News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-13

EsSAGO vel Whatever change had
taken place in my view of the young
lady whom | had known as Anna La
moline l could not conceive that any
man should run away from her because
of her looks. There is vast variety Of
individual taste in such matters and
yet not enough to satisfy the conditions
of the problem.
Either Scovel had seen somebody else
or the young lady had assumed form
Of disguise, perhaps upon a warning. 1t
was not improbable that Jimmy had
guessed the lawyers intention, seeing
hip go out for a walk equipped with
4tB fieldglasses, and had promptly con-
veyed his information to the apple tree
lodge.
was considering this matter as /
walked in the north grove after lunch
con and was really very near the truth
about it when | came somewhat uneX
pectedly into path that led me to the
familiar scene of Mr.. Trask's artistic
endeavors. My first clear view down
the path showed me Lucy Anu, and
she seemed to be ndulging in some
form of exercise. She was pacing back
and forth. under the north tree in a
highly energetic manner. The plain
gray gown displayed her form and car
riage to excellent advantage, and was
then first aware that nature had very
remarkably favored her. She had a
girlish figure, slender, but most grace
fully rounded. There was good breadth
of shoulder, and her head was well set
in the way that shows high spirit.
| judged that she was parading thus
at Trask's command so that he and
Miss Jones might make study Of at
titudcs, and somehow the idea filled me
with wrath. | strobe out into the clear
ed space as one who intends to do
something important, ard when | sud
denly perceived that Lucy ANA was
alone I had the sensation which come
of ascending one more step tan t..>n
is upon Il ghr of sta rs.
She had stopped at the r2iSc Ct T.
advance. and we exchanged Il : I'D.
before either spoke
Il thought Ny. Track go '''~~
were here" said She 'l.at is how
happen to he here"
Lucy Ann" SAD |, id you ever
try walking &s a relief to the mind:
When anything goes wTorg, | can al
most always 80 rid Of it by pacing the
floor"
"When anything goes wrong with
81, tOrbt
That's better than getting rid of it."
''You speak with the confidence of
youth" said 1.
"Why shouldn't I?' she answered.
81 have yodth, and anybody can get
confidence. SO there you are. l have
faith to believe that l shall have what
] want in the world"
might l venture to ask for a few
details"
She sat down upon the grass and
famed herself lazly. Splendid self
control the girl had. There was not
sign that her soul had been boiling
within her so recently. But for that
glimpse Of her that had had, walking
there like a little tigress in a cage, l
never should nave guessed tnaC sic
was not altogether at peace.
II want to travel" she said.
Its not much fun to travel alone" !
suggested.
Il will tell you secret" she re-
sponded. Its not for the fun that j
should go, but just to travel"
ITO get away from old surround
ingsY
at is so beautiful here" she cried.
"Who could wish to go away? No, no;
want to take the surroundings with me
and leave myself at home. Can you dis
entangle that nonsenseW
Easily" 1 replied. "And really it
isn't nonsense. 1t is always possible to
90 away and leave yourself at home.
The train starts every minute, and as