Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-04-24

dragons.
The next day all, except Guy, set
out OH all exploring expedition, re-
turning in highly elated state, aud
giving glowing accounts of their dis
coyeries: of certain black-eyed maid
en- who had smiled sweetly on Tom, /
of a awberry blonde who had BEAM
ed on Solomon, etc.
And SO matters went on. Hunt
ing and fishing were thrown aside,
and all the time given either in dream
ing of, OF devoting themselves to the
lovely fair. Poor Guy pinned from
solitude and work, for now that his
companions were SO engrossed with
Gushington Seminary, he had to do all
the mental service of the camp. We
are none of us infallible, and poor Guy |
was but human. Although he hearth
ly detested flirting, still, anything,
ANYTHING, to pass the time which hung
SO heavily on his hands; 50, one day,
he announced to his. comrades his in
tention of accompanying them.
The boys were charmed, and gladly
received him into their ranks, promis-
ing him introductions to Sallies, Liz
Zies, ETC., at Ii6atum. But the fates
did not favor their expedition, and
poor Guy retired from his first firta-
lion q sadder, but q wiser mau.
1t happened on this wise. As our
young hero was doing the agreeable
to trio of young damsels, he noticed
Tom and Hal edging out of the
grounds in most undignified man.
Her, and violently moti0ning him to
follow. His chivalrous nature, how
ever, would not permit him to leave
without paying his adieux to the
young ladies. Ere this was accom-
plished, and he was making his most
graceful bow, firm but sweet voice
was heard to say
"When this young gentleman has
finished that elaborate bow, he may be
| excused, with the information that
these grounds are private property
Young ladies, Miss Gushington re-
quests YOUR presence in her ROOM"
Amazed and astounded, Guy turned,
! and beheld, instead Of the grim, All
| Gent maiden he had pictured to him
self, the loveliest apparition that had
ever greeted his eyes. A slender young
| girl, not more than twenty years Old,
| with wavv auburn hair framing q
pale. oval face, lighted up by great
gray eyes which had sad expression
| lurking in their dark depths. a frown,
however, disfigured her low, white
forehead. and her 1.-the figure clad in
deepest mourning, had an air of COM
mand which made Guy blush to the
roots of his hair. murmur all inartictt-
late excuse, and retreat with more
haste than dignity.
On reaching camp he was greeted
with quartette off,
"Hallo! old boy, got caught did
you!"
"Did she almost take your head
off,"
"What is the old bear like, any
how?"
"Will she write to your father, Eye
Think"
"Shut up, al of your savagely re-
turned our hero. ''It's enough you've
S'..a.1 .s..s."; "lt, "orf care -Ior your
brilliant remarks"
suppose / should remark" said
Hal, anxious to appease their usually
sweet tempered leader, ''that certain
Black Prince was quietly munching
his oats i'll Farmer Smiths barn"
No he isn't thought" exclaimed
Guy, al expression of delight crossing
his face. Dear old fellow. Pm Sc
glad he's come. l suppose he's tired,
or should be tempted to have ride
tonight"
Overjoyed at the arrival of his IA
vorite horse, his bad temper vanished,
although he still refused to divulg &c
the secret Of the afternoons adyen-
ture.
1t was jolly party that gathered
after supper, i'll front of the tent
Jokes, college songs and cigars, pre-
dominated. "Upidee" rang throug
the woods, and as the last notes Of
, " Vioe pAmou,'" died away, Solomon
piped OUT
Say those poor girls must be hay
\ ing a rather hard time, fancy"
! "Do 'em good" said the heartless
Fred.
,, '.Fm only sorry our fun's ended
said Tom,' equally unfeelingly.-
J. "Ah !" with a sigh, Lizzie, thou vert
sweet creature, but l am afraid
!. henceforth, you are 'no go for Thomas
A, Jr.
.. Guy was silent. Solomon's remark
!, called up to his mind the events of the
afternoon. y sweet face seemed tC
. ! gaze at him from out of the darkness
. and melodiouS voice to reprove him
for his foolishness.
'What an idiot l must have seemed
to her!' he said mentally.
; With this comforting thought h,
arose, and announced that it was time
to turn in.
The next day dawned fair, clear and
cool. The dew spanked on the grass
the birds sang i'll the trees, and tn,
green leaves of the forest swayed gent.
~ to and fro in the light morning
breeze. All the boys. except Guy
i. started Off on hunting or fishing ex
cursions-he was delegated to ride t.
|, Cedartown for letters. Across tn,
fields he walked to Farmer Smith,
barn, saddled and bridled Black Prince
, and rode off TO town. Very brave AM
bonny looked both horse and rider, a.
: they shot down the mountain road
Prince, with his black glossy coat anC
), flashing eyes, and Guy i'll his fresl
youth and strong manhood.
!. Out from the forest they shot into
!. the trodden highway. How brigh
and hopeful everything looked, from
the blue sky overhead, to the greer
l grass beneath! Truly, good herit
age is this earth," thought the voun.
man and a ioyous whistle hrolye fron