Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-11-06

Kitty Clyde was the belle of the VII
lage, the dream of the young men; the
envy of the girls; people said-and we
all know that people will lalk-that Har-
ry Jones was Kiity's beau. an insinuauon
which Kitty indignantly denied. Be
matters as they were, the truth was, Kit
ty was inclined to coquette. Free and
and open-hearted, of good disposition,
pretty face and figure. Kitty liked TO be
admired. To be sure, away down In her
heart something whispered 'you love
Harry jones'" but then again she could
not be satisfied with one string to her
beau"
Supper came, and Kitty was missing
again. la vain Dame Clyde called Kit
ty! Kitty" Where was Kitty now? Just
in the same place where we found her
this morning, this time, however alone.
There she sat. her eyes fixed vacantly on
the waves, looking like picture.
Il wonder who loves me besi?" she
murmured. "John is a fine fellow, but
he is to polite. Tom loves me too, bul
then he's too poor. Then, there is Har-
ry Jones, who
as here TO answer for himself;" and
that individual emerged from a clump of
trees.
For shame. Harry Jones. to play the
eaves-dropper" calculated Kitty.
Never minding her words, he said
"Shal tell you. Kitty. who loves you
best?"
Kitty was little durried at his sud
den appearance, so she answered;
Il don't know, and what's more, 1 don't
care"
"Well, I'll answer anyhow"
Kitty put both her hands up to her
ears saying: 1 wont hear"
kitty and Harry's voice took deep
er tone, i love you. l have watched
you for long time. | have seen you
bestow many bright smiles on others, but
now, KITTY, ask them all for myself.
Do you love me, KiuyF
What nonsense is this7 exclaimed
Kitty, archly smiling.
Nonsense! No, il is not nonsense
Do you love me KitlyE
No
The word las hardly spoken and Har-
ry turned to hide his emotion.
Then, goodbye, Kiuy Clyde, new
er thought you were firt till now
never!'
Harry turned on his heel and quickly
walked away For a moment kiuy was
irresolute, then, warned by the coming
darkness, she fastened homeward-'
Child, child said her mother, where
have you beenf
K.tty made no reply, but seeking her
own hule chamber, she threw herself on
the bed and wept. For almost an hour
/ she sobed there and then SAID, 'he Will
come again tomorrow.
That night wild dreams fitted through
Kuy Clyde's head. She dreamed she
was bride, but there was no bridegroom.
So overpowered was she by her emotions
that she awoLe Just as the sun was peep
ing in The litlIe window.
Kitty was more than usually brisk that
morning, for she longed for the time TO
come for her to meet Harry again. TAX
ing down her basket from lis perch, and
her rod from behind The door, she wan
deIed through the meadow towards the
rock. There she sat, waiting till noon
but Harry did not come.
We'll. he'll be here al sunset" thought
kuty, as she sauntered toward home
Sunset brought no Harry, but on the rock
lay a note, which kllly hastily opened
1t was short and precise:
'KrrrY-You do not love me. | an
going away Tomorrow. Farewell Goo
bless you. HARRY.
flushing back a sob, she quickly fold
ed the note and placed it IN her bosom
Ii was hard work 10 keep back the tears
but pride came to her aid.
WHAT ails thee. knty7' asked he
mother; art thee sick, chIld?'
! No, mother
Just then Mr.. Clyde entered.
Have you heard the news? he aske'
Of kuiy.
'News-what news, faJher7'
Why Harry Jones Is going to ship.
He said no more, but sprang forwart
TO catch the fainting form Of Kitty.
Is he gone. faIher--is lie gomez ca
gerry asked Kitty.
Not yet, he starts tomorrow
Then l have time and up stairs sh,
: few.
The old people looked at each othei
significantly. Kitty soon found pen, inl
and paper, and wrote this note
: HARRv-Meet me at the rock ,o-mor
row at sunset. KITTY.
Folded and despatched. Kitty soor
went 10 rest. The next evening, ARA,
ing herself In a blue muslin, with quicE
steps she reached the rock She sprahg
INTO his arms, and laying her head upoi
his manly bosom, wepl. The moonligh