The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-04-02


Lizzie said nothing: she did not like
to confess that the gentlemanly man
hers and good address of Mr.. Parsons
had taken her by surprise and stillless
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 OF their CONVEX
satlOn, and his guests, waiting for
them. Notwithstanding her usual
hauteur, Lizzies pride was considera-
bly, softened by the appearance OF
their visitors, and comforting herself
with the reflection that, CATER all, no.
body in Brandon knew her." she &C
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 tastes
and characters is gained, which seldom
fails in setting comparative strangers
upon a friendly footing. BY the time
Ellen Westwod and her cousins re-
turned from their ramble, Nizzie was
wondering how she could possible have
become such good friends with a
tradesman, and Polly as full of aston
ment to discover that shehad enjoy
ed a delightful walk with his cousin.
"Ellen.' said her cousin Lizzie, after
their visitors had departed, II am
very anxious to see what your friend
John Richards is like; for, from the
specimen have had this evening Of
Brandon tradesmen, I am not so much
Mortified at the idea OF owning one for
my cousin as l 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 to morrow. You must prepare
for regular Irritation; for I believe it
would be as impossible for John to see
a pretty girl without falling in love
with her, as it would be for her to help
liking him.
"Well, Miss Ellen, a pretty charac-
ter for a 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?"
ooh, 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.
"And you, knowing this, continue
an engagement which may end misera-
bly,, Elem"
IF l saw that John had formed any
real attachment for another, Lizzie, |
would release him at once; but do
not think l should be justified in do
ing so, simply because his natural
light-heartedness may lead him a lit
tie beyond the strict mark set for 'en-
gagged people. But I dare say you
are pretty we'll 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 pleas
ant, musical voice, as a 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 l must break the
Ice myself, and tell you that we want
the ladies to join a picnic to Corbie
Woods tomorrow. II 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 mot OBJ
ject to trust so fair freight to NV
care,' added the young man, with a
persuasive smile.
Mr.. Westwood looked up, and shook
his head as he replied, 41Do not be SO
certain that | can trust YOU, either
with my nieces and daughter or my
horse; John. l heard a terrible ac-
count OF that last adventure OF yours,
when you chose to risk young Elwell's
neck as well as your own, in driving
tandem. To say the truth, 1 was al
most sorry that his horse should have
been taken home broken-kneed; while
your own escaped so well'
''Skill, my dear sir, simply the
drivers skill, with a little luck, per-
haps; but that, you know, alwa VS. at
tends me. Is it not exemplified at
this moment, when, in spite of these
obtrusive ghosts of past accidents,
you are seriously intending to let me
have the horse; ay, and the ladies too?
We shall start at six o'clock, Ellen, "
he continded, as he rose to leave; "but
my mother is coming down to ask if
you will all spend the evening with us,
and we shall then arrange everything.
What do you think of these friends Of
Parsons, Mr.. Westwood?"
"That they will be astonished at the
specimen you afford of county gen
tleman, John. However, belt distinct
ly understood that / do not allow the
girls to he driven tandem II you
promise this, you may have the car
riage, and make you own arrange
ments. Only lhe, home in good time. "
''"Thank y0.l sir; not only promise