Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-02

lhen you oidnt cxDect 10 see me,
RosamondPm
He folded her 10 his bosom as he
spoke, and pressed his lips tenderly "a
her nushod cheek.
"l thought you were in New York,
Geoffrey," she faltered.
lie sat down on the low, calico-cov.
cred lounge at her side.
" You were mistaken, then. " he said,
quietly. 81 have been in Cedar Vale
these ten months"
:" In Cedar ValeP And not seen
me2"
" And l have been your near neigh-
Dor, too, my little Rose Of the World. -
" l don't quite understand you, Geof-
frcy,N faltered Rosamond.
Allow me 10 introduce myself, Miss
Calthorpe," said Godfrey, rising and
bowing with the utmost gravity.
" Squire Martins new farm hand,
George Ellis"
Rosamond looked at him with wide
open eyes Of astonishment
" Godfrey" she said, entreatihgly,
"you are deceiving me.N
Indeed, | am not; haven't YOU
heard your father speak Of meP'
Yes, but Godfrey"
"Well, what is ftp"
What is the meaning Of this strange
maslueradee"
Darling" said Geoffrey Everleigh.
his simulated gravity changing sudden
ly to sort OF playful seriousness, ''in
the old Bible times, Jacob served seven
years for a. wife, and they seemed to
him but as a day for the love he had
unto her. Even 50 am ] serving. and
you are dear TO me as the darkseyed
Rachel was 70 the patriarch Of old"
" And you have gained papa's heart
already" said Rosamond, smiling ra-
dainty "Oh, Geoffrey. you Will let
me tell him7"
" Not just at present. Rosamond. the
time is not yet opportdne for such a
revelation. Let matters work them
selves out, and we ourselves will pos
sess our SOUL in patience. Trust It all
TO me, Rosamond, and shall carry YOU
back TO New York with me, this COM
ing autumn, as my darling little wife.
don't think your father will object TO
my being rich mans son when he
sees what a days work / can do at
husking corn or cutting upland hay"
Ii was past ten o'clock when Farmer I
Calthorpe returned, bet Mr.. Everleigh /
had to ensconce himself behind the 4
big elm trunk for at least five minutes
before he could make his escape. so
calmly did the old farmer stand on
the doorstep, looking musingly around
ere he made up his mind to enter the
house and draw the huge iron bolts
for the night.
Did you have pleasant evening,
papap" asked Rosamond, demurely.
Yes" said the farmer, meditatiye-
", rubbing his chin. YES. pleasant
enough. George Ellis wasn't there,
though. I'd like TO ha' seen him.
You seem 70 have taken great
fancy TO this Mr.. Ellis, papa"
He's the finest fellow have seen
this twenty year, childl A pity there
want more of h is cut nowadays"
MIR. Calthorpe. in his unconscious
way, as artful a maneuverer as any
Fifth Avenue mother, never
rested, after this, until he had achieved
the grand object Of a meeting between
George Ellis and his daughter.
81 do wish they'd fancy each other"
thought the old man, as he sat watch
ing them, on the evening OF this tri-
umphant exploit. Oh, dear. why
can't we order these things to suit our
selves?"
Apparently the course OF this new
true love was destined 20 run smooth.
George Ellis and Miss Calthorpe be-
came firm friends and allies, greatly 20
he disgust Of Squire Martins three
daughters, who had.
zach and all OF them, a special interest
n the handsome young farm hand.
And when, finally. matters eliminated (
n formal proposal made 10 Mr.. Cal !
horpe by George Ellis, for permission {
% woo and win Rosamond, the honest
armer's delight was beyond all bounds.
God bless you, my boy!' he ejaculat-
ID, wringing Ei.is' hand until the young
elbow actually WINGED. You're max
ng me the happiest old man alive.
Ask her. I'll be bound she won't re-
usel Or, II you would prefer 10 have '
ne speak 10 her first"
81 would much prefer Il, SIR"
"Then I'll do So But don't worry. I
tn be all right, sir, n it's not"
Farmer CalthOrpe could scarcely
gait for George Ellis to depart before {
e went straight 10 RosamOnd, and an O
ounced to her the good fortune in {
tore for her. 4
"Of course you'll say yes" he con- 5
luded. There's not finer fellow In c
II the world. not one / should feel o
etter satisfied 10 call your husband. "
Papa" said Rosamond, never lift
lg her eyes from her work, "I'll never
larry any one but Geoffrey Ever B.
Ugh" = =
Godfrey Everleigh be hangedl !,
here, there, child, didn't mean that, =.
ut you mus. see the folly OF that old !
I'VE affair yourself. He's forgotten all y !.
bout you long ago, and" !,
" He has not forgotten all about me, IA
nd he viii bo here this evening 10 a
lead In his own behalf" a,
The mus cles round Luke Calthorpe's ti
ps grew fixed and rigid like iron. a,
"Ill SEQ him in Alaska before he 81
lall be your husband, - was his sole tu
lswer, US he turned away. with face 70
such bitter disappointment that Ros- sd
nond's heart almost misgaye her for In
le moment vi
Al four o'clock precisely, Mr.. CAL la
Iorpe came 70 call his daughter. in