The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-06-12

thoroughly nnessy Ia her presence, that
she came on the same side of tho room
which she sometimes did on purpose 4
tease him, be alwsys found some ereus'
for changing his seai.
Why. Lacy you we're rather bard OF
that poor young man 10 night said Mr
Action after the COMPANY had retired
and 1, must have come the harder because
be Is accustomed TO nothing but adalaiior
from cur wise young lsdie-
Well. Uncle. all can say is. be brought
II upon himself;it Is very unpleasant 10 ms
TO hurt the feelings OF any one, aud ! wa'
perfectly civil 10 that young man, though
IL was something OF self denial 10 talk
TO such poor creature. till found that
IL was his aim to bold me up TO ridlcnle
as sn nnsophmticsied country girl
thought it was only fair TO turn his own
weapons against him
think 30 too. Lacy, and rather think
il Is the last time any one here will at
tempt to quiz you.
Helen Action and Lucy Holmes began
school together the next term at one OF
the best schools in the city, and ii was not
long before those who had Lncy's educa'
tion under their care became convinced
that in the Vermont young lady they had
no ordinary mind to deal with She came
readily to acquire knowledge. Girls in
the classes with her looked upon their
school life Ms sort OF ordeal through
which II was necessary TO pass before they
could come out as yonng ladies; aud spent
their time in novel reading. trusting to
chance or cheating for the manner 10
which they should acquit themselves in
class.
Lucy applied herself intensely aud soon
outstripped oil her class; her compost
tions in particular, were regarded AS mas
terpciees. aud 10 short, Lucy was the pride
OF the school.
During the two years OF her life 10 New
York her manners too. had acquired
polish only given by association With peo-
pie OF refinement, and even Julia was
proud to introduce cher cousin Miss
Holmes"
During the two years Lucy made her
home at her uncle's Herbert Ferguson
continued to be constant visitor there,
and Julia often wondered that he made 10
defamation.
Aud throughout those two years, Ar
thur Holmes, who bad entered the junior
class at Yale ranked M high 10 his Glass as
she did in hers. AT the end OF two years
be graduated with the highest honors and
was Immediately offered distinguished
professorship in another college
Helen and Lucy bad graduated too. the
after taking the highest prizes, and Helen
,omipg second to her; and the next day
lucy was to depart to her Vermont home,
' yben quite early IN the morning, at least
,ar y for visitors, 10 looking from the win
low Julia saw Herbert Ferguson ascend
ng the steps.
SIannge.s 50 id she, be never calls so ear
y, and oh dear am not dressed; he must
rave come for something special. And in
Autter of excitement Julia began to ar
ange her hair. But her hair was arrang
d and her toilet completed and no mes
enger had come to summon her to the
,arlor. a.
Pulling the bell she called Thomas aud
sked il Mr.. Ferguson had called.
Yes, MISS
Aud why did you not call me? How can
ou be so stupid?
Because. Miss. he asked for Miss
lucy
unacconntsblep exclaimed Julia,
What can be wsnt with Lucy?
Presently her young brother Harry came
nshing up stairs having Just returned
ION school.
Just my luckl He exclaimed, always
landering where | ain't wanted? i burst ,
! through the library aud there sat Mr..
erguson on the sofa With his arm around
onsiu Lncy.
Julia had more reason now to exclaim,
strange! nnaccountableI' tban ever Ar. ,
lur came for his sister and Herbert Fer.
uson too, accompanied them home.
Isn't it odd, JuIia? said Helen one day,
few days later. You were so afraid 10
ave Lucy come here lest she might drign
erbert Ferguson away from the house.
,stead Of that he went when she did.
Well, am sure it is no less strange that
,u are engase ed to that awkward, man
'usin," replied Julia.
II only teaches Us, said Helen mot :,
judge hastily from first appearances.
no would have thought we would have
much reason to b. proud Of them =
,thp