The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-05-06
there is one portion OF my education
which has been sadly neglected."

suppose We cry quits.
with all my heart" she answered,
then added: II suppose you think 1t
strange that have never been in the
country before. but we always spend
our summers at the seashore."S
AS far as can Judge you have never
spent very many summers anywhere"
ne SAID, smiling down at her.
u am eighteen" she said, with dig
nifty. ~
Indeed" elevating his brows, shat
IS TWO years more than ! gave you cred
j. 1or. And then laughter at the in
dignant glance she flashed him. "
BY and by they retraced their steps
There Is mother at the window wav-
Ing for me to come to her" sold Lucille.
as they neared the house. IN, M :
And you must obey?"
"Oh, yes"
Are you fond Of wild ,aowers?" he
asked. R l4 I5-.. =
II adore them
Well, II You VIII accept me as an es-
cort will take you tomorrow to gather
some" 5To - :
II should be delighted to CO." she
answered in pleasant tone. but now
! must go In, as mother Is still signal
Ing and know she Is impatient" So
she ran into the house. Upstairs she
found her mother in disturbed frame
OF mind.
My dear" she said, anxiously. "I
saw you with Mr.. Ford. / sincerely hope
he is not thrustlns his attentions upon
you?" "a. sss
mo. indeed" Lucille replied, tossing
her hat upon chair. And his man
ners are above criticism"
Mrs. Dexter looked lncredulous.
Is 1t possible? And he only q far
mer!"
well. II he is only farmer he pos
sesses refinement" answered Lucille.
He has, no doubt. acquired it." Mrs.
Dexter said. confidently. but, my
child. never forget that he is not your
equal"
How do we know that?" inquired
Lucille, with touch Of humor. He
and have never discussed the subject.
wonder II one must come armed with
credentials and have ones genealogy
written out before people dare even
speak to one?"
Il hope your careful training would
have answered that question for you,"
said Mrs. Dexter. gravely.
Lucille laughed.
II am afraid my careful training has
done more to confuse my intellect than
to clear the mist from 1t. But, mother.
Mr.. Ford has asked me to 60 with him
tomorrow to gather wild flowers. May
II"
Certainly not, without chaperon,"
Mrs. Dexter answered, impatItntly.
And 1t seems to me that your ac-
quaintance with that young mar is
progressing too rapidly" 49,.
"Nonsense!" retorted Lucille. with I
pretty pout. And. surely, do not re-
quire 4 chaperoa for an expedition like
that" Isl.
And 1t was only after much coaxins
that Mrs. Dexter was persuaded to civ,
her consent. But Lucille was destined
not to go, as her mother contracted a
sudden cold and the next morning was
feeling so indIsposed that she wished
her daughter TO remain with her. So
Lucille sent q note 10 Mr.. Ford express
lag her regret and explaining matters
Some hours later an immense quantity
OF wild flowers found their way to Miss
+ DeXtcr's apartment. and though no
name was attached Lucille guessed
rightly their donor.
One afternoon 4 few days later Miss
Dexter set out by herself for 4 stroll,
thinking herself fully capable OF find
ing her way anywhere. After wander
Ing some distance she stopped to sur
vey her surroundings.
Hearing the t!nkle OF Z bell She turn
ed and perceived COW coming toward
her. She gazeh horror-stricken at the
approaching animal. unable to move
from the spot. The COW came slowly
on and paused few feet in front OF
her. After regarding her moment
with its big. mild-looking eyes, It sent
forth n prolonged mo-o-o.
That broke the spell and Lucille,
with loud shrek. turned and fairly
flew over the ground. She rushed Wild
IL on. not knowing. not caring whittier
she went. only Intent upon widening
the distance between herself and the
COW. so she did not observe a man hur-
rying toward her until he spoke her
name.
Then she stopped. painting for breath.
What is the matter?" asked Mr..
Ford for 1t was he). In anazemcnt.
lt-was-a-cow!" she answered be-
tween gasps.
Did 1t chase you?" #
Moo. But was afraid Il would"
so YOU thought, discretion the bet
ter part Of vaior?'" he said, scarcely
able to reprcss smile.
II suppose you are laughing Mt me-"
she said denantly. but do not care.
You ought not to have cows roaming t
large, frightening people half out OF
their wits !r
That is true" he said gravely, "and
! Will impose fine on every COW that
dares wander outside o.'the Enclosure"
Now know you are laughing at
me-"
Indeed. / am not" he protested. "I
am thinking that your adventure might
have terminated quite seriously" %
Where were your" she asked, as
they walked home together.
II was lying under tree reading"
he replied. And then for the first time
she perceived he carried book.
She gave 1t cursory glance
oh, do you read Thackeray?"
Certainly: why not? Did you sup
pose my stock OF literature consisted
only of Hints on Farming and How
to Hive Bees? Well. I read something
else occasionally" And there was 4
twinkle In his eye.
You wilfully mIseonstruc every re-
mark make" she said. nncrlly.
Your tone expressed such surprise !
was forced TO draw that Inference"
You are only too ready to attribute
something disagreeablc to me-" she said
with her head high In the air.
II nm sorry YOU think So" he said,
ruefully.
They walked on in silence. Mr.. Ford
racking his brains for n plan to restore
her good humor.
Presently he remarkpl.
II suppose You ride horseback"
Your suppositio5 Is correct" she
answered. her smiles returning.
II have several horses suitable for n
Indy and all Of them are at your SER
vice"
THANK you, Some time will avail