Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-04

almost constantly. Somehow. Kitty fell
into Che habit Of expecting Rupert a..
ways, as her special escort; and he be.
gan to feel that no one but he had 9
right to Kitty, and to be very Jealous
when others Attempted to pay her stten-
lions. As yet however. no words Of love
had passed between them; for Rupert,
now thoroughly enamored. feared to
ruin sll by too premature an ayowal; es-
pecisll as, once or twice when he had
ventursd 10 approach the subject
Kitty had suddenly grown naughty and
cold.
A final picnic had been planned 20
close the season, 1t proved a great sue
cess. The day passed inerrily on. IN
iii iuncheon-time. Rupert had made mp
his mind 10 have q quiet rsmble with
Kitty, after this meal. and II things went
well. TO speak Of his love. But he had
counted without his cost, for when
luncheon was over, and he had got rid
Of his aunt, Mrs. Stacy, who had called
him 70 her side 10 wait on her, To- Kitty
had disappeared Full Of jealous fears
and determined 10 find out who his rival
was. he set forth through the woods to
discover Kitty. He had not gone far, be-
fore her favorite dog came bounding to-
ward him. jumping and barking, and
manifesting the greatest delight at see
ing him. But when Rupert stopped to
ps. his name sake, the dog darted ahead;
then stopped and locked wisfully at
Rupert and then rushed on again.
what can he mean !" said Rupert.
A sudden fear seized him that some
thing was wrong, and he hurried on the
dog rapidly leading the way.
At last, in an opening Of the woods, on
Q moes-covered rock. he saw Kitty.
pale, breathless. and apparently in pain.
In moment he wss at her side. All
his jealousy was gone. Love was up
permost.
-Oh, darling" he cried, what is itf
Thanh Heaven. have found you
-Oh, Mr.. Mortimer" she cried with .
little sob, show glad I am to see you'
began to think | should have to stay
here all night alone. I've Sprsined my
ankle. so can't walk. What shall dol
and she burst into tears.
Our hero took both the little hands,
and held them tightly in his own. while
be questioned her nIiously as TO the
accident relating meantime how he came
To find her
but how" exclaimed Kitty ruefully
when he had done,-"how am | ever 10
get bsckf | don't believe ! can walk q
step NSA tH4k IL = 3
''Of course you can't. Who said you
eouldY cried Rupert. "But you'll get
back right all the same. for intend TO
carry you"
Garry me" Kitty gave little scream.
and shrank back. and covered her face
with both hands. for she telt the hot
blood in her checks.
-Oh. no! ths, will never do" she
Numbered ont, unthinkingly, What will
people say ..-rer e.. r,qeY
But Rupert did not stop to reply to
this question. Very little cared he for
what people said. Without word. he
put his arms about Kitty. and lifting her
bodily from her feet, walked of with her
as il she had been feSther-weight.
At fnt. Kitty strsiggled0s little; but
the strong, manful arms held her close,
and she soon began rather TO like it, and
20 think it all very delightful.
AT any rate" she said TO herself, Il
can't help it; he is too mssterful to
resist"
With this comforting conclusion, her
fair head ssnk on bis shoulder, and for
the first time in her life Kitty knew
what II was 70 b. snrremely happy.
Rupert carried his lovely burden TO
his own phaetou, which stood apart from
the crowd. and carefully placed Kitty 1t.
There now" he said. Il shall take you
home immediately, and stop for doctor
on the way. Nobody can drive you with
so little pain as can he added seeing
she was about to object. Besides, you
must begin TO obey me-, 50 as 10 get your
hand in, for you are going 20 be my
wife, you know"
your wife, cried Kitty. She gave
pout and q toss Of her head, but she
/ blushed. and not with anger either.
Yes; 6lushed 10 the tips of her dainty
ears.
''Of course" retorted Rupert, as he
stepped softly into the phaeton. and took
his seat beside her, looking half -sauclly
half-fondly into her eyes. which fell
| before him. 1--we meant it all along
Didn't you?
Really you are the most imPuden'
puppy ever saw retorted Kitty
bursting into laughter In spite Of her
self.
But. for all that she did not repulss
| the kiss, with which, before starting, Ru-
pert thought II necessary TO fortify him.
self for the journey. M
What more is there TO tsllf Very lit
tie. For Kitty and Rupert were married
early in the autumn, and were superls.
lively happy.
do you know" said Rupert one day,
.thst it was the msrest accident We eveI
knew each other2 i had come down to