The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-07-16

naQ taken her hasty words in earnest,
anN was gone-forever, perhaps
Snpuld she never see him again?
Aaking the weeping girl in his
arms, her fond father soon learned
the particulars of the lovers quarrel.
he saw his child was to blame, but
could not understand Harry's not
, attempting to see her again. He did
not know of his meeting with Frank
Churchili. and the wrong impression
that had been made on him.
, foor Katy! She was indeed Sc
, yerely punished for her petulance.
1nree years passed away, and she
: oniX heard that Harry was in mer-
chant's Office in London, and was
: doing well. All this time he had
never once visited his native place.
She hated Frank Churchill SO thor
.lgsis cor hsina connscted with her,
Auarrel with Harry that even he
J couldnot mistake her sentiments to-
ward lim.
Katypassed her time chiefly in at
tendingto her old father. She seldom
Joined he companions in any. of the
village gyeties, and was entirely
} changed fpm the hasty, coquettish
beauty wiH had smiten so many
hearts. Many were the offers she
had, but sln turned a deaf ear to
them all, yeving withing to remain
true to her lore for Harry
"Katy, there is to be a grand
cricket match next week ; so get your
tinery ready ciild, and we will both
go to see it," said Farmer Langley.
81 was good hand with a bat in nay
younger days, but l hear they have
some new-fangled mode of bowling,
and 1 should like to see it,"
Katy remembered with sigh that
Harry had been the best bowler in
the village; but she smothered it
quickly, and promised to be ready.
Very lovely she looked on the Sat.
urday afternoon when she went with
her father to the cricket field. Her
complexion was still as purely white
and her cheeks as rosy red as when,
three years ago, she had parted from
Harry. But now. added to this,
was more sensibility-more heart in
the expression of her face; and her
soft blue eyes, though bright as ever,
were more often cast down. Not a
word had her father said as to who
Twas expected to take part in the
Ematch.
Harry Amory, after so long an abb
sence. had come on visit to an aunt
in the neighboring town. His old
comrades of the cricket club had soon
looked up their best bowler, and upon
his play they chiefly depended to
. beat their antagonists.
"Ah, Amory, glad to see you
again !" The voice was Churchill's.
, "Just married, you know, and spend
ing few weeks with the old man
: before settling in London. Deuced
slew hole, this, to pass ones days in.
Got the old follow to advance me
enough money to purchase practice.
: You know my wife, think will go
: and bring her to speak to you.'
'Ah, Harry, how are you. my lad ?
Glad to see you again !! How long de
you intend to stop among usP But
l must not keep you" said Farmer
Langley. "for there's the umpire
) calling you to play. I'll see you again
presently"
Harry's party were very nearly
; disappointed of their victory. He
played so ecklessly at first that the
Ainsworth Club was delighted. All
at once he seemed to brace himself
for the struggle. and one after the
other threw down their bats to make
room for others, till the match was
gained at a single inning, with forty
runs to spare.
) "Gloriously done, Amory!" said
: Churchill. "See your hand has not
3 forgot its cunning. But come, my
, wife is in yonder tent, and wishes to
, congratulate you. Here she comes
to speak for herselfw
Turning quickly around to make
his es ,ape, Harry came face to face
with lady.
$50 glad to see you. Mr.. Amery
Charmed to think that you have
, beaten the Ainsworth Club! Don't
you find the country dull after Lon
don? Perhaps we shall be neighbors
there"
"Neighbors, Miss Randall ! Your
father is not going to London, is he ~
"Oh. dear, no! And l am not Miss
e Randall" she simpered. "Why,
you have been talking to my hus-
hand oud OrIu think Won did moi