The National tribune., 1893-01-26

owner, who spent only part Of the Summer at
his country home, was mansion; there were
towers and curious windows some OF them OF
stained glass, and many architectural oddities
such as are often seen in the Summer residences
of the rich.
At suitable distance was the home Of the
manager of the farm. 1t was smaller and less
pretentious than the first dwelling but was pa
latial in appearance compared with az! ordinary
farmhouse Near it were the barns, costly and
ornamental structures, painted a bright red.
The land was divided by handsome and ex-
pensive walls and by artistic fences. nerd of
SO pure blooded Jersey cattle and other fancy
stock were kept.
The house on the common farm closely re-
sembled the typical old homestead" The
long, rambling roof and the shingled sides
were brown and weather beaten. The win
dows were small, and the panes of glass were
many and little. Ancient pictorial curtains
designated which room was the parlor
A long bench beside the back door was COW
cred with shining milk pans. From the deep
we'll water was still drawn by means OF an old
fashioned well-sweep. Rows of box Enclosed
small garden, in which tulips, pinks, forget-me-
nots, streaked grass, etc. grew in picturesque
confusion Behind the house was fine old
orchard which bore an abundance Of apples,
much of the fruit being better than can gen
orally be obtained from trees in modern
nurseries. There were two large barns, UNI
painted and uncouth in appearance, but kept
in good repair.
The fields comprising 200 acres, that being
also the size of the fancy farm, wore separated
from each other by rudely piled but substantial
stone walls. The domestic animals OH this
farm were mostly of the ordinary breeds
Modern labor-saving machinery, that really
did save labor and promoted economy, was
used, but no money was wasted
1t was a beautiful morning IN May. Inc
landscape, clad in luXuriant verdure, was IKE
pleased child in a new and becoming dress.
The owner Of the common farm stood In front
of his home, and looked with interest at
beautiful girl who was walking from the 1ne
residence opposite along a gravelly path that
led to the highway. That the farmer should
prefer to devote his attention exclusively TO the
maiden rather than TO view the landscape gem
orally was not surprising, for he was young
and intelligent, and withal romantic.
To the farmers surprise the girl when she
reached the road did not go down it toward the
little village to get the mail; she crossed the
highway and after customary greetings, said !:
a. have heard so much about the beautiful
appearance of your orchard, now that the trees
are covered with blossoms. that would dearly
like to see it if you have no objection
mo objection at all; l shall be glad to show
it to you" said Mr.. Chadwick, his honest face
flushing with pleasure.
| which greeted their eyes caused tue maiden to
utter Explanations of delight There were four
| long and widely separated rows OF apple trees,
covered with myriad OF pink binds and PINK
| and white blossoms. Bathed in brightest sum
| shine the clusters of apple blossoms looked
| radiant, their delicate tints almost sparkled,
! and the scene was like one in fairyland. Not
| a few of the blossoms had been detached by a
| brisk wind during the night, and had been
| scattered over the thick grass. The luxurious
| greensward adorned with pink and white
| flecks, was more beautiful than any carpet that
could be seen in the most richly-fnrnished
| house in the land
1t was a scene that could inspire hope and
Joy and love only. The young people felt
as if delightful spell had taken possession OF
their senses. Mr.. Chadwick forgot that his
appearance would not be apt TO please fashion.
able city girl, he forgot that he wore an old
| straw hat a course blue flannel shirt without q
| necktie and pair Of patched trousers, the legs
| of which were tucked in the tops OF rough
| cowhide boots. His fair companion forgot thai
| her dress was as fine the clothes of bel
friend were poor. and her social advantage had
been far superior to his. She felt as if she were
a country lass, and that the staiwart and manly
| farmer was a person to admire.
The talk Of the two was pleasant. and sc
quickly did the time pass that after conVorsa
ton that lasted half hour they supposed they
had been talking with each other but ~ min
| utes.
Papa has spent lots of money to make oul
| farm look fine" cried the enthusiastic maiden
"but | like your dear old place better it is Sc
| homelike and SO natural. There Is nothing
artificial about it. / am sure poet would b'
delighted with it, Perhaps you write poetry
Mr. Chadwick2"
| No, Miss Yoand / cannot do that. l am 6
| plain man who has worked hard to get living
| Do, 5raa hava beer told L
no time to dream i myself love the old farm
to me it is the most attractive place In the
world but am surprised that young lad
who has travelled SO much you have should
fluid it particularly interesting"
"You do not understand me- / fear, MI Chad
wick. The fact is, have all of my life beer
surrounded by so much tlresome luxury anC
have mingled so much in artificial society tina
il is a positive relief to me and affords mo grca
pleasure to be able at last to live IN the country
and enjoy its simple pleasures.
81 am glad to hear you talk thus. l imag
ined that you must already be tired oil you
quiet life here and would soon return TO tn
city"
"Oh, no; 1 hope papa will let me remali
here all Summer"
4 hope so, too; for / can assure you that
consider myself very fortunate IN having 81
agreeable neghbor rs yourself"
Tho next moment the young man biushet
and was silent. 1t occurred TO MIN that he Nat
too boldly expressed his admiration IN the pres
ence of one with whom he had never betor
| held lengthy conversation.
His embarrassment was relieved when Mis-
Yolaud in sincere aud unaffected manner
J said
II ana sure we shall be good friends"
As they were about TO leave the orchard, MI
Chadwick picked n few of the choicest bios
SONS and handed them to her.
please take these little favors as reminder
of Your VISIT" he said gallanty.
THANK you; l shall prize them much"
He watched her graceful figure until h
could see it no longer and then directed hi
steps toward field where two men wer
planting. 54t
Mr.. Chadwick was much superior to the ma
{ jOrity of farmers Although he had had onl
ordinary school advantages. he had Obtaine
through his own efforts an excellent education
He had studied aud read much during the Ion
$ Winter evenings. Nature had given him fin
S and discriminating mind, and disposition
that was proud and sensitive. Although SUI
5 rounded for the most part, by uncultivate
persons, he had trained himself to speak gram
matcally and had had the ambition to
himself for association with educated people.
He had been adopted when very young b.
o | the Mr. Chadwick who formerly owned Tn
f farm. The elder Chadwick had been dead tw
years. The farm had been wiled to the youn
s man with the proviso that the old mans Wldo,
should have life interest IN IL ana DC wei
cared for by her foster son.
The foster parents were industrious ana pos
sessed plenty of common sense, but were liiii