Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-30
A Bean IhreShing
 Idyll
By BELLE MANTATEs

D URTON GREEN was, equal to ID every occasion unless Dolly Lewis was present Then his feet and hands assumed huge proportions, his tongue became tangled and his manner con- scious-all of which were maddening to man who was entirely in love with a girl, and not assured of reciprocity. Dolly, dainty and dtmpled, was always friendly and agreeable, but never lent a helping hand to extricate him from his houndering state of embarrass- ment.
 There is no saying how things might or might. not have ended had not Dolly s father sent over to Horkerston for Walt Symonds to bring his engine and machine to thrash the beans which were stocked up in his barn.
 Walt was quite gay Lothario, and Burton's heart fell when he heard that Walt would be at the Lewis farm all day. Burton had been asked to help, so early in the morning he was on hand. Walt and the engine had not arrived. After watching and waiting all the Inorning, Farmer Lewis youch- safed the belief that the engine had broken down on the road somewhere. Burton hoped it had-and Walt along with it. About noon they heard the whistle of the engine over on the east road. At two o'clock they saw 1t creeping and stopping at intervals on the cross road leading to the farm. 4fsDidn't be know any better than to bring itoYeF that -hilly, sandy road ?" asked .BpTtDn in disgust. Atsthreet o'clock the engine baked again at the foot of little rise in the road, not many rods from the farm They all went out to the scene of the operations, Dolly sitting sympathetic ally on the bank, watching the un- availing efforts of Walt and his men Burton had to grudgingly admit that there was no nonsense about Walt ! when there was work to be done. He pulled and tugged and forced the en- 1 zine, but to no purpose.
 We've been working this way all day." he said. "The engine doesn't act right and this road is bum. I was never through this way before.'' i Haven't you had any dinner?" asked Dolly, in distress.
 'sNo; we haven't had time to be hun gry Now. for our last effort!'
 He put on all possible steam; the 1 engine started desperately, tugged at the big machine, which was drawn up i the incline few inches, only to slip back again. Burton, who had gone to the house, now returned with long chain. He suggested to Walt that they uncouple the engine and machine and connect them by the chain, which was long enough to permit the engine to clear the top of the hill, before the machine began the ascent.
 The plan worked as expected, and the engine, machine and followers l brought up at the barn.
 1T always knew Burton was good, | but didn't know he was so clever 2 thought Dolly, sending an admirtng glance to where he stood. He tow cred straight and stalwart above the others. He caught the look, and straightway became confused and awkward again. Then in flash, Dol ly's eyes were opened and she laughed softly to herself.
 ..I do believe Burton is sweet on me! I never dreamed of his caring for a girl"
 The more Dolly reflected and looked at Burton, the stronger became her conviction that she was right, and she began to wonder if she didn't care a little bit herself.
 ''I can see how girl might love him." she meditated. He is 80 big and strong and honest"
 The plant of love hourishes wonder fully in some kinds of soil. Dolly's eyes began to grow softer in expres- sion. Burton intercepted one of these new glances, and something gave him a sudden hope and courage. He crossed the barnyard in long strides to where she stood
 "It was very clever in you to get the machine up the hill, Burton" she said, lifting her brown eyes to his.
 @I was glad to get the machine up, but had just as soon have left the owner at the foot of the hill--or, most anywhere,'' he replied, tersely.
 What, Walt?" she asked, with wide, open eyes. "What have you got against him?"
 'He makes love to every girl he sees.'
 Dolly turned her face away to hide a wicked little smile. Then she said ] quietly:
 ''4e used to. He doesn't any more!''
 'He doesn't any more! How do you know? I didn't know that you knew him."
 ''I haven't known him long, but he has asked father if he couldn't come over here often"
 The awful look in Burton's face al most terrified her. He strode back to the barn. and Dolly, gazing after him, read resentment in every line of his figure
 She went to the house and held a little conversation with her sister Myra. Then the girls both came out and called to their father. He talked with them a few minutes and then re turned to the barn.
 "sax. bows" hs announced. "It,a tnn