The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-05-06

hsr maid vera comfortably ensconced
IN an old-lashioned farmhouse. loca-
ted In a picturesque spot among tho
hills.
After q weeks soJourn Mrs. Dexter
vas SO charmed with her surroundings
ma, she indited q letter to her daugh-
Ter summonlng her thither. Now. Lu-
Gle Dexter had purposed going to the
seashore with party OF friends. but
being a dutlfui daughter she set aside
her own fnclinatioas and obeyed her
mothers command.
II hope you will like this place, my
dear" Mrs. Dexter remarked to her
d,urhter as they sat together the
morning after the latter's arrival. It
was a clear. bright morning and the
oaoy Of the new mown hay was waited
IN through the open window near which
Lucille was sitting.
Indeed l WILL" the latter replied,
"why, l am half in love with 1t al
ready" t G
at pleases me to hear you say So"
Mrs. Dexter said. with a wan smile.
wet fear you Will find 1t rather dull. 7"
oh, no. will find many interesting
things. as all will be new to me-"
But you will have no companions"
"Are we the only guests at this
house," inquired Lucille In surprise.
NO. But there is no one with whom
you would care to associate. There are
several old ladies and a Mr.. Ford. but
the latter ls'a farmer. and, of course,
very much your inferior socially. There
fore. YOU will not accept his attentions
Il. he should presume to offer them
Lucille looked interested.
What Is this Mr.. Ford like?" she
asked
81 am unable 70 tell you. as I have
never observed MIN closely"
II think can draw picture OF him."
Lucille laughed. a big, rough looking
and violates the rules Of table etiquette
with every mouthful he eats"
81 have had no opportunity OF discov-
erag his table manners. as my meal ,
are brought upstairs. and prefer that
yours will be also. as 1t would be i'm
proper for you to SO 10 aspubllc table
without me-"
Lucille looked dismayed. evidently not
fancyins the arrangement.
But we dispense with certain con-
ventionalities In the country" she ar
gued. and besides I really do want to
see Mr.. Ford, the country pumpkin"
and her laugh rang out.
A man passing beneath the window
glanced up as her words reached his
ears.
He was.a well-built young fellow OF
abou. !ive-and-,wenty. with dark hair
and Stsad.aSt brown eyes. His face was
smoothly shaven and well bronzed with
the sun and. though not handsome.
showed signs OF strength in the WELL
shaped lips and square chin.
She evidently means me-" he said to
himself, Il wonder II look like q
pumpkin" and he laughed softly.
Miss DeXter's desire was granted and
she was permitted to take her meals at
the guests table and that evening at
tea III! Ford was presented to her. She
gave formal little bow when her name
was pronounced and darted quick
glance at him and was surprised that
he die not In the least resemble her
picture" She watched him during the
progress o. the meal and her astonIsh-
that ne did not violate the rules OF ia
Die etiquette" in the smallest particu-
lar.
She eagerly. reported her discoveries
10 her mother. but the latter failed to
manifest any interest in the matte,
Next morning early Miss Dexter was
out in the garden listening to the sing
iaG OF the birds and drinking in the
cool, pure aid. Presently Mr.. Ford ap.
fcared. She bestowed 4 nod of recog-
a!;Ion and he paused beside her.
You are an early riser" lie remark
ed, smiling and showing q row of white
teeth
II might make the same observation
concerning yourself" she replied. smil-
Ing also. She had intended being very
naughty. but something In his manner
put Gil such thoughts to flight.
You remember the trite saying,
Early to bed and early to rise?' Well,
tia; Is my motto. But I do really con-
slider the early morning the, prettiest
part OF the day."
Well I cannot argue the question"
said Lucille. smiiingly, "as the sun Is
usually well on his course before rise.
hui Is this Is my very first visit 10 the
country, l expect to see many novel;
tins" sEI.
Have you never been in the country
tsfore?" asked Mr.. Ford in surprise.
Never"
.sr?" $500
7 have not" she exclaimed. clasplng
Ter hands. and I would love to see It,"
Wond YOU? Well, after breakfast, II
you care 10 walk so far as that field
indicating the dlrectlon-"I would be
pleased 10 accompany you.
She readily consented. and an hour la
Ter she found herself walking toward
me haymakers In company with the
dcspised farmer.
AT length they reached the place md
Stood watching the men toss the hay.
what delicious odor," sheobserved.
raising her head and drawing n long
b5c7;h
Isn't II? And haymaklns is very
"Ghlthlu! occupation also"
Bot very mental one" she said,
with curl OF her lip.
j.. often engage in H." he said. quiet
oh" ehc exclaimed. with slight
srs.ure OF rcpugnance.
Why should not?" he asked, quick
j..
u seems 1870 degrading"
honest work Is never degrading"
ae said. with flashing eyes. Miss Dcx-
~ sou evidently have an erroneous
Yea ot some things. I am thinking
toN one portion OF your education has
oe'a sadly neglected.
Sae drew herself UP haughtlly.
Nj Ford, You forget to whom you
Ue spcak!ng." she said. colby.
n | have offended ylpI I beg your
nn;l'don," he said. with n change OF tone:
nut ! speak strongly because I feel
:.f'hNiy. We country folks hive not
Me line airs OF city people. but our
"sIFN arc true. Ibid not Intend 10 be
aui" and ask you again to forgive