The Newtown bee., 1897-12-03

pulling down one Of the white clusters
to hide her glowing cheeks. The voice
was sweet and soft, and unconsciously
betrayed the depth Of emotion in its con-
vction.
Burleigh's heart read the message. A
swift glance of recognition flashed from
his eyes into hers. With Esther's conf
dence he could win the battle; Esther 80
sweet and dainty, the enthusiasm of her
words breathing new life, like the breath
of spring around them; Esther, whom he
had feared he loved almost hopelessly
for, in the struggle to acquire a profes-
sion, and gaining foothold in it's unev-
en- ascent, could he ask her who had so
much more of worldly prospect to share
its burden? But the magic Of her pres
ence, the moist eyes shining with youth
full inspiration for the possibilities of an
earnest soul, the sky lore wilfully persist
ing in thrusting itself Unto them, broke
down all barriers of distrust. The bios
SONS swayed and nodded as the vows
were made.
"You see, DEAR" Burleigh said later,
sit is circumstances which have made
me appear tickle. My uncle's offer lured
me with the appearance of good things
in the business line; yet, had to begin
at the bottom round of the ladder; In
that case prefer to choose the ladder
he smiled, proudly throwing back his
head. Then their scheme Of settling me
down to town politics failed to satisfy
my real longings. L want to get little
way up above the clouds; sway men
with men with my own power; make
them believe what you wish with elo
quence. L shall do two years. work in
one and be full hedged suppliant at the
bar in short order.''
"You will remember the duty lncum
bent on such brilliancy," Esther laugh.
ingly urged; ito use it for good not Ill.,
II will remember anything and every
thing you wish, sweetheart" Burleigh
enthusiastically agreed. "But do not
like that WORD, duty. 1t clips the wings.
1t CT Gates too heavy an atmosphere to
soar in. The soul needs to be unham.
pered by even breath of resistance to
attain it's height; just waited onward
and upward by the gentle zephyrs of
congeniality and prosperity. Heigh-ho
Foolish dreams I dare say. But with
you -"
"No," Esther interrupted, playfully
putting finger on Burleigh's rebellious
lips, as she called them,-''in this you
must stand by your own firmness. Your
words are often misleading, and do you
injustice. Success must come from your
own innate strength of purpose, and 10y
atty to all that is noble. Then. if In any
way can make it easier sailing in the
Clouds" she added merrily.
"As you will. The future is rose tint
ed tonight, at all events. This is a de-
lightful little town, homeIy and quaint;
bat my blood tingles to enter the intoxi-
eating mind struggles of life. Ifforsune
were my guide, my pleasure would be to
search into the hidden mysteries of ma
ture. Next to law love science, and /
would enjoy compelling her to give up
her secrets, even to the soul of man.
meanwhile, do not neglect the needs
and obligations of every day life, = prac.
tical Esther advised.
Esther's engagement to Burleigh occa-
stoned no great surprise. She was the
pride OF the village, and his talents were
acknowledged. If only little more stead
fastness OF purpose could be added to
them. Some called 1t q brilliant match,
while others shook their heads III doubt.
"Wall,n Jared reasoned with Hannah,
after Esther had blushingly confessed to |
her quaint but well tried friends, '.Bur-
leigh's a marster nice kind OF . boy Ii
he'll stick Ter things; all on us have our
faults. Truth is, Hannah, your good
pints shine so kinder bright into my
eyes, / can't see much else; keeps me |