The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-04

ment between ua. and she always took
me with her when she spent the season
II Washington or among the mount
aims. or at the seaside. when I could
not have gone but for her afiectionato
kindness.
This summer Esther had declared
herself tired and sick Of crowds and
balls and iiattery. and proposed 10 20
to Mrs. Thornby's In the country. Fred
had studied his profession In New York
and was going into partnership with
on eminent lawyer there We had seen
him a great deal. His mother lived IN
small house and possessed much
landed estate. and where she had often
urged MS 10 visit her.
:. Aad this Is the way II happened
that we we're at Thornby cottage yawn-
Ing the day away, with an occasional
walk or ride or excursion. The glor-
lous Fourth had been celebrated In the
village Of Belleyille By a picnic In the
rrove. sweetmeats. India crackers.
white muslin. and a famous swing.
that closed respectfully with a grand
ball In the evening at the town hall.
which had been adorned for the oe-
taalon with wonderful embellish-
ment OF banners and flowers. We
really enjoyed Il. for that evening. al
least. ] had enjoyed the society OF Web
tter Hamilton.
lie was polished. educated and Fo-
Gned. and though no was somewhat
wanting In the fulsome nattery Of our
tlty courilers he possessed a dignity OF
taien and expression OF candid truth
that made his attentions more pleasing
than all the hnckneyed compliments Of
Saratoga ballroom. I can acknowl-
edge now that I was fairly caught and
taptivaied BY hls grace and manllnes8
that night but ! did not forget the
f0cial bar between as. and 20 neglected
to ash him 10 call. Fred chided me
for II. said must learn country man
ners. aud soon invited him 10 spend the
evening. was needlessly frlgid and
lmpolite; refused TO sing or play. and
pleaded a headache "a an excuse for
refusing a game Of backgammon But
Esther quite atoned for my coldness BY
Der sparkling cordiality. She made un-
usual efforts 20 be winning and agree
able. while tho young mechanic as
sumed an air nc once 70 easy and polite
20 Tree from mauvaise homie. so much
upon the footing Of equality. that II
was 20 me absolutely intolerable. and
retired before he left He had called
twice since. and was obviously IN Low,
with Esther ana Esther with him. u
was all wen enough perhaps for Q
summer hrtatiOn. but Esther nevel
Giricd Would she marry him. Thu
idea vas prepostorous! made up M
nlnd 10 Interest Fred In the matter
rad devise some way to save her from
such a fearful fate. My flrst attemp
Mas unsuccessful
Mex, evening Esther and Hamilton
went % ride on horseback The AZ
fair vas really becoming serious. an
whom mentioned the subject 10 Ere
be Was more attentive.
1T "a really TOO bad. Fred. for us q
suffer thlnes 20 50 on In this way with
out al lels; u'kins an effort 20 brea
he spcll he has thrown around her
u course 4 Is only a strange infai
; nation waich she viii shudder at sshc
, she Is once free from his power"
5 you way be rlsht. Enle"-my nam
3 . Enic MorSe-''aov bllad have beef
. But what eaa We DO, Es,hcr win IA,
4 ier own way. You know. e'uecially
. lhe thlaks anyone wishes 10 oppose he
What you'll you dof Women are &
shrCvd In such maltcrs.'
Il Goat know. I'm sure. How woul
little well-iiVetcd sarcasm dog"
"Oh. | haze u now, Suppose va
tut her ou.-mako It appear as thoug
Hamilton was suddenly taken with yo
-Gcklc- ninded. you know. That woul
= piquo hcr vanity 80 tia, she wou
: treat him accordingly. She can't be,
q neglect"
Q "Nonaoase. Fred. you know tn
rouldtt be- done. as long as Esther
d worth half a million. aud beautiful
: 4 dream. and ! AN poor, plain and a.
u agreeable. unleas You could make nj
a think | am the heigess-no. he is I
i Iuch fellow. That wouldn't do"
4 "Oa. Of course. snn't suppose "
e could really turn Ilam,l.on's affection
;. from Esther to yol. but VIC could nj
d acuvcr a little to have yon walk az
70 ride Together. AMI though ! would
Tie real general. VIC could make q a
pear to be his preference. a few hin
ion IRE to Esther upon his suddt
change would make It all right. Tn
would be glorlous. You keep quiet. Al
will take ehaiFo Of Esther. You c,
afford TO be Agreeable TO the fellow I
" while, u he really falls In love vi
you. no matter Re deserves some pa
lshmcut foe his presumption"
had soms mleglvlngs about trusill
mys-lf wilhla the influence II his wi,
but as he VAS ty no mCara a disagree
able companion. anally consented I
Eclhc-a sake.
I Feel and l had several secret g,
dons on the plaza and Guy tactics We
soon arranged. An excursion "
planned 10 visit Fort Knox. ,cn mi
II distant, AMI lia:nllloa ves Invited.
drove Up his own hor,o All chaise-
wondered bow he could nsorl TO hi
80 smart a turuout-but I so0n learn
tina. 1; vss his own. Fred brorsh;
busy rNukd. and &c Esther and cei
a. down. no ,ery quietly said. extend,
"a. bis hand;
he "Shen have the pleasure Of -
cd comraay. Ccusin Eslher!"
She bel: hosllAt,d. but insian
"a stepped icrv ard. The idea OF forcl
he my society upon young man "
or you'll wish nc with Pharaoh's he
n. at The bottom Of the nea was excessl