The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-07-19
He talked 50 entertainingly that

ner mother would say it she knew that
she was talking so frankly with the
wealthy young heir Of the vast Win
throp estates. That thought sobere,l
her instantly, and she walked on silent
~ by his side until she reached the
house. Miss Coral you will have tc
present me. he said, turning to hel
\, with smile.
She led the way to the pretty parIor
MY mother and sister Marian, Mr.
Winthrop, she said simply: then, turn
ing, left the room. Marian, fair vision
OF golden hair, white muslin and blue
ribbons arose and greeted him ELUSIVE
ly. Then Mrs. Bradley. all smiles.
shook his hand cordially. "Why, MI.
Winthrop, did you walk all the way
from the station this warm afternoon?;'
Il did, and l enjoyed it very much.
too. l assure you.
| ION, | am so sorry. We did not
expect you until after the four O'Clock
train, and my husband was going to
drive over for YOU
| He laughed lightly. There's no
| harm done, the walk was good for me.
| Then, too, l had the pleasure of meet
ing your daughter on my way, who kind
ly escorted me to the house."
| A half hour later, Carol came to say
that tea was awaiting them The table
| was a tempting sight to Eustace, who
! all his life had lived in a large city, and
he did ample justice to the dainty
vlands with which it was spread. Mar
| ian toyed with her food, displaying her
pretty, ringed hands, casting coquettish
chances at Eustace meanwhile, which
that young gentleman calmly igno red
But Coral sat quietly with downcast
eyes. taking no part in the conversation
Her mothers eyes were upon her, and
she felt awkward and constrained. Not
so Mrs Bradley. She talked almost
lneessantly, but it was all in praise of
Marian. Eustace glanced at her curl
ously. 'How very different she is from
what | expected" he said mentally.
her in the least and he looked from
Mrs Bradleys fat. blowzy face, to the
pure. refined one of her young daughter.
After tea was over. Eustace strolled
out with Mr.. Bradley to the field where
the men were engaged in putting up
hay. Some of them looked at him Gu
riously. so that's the young chap
that's come here for his health. is it,
said one of them. well. he's pooty
smart lookln' young man. | call him. |
expect that gal of Bradley's viii be
settln' her cap for him. Won she?" IF
YOU mean Marian. yes | think she WILL "
answered tall young man. who had
felt the sting of her sharp words more
than once. But. blame me. if | don't
pity the man who marlies her Won't
She make him stand round.
The weeks glided swiftly away. inter
spersed with drives. picnics. and boat
ing, i'll none of which Coral joined.
Eustace's quick eye was not long in
seeing how matters stood. and he pited
the lonely. neglected girl, who forget
ting self. toiled SO patiently to add to
the comfort of others.
one night after tea. she was sitting
on the back stoop Smelling peas for the
morroW's dinner. F.ustact saw her and
took seat beside her .et me help
YOU, Coral" She glanced up quickly.
Would you really like to-" She asked
naively. Very much," he answered
smiling. Their task was soon complet-
ed, and as she arose to enter the house,
he laid his hand lightly upon her own
Pardon me, Coral" he said. ''but am
afraid had selfish reason for wishing
to help you. | want you to walk with
me down to the lake and witness the
sunset. 1t will be a magnificent one,
and know you will enjoy it. will you
Gomez: Her face flushed with surprise.
Marian. | want YOU: so little girl get
your hat and we will 90.
Coral put on her hat and they took
the path that led to the lake. Is they
came within sight of it. Coral uttered a
little cry of delight. "Oh, how beauti
full And beautiful it was. indeed The
smooth surface of the lake reflected the
glorious light of the setting sun: and
the wonderful glow Of gold and opal
and rose-hued clouds overhead. melting
and changing in evervarying tints.
formed a picture not easily forgotten.
Eustace removed his hat and together
they stood in rapt silence until the sun
threw Its last rays OF golden light
around them, and the roSeate glory of
the heavens faded into soft hues of am
Der and gray. Then he unfastened the
little Wherry, assisted Coral ill., and they
pushed away from the shore The fresh
breeze blew soft color in Coral's pale
cheeks, and played caressingly with the
silken curling hair He told her anus
ing stories of his college life, and of the
foreign lands he had visited and watch
ed the lovely hazel eyes light with en-
thusiasm, as he described some beauti-
full scene. What glorious woman
she would make, if she only had the OPP
portunity," he thought.
Coral" he said suddenly, after a
short silence, Il had my span of grays
sent up to me yesterday; and | am going
to exercise them tomorrow afternoon.
Would you not like to go for a drive?
The horses are perfectly safe. l would
not ask you to go otherwise"
81 would like to go very much indeed
MI. Winthrop, but, l cannot l have
some work that must be done tomorrow
afternoon"
Never mind the work, Coral III go
hungry for once, if it's cooking you
must do"
Coral smiled. do you think they
would all agree to go hungry?''
Now, Coral, he said pleadingly. 'I'll
tell you what | will do. I'll stay in the
house all the morning and help you l
can beat eggs beautifully, and think
! could wash dishes, and sweep, too, if
were to attempt it. Please say you
will 60"
Coral laughed merrily, the idea was
| SO comical.
] What would mamma and Marian
say, if they We're to see you in the
kitchen helping me-" she said Il do
| not care for what any one may say. |
am going to help you if you will let me ~