Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-09-11

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dale until they could find home;
but Lucy refused this invitation, and
they moved into a little cottage just
outside Mr.. Rogers garden. The girl
laid aside her book, and sat puZZlng
over her own thoughts. She had absO
lutely refused TO keep servant. 50 she
seldom had a quiet time like this In
the old days Mr.. Rogers seemed to care
for her, and she knew her father
thought So. Since they had come 50
near him, Mr.. Rogers had only come
twice To see her father Cn Sunday after
nOOus while Lucy was at church.
At first she had felt glad of this
avoidance. Her pride shank from see
ing the man from whom her father
had accepted SO much obligation. She
did not know whether the weekly
money SOmeTy gave her for food and
necessaries did not also come from Mr.
Rogers. Lately she had earned little
by doing plain sewing for the Rector's
daughter. But for this lady's visits
Lucy would have no one 10 speak to.
Lucy's thoughts had gone back a
good way. How kind Mr. Rogers used
To be. She could remember when she
looked forward to his visits, and all at
once he had become 50 stern in his
manner TO her, and she had shrunk
frCm seeing him. Wat was it? What
had come between her and her Old
friend2 And then a vision of = far
face, with passionate, adoring blue
eyes, passed before the girl, and she put
up her hand to shut ii out.
The gate clicked. opened, and some
one came in, Lucy looked up and saw
Mr.. Rogers.
H. diI ,,,t eaa l,.r ,s eba s,t n Iit,1a
hidden by her fathers chair. He came
up to SOmery, beaming with smiles;
and there lie saw Lucy, and a grave
awkward expression took their place.
4 hope l see you well, Miss Somery,'
he said. stiifiy.
Somery remarked the change of tone.
He looked anXiously from one To the
other.
What is it? Have you two quar-
reled?'
The farmers voice was so feeble
that the question sounded pathetic
Rogers stared delantly; he felt too
nervous to speak.
Lucy put her hand in his.
4 am so glad TO see you at last, she
said, gratefully. 4 have been wanting
10 thank you for giving Us this cottage >
why should you thank Inc? l am
glad TO have tenant in it He turned
away and began to talk to SOmeTy.
Lucy waited. Her father tried to draw
her into the talk. but Rogers would
not have II; lie would not address a
word TO her.
Presently she went indoors and came
out again with her hat on.
Goodbye, father. I'll soon be back
| Good day, Mr.. Rogers
She nodded as she passed him.
She went IN the opposite direction
from ThOrIale, along "A lane fragrant
with hOneysuckle, Haunting its pink
and yellow beauty on the hedges. At
the end of half an hour she thought she
might go back. Her heart was sore
4 Will keep out of his way IN future,
she thought.
She turned and saw Rogers coming
! towards her.
Lucy held her head up, and a warm
! flush rose on her cheeks.
He stopped when th. y met, and Lucy
melted when she saw how sad his eyes
were.
Mr.. Rogers, how have l yexed you?
Please tell me; If | can mend it, let me
mend II, won't yuu?'
His stern irOwD frightened her, he
put out his hand TO stop her words.
Don't speak like that he said
What | had to do was hard enough,
and you have made 1t harder. Your
father well, I've promised him III
ASK you TO marry me. Wait. II YOU
please. l know ou your side 1t woula
only be a bargain, but, of course, IL
would add 10 hiS comforts. Please
understand, / came 10 say this before
you spoke rs YOU did Just now
Lucy had Redeemed, then she grew
white, and looked at him with such
scared eyes that he was frightened.
There, there, take my arm. Pm "A
brute 10 think of my feelings at all. >
He took her hand and pat 1t IN his arm,
but she drew ii away.
Pleas don't mind, she SAID; may |
ask two questiOn-F'
He gravely bent his heal. The man s
heart was beating strongly, but he kept
his eyes from her far face.
Won't you tell me why-why you
let off being friends with mer " as IT.
she stammered- IL because Of
Walter PlayerI'
HIS face said y es,' but he did not
answer.
The next question did not come so
easily To Lucy. She twisted her fingers
together more than once before sine
spoke.
Is 1t, she said. abruptly. because of
father that you ask me JO-tO marry
you?'
lie could speak now. HIS soul
seemed to shine out Of his eyes as he
lXeL them on her.
My girl be said, can't you feel how
much l love you?'
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cottage. He did not smile at Lucy.
though she had promised to be his wife;
he asked TO speak alone with her
Look here'-ne did uot offer TO kiss
her, he had gone back TO the OH
bTOtueTly manner lie used TO have be
tore her tIOub.es-'Walter Player is
going tJ Melbourne he said, 'bua he
wants TO see you first. Go out aul say
goodbye TO him, Lucy; you'll find him
at the gate. III go and talk with your
father
Lucy looked at him, then she stood d
moment thinking.
Wei, LASS he said, why not-why
not see the lad?
She put her arms round his neck and
kissed him.
You are a noble man, john she
SAID softly, as she felt his strong heart
beats. we will 90 to the gate together,
dear, and say goodbye to Walter
Player
John put his hand on her heal, but
he only said in chOked voice, God
bless YOU
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