Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-05
MY SUMNER OUTING.

MY SUMMER OUTING.
When Aunt Evelyn Roe. q brilliant
widow. took me from my humble country
home TO her elegant cottage on the Hud
son, the transformation was SO complete
that | was at first too much surprised to
comprehend my increased social advan-
tages And IL was not until an unwel
come lover WAS pressed upon my notice
that understood why ! was SO favored.
and that my aunt was resolved that
should marry well and become an orn2.
ment to the society which she herself
adorned, she lost NO time IN putting her
plans In execution, for though young In
years. she was old in the tricks and shams
Of fashionable life.
One evening, after my maid had ar
rayed ms Ia satin and Gne lace. my aunt
came in. and surveying me critically,
expressed herself as delighted with my
appearance She intimated that she in
tended mo TO do well which she
meant me to marry o rich man.
A number Of guests were staying At her
house. for she was never happy unless
she had a train Of admirers Among them,
| think ! liked Mr.. LeBaron. my sutton,
least Of all He had been encouraged by
Aunt Evelyn to make love to me. and the
cool way In which he did so, and took 1t
as O settled thing that was his "des-
tiny" caused me to despise him with all
my heart.
Not long after my arrival at her house,
Aunt Evelyn received q letter which
seemed to please her very much, and she
informed me that 1t was from Mr.. Cyril
Worcester. gentleman she had met At
Rome. and whom she esteemed highly
She had loug expected visit from him,
and now he had written to inform her
when he might be expected.
took small interest in the news which
seemed to elate her so much, for was
nursing my pet grievance. which had be
come so aggravated that | could hardly
bear 1t longer did not care who came
or went; the coming OF another man did
not signify; there were too many already,
thought. especially OF such as lie Baron.
1t did no good for aunt to lecture me,
which she often did, dwelling upon the
theme OF amiability; sho insisted that
il did not matter II | were not inter
ested Ia any one who conversed with me,
| must smile and appear So also, when
q young lady was thinking Of her settle
ment in life sh. ought to consider the SO
cial standing. and. above all. the wealth
OF the man she married
All this advice advice irritated me, and
aunt, seeing my state Of mind, wisely
forebore further c,unseling for the time.
Mr. Cyril Worcester was expected on
Wednesday. and aunt was very much ex-
cited over the anticipated arrival All
day long she remained at home to greet
her guest. but no did not come and in the
evening some one proposed gong to the
opera.
When making up the party aunt count
ed me off to Mr. lie Baron. ut once
pleaded headache. So 1t happened that
did not 20 TO the opera. but, like Cinde-
rella, remained at home.
After tho party had gone fell into
fit Of melancholy musing. How long
was this persecution to continne? | could
not beatit. And brooding upon my woes,
| wasou the verge of tears when maid
brought In card. | glanced at it care
lesslv: cyril Worcester.
"Show him in. | said.
was annoyed at the interruption, but
| was obliged to meet this man, for here
he was coming forward and extending
his hand.
The guests and Aunt Evelyn have all
gone to the opera, | explained
All he said. in q soft. musical tone.
80 you are tho niece have been hearing
about Correct report.
| looked at him wondering little
what no meant. He smiled back at mo
with tho lovclicst eyes had ever looked
into. Ny foolish heart luttered; the
crimson was dyeinS my cheeks | low
cred my eyes in confusion and begged
him to be seated. hardly knew what we
4 L. I.,,
friends at once. and | felt that he pos.
scssed attractions hard TO resist.
lie spoke Of Aunt Evelyn. He had met
her abroad, ho said. and | gathered that
the two wero on the best Of terms.
The next day aunt questioned me very
closely about Mr. Worcester answered
guardedly for | felt there was a reason
for my doing so. Sho also talked Of that
detestablo lie Baron. He had been com
planning OF my coldness and wanted her
to interccde for him
II encouraged him to go on, she said
with calm assurance, AS | was certain he
would win at tho end, You are young
aud thoughtless but, my dear Stella, you
can so too far. Besides, you know my
wishes"
Aunt" said with emphasis, you
also know mine. hate and despisc that
odious mani
why. Stella Mr., lie Baron is a per.
feet CrGsus. and am sure he is not Ill
looking
Then became angry and said didn't
caro- II he possessed all tho United States
and Canada, too | did not like him. and
would go home at once II he inflicted his
company upon me any more.
Aunt, seeing | was seriously vexed.
adroitly changed the subject and inquired
how liked Mr.. Worcester. said that
found no fault with him.
"Ho is a gentleman Of culture and re-
fnement. she said. But, dear Stella,
don't fall In love with Cyril. for he has
heart of adamant."
You need not fear for me. aunt"
Some charming days followed There
were excursions en- the river, long strolls
over the hills, and readings from favorite
poets. | would have been very happy had
not lie Baron Swallowed me wherever |
went. Sometimes eluded him and had
quiet walk and chat with Mr.. Worcester;
and then 1t dawned upon me that Aunt
Evelyn did not relish the idea of my re
ceiving any attention from her friend
One evening Mr.. Worcester and had
sauntered down 10 the riverside, and sat
in tho cool shadow Of tree while we
watched the brook in the distance and
talked OF many things. After while he
said:
Stella. II this goes on people viii say
that we are too much together. and Aunt
Evelyn will scold you. maybe. Have you
thought of thats''
She does not like our friendships bit,"
| replied in my simplicity
All thought as much. he replied
But ne do not care .or that. do We.
Stellar" smiling down into my eyes
Il don't much mind Aunt Evelyn. II
she is cross and insists on this lie Baron.
can go home" | said
oh. 1t must not come to that" he said
hastily. and as ! met the gaze Of his ten
der, sympathetic eyes | grew hot and
flushed in confusion
A short time after this seriously Of
feuiad amt and sha frnu, Tod ~, 20, .