Mohave County miner., 1889-03-16
MY SUMMER OUTING.

widow, took me from my humble country
homo 10 her elegant cottage ON the Hud.
son, the transformation was go complete
that was Mt FIRST too much surprised to
comprehend my increased social advan.
tages. And 1t wGs not until an unwei.
como lover was pressed rpon my notice
that understood why was so favored,
and that ny nGnt was resolved that
should marry well and become All orna-
ment to the society which nhe herself
adorned; she lost no time in putting her
plans In execution. Tor though young In
Of fashionable life.
Ono evening. after my maid had ar.
raycd mo In satin and iipo lGrc. my aunt
esmo In, and surveying mo critically,
expressed herself rs delighted with my
appearance Shc intinaied that she in.
tended mo TO ''do well"---by which she
meant me to rinrry rich man
A number of guests werc staying at her
house. for abe was never happy unless
she had train OF admirers Among them.
] think liked Mr.. l,c!;aron. my suitor,
least Of all. He Ind bccr encouraged by
Aunt Evelyn TO nsko love TO NE. and the
cool way IN Which bed; so, and took II
MS scitlcd thing that was his 'des
tiny, caused me 10 despiss Linn with all
riy heart
Eot long after my arrival at her house,
Aunt Evelyn received letter which
seemed TO please her very much, and she
informed mo that 1t was from Mr.. Cyril
Worcester, gentleman she had met at
Romc. and whom she esteemed highly,
She had long expected visit from him,
aud now he had written TO inform hei
when hc might be expected.
took small interest In the news which
seemed to elate her so much, for was
nursing my pet grievance. which had bc
come so aggravated that could hardly
bear II longer. l did not care who came
or went; the coming OF another man did
not signify; there were too many already,
I thought, especially Of such as Le Baron.
1t did no good for aunt to lecture me-
which she often did, dwelling upon the
theme OF amisbility; sho insisted tina.
II did not matter II were not inter
ested In any one who conversed with me
must smile and appear so; also, when
q young lady was thinking Of her settle
mcnt In life she ought TO consider the so
ciaI standing, and, above all, the wealth
OF the man she married.
All this advice advice irritsted me, and
aunt, seeing my state Of mind, wisely
forebore further c.unseling for the time
Mr.. Cyril Worcester was expected or
Wednesday. and aunt was very much ex
cited over the anticipated arrival AL
day long she remained at homo to greet
her guest, but he did not come, and In thu
evening some one proposed going to thu
opera.
When making up the party aunt count
ed mo off TO Mr.. lie Baron. at once
pleaded headache. So II happened that
| did not go 10 the opera. but, like Cinde
rella, remained at home.
After the party had gone fell into {
ut OF melancholy riusing. How long
was this persecution TO continue? could
not bear 1t. And brooding upon my woes
was on the verge OF tears when Q mait
brought In card. glanced at 1t care
lessly: Cyril Worcester"
"Show him in," said.
was annoyed at the interruption, bu,
was obliged to meet this man, for here
he was, coming forward and extending
his hand. .... ..-
"The guests and Aunt Evelyn have al
gone TO the opera" explained.
"Ahl' he said, In soft, musical tone,
80 you arc tho niece ! have been hearing
about? Correct report" .....
/ looked at him. wondering q little
what he meant. lie smiled back ut INC
with the lovelicst eyes I had ever looked
into. My foolish heart futtcred; the
crimson was dycing my cheeks. low.
cred my eyes In confusion and begged
him TO be seated. hardly knew what we
aafd fo oh ~ bot I,.,f svopa vavsy ry<,ol
friends at once, and | felt that he pos
sessed attractions hard 10 resist.
Ho spoke Of Aunt Evelyn. He had met
her abroad, no said. and | gathered that
the two were on the best Of terms.
The next day aunt questioned me very
closely about Mr.. Worcester. answered
for my doing 30. She also talked Of that
detcstsble Le Baron. He had been com.
planning Of my coldness and wanted hel
to intcrcede for him. .-s
Il encouraged him TO 90 on. che said
with calm assurance, "as l was certain he
would win Mt the end. You are young
and thoughtless. but, my dear Stella, you
can 60 too far. Besides. you know my
wishes"
Aunt" said with emphasis, you
also know mine. hate and despise that
odious man"
"vvhy. Stella, Mr.. Le baron 10 a per
feet CrGsus. and am sure he IL not III
looking" i'
Then became angry and said didn't
caro- II hs possessed All tho United States
and Canada, too; | did not like him, and
I would 60 home at once II he Indicted his
company upon me any more: -.
Aunt. seeing was seriously vexed,
sdroitly changed the subject and inquired
how ! liked Mr.. Worcester. ] said that
found no fault with him.
He IL gentleman Of culture and 70.
6nemeut," she said. But. dear Stella,
don't fall In love with Cyril. for he has q
heart Of adamant."
"You need not fear for me. aunt"
Some charming days followed. There
were excursions on the river, long strolls
over the hills, and readings from favorite
poets. would have been very happy had
not Le Baron shadowed me wherever
went. Sometimes cluded him and had q
quiet walk and chat with Mr.. Worcester;
and then 10 dawned upon me that Aunt
Evelyn did not relish tho idea OF my re.
csiving any attention from her friend.
One evening Mr.. Worcester and had
sauntered down to tho riverside, and sat
In the cool shadow OF treo while we
watched tho brook In the distance and
talked Of many things. After q while he
said:
"Stella, II this goes on people will say
that we ero too much together, and Aunt