The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
THE LADIES' TREE.

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Manor, as he wished to have him loo
after the young plantations which wer
being formed.
The first news that greeted us was tina
Mr., Hemphill, who had always been kin,
to us, was as good as engaged to be mar
Iied to Miss Anderson, whose parent
| lived near Bournemouth. She was
very lovely girl; and every one wa
| pleased to think that Mr.. Hemphil ant
she had made it up together, after all
| There was little story connected will
this young lady. She was something o
an heiress, it was known, and many PEG
pie had made offers for her to he
pan ents. Capt. Martyr Henry, who haC
been at the Manor and who was again
expected this same summer, had, knew
been one of her admirers. But although
| everything seemed satisfactory, the i'm
pending rumored engagement was ended
Capt. Henry went abroad in hurry, anC
people said very unkind things concern
ing him. But Miss Anderson was evil
IDENTIFY fond of him.
However, after awhile she appeared as
pretty and cheerful as ever. Mr.. Hemp
hill on his part seemed quite happy
Miss Anderson rode to the hounds to the
very middle of April, and he wanted &c
man her in June. Everything was pre-
pairing. She was certainly a fine girl
Such eyesi-bOld black ones. Such
lovely hair, and figure which was, in
her riding-habit, perfection. Her man
ner was quiet and shy at first, but they
told me she improved" wonderfully
after awhile: and there was no daring OF
almost reckless thing she would not dc
if she was defied to it. That is not my
idea of improvement, but being only a
dressmaker, hardly know.
However, she came and stayed with
the Cardewes; and Mr.. Hemphi1 rode
over day after day. One day it was
very thundery and stormy, and Just as
the rain was beginning, into our little
house the young pair came for shelter.
When the thunder stopped rolling they
went into the porch; and the day being
hot and sultry, though only May, the
house-door was open. l was washing
things, and could hear their voices, and
sometimes even what they said, without
minding.
The tones in which Miss Gladys con-
tradioted poor Mr.. Hemphill, and the
mild, submissive way in which he put up
with it all, astonished me. That any
man would behave as he did / couldn't
have believed! I'd like to see Charley
put. up with such "tAntru1ns" as Miss
Anderson's! Now, said to myself, see
the reason of Capt. Henry's and Mr..
Elliott's sudden crying off," They could
not put up with her temper, of course;
and l wonder Mr.. Hemphill did. He
seemed afraid to contradict her.
The shower passed The sandy soil
licked up the drops, and everything re-
manned as parched and dry as possible.
A single match dropped in the under
wood would have set the whole planta-
ton and all the gorse in a blaze. The
keepers were particularly desired to be
on the watch for smokers, who might in
a moment, by accident or for 'fun," set
fire to the whole of the furze, and burn us
up too.
Mr.. Hemphill and Miss Anderson were
this when DIR. Joliffe rode
past, and stopped suddenly. He was
special friend of the Andersons, and
often visited them, dined, and even slept
there at times. Mr.. Hemphill greeted
him at once, but Miss Gladys looked sui
len when he came up.
Il wish l had seen that fire." Miss
Anderson was saying; Il would give any
thing to see a good fire. Some day we
will have another"
"Have another!" cried Mr.. Hemphill;
you can't mean that, Gladys!"
Have you seen Capt; Martyr Henry,
Mr.. Hemphill?'' inquired the doctor.
mo, has he returned?"
Miss Anderson's face was pale as
death.
rs there anything the matter, Gladys?"
asked Mr.. Hemphill.
Nothing" she said. "Dr. Joliffe, will
you come back to the Manor with us?"
and they rode away.
When Charley came in he was in a
terrible hurry.
Lets have tea, Lucy" he said almost !
before he was well in the house. Il
must go out at once and keep an eye |
sound the plantations. There has been |
some "tippefs" across to-day, and doubt |
they'll have left something after them, |
md the place is all as dry as finder. A
A spark would burn us in our beds"
Just then a messenger rode up from
Mrs. Cardewe for Charley and myself to
20 to the Manor. She wanted to see me
ibout some dressmaking. Mrs. Cardewe
made me stay and take tea with Mrs.
Jones, the housekeeper, and she sent two
If the boys to find Charley, and tell him
% come back to the Manor when his
york was over, and fetch me and baby.
Then Mrs. Jones end 1 seated ourselves for
nice long chat, not that l care much for
gossip, as a rule, but when with friends
little exchange of sentiments is pleas
mt,
We hadn't talked very long when Bill
swain came in all excited.
"Oh, mum!-awful, muml Mr.. Farmer
lie has sent me for help. The gorse isa-fire
md the plantations in danger. It's bad,
hat it isl"
I jumped up and called the girl Emily.
Here Emily; hold baby till come
Jack The gorse is a-tire, and Mr..
Farmer is there. Quiok!"
/ put on my things; and by the time ]
vas ready the men and helpers were hur-
wing away to the place where the fire
vas. The smoke was already curling
ver the tree-tops; and as we knew the
whole place was as ur as LlnueES Lne Ire
would spread rapidly.
As came out saw Miss Anderson and
Ir. Hemphill He was trying to dis
uade her.
GLADYS, my dearest"
Mr.. Hemphill, please do not interfere.
Tou have no right toprevent me. will
o to this fire. particularly want to see
/. You need not come unless you
lease"
He looked at her almost with tears In
IS eyes. But he was patient with her
I'd said:
Very well, dear, as you like"
She drew herself up haughtily. could !
ave boxed her ears had she been my
RI, He was too gentle with her. Some
omen don't value man unless he is
city hard with them, and poor Mr.. !
emphil wasn't hard enough for Miss
ladys.
She set off by herself, and he followed !
IT; the doctor and all the stable.men
I'd already gone. BillSwain came with
e. Round in the farm-yard the men
ora 90 I1inor ont for holm. and the c0rD-