The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22
Aopnlar Gales.
POLISHED AND VARNISHED.

Lennox Ray sprang from the train just
as the June sunshine was dropping down
the west in flood of golden glory, and
the air was fragrant with the perfume of
new mown hay, and dowy with the ap-
preaching twilight.
Well, this is rather purer than Lon
don air" sighed Lonnox, drawing a deep
breath of delight as he hastened up the
green lane, to the wide, old-fashioned farm
house, carrying his valise in his hand. II
wonder if Mary got my note, and is look
ing for me Hallo!"
The last exclamation was drawn from
Mr.. Rays lips by big ripe cherry, which,
descending from above him, came into sud-
den contact with his nose. lie looked up,
and there, perched like a great bird upon
the bough of cherry tree, and looking
down at him with dancing eyes and bril-
liant checks, was a young girl, pretty and
wilful enough to set man crazy,
How do, Lennox? Come up and
have some cherries !" was the mischievous
greeting, with saucy dimplcs playing about
her ripe lips.
Mary, is il possible" exclaimed Len
nox, sercnely.
What that the cherries are ripe I?
Yes, and splendid, too. Have some p
returned the nymph, cody holding out a
great ruby cluster.
Mary, will you come down from there2"
said Mr.. Ray, not seeming to notice the
cherries.
Yes, to be sure, now you've come, and
have had all the cherries wanted
And while Mr. Ray looked on in stern
disapproyal, the young witch swung her
self lightly down from her perch and lit
on the grass at his feet
"Now don't look SO serious, Lennox,
dear" she said slipping her little hands
into his with coaxing motion. II know
it's tomboyish to climb the cherry trees,
but then it's such fun"
Mary, you should have been boy"
said Lcnnox.
/ wish had I! Then j would't have
everybody scolding me if l happened to
move. No | don't either, for then you
would't have fallen in love with me. What
made you, any way, my dear?" she said
with fond glance and carcssing move
ment.
Because you arc sweet darling an
swered Mr.. Ray, melted in spite of him
self "But | do wish, Mary, you would
leave off these boyish ways and be more
dignifed."
Like Miss lshman y asked Mary.
Miss Ishman is very superior woman,
and it would not hurt you to copy her in
some respects, said Lennox, coldly.
The tears sprang into Mary's eyes at
his tone she loosened her arms from his,
and, dropping down on the emerald grass
at his feet, began to braida bracelet of the
long blades in silence, with a grievcd ex-
preston around her sweet mouth which he
did not see.
"Therc' cried Lcnnox, pcttishly.
Snow you look more like five-year-old
baby than well-bred young lady"
Mary threw away her bracelet and got
up again.
didn't mean TO vcx you; shall we
go ing" she said, sadly. They went into
the parlor, and Mr.. Ray took seat in the
great armchair while Mary flung open the
window and dropped down on her knees
beside it, letting her glossy eurls fall in a
great shower on the window SILL
Now, don't do thatl" exclaimed Mr..
Ray, drawing chair near his own.
"Come here and sit down like a rational
being"
81 wish you would put up those fly-
AWAY curls," said Mr.. Ray. "And see
here, Mary, | want to have talk with
you. You know | love you, but in truth,
my dear, my wife must have some Of the
elegance Of refined society Your man
ners need polish, my dear"
Mary reddened and her scarlet lips
curled little, but she said nothing
A few weeks in fashionable circles