Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09


fitness for family use than did his
staid relatives Mr. Wlthers was vegy
obstinate in his adherence to what ever
principle or prejudice he believed That
he had seen cause to adopt, and his
eye had been captiyated by the snowy
team; his credulous hearing gained by
the adroit tongue of the dealer. All
that Edwards discussions could effect
was acquiescence in his proposal that
they should try the horses before the
sleigh that afternoon, before deciding
upon the purchase.
Harriet clapped her hands vivacious-
ly. "And then you'll drive by and give
us a turn behind the beauties. l am
sure they must be heavenly from what
Cousin Elnathan says. l am wild to
see themp'
There is look in the eye of one
that bespeaks the spirit of another
region" said Edward. apart to Con-
stance.
Don't ride after themp' she en-
treated, quickly. your brother will
yield If you tell him plainly how un-
SAFE you COuSlueI lHeLu-
Not unsafe for him and myself,
perhaps; but hardly the creatures to be
entrusted with your life and limb" he
rejoined. REST assured that l shall
make>a thorough test OF them before
consenting to the venture. shall drive
them myself, and speak out frankly
the result of the trial. In whatever
else we may differ, Elnathan and are
a unit In our care for your welfare.
So, II we show ourselves and the heav-
emily span of quadrupeds at the door
today, you need not fear to accept our
invitation"
The gentle and affectionate reassur-
ance contrasted pleasantly with Mr..
Witherss authoritative mandate.
Constance! you will hold yourself in
readiness to drive out with us this at
ternoon We shall call for you at three
O'Clock. wish you and Harriet to be
entirely prepared for the ride when
we come. Young horses do not like to
stand in the cold"
An impulse she did not stay to de-
fine drew Constance to the window as
the two gentlemen descended the front
steps side by side. Mr.. Withers was
trifie the taller of the two, but bis
figure was angular and unbending;
Edwards supple and elegant, while
scarcely trace of family likeness ex-
listed between the swarthy visage of the
per lip, and high, narrow forehead,
and the lively glance, clear complexion,
and spirited mouth that made Edwards
physiognomy q goodly sight to more
eyes than those that met the parting
smile he cast up at the parlor window
when he gained the pavement, where
as Mr.. Withers stalked solemnly on,
apparently forgetful already that he
had a home and wife, now that his face
was set office-ward.
Shadow and sunshine" reflected the
gazer "And they are not more un-
like in countenance than in DISPOSE
lions, aims and conduct as dissimilar
as two upright men can be-"
Harriet's shallow treble sounded at
her elbow like repetition Of the last
thought. mo one would ever lake
them to be relatives" she said. yet
each is excellent in his way. Don't
you think SOL"
YES" answered Constance, moving
away.
''Only their ways are SO differentr
persisted the cousin. 81 like E1nathan
best, of course, but Edward is the more
popular man of the two, believe isn't
hep"
81 really do not know Constance
left the room uttering the falsehood.
Harriet had a trick Of making her
intensely uncomfortable whenever the
talk between them turned upon the
brothers.
Il hate comparisonsw she said to her
self, when she reached her room. and
1t is forward and indelicate In her to
institute them in my hearing"
Convinced that the sudden heat
warming her heart and cheeks vas ex-
cited by Harriet's impertinence, she
made 1t her business to stop thinking
of the conversation and its origin so
soon as she could dismiss it and turn
her attention to pleasanter things. 1t
was more innocent and agreeable work;
for instance. to write out Edwards part
of new duet upon a fair sheet of
paper which he could hold in his hand
as he stood by her at the piano, the
printed copy being SO blurred as to try |
his eyes. He was very slightly near
although a casual acquaintance |
would not have suspected It She !
copied music legibly and rapidly. and |
lately had hit upon this happy device
of making him some poor return for |
the manifold services he had rendered |
her. "All that can do leaves me de-
plorably in his debt" she reasoned. ct