en- ev sense enough Tor tha
though. I doubt ee won't a gotten va
O sense from 'er~ That indignant ''e
meant the Countess of Culvcrton.
Meanwhile Culvertou and Dolly went ,
their way N hilssfui ignorance Of u
storm which had been raised in Nj
Joues'- breast.
There's Mrs tarruth hers" remark,
7 Dolly. as they approached the Vicara.
wall, "and lady
Culvertou looked up sud Haed his n,
stopping as the Vicar wife leant over Il
wan ami asked Dolly what mischief 81
had been after.
tt sce Mr William Piczard take Il
vasps' nest answered Dolly, showing
her white teeth.
anu ~ ~ -''''i' 'i - - ~ ~ = =
things too, ] suppose" laughed Mrs. Ca
Iuthers. well. VIII you and Jasper cor
in tomorrow afternoon and have tea her
The young CarTutherses of Loan q
!, coming, and some Of the Beauvilles fro
Low Ella"
..Oh, thank you very much" answer
; Dolly. IN ten mother when we 70 in"
Il was just going to write note co
tiuued Mrs Carruthers. "However I ne
not do 90 now. Lord CHlveIton, if you "
come too. we shall be very glad TO 5
you."
- Il shall he delighted" said Culvert