Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-10-03
LENNOX RAYS MISTAKE.


Lenox Ray sprang from the train just a
the june sunshine vas dropping down th'
ives. in food Of golden glory, and the al
was fragr.ut with E she perfume Of the new
mowB hay. and dewy with abe approaching
twilight.
"Well, this is rather purer than London
air. sighed Lenno1. drawing deep breath
Of delight as he FASTENED up tbs green Liant
to the wide, old-fashioned farmhouse, car
rying his valise in his hand II wonder
if Mary got my soss, and is looking fol
me ? Halo p US sef ss7i 9t
The last exclamation was drawn from
Mr.. Rays lips by a big ripe cherry, which
descending from above him. came iuto suA
den contact with his nose. He looked up
and there, perched like great bird upor
the bough Of cherry tree, and looking
down a, him with dancing eyes and brilliau,
cheeks, was young girl, pretty and wilfu
enough to set man crazy.
s'How do, Leunox COME up and haye
some cherrries! r was the mischievous greet
ing, With sauoy dimples playing about her
ripe lips. 7" 'aa5
Mary, is i. possible ~ exclaimed Len
nox. serenely.
What! thst the cherries are ripe Yes
and splendid toe. Have some :" returned
thsry lymph, eoolly holding out great ruby
cluster
"Mary, will you come down from there ?
said Mr.. Ray, not seeming to notice the
cherries.
YES. to be sure, now you've come. and
l have had all the cherries l want
ed" Asi4Sf'
And while Mr. Ray looked on in stern
aisapproval. tho young V Itch swung herself
lightly down from her perch and lit on the
grass a, his ieet.
.sNow don's look so serious, Lennon.
dear, - she said. slipping her little hand in
TO his with ooaxing uotion.
Il know it's tomboyish to climb the cher
ry trees, but then it's such fun
MARY. you should have beea boy"
said Lennox.
II wish | had then I wouldn't have
everybody scolding me. il | happened ,c
move No. | don't either, ;;or then you
wouldn't not have fallen in love with me-
What made you. any way, my dear = she
said, With fond glance and earsssing
movement Vest fas'af aa 81
Because you are sweet darling" an.
swersd Mr. Ray, melted in spite Of himself
''But do Wish, Mary. you would leave Of
these boyish ways and be more digui-
fed"
''Liks Miss Lshman 7" asked Ma,
ry.
''Miss Ishman is very superior wo-
man. and it would no. hurt you to copy her
in some respects" said Lennox, eoldly
The tears spraog into Mary's eyes at BIZ.
tone she loosened her arms from bis, and
dropping down Oh tho emerald grass a. his
feet, began to br.id bracelet of the long
blades in silence, with grieved EXPIRE s.
sion around her sweet mouth which heidi d
not see aa9 6ssas
"Therew cried Lennox, petsishly -
"Now you look moro ike i've. year.olc
baby THAI well.bred young lady -
Mary threw away her bracelet and gos up
again.
j II didn't mean to vex you shall we e
in r. she said, sadly. ae .as
Trey went into the parlor, and Mr. Ray
took seat in the great armchair, while
Mary flung open the window and droppee
down on her knees beside it, letting bel
glossy curls fall in great shower on tht
window sill. ..4.a - a...,..
New, don't do that p exclaimed Mr.
Ray, wing chair near his own, Come
here and sit down like a rational be
ing E-a~.. ~: s4...,,....
Il wish you would pus up those ayip}
ourls. said Mr. Ray And SEE here
Mary, want to hive sslk with you, 70,
know | love you. but, in trash. my dear
my wife must have some Of tho elegance Of
refined society Your manners need pol
ish. my dear: Ill., a.. !, h.,s NU
Mary. cheek. Redeemed and her scarlet lip
curled little, but Abe said nothing, o.g
ga few weeks in fashionable circles vii
be great benefit to you, and | wish you te
have the. opportunity. In shor' dear.
came down TO tell you tina. my sister is ma
king up party to visit some watering
place this summer. and | wish you to 40
oep. the invitation, Mary" t
Are you going 2 asked Mary. s4 d
'.No my practice will not allow it Blu
shall see you several times. You vii
60" '.ess ~ Is 5ass ao..1
''Oh, Lennon, don't make me-" sohbe'
Mary, hiding her face on his shoulders, :
q vision Of his stylish and naughty slste
rose before her II don't want to 60!
hate fashionable societ, ! l don's want 10 b
polished I'd rather stay here 10 the coun
try, and not wear any bonnet. and elim
cherry trees every day"
Mary. am surprised .. tbi. display .
childishness Unjust ipsiet upon moro sell
control. :. he said coslly. Sd5
But don't send me away dom Len
nox."
Il must y be returned. but more gent
! ly, softened > little BY her sgits.ed eagel
ness 1t is for your good, aud you ma'
consent 10 20. Will Won y' a@[