Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19


had been strictly entoined not to do Sire
pitied fim-and pity sometimes paves tle
way for love.
This went on for some simc. and then ID
ruptly came 10 an end. And II came 20 rn
end not through the ceuaseis OF prf3erce
through conscience reproducing her: not
through these interviews beingdetectcd and
put stop to by her parents but By the
appearance ON the scene OF more eligible
sutton. Samson Trevone. the son OF very
well-to-do yeoman.s owning his own land: a
tail, vigorous. ruddy-faced young man, who
made his advances In the most straight
forward and practical manner
Euphemia was az once alive to the adyRn-
tage Of the connection. The suitor was IN
person agreeable. his character biamelesS
and his manners frank aud pleasant. At
once she discontinued meeting Zachary
and il she encountered him in the road
voucbsafed for him no more than a distant
nod He called for his milk and butter as
ususi, and now her mother saw no occasion
for not allowing her to serve Zachary with
the produce OF the dairy. ~ which times
Enphenlia gave him his can or took il from
him with Only few words OF formal i'm
port.
The young eaarryulan chafed. ragged.
waited about the farm endeavoring to OBJ
tain private Interview and Euphemia deN
terousiy avoided giving him what he de-
sired.
Then came the news, circulating through
the parish. that Samson Trevore and Eu-
phemia Dyer were engaged
zachary AbuSe became more silent.
gloomy and reserved than ever He wouid
speak with none OF his fellow workmen. A
strange fire 1ickered in his grey blue eyes.
The banns were called In the parish
church.
s.
In the ensuing week was 10 be an enter
talnment ut the quarry. II had been
worked by the same Trevones for fifty
years and In honor Of the half century 81
occupation and exploitation of the slate.
the proprietors undertook TO give feast.
with music and dancing on the ramps.
that is TO say. on the terrace OF refuse cast
forth from the quarry. On this terrace was
circular area where had once stood
within for drawing UP trucks from below.
The within had been shifted and the old
area was grassed over and was easily rem
dered smooth and suitable for dancing
Tables were placed on the level tract Of
debris to be laden with yiands.
All who had any connection with The slate
quarry were invited. Naturally Euphemia
with her mother and father would be there:
Mrs. Dyer because her brother, Timothy
Lobb, worked In the quarry: Euphemla be-
cause engaged to young Trevone. Zachary
Nudge might or might not be there as
the mood took him. None could answer for
his presence. The day of the festival
broke. promising the most radiant weather.
In the afternoon the guests began TO "a
semble. The men were in their Sunday
garments the women In all the colors they
could put on.
EuphemIa was prettily and becomlngly
dressed. Her hair was very much cr1nJzled,
her cheeks bright with color.
on this occasion Samson Trevone could
not spend his time at her side. He had to
attend to the guests to see that all were
fed and given everything they required,
some ale. some lemonade. some tea. He
: had to see that the musicians were salts
fed. to welcome the guests But every
now and then he went to her. Phemie.'
said he, III just open the dance with you.
I can't do much more. l have a sight Of
things and persons to look after. Father Is
crippled with rheumat ism-and has LEI; all
to me.
II understand and will excuse you she
said As she spoke she saw standing be-
hind Samson the figure of Zachie Nudge.
his face pale. his eyes fixed on her with
strange stare.
The people sat down to eat and to drink
and rose up TO play.
The musicians struck up waltz. Al
once Samson Trevone came up and claimed
his partner As Euphemla wheeled around
in his arms she caught sight of zachary
watching her with lowering brow. His eyes
followed her every revolution. Presently
Samson released her. Il must be Oft he
said, there are the children have to be set
at games.