Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-06

Lizzie said nothing; she did not, like
to confess that the gentlemanly man
ners and good address OF Mr.. Parsons
| had taken her by surprise and stlllless
did she choose that Ellen should mag
| inc that this circumstance would lesson
| her prejudices against those whom she
| considered her interiors. The three
! girls soon descended to the drawing
room, equipped for their walk, where
! they found the subject oftheir CONVEX
sation, and his guests, waiting for
them. Notwithstanding her usual
| hauteur, Lizzie's pride was considera-
bly, sottened by the appearance OF
| their visitors, and comforting herself
! with therefection that, latter all, no.
! body in Brandon knew her, she ac-
cepted Mr.. Parsons arm with toll
cradle good grace.
Among the numerous devices for
making people acquainted, there is
not one so successful as long walk.
An insight into each others tas' es
and characters isgained, which seldom
fails in setting comparative strangers
upon friendly footing. BY the time
Ellen Westwod and her cousins re-
| turned from their ramble, Nizzie was
/ wondering how she could possiblehave
| become such good friends with n
/ tradesman, and Polly as full OF aston
ment to discover that she had enjoy
ed delightful walk with his cousin.
ELLEN, said her cousin Lizzie, after
their visitors had departed, 81 am
very anxious to see what your friend
John Richards is like; for, from the
specimen have had this evening OF
Brandon tradesmen. am not so much
Mortified at the idea of owning one for
my cousin as | had used to be. Why
was not Mr. Richards OF the party
tonight"
because he was Obliged to go into
the country on business; but we shall
see him tomorrow. Youmust prepare
for a regular Irritation; for believe il
would be asimpossible for John to see
pretty glrl without falling in love
with her. asst would be for her to help
liking him."
"Well, Miss Ellen, a pretty charac
ter for gentleman to receive from his
intended What an extraordinary
pair of lovers you must be. And do
you mean to tell me that you allow
all this flirting without feeling jealous?h
'0h, yes | have no right to be
Jealous, because | often think that
John may have mistaken the feeling
of schoOl-boy love, which has grown
up with him, for that deeper affection
which belongs to ripper years.
"tnd you, knowing this, continue
an engagement which may end misera-
bly,, Elem"
''If saw that John had formed any
real attachment for another, Lizzie,
would release him at once; but | do
not think | should be justified in do
ing so, simply because his natural
light -heartedness may lead him q lit
tie beyond the strict mark set for 'en-
gagged people. But | dare say you
are pretty well tired"
As the little party sat at breakfast
next morning, a loud knocking at the
hall-door gave notice OF visitor, who
soon after entered the parlor without
further announcement.
Good morning Mrs Westwood,-
good morning sir, exclaimed a pleas
ant, musical voice, as TALL young
man, with handsome features and
manly bearing, walked up to the
breakfast-table and exchanged the
usual friendly greetings with the
family. Mr.. John Richards was then
formally introduced to the Misses
Beaumont, and, seated in Mr.. West
woods easy-chair, commenced an at.
tack upon that gentleman.
you have not yet asked what
brings me here so early, Mr.. West
wood; so / suppose | must break the
ice myself, and tell you that we want
the ladies to Join a picnic to Corble
; Woods tomorrow. If you will let us
have your carriage and horse, | will
put mine in too, and we can pack a
good load. OF course you will not OBJ
ject to trust so fair freight to my
care, added the young man, with q
persuasive smile.
, Mr.. Westwood looked up, and SHOOK
, his head as he replied, do not be SC
, certain that / can trust you, either
! with my nieces and daughter or my
, horse; John. | heard a terrible nc
count OF that last adventure of yours
Z when you chose to risk young ElwelPi
; neck as well as your own, in driving
tandem. To say the truth, i was al
!. most sorry that his horse should hav,
been taken home broken-kneed; Will
your own escaped so well F."
E "Skill, my dear sir, simply tn
t drivers skill, with little luck, per
r haps; but that, you know, always at
n tends me. Is it not exemplified a
a this moment, when, in spite of thes
n obtrusive ghosts OF past accidents
; you are seriously intending to let m
g have the horse; ay, and the ladies too
h We shall start at six o'clock, Ellen,
e he continded, as ne rose to leave; "bu
S my mother is coming down to ask
/; you will all spend the evening with us
It and we shall then arrange everything
r. What do you think OF these friends {
d Parsons, Mr.. Westwood?"
r '"That they will be astonished at tn
/ specimen you afford OF county ger
v tleman, John. However, belt distinct
o ly understood that do not allow tn
It girls to be driven tandem If yo
J. promise this, you may have the cal
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