Richland beacon., 1880-09-18
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nam. LITTER Ill.,
Leiihox Ray sprang from the trai,
ana hastened up the green lane TO I'm
vide, old-fashioned farmhouse. carrvin,
his valise in his hand
1 wonder if Mamie got my note an,
IS looking for me9 Hallo!"
1hls last exclamation was drawn from
hays lips by cherry, which, coming
IRON above, somewhere, came into sud
den 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 Young
girl.
how do, = sLennox? Come ND and
have some cherries ?" was her mischiev-
ons greeting.
"Nannie! II it possible ?" exclaimed
Lennox, severely.
And, while Ray looked on in stern dis.
approval, the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
'"Now, don't look 50 glum, Lennox
dear, she said slipping her little hands
INTO his with a coaxing motion. 81
know it's tomboyish to climb the cherry
trees but then it's such fun p
Mamie, you should have been a
boy" said Lennox.
IL wish had No, don't. either.
Tor then you worldnt have fallen in love
with me. What made you, dear % with
fond glance and a caressing move
ment.
Because you are so sweet, darling"
answered Ray, melted in spite of HIM
self. "But 1 do wish, Mamie, you
would leave off those hoydenish ways
and be moro dignifed"
Like Miss Isham ?" asked Mamie.
"Miss Isham is a very superior wom-
an, and it 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 seat in a great armchair.
Mamie, giving her curls toss back
ward, 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, want to have a talk with
you. You know love you but in
truth, my dear, my wife must have
something of the elegance of refined So
ciety. Your manners need polish, my
lear. 1 came down to tell you that my
sister Laura is making up a party to
visit the noted watering places, and she
wishes you to be one of the number"
care you going ?" asked Mamie.
"No; my business will not allow il;
bnt l shall see you several times. Will
you go?"
81 don't want to 60. I'd rather stay
here in the country and climb cherry
trees every day."
"Nannie, must insist upon more
sclf-control, said he, coldly.
"But don't send me away, she plead
ed.
"It is for your good, Mamie, and
you must be content to 60. Will you?'
The supper-bell rang at that instant,
and Mamie hastily answered, eyes, let
ME 20. Lennox," and ran out - the
room and up stairs to her own chamber.
"Yes, I'll go. And I'll teach you one
lesson. Mr.. Lennox Ray, see if l DON'T"
she murmured.
It was nearly the middle of September
before Mr.. Ray, heated, dusty and
weary. entered the hotel where his sis
,er's party was stopping.
. Lennox you here p said she.
Eyes. Where's Nannie?"
"She was on the piazza, talking with
French Count, moment ago. All
there she is, by the door,"
"Ah - said Lennox, dropping Laura's
hand, and making his way toward the
door.
But it was difficult, even when he
drew near, to see in the stylish, stately
lady. whose hair was put up over mon
strous chignon. and whose lustrous
robes swept the floor for yard, his own
little Mamie of three months ago.
Lennox strobe up, with scarce glance
at the bewildered dandy to whom she
was chatting, and held out his hand
with ON eager exclamation: ,
Mamie y ....
She made him sweeping curtsey, and