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

N~ ~puae AiOHl the 0fho~
without her absence bairH9 Two
vanity! SAD blow
The little country OIL,
fashioned hat and a. With b,
Ernest Hartley's fancy had
stood by-stood there allnoun
every way that the or.tsspleads7l
ner could make her "Smouh
To say that Rose was
perhaps, be going too far algry u
be evident to all that her out 4
not a pleasant one-the position
as she herself had on mo0 e esDS
occasion laid herself ont e than
attention of the young sonj,a at'sa
Ernest Hartley walked w,.,
their own home. with TIE,
Wont you come inn. os.
Not to-day, thank u ROA
hasten back; but if to-mcrrom
venture to intrude upon Won d
we shall always be pl.s
YOU" siad %
oh, do come" said Nav
and the young man promised e y
do so. ne Vol
The girls stood watching H.,
walked rapidly back towards aa a.
swinging his stick, and folloras e "
great retriever, who hal hyt
tingly brought about their ~ UNIV
ance; for Rose, although She Irqaas
admired the noble appearano aad y
young squire, had never snoLe y
till that afternoon. ea nl
The two girls entered tho ho,..
gether, but Rose did not speat 4Vsse
could not help feeling a little eau
offended. luH z
1t was not her cousins f..,.
knew, yet there was the saan Z
Ernest Hartrey had prefarr ss y
pretty Annadale girl to her 4
But after all, what was it, sbo ,
herself. asld
A few idle words spoken in o,,n]
by a baronet's son to 4 mo,.,l
daughter, which meant nothIns
That is ALL" she repeated; ives i.
is ALL" sSua
Rose was not jealous in the com,.
ac~ceptation of the word. but MAJ
noyed to find that her cousin sbonla !
preferred to her.
The next afternoon Ernes, u....
called ut the house.
David Deacon was out. but HE :,
received the visitor. Wy
Now, Mrs. Deacon had very fvas :,
tons on certain subjects; and ths !
count OF the manner In which !.
young squire's acquaintance had h,
made. the WAY in which he hid waN,
home with the Two girls. and The i,
tation he had received at the dNr Il
all deeply offended her sense 3; \,
priety.
Accordingly. when Mr.. Ernest =,
trey was announced, she drew berx
up very stitfiy. and looked seyereIy
him over Ter spectacles as he enters
However. the young man did NOT
| pear 10 be much distressed at this
ception.
He either did not or would not NOT
any GOODNESS on The part Of the lady
the house, and taking a chair. he /
tied away In his usual lively mann
touching on a variety of topics. d
gathering amusement from all.
Mrs. Deacon first was amazed 4
then delighted.
1t was a long time since she had D
with any one SO pleasant, she declal
to her husband; but David Dea,
looked grave.
When Rose and May came in,
conversation became general. the no
passed as II by magic; and when /
est Hartrey took his departure, be
the most favorable impression beh
him on the minds Of all the ladies.
Not so on the mind of David Deat
When he came TO hear of ii his b
clorded, and he looked angrily al
wife and daughter.
Don't You know" said he to r
that in social position, Ernest Hart
Is far above u.s."
Il don't see that that prevents
from enjoying his society"
Perhaps not; but when A 20
man in his position makes himself
ticularly agreeable to girls in 70
nothing but sorrow and misery cal
the result"
What would you have me
Dayid?" asked his wife. Il could
refuse him admission
Certainly not: but you could |
acted with greater caution. Rem
Der, Rose, should / hear of your II
changing more than the most ordil
civilities with Mr.. Hartrey, you
incur my displeasure." J.
ut is net l who am likely TO seer
society,"" said Rose, petulantly.
Who, them"
ASK May"
Rose, Rose. how can you say
exclaimed May, blushing. You \
| should never seek him. de IS
kind to me, and talks to me, D
him very"
The look which David Deacon
upon her made her pause, anu
her sentence unfinished.
1.-The soft nothings which ne
whisper in your a may mean DO
to him, but may have a vast sp
canoe to you. Take care-l oniy
ton you, for | know my sisters gu
ter needs no more than a word Oh
meant advice. Avoid the socie.
Ernest Hartrey-it is dangerous.
surely, David" interposed us
you do not think that Mr.. Harlre.
any bad designs in coming mere.
Perhaps not; but young niel
thoughtless; and without any m.e
| on his part. he might make Ntue