Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-08-20

irr. using a hundred loving. winning
wavs TO distract his thought from any
unpleasant subjects, m 10 nH'Ae nh.
feel that whatever misIorlu ne ha
come upon him. he had a daugiAei WV
loved him dearly. ,ar,s,y
Nav Rivers rode gaily and meria'y
on by her uncle's side. chatterihs I'M
ceasingly. asking endless ques,ions'
laughing and singing, ana qui,e
witched David Deacon, who 4 lAh-
cied her a red-cheeked. uncoutn' Dasn.
full country girl, without a woru 10 say
for herself.
BY and by they reached a steep as-
cent. up which the horse walked ieiS-
urely. 80
MAY got out from the chaise ana
trimmed gaily along. picking herself u
bouu,let of wild flowers as she went
but when she reached the brow OF the
hill she uttered an exclamation or sur
prise. and stood as If rooted 10 tue
spot.
the sea,
There, stretching far away, lay a
wide expanse of water, with the sun
light uuivering on the waves, II the
white sails cleaning owe the dark
blue surface. :,
David Deacon had been used to 1t all
his life, and wondered at the young
girls enthusiasm, as she poured forth
a torrent of words expressive or UNI
ration, but he humored her and let her
stand and gaze rs much as she would
at the prospect before her.
At last she resumed her seat in the
chaise, and in a short time the uncle
and his niece were jolting over the un-
even pavement of the Portsmouth
streets.
Then out again from the town, along
by the very edge of the sea, with the
whlte-crested waves splashing with a
pleasant sound almost under the
horses feet, and then. with a sudden
urn into a picturesque garden, n up
TO the door of n pleasant countryfied,
homcly-locking house, where two ladies
stood upon the doorstep awaiting their
arrival.
Mrs. Deacon kissed May tenderly on
the forehead as she assisted her to
hung back.
AS May looked upon her cousin, she
saw with surprise how different was
her costume to that which she wore.
Poor May, she had put on her best
attire for her visit. but after all 1t was
little more than a peasant girls dress
she wore; while Rose was attired in
real six, "aS II she were Il squire'S
daughter" thought May.
1t seemed to her as il there were Z
gulf between her and her cousin which
she could not cross.
May held out her hand, and Rose
greeted her; but there was little
warmth in her welcome.
But what was wanting in the daugh-
ter was fully made up for in the father
and mother, who did everything in
their power TO make their visitor feel
comfortable and at home.
That night, for the first time in her
life. May Rivers slept away from
Annadale.
Away from that little room, with it's
white curtains, its lattice window, and
its fragrant overgrowth of flowers.
When she awoke the next morning,
she could scarcely realize where she
was; but she soon remembered. and
drawing aside the blind from before
her window, saw the beautiful sea
dancing and quivering in the morning
sunlight, and she clapped her hands
together for joy.
A morning spent with her cousin
Rose went far to dissipate the rather
disagreeable impression the reception
she had given her had created.
Rose Deacon was a pretty, kind.
good-hearted girl. but with her
thoughts running too much upon dress
and marriage.
The latter was to her the great end
and aim OF eXistence-she former the
means by which 1t might be brought
about.
She had at first been disposed to
slight May Rivers for her unfashion-
able attire: but when she found in her
a pleasant, lively companion, and one,
moreover, whom she could p%atronize,
the old fashioned dress was speedily
forgotten, and the two girls passed a
happy morning together.
That evening, at the i~nstigation of
Rose, Mrs. Deacon had invited some
friends, and there YVES some talk Of a
little dance.
Poor May felt abashed when she
heard 1t.
She was unused TO society, and knew
nothing of It's ways; moreover. how
could she appear in her present dress?
That latter was a difficulty speedily
overcome, for her cousin sacrificed one
of her own: and after a few hours
spent in cutting and c%ontriving, May
descended from her room, radiantly
beautiful in u white muslin dress.
which displayed her all but perfect
figure to the greatest advantage.
She got through the evening better
than she expected, and enjoyed it i'm
mensely.
Late at night. when all the guests
Were gone. Rose Deacon came to her
cousins room, and sat herself down
upon the edge of the bed.
We'll, May, now tell me all yot
Think said she. How did you en-
JOY Yourself"
"Oh. very, very much" replied May,
enthusiastically.
1T was very pleasant, was 1t not?'
Delightful! l don't know when |
have been happier"
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