The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-18

him. II hate him.
She was speaking of her cousin Ar
thur, but as she finished, the pretty
head, which had borne itself so de
hantly, went down on my lap, and tn,
burst Of tears which followed disa
roved the truth Of her assertion.
No one could have seen the two to-
gether and not acknowledge their fit
ness for each other. Although
but cousins a second time removed, G
faint likeness was perceptible, but
Arthur's mouth indicated greater firm.
ness, and the will which was so neces.
sary in the encounters between the
two. He was the only one that did not
give up to Miss Emily, who sometimes
thwarted her, but always so gently, SC
tenderly, yet, withal, so firmly, that
think herein lay the very secret of his
charm. There was no regular engage
ment between them, but it was an I'M
Outstanding for all that, although half
the young gentlemen in the country
we're contestants for the prize but,
save little harmless coquetry, she
gave them no encouragement.
could but smile as l stroked her
pretty golden-brown hair, while yet her
head lay in my lap, at the very April
shower which was all of grief my dar-
ling had ever known, for, ere I had
quite finished my few words of COM
fort applied I scarcely knew to what,
she had once more sprung to her feet,
and in few moments could hear her
sweet voice carolling through the
halls. Then under my window l heard
the imperative order to the groom
Saddle Bess, Tom, and bring her
around at once"
She's hardly fit to ride, Miss, this
afternoon" the man respectfully ans
wered. "She's skittish at the best Of
times, and she's been so long unused
I'm most afraid she'd prove too much
for you"
"All the better" was the reckless
answer. Bring her around at once"
CHANGING from my window as the
voices reached my ear, l saw Mr.. Ar
thur sauntering up the walk. He quick
ened his step a little as he overheard
the discussion, saying, very quietly, as
he approached:
Surely, Emily, you will not be so
rash as to mount Bess today? You
must not think of such a thing"
The girl turned haughtily toward
him, surveying him a moment in sill
ence; then, as though remark were I'M
necessary, turned again to the groom:
DO as you are bid, Tom. I will now
dress
Emily, for my saker' l heard him
say in low tone, but the contest of
the morning in which her will had
been forced to bend made her determ-
lEed now.
You are OBTAINING me, Mr.. TRAIT
ord" she answered. 81 shall have
barely time for my ride
you must not, Emily; indeed you
must not. My uncle would not wish it,
and in his absence l must prevent it,"
How dare your she exclaimed,
stamping her little foot. Glow dare
you speak so to me? If you have ever
yours the right, it is can
celled from this moment. Heaven helm
the woman you would make your wife!
She would be your slave. Give her nv
warmest sympathies. Mr.. Trafford; l
cannot offer my congratulations"
The young mans face flushed hotly,
and he shrank from the words as from
a blow, but he had no time to answer.
for Miss Emily had already flown past
him into the house, and | saw him
turn and walk slowly to the stables.
In a few seconds more the groom
brought the prancing animal, holding
1rmly to the bit while Miss Emily
sprang lightly into the saddle. She
seemed such very feather to
manage the spirited horse, yet could
not help the thrill of pride as l watched
the tiny hands bring her into such
quick subsection, and the straight.
1.-THE young figure sitting her seat to |
such perfection,
The groom stood watching her any- !
ously down the avenue, but was not |
surprised when she had once disap-
)eared from view, although greatly re-
ieved to see Mr.. Arthur leap into the
iaddle and follow her. knew, himself
Unseen, he had determined to keep her
n sight, and somehow felt safer to |
lnow she was in his charge. Cruel as
lad been her words, he loved her too
veil to heed them at such a time.
The afternoon slowly passed away.
What was it that caused such shad-
w Of dread to creep over my heart? |