The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-10
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ing, aud after few hours delay in
London set forward for HowsLree.
News OF the event destined to change
the currens Of his life had been pur.
posely withheld from him, aud his
mind dwelling on the joyful prospect
OF his return his heart was bllthe.
The close association which had ex.
istod between himself and Stella
from childhood bad, rs frequently hap.
pens with those in daily intercourse,
dulled her perception OF his character;
SO that she neither understood him
fully nor valued him rightly, Beneath
the smiling surface OF his open manners
and frank ways lay depth oil tender
ness aud power Of affection which few
suspected and none had guaged. Had
circumstances arisen to test his moral
strength and exhibit his sterling worth,
thon Stella, knowing him better, would
have appreciated him moro; but US it
was. she had accepted him for what he
seemed rather than penetrated to what
he was. That he had never gained a
firm hold upon her heart was certainj
being vaguely aware Of which he had
loved her all the more, MS II by his own
devotion lie would kindle hers.
Throughout this journey his thoughts
dwelt on the delightful days at hand
which he would spend in the company
OF his promised bride, and of the years
that lay before them, when US man and
wife the world for them began anew,
With closed eyes, his hUad lying
against the cushions OF the railway car
riage, he pictured the moment OF their
meeting. He would first catch sight OF
her standing in the garden looking up
the road by which he was expected; or
he would find her in the orchard where
they had played SO often IN the days
gone by; or perhaps he would surprise
her making tea for her father us they
sat in the old, dimly-lighted, sweet.
scented sitting room. wherever or
whenever they mot, he saw her pale and
beautiful lace flush with warm color,
saw her eyes meet his, heard her voice
fall like music on his ears US she vel.
coined him.
On arriving at the station he was met
by Sauks, an old and faithful servant
who fulfilled the triple duties Of coach
man, butler, and gardener at the rec.
tory. That his ill.ftting, faded livery,
and rusty, old-fashioned hat had seen
better days was lost sight of in COMPARE
son with the smile OF honest pleasure
that lightened his homely face. In a
minute Arthur Ferrars was seated be-
side him, asking questions in his loud,
clear voice.
"My father is quite well, sanksP"
"That he be, Mr. Arthur"
"And-everyone else in the village ?"
Eyes, sir, Just like when you left"
replied Sanks, who had been cautioned
by the rector to make no mention Of
Miss Selwyn's departure. Then to ward
off further inquiries he put some quea.
tons himself.
you've seen dealo strange sights
in turin parts since last you was here,
Mr.. Arthur
Eyes, I've seen some things which
would open your eyes"
"Them iurriners be curious creatures
and unchristian.like, I've heord tell"
Some Of them very good fellows,
sanks."
lis years since two on EN- come
to Howstree to paint they was dressed
quite decent, Same as you or me, sir.
and not like the pictures I've sect o.
them, no nakedness and rings in their
nose and such like: but the language
they spoke no man born in these parts
could understand"
Clouds OF dust rose from the horses
hoofs and few from the wheels OF tho
rumbling old gig Us they sped onward ;
the road was white. In the broad fields
at tho other eide were crowds OF men
and women reaping the harvest, the
bright blades OF the scytheS flashing in
the sun as they swept tho rich grain to
earth. Once or twice they passed carts
ON their way homeward, laden with
corn, which coming between them and
the rcd beams OF western light looked
like piles OF yellow gold. Afar, Fertnrs
caught sight OF the wood, the scene Of
many OF his boyish adventures, and
then came the church tower, und pres
emily at the bend Of the road he saw
the red roof OF Stella's home. On APP
proaching 1t he bado Sanks draw up
whilst he lightly jumped from the gig,
"You 10 on" he cried, land tell my
father l will DO with him in few
minutes"
Anxious to keep him longer In ignor.
ance OF what had happened Sanks hest
tried, and then with tailoring voice
said, "Had you not better come homo
first, Mr.. Arthur, the master will BIO OK
peeting Of you"
Forrars merely waved his hands i'm.
patiently aud Sanks went forward.
The young mans frst disappointment
arose from the fact that Stella was not
in tho garden, nor as he quickly akirled
the wall aud won't up the path could he
see her face at the window. Perhaps
she had not heard tho swing OF tho gate.
On ripping hurriodly ut the door 1t was
opened by her father, who stood grave
and palO upon the threshold and OK.
tended his hand with some show Of
nervousness.
"Ah, Mr. sslwyn, how aiu you ~
Arthur asked in his CHEEKY voice.
NWOll-well, thank YOU" tho school.
master murmuted, showing an emotion
which hishGaror mistook for pleasure.
"And Stellar
"Come IL Arthur, come In Arthur"
Jacob replied, agltatodly
The Young man strobe past his host
and hIrrlodly entered the Bittlng.room,
believing helshould there find her whom
no sought. No one oamo forward Ia
meet him, tho place was empty
"Whoro's Stellar" no hastily askod Of
Jacob Solwyn, who now stood beside
him.
"shoTnbl hoSo, she's not at home,
iallered the schoolmastor
A deep shade OF disappointment
crossed tic young mans flushed face,
"But she knew was 10 return to-day
hn said