Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-29
Gales ano Sketebes.
A LESSON IN LOVE.

lise in his hand
Il wonder il Mamie got my note and
is looking for me ? llallo,"
This last exclamation was drawn from
Rays bps by cherry. which coming from
above somewhere came into sudden con-
tact with his nose. lie looked up. and
there. pcrched like great bird upon the
limb OF n huge old cherry tree. and look
ing down at him with dancing eyes and
brilliant cheeks, was a Young girl.
"How do. Lennox? Come up and have
some cherries9' was her mischievous
greeting.
Mamie. Is it possiblee" exclaimed
Lennox. severely
And while Ray looked on in stern dis
approval. the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
Now don't look SO glum. Lennox
DEAR" she said. slipping her little hand
into his with coaxing notion IL know
it's tomboyish to climb a cherry-trec; but
then it's such fun"
Mamie, you should have been boy"
said Lennox
ii wish had! No don't either; for
then you wouldn't have fallen in love with
me-. What made you, dear ?" with afond
glance and caressing movement.
because you're so sweet, darling"
answered Ray. melted in spite Of himself.
''But do wish. Mamie, YOU would leave
off those hoidenish ways and he more
dignified."
Like Miss lsham p'' asked Mamie.
"Aiiss Isham is very superior woman,
and il would not hurt You TO copy her in
some respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes at
his tone. They went into the parlor. and
Ray took a seat in great arm chair, Nam
ME, giving her curls toss backward.
went and sat down.
II wish you would put up those fly
away curls, and dress your hair rs other
girls do" said Ray. "And see here.
Mamie, want to have talk with you.
You know leve you, but in truth, my
dear wife must have something of the ele-
gance of refined society. Your manners
need polish. my dear. I came down to
tell you that my sister Laura Is making
up u party to visit the roted watering
places, and she wishes you TO be one Of
the number"
Are you going 9'' asked Mamie.
''No. my business will not allow IL but
| shall see you several times. Will you
goP''
IL don't want to go. l had rather stay
here in the country and climb cherry
trees every day.
mamie. must insist upon more self
CONTROL" he said coldly.
"But don't send me away" she plead
ed.
at is for your good, Mamie, and You
must he content 10 go. Will youp''
The supper bell rang at this instant,
and Mamie hastily answered Yes. let me
90, Lennox," and ran out Of the room and
up stairs to her own chamber.
Eyes, III go. and I'll teach YOU one les
son, Lennox Ray, see il don't she muir
INJURED.
| 1t was near the middle Of September
before Lennox Ray. heated, dusty and
weary, entered the hotel where his sis
ter's party were stopping
''Why Lennox, You here ?" said she.
"Yes. Where's Mamie p''
| '.She was on the piazza with French
count momep. ago. All! there she is
by the door,
| But it was difficult, even when he drew
near to see in the stylish. stately lady.
whose hair was put up over monstrous
chignon. and whose lustrous robes swept
| ific liDOl iOi Nofus hfo pWn heeiV As0tiuf'
of three months ago.
Lennox strobe up, and with scarce n
glance at the bewildered dandy to whom
she was chatting. and held ont his hand
with an eager exclamation.
She made sweeping courtesy and Ian
guidly extended the tips Of her fingers,
Hut not muscle moved beyond what ac-
corded with well-bred Indifference
| r~,oI ayo,,suD NJ noo
20, Mamie! are you glad to see mc?''
said Lennox, feeling that his heart was
lchilled within him.
80. to be sure. Mr.. Ray, quite glad.
Allow me to present my friend. the Count
de Beaurepaire. Mr.. Ray, Monsieur
| Lenpox hardly deigned bow to the
lFrenchman. and offered his arm to Nan
lnie.
"Thanks-but the music is beginning,
land promised to dance with Mr.. Blair"
ssBut afterward ?'' said Lennox, the
lchill growing colder.
.sBut am engaged 10 Mr.. Thornton -
What then," said Lennox, with Q jeal-
Ious pang.
Really. my card is so full hardly
know. will, however, try and spare you
a waltz somewhere.
Good heavens! Mamie, what affecta-
ition il this ?''
She favored him with well-bred stare.
Pardon. do not understand you"
And taking tine arm Of her escort she
walked away with the air OF an empress.
Lennox sought his sister.
Laura, how have you changed Mamie
50 ?'' he demanded.
"Yes, she is changed. Isn't she per-
feet.
"Persecte'' Rather too perfect to suit
me- growled Lenn0x. Tomorrow
shall see more Of Mamie, - he thought.
But tomorrow and tomorrow, and to-
morrow it was always the same, and thai
elegant Miss Irving As they styled heI
was always in demand. and poor Lennon
at the distance at which she kept hin
looked on almost heartbroken, varying
betweed wrath. Jealousy. pride and dis
Air.
'.Nannie." said he one morning, whel
he found her for . moment alone. shOv
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