Richland beacon., 1888-11-10
The Brent BOarder.

''Yes you are; you don't like me- o,
You don't like my being here; can
quite make ont which it ia''
i long pause cnsued. while Ilcste,
leaned over the cato swinging he'
straw hat. her straight eyes contracted
into a 4light frown. Tho plain prin
dress she wore did not disguise tn,
shapclincss OF her figure, and hel
clearly cut features aud soft haze
eyes had proved source of great fas,
cination fox Jack kngsbury 1t wa.
lucky chance that had led him TO an
swer an advert scment in the Times
for summer board for a single gentle
man. lie found the farmer a good
naturcd, jolly fellow. and his wife q
sweot-faced. lady-l Ike woman. who
treated him rs a son; but their daugh.
ter was an enigma. Jack knew little
about farmers daughters, especially
New England farmer daughters and
was quite unprepared for the intelli-
gencc and quiet dignity of the girl
whom he had expected 10 find q strap.
ping, rcdfaced lass who would expect
him 10 chalf with her and pay her
broad compliments. Hester actually
avoided him; but Jack had lis full
share of conccit, and reasoned that
sho liked his attentions well enough;
sho was little shy, perhaps. but that
would wear off in time.
The horse is coming out of the barn,
Mr.. kngsbury; you will be late for
dinner if you do not start"
I'll get there in good time" said
Jack, looking at his watch; lou
havn't answered my question yet"
"Wcll." said Hester. turning as she
spoke, "if you must know. did not
approve of fathers idea of taking n
bOarler. do not like it. She spoke
forcibly. and without waiting for a re-
ply walked off to The house just as the
buggy came round.
Jack. feeling very much rs if some
one had hit him in the face, jumped
intO the wagon and drove off furiously,
venting his own bad temper on the
horse with sharp cuts of the whip.
He had gone 10 dine with n party Of
Young fellows at the Profile House and
Hester found herself wondering when
he would come back; the house was so
still aud lonely when he was out: she
knew she had been rude just before he
left. but then he was so conceited.
Well she would try TO atone for il.
when he came home. Supper time
passed.. but no did not come, SO Hes
ter went out for a walk along the road
while the setting sun flooded the fields
with gorgeous crimson light. She
walked a long time before the sound of
approaching wheels made her glance
up. and she saw Jack KiDgsbury coming
along in the buggy. He drew up at
the side of the road.
viii You get in Miss Hester and
drive home with me?"
Hester nodded assent and spranr in.
At lranch road Jack turned the
horse.
I'VE are on the wrong road Mr.
kingsburr." sad Hester.
81 KNOW" returned Jack.
''But it is growing late and must
get home"
Jack made no reply but drove on
rapidly. Hester laid her hands on the
rclns: Really Mr.. Kingsbury." sue
said ii wish 10 20 home"
In an instant she felt his arm about
her.
Not before YOU have given me
kiss to atone for your cruelty 10 day
said Jack cxcitodly.
As she turned to look at him Hester
noticed for the first time that lis face
was flushed and his breath heavy with
wine. She pushed herself away from
him and said with forced laugh,
"You are joking. MIR. Kingsbury, and
you know l do not like jokes"
1t is no joke. shouted Jack, fierce
ly. Il will kiss YOU"
"Thcro-you have knocked my hat
ofr--go after it or it will be lost in the
dark; l will hold the horse"
Mnttering something under his
breath Jack jumped out and walked
back to where the hat lsJ As he
picked il up he heard the anap of a
whip. and looking forward saw the
buggy vanishing in the distance.
His wrathful expressions are best left |
unrecordcd. 1t was good three miles
TO the farm. cutting across fields. and |
the fresh mountain mir soon cooled |
Jacks excitement. Before he had gone
two miles he called himself fool and |
an idiot. and his admiration for the |
girls high handed way of Kidding her.
self OF him grow with every step home
ward. ''By Jove." he exclaimed
aloud. "shc's worth dozen city girls!
What fool l was to insult her; she |
will never forgive it. know her well |
enough for that" and he walked on
again buried in thought.
He found the door of the farm
house open. and. after laying his hat
carefully on the hall table, went
straight to his room. threw off his
coat. and lighted a cigar. There was
\ knock at the door.
'.Mr. Kingsburyr'
Come in!" shouted Jack.
'You amt seen Hester on the road,
Mr.. Nngsbury?" queried the farmer,
stepping into the room.
Hasn't she returned yel?" cried
Jack. In establishment.
mo, and the old latly's bit nerv-
JUS; but tell her / reckon Hester
topped in to see friend. and like as
lot she's forgot tho time. though
lain't like Hester to do it."
"She should have boon hero long
go, Mr.. Brent" said Jack, springing
p and throwing ON his coat again.
] fear something has happened TO her.
met Miss Hester near Brook Farm on
y way home. and-well-er-she said
10 would drive home. and I walked
srots tho fields, 90 you see sho ought i
J have boon homo frsk" |,
Farmer Brsnts weather. beaten faco
Il q puzzled apprahenqiye look a. be !
Moved jack dowp The otslss