Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-12

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fox--one they had twice before hunted,
and consgq aentiy most interesting ami
mal--wonli again nislesd them and
escape IN the hazel thickets of Scanch-
Branch, OF take the track to Carriers
hedge and ditch, where they had been
thrown out the last time, no one vcnturing
such dangerous leap. Frank nodded to
the different groups, and then went first
to the stables to inspect his hunter, Tona-
hawk, who had been sent over the night
before. After that he sauntered into the
house to see his lady-loye.
On the drawing rooEp dozen girls were
putting on their bats and gloves. But the
two fair subjects Of bis mental question
were already equipped, and stood together
at window.
sFrank, are you going to try the leap at
Carers HedgeGn cried Jenny. And
'tsurely, Mr.. Peyton, you won't make
that perilous venture3o said Miss Caid-
well. They spoke simultaneously, but
Miss Lewis voice was clear and frank,
like her eyes, while Miss Oaldwell's was
low and soft. ol
5 eWhat would you give to knowG"
queried Frank, glancing quickly from one
to the other.
The gray eyes dropped for an instant.
The blue met his in some confusion, with
sweet, inquiring look. 49,
''Frankl JENNY Miss Love Every
body's startingl'' cried Cary Lewis, from
the hall. 'ACOC
Miss Caldwell's given name had been
lost, for years, in the pretty soubriquet
by which Carey summoned her.
HYes, brother, we're comingln Jenny
cried and ran off. Ma A
Her friend fingered q moment looking
for something.
81 have left my whip up stairs, " said
she, and gathering up her skirt swept
back through three rooms opening into
each other to the foot of narrow stairs
leading to the upper regions.
Frank followed, and detained her at the
staircase.
''What do you care, Miss Love,
whether or not break my neck at Car
ter's HedgeI"
81 do care. Please, DON'T" pleaded
the sweetest of sweet voices.
SIT is very ticklish leap, "-said Frank,
gravely considering. GA high stone and
rail fence, grown up with bu, hes and
vines, and deep ditch, with crumbl ing
edges, on the other side" 81.
go, Frank-Mr. Peyton, pray don't
try it" -
Inher earnestness, she laid her slender,
gloved han6 on his arm. A aN.
ffOn one condition, Love, ! will not.
seWhat condition2n 4rtll o.
eThat you give me, here and now, a
kiss ---.I .--.---
She pouted and turned away her head.
Con my honor as gentleman, if you
refuse, / will take the leap" IS
''You are cruel. Take your black
mail, Them She spoke in a hurried,
vexed tone; but the smile in her eyes
belied it. She presented her cheek.
Frank drew the downcast face toward
him and kissed her lips.Y 'Dear, Love,
he murmured. r.. .--.-- ~
A step was heard in the hall and Miss
Caldwell few up the stairs just IS Jenny
entered 4,- ..rt ne ,afF--,--
''Why don't you Gomez Where is
l 1OfCf bHC CIlCU- ~ -"-.-a-'.' Z 4
''Miss Love has gone up to get her
whip, she will be here directly" said
Frank, with the utmost tranquility.
'tShe win come down the front stairs,
let us meet her, replied Miss Lewis, lead
ing the way. -ziiivo 5aoiit
| 'Jennyl Wait one moment" sale
| Frank. 60. ----- -ta
Jenny stopped and looked around.
tJenny,n said Frank, 'tyou don't care
whether l break my neck or not"
"Why, yes, do, Frank, answered
the young lady, opening her eyes.
''Do you wish me not to take the LEAF
at is . bad place, though you and
Tomahawk could do it, / am sure; but
am afraid. I hope they may not 60 thai
way" '' ~ p - - q = -
"They will l feel certain. " -
evil you co it Frank"
There was certainly no sentiment" in
| her tone, but, surely, those truthful eyes
betrayed some interest and anxiety.
''Jenny, for kiss from you, Twill dc
just what you please" z J9lSA ~
Frank was surprised to find with how
much more dif1dence and doubt helmadt
this second demand. "a --'-' c.
All seriousness vanished in an instant
from this unsentimental damsel's eyes.
She burst into ringing laugh. ~
AsYou may do just what yOu please,
sir, without one," she cried, and hurried,
still laughing, to Join her friends in The
hall.
Jenny, who rode beautifully, had re-
signed her own horse to Miss Caldwell,
and was going in light caleche, with 8
timid city girl, who would not hear tt
riding. arl-
The blue-eyed Love suffered Frank tc
lead her out, to assist her in mounting,
and to gallop with her to join the caval
cade ahead of them; but without onct
speaking to him, orseyen raising her eye
| to his face; and when they overlook the
party, she began lively conversation
with Randolph Page, who had been
Franks rival in love, learning, and field
sports, both their lives long, as Miss
Caldwell had easily discovered. For this
lady was, in fact, an accomplished and
Inscriptions coquette; she had made
Frank happy and confident by her favor;
and now she proposed to reduce him tC
despair. .-s--F .r5etiT-
She complimented Mr.. Pages horse
and his workmanship; expressed her con-
viction that he would clear the famous
hedge like bind; and declared she would
be there to see it Her sights TO Frank
were so pointed, that, by the time they
reached the covert he was in a fury.
Finding an opportunity, he quietly asked
to be released from his promise. She
only smiled and shook her head.
81 am foolln muttered the young
man; sand, what is worse, shall be
called a coward"
The fox was started, and made straight
for the course leading to Carriers Hedge.
Frank, IN the worst temper to which he
had ever been reused, was following the
hounds, when he passed the group OF
spectators, who had already started tc
reach, by short cut, the probable termi-
nus of the hunt; and there, among them,
Page fingered with Miss Caldwell. Pey-
ton could not resist the impulse to make
one more appeal Nor did he care that
his rival saw how earnest he was.
''Miss Caldwell, l must seriously beg
you to release me from my rash and alb.
surd promise not to leap the hedge
Both the men looked at her, and sht
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