Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-14

III tell you Why do II,
First you perceive lny my egg,
Aud thcn-rcyiew II,
Harvard Crm-on.
MY FATE.
1T is Of no use. papa. The idea
Of disposing Of mo in any such style
as IL were Ia have no voice in the
matter" And Edith tossed her
pretty brown curls with an air ol
determination. 40 have ones hus
band all selected for one is absurd"
Edith" said ler father, do try
to he reasonable; you know | should
never wish (, force your inclnationt
in such serious matter. You hav,
often heard me speak Of Mr. Chester
he was very dear friend OF nine II
college, but after that we lost sight OF
each other for many years, until
went abroad. when l met my ole
friend, but only to lose him again il
few weeks by death. He left ms
the guardian OF his only child, a sol
OF nineteen, who was then studying
in a medical college IN Paris, ant
heir to a large fortune. Before dying
my friend expressed wish that you
should marry his son. Young Ches
ter wns to know nothing Of his faith
er's wish until he should have fin
ished his studies, when he was t.
come to America. That was foul
years ago. have kept myself in
formed as to his character, and have
always received the most favorable
reports"
'Oh, l suppose be is perfect said
Edith, saucily. But let me hope ht
has found his true loves if not, he
may object to having wife selected
for him. But you don't expect mt
to stay here to fall dutifully in love
with this young doctor, l hope
Aunt Carrie starts for Newport soon
and I have made arrangements to e
with her; when do you expect this
PRODIGY
Edith" said her father, s!ernly
II wish you to understand you are
to treat Mr.. Chester, while he is my
guest, with respect, il nothing more
and not let your foolish love of 70
nance prevent you from seeing hi
many admirable traits OF character
It is one Of my dearest wishes to SEE
you married to him; but, as l have
said, l shall not force your wishes
He will not come here until Septem
Der, SO that will give You plenty Of
time at Newport"
"Well, you are dear good papa,
said Edith, throwing her arms around
his neck and looking up roguishly
into his face. II will be as fascina
ting as possible il 1 don't meet my
fate in some one else at Newport"
I'll risk itr' said her father, pinch
ing her cheek. you read too many
silly love stories"
Edith Darling was the only child
of Nathan Darling, wealthy banker
Her mother had died when she was
but five years old, and her father had
never married again. So Miss Edith
had been fattered and petted till
wonder she wasn't completely spoiled
/ must confess that she was raher
fond Of having her own way, and
generally managed to have it. She
was Just nineteen at the time Of my
story-not particularly beautiful. but
with a bright, intelligent face.
Monday found Edith delightfully."-
settled at Newport, in a charming
cottage belonging to Mrs. Raymond
the Aunt Carrie before spoken Of
and Mr.. Darling's sister She usual
ly spent her summers there, with
Edith and her son. rollicking boy
Of fourteen, who had great admira-
ton for his pretty cousin. but liked
to tease her occasionally, notwith
standing. Edith and Fred would u
off in the afternoon down to the cliffs
while Aunt Carrie was enjoying q
comfortable doze at home. Edith
generally carried a book Of her favor
ito poems, while Fred managed tt
amuse himself in his own fashion
Hc was never TO be found when il
was time to go home, and after she
had called him till che was hoarse
he would make his appearance, with
his trousers tucked in his boots, and
hat drawn over his eyes, asd in
formed her that he had Just the
jolliest kind Of a crab down there
and for her TO hurry up and see him
kick"
One day they started off, and Edith
found Just the incest kind OF nook
and, having established herself to hel
satisfaction, prepared to enjoy it.
Fred leaving her alone as usual
She had brought book to read, but
leaning back in lazy enjoyment OF
the day, she watched the white sails
with dreamy look in her eyes, as il
her thoughts were miles away. She
happened to glance down, and be
came aware that pair Of blue eyes
trimming over with fun, were regard
ing her with an amused look from ar
adjoining rock The owner of said
eyes was young man of about three
and twenty, who seemed to be taking
life easy. His head was resting
against rock, while his feet were
elevated on one much higher, in true
masculine fashion.
"Looks as il he had been n fixture
there all the afternoon" though,
Edith, trying to look as il she was
not aware that lac was looking at her
which attempt was rather failure.
She prepared to start for home
when, looking round, she missed hel
hat. which she had taken of. The
wind had carried it of. and lodged il
il crevice Of the rocks far down.
How unfortunatew thought Edith
Il can never go down there
Can be Of any usel"
Turning, Edith saw the youth oi