Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14
A LESSON IN LOVE.


This last exclamation was drawn
from Rays lips by cherry, which.
coming from above somewhere, came
into sudden contact with his nose.
He looked up, and there, perched like
great bird upon the limb of huge
old cherry-tree, and looking down at
him, with dancing eyes and brilliant
cheeks, was beautiful young girl.
"How do, Lennox? Come up and
have some cherries" was her mis-
chievous greeting.
mamie ! Isit possible ?" exclaim-
ed Lennox, severely.
And while Ray looked on in stern
disapproval, the young witch swung
herself lightly down.
"Now don't lock so glu,n, Lennox,
DEAR" she said, slipping her little
hands into his with coaxing motion.
II know it's tom-boyish to climb the
cherry trees; but then it's such fun !"
Mamie, you should have been a
boy" said Lennox.
81 wish I had. No, I don't, either;
for then you wouldn't have fallen in
love with me. What made you,
dear ?" with fond glance and a
caressing movement.
Because you are 50 sweet, darling"
answered Ray, melted in spite of him
self "But I do wish, Mamie, you
would leave off those hoydenish ways
and be more dignifed."
Like Miss Isham ?" asked Mamie.
"Miss Isham is a very superior wo-
man, and it would not hurt you TO
copy her in some other respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes
at his tone. They went into the par
lor and Ray took seat in great
arm. char. Mamie, giving her curls
a toss backward, went and sat down.
81 wish you would put up those fly
away curls and dress your hair as
other young ladies do" said Ray.
"And see here, Mamie, I want to
have a talk with you. You know l
love you; but in truth, my dear, my
wife must have something of the ele-
gance of refined society. Your man
ners need polish, my dear. | came
down to tell you that my sister Laura
is making up party TO visit the no.
ted watering-places, and she wishes
you to be one of the number"
"Are you going ?" asked Mamie.
mo; my business will not allow it;
but I shall see you several times.
Will you go?"
"I don't want to go. I'd rather
stay here in the country and climb
cherry-trees every day."
Mamie, I must insist upon more
self-control," said he, coldly.
"But don't send me away, DEAR"
she pleaded.
at is for your good, Mamie, and
you must be content to go. Will
you?"
The supper-bell rang at that in
stant, and Mamie hastily answered,
eyes; let me go, Lennoz;" and ran
out of the room and upstairs to her
own chamber.
Eyes, I'll go. And I'll teach you
one lesson, Mr.. Lennox Ray see if l
don she murmurej.
1t was nearly the middle of Sep
tember before Mr.. Ray, heated, dusty
and weary, entered the hotel where
his sisters party was stopping.
"Lennox you here?" sho said.
eyes. Where's Mamie p
"She was on the piazza, talking
with French Count, a moment ago.
All there she is by the door"
"Ahw said Lennox, dropping
Lauraa hand and making his way to-
ward the door.
But it was difficult, even when he
drew near, to see in the stylish, state
ly lady, whose hair was put up over a
monstrous chignon, and whose lustrous
robes swept the floor for yard, his
own little Mamie Of three months
ago.
Lennox strobe up, with scarce a
glance at the bewildering dandy to
whom she was chatting, and held out
his hand with an eager exclamation
"Nannie /
She made sweeping curtsy, and
languidly extended the tip of her
fingers, but not muscle moved be-
yond what accorded with well-bred
Indifference.
"Ah, good-evening, Mr.. Ray"