Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-10-12

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lrsqusntay did, b informed himself that thers
were even gradations of angelic expressiou.
They even rode In the old beach wagon; the
ocean was still - cold % winter; bethine
was out Of the question, but Phil had Q pss.
sasteut fancy for reminding his swcetheart a
every change there he'd been IN their rela.
ticus. and In himself; and Lucia underytooi
him.
'ltS drsadfully mean Of thoss two to 60 on
By thssusslves and not help us have any fuu.n
complained Nargis to Agnes Dinon, when the
latter returned from Q stroll with Mr.. and
NrA Tramlay, during which she had selected
q sAtisfactory cottage site. "LetS have q
run know every foot Of this country. Do
you - that clump Of dwarfed cstiars on
yonder on the ridge, with the sky Tor q
background They're lovely; I've tried again
and again 10 sketch them. Come over and
Iook at them"
Away the couple plodded. A they ap-
preached the clump they saw that road had
bcen partly sunk In front Of IL; and - they
drew nearer they saw man sodding . tsr.
race which sloped from the ridge 10 tho road.
"Thats not right" said another man, Who
was looking on. "That sod must BE- laid more
securely, or the frst rain will wash it away
IN show you how TO do IL Gee hers."
"Agues Dinoni" exclaimed Margie, In .
tone which suggested that mouse, or at least
snake, was In clcse proximity. DO you
Bear that voicei--do you So that mani DO
yca know who he III That is the elegant Mr..
AarEA"
Mis- Dinon manifested surNoA but she
quickly whispered:
"Sh-h-hi Yes, knew he was here, look.
Ing after the company's interests. He IL ono
OF tho difeCtOrp vD,l kuoW
"Yes, ! know; but 80 his hat and his
clothes, and his brown handa This IL simply
killingl oh. U had crayons and paper, or,
better stu, casncrai The girls at homo
won't bclieve mo when I tell them; they'll
think Il too utterly prepcst4oua"
"why should you tell themr' asked Agnes,
turning away. Isn't II entirely honorable
for man 10 b caring for his own and full.
hiling his trust, especially when 20 valuable
property ~ this is demands his attention.
"Yes, yes, You dear old thing; BUT
"Sh-hr whispered Agnes, for Just then
Marge climbed tho slope and appeared liz.
tle way In front Of them, shouting back at
the man,
"Cut your nsxs sod here; this ssems to
have thicker grasa."
Suddenly he saw the ladies and recognized
them. IL was too late to run, a. he assur-
edly would have done II warned in time, but
he had the presence Of mind to shout to his
workman:
"No, II isn't, either. Get the next from
the old placsi"
GOOD morning, Mr.. Margc," said Miss
Dinon, with Q frank smile and an outstretehed
hand.
Marge raised his hat, bowed, and replied.
"The hand Of the laboring man Il some
times best shaken In spirit. assure you.
though, appreciate the compliment"
Then don't deny mo tho honor" said Nin
Dinon. ats . positive pleasure 10 scc q man
doing something manly. II is my misfortuns
that - men only In tho city. you know,
and doing nothing"
Her hand was still extended, 20 Margs
took H. again raising his hat Margie turned
away; tho situation was 20 comlcal TO her
that she felt she must laugh, and she knew
BY experience that her laughter was some.
times uncomfortable when fairly started.
"Ar. Tramlay says you've worked wonders
since you've been here" said Miss Diuou, a.
Margs released her hand; and, a. old Mr..
Hayn is his authority, have no doubt II
q o."
II imagine that deserve tho companys
thanks" Margo replied, Though I'm aston
ished at having mastered some portions of
tho work 90 quickly. think can astonish
you, also by an honest confession; really
wish something Of this sort had turned up
years ago; TIM agreat deal happier at II than
ever was while worrying my wits over
stocks In Wall street. think tho work far
more honorable and manly, too. You're quite
At liberty to repeat this to any Of our mutual
friends In the city; I'm suro twill amuso
them. and their laughter won't annoy me .
particle"
"They wouldn't laugh" said Mis- Dinon.
III they could breathe this glorious air
awhile, and foresee the gold which this ground
will yield, unless appearances are deceltful" /"
Tho old beach wagon. q quarter OF a milo
away, crawled up the grassy slope from the
long stretch Of sand, and Phil stopped, m Of
old, TO let the horse breathe after his hard
tug at the deep sinking wheels.
What picture those two people mako on
the hill yonder, be ,ide that green clumpn
said Lucia. "Why, tho woman Is Agnes
there fs Margie, picking daisies far to the
right-and the man Agnes is talking to IL
soms common workman. What q splendid
woman she Isl She can be as independent as
she likes, and no one ever mistakes her mean
ing. Imagine any other girl Of our set stand
Ing on . country hillside. chatting with some
boorr
"BoorT echoed Phil, running . whole
gamut OF tntonations. DO you know who
that boor Isl Irocognized him at sight; he
was In tho village as we passed. through, but
II didn't seem kind to call attention 10 him."
who u bel Do tell me-"
"Mr. Marge"
Phillip Hayn" exclaimed Lucia "Do
turn the wagon away, 20 We don't seem to
be looking at them"
Consistency, thy nane II not woman" !"
aaid Phil, after complying with the request,
for Lucia was kneeling ON tho back scat Of
tho wagon and peering through tho little
window In the dingy old curtain.
"Not to revive any unpleasant memories" !"
said Mar1e after he and Misa ninoc A.d