Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-29
CUPID versus CUPIDITY.

UUFID VERSUS Jul LII L !
"A-ou are overworked, Harrington.
Why do you not take vacation? WhaI
say you to joining me in trip l
should be delighted to have you for
companion
So said Harold North to his friend
Guy Harrington. And the latter, al
ter a short reflection, decided to act
upon his friends suggestion.
And thus one pleasant spring morn
ing saw the two young men leaning
over the rail of an ocean steamer Watch
ng the arrivals. Presently, through a
slight mishap, the attention of both
was drawn in the same direction.
A young lady and her maid were
crossing the gangway, side by side,
when a puff of wind caught the hat
off the head of the latter, and, after
whirling it airily and dangerously just
over the water, blew it upon the wharf
where it was rescued by boy and re
stored to its owner, who was lament
ing the disaster.
Just look at that young lady's facet
Harold North exclaimed. "Did vo,
-|.s-stssa-st "a :, -
Just then the young lady chanced q
raise her eyes, and caught sight of the
two faces leaning above her.
A look of pleasure was accompanied
by charming smile as she inclined
her head. OF course both gentlemen
lifted their hats, although, a moment
later, they looked at each other inquir-
ingly.
so you know her, North? Sly fel-
lowr'
II only wish that 1 did. 1t was YOU
the bow was intended for. She looked
straight at YOU"
IF so, it's case Of mistaken iden-
tity," Guy answered.
That very afternoon the friends met
the young lady who had 50 kindled
the admiration of both, face to face.
She paused and held out tiny hand.
"Mr. Norris l am glad to see youl
Although it is four years since we met,
knew you at once
"And am equally charmed to meet
you' although, begging your pardon, /
am not that to-be-envied individuals
Mr.. Norris" Guy replied.
A flush crossed the young lady's face,
which, an instant later, dimpled into
smiles atthe ludicrous contretemps.
IF | do not know her, will before
long, Guy determined, and straight
way sought out the captain, whom he
had noticed few moments before in
conversation with the fair unknown.
And thus with no difficulty he OBJ
tanned the coveted introduction. OF
course Harold North came in for his
share in the remarkable good fortune
that had befallen his friend, and was
duly presented to the owner of the
face.
A week elapsed.
One afternoon as the friends were
seated together upon deck, Harold
looked up suddenly with the query
81 say, Guy, you are in love with
Miss Weston?"
In love-well, that's pretty strong
| admire her exceedingly and mean to
keep the acquaintance. But what is it
% you, old fellow?"
"A good deal l am desperately,
.athoms deep. in love with her, and |
hought you might be drifting in much
,he same course and that it would be
'nly honorable in me to warn you that
t VIII be war to the knife"
But if Harold thought to play win
ling game against his more subtle
brilliant friend, he soon saw the fulfill
y of his hopes. for any casual observer
.ould hardly fail to understand the
ovely light that made Daisy Weston's
ace eloquent when in Guys company.
Another week slipped by, full of de-
ightful days and evenings, when be-
Ieath the starlight the romance of love |
made itself comprehended for the first |
ime to Guy Harrington.
Hitherto he had admired many wom-
n, but cared for none. And even now
Ie was surprised at himself and lit
le incredulous as well.
At length the voyage ended, and the |
ravellers parted, each to go their own |
Vays-Mlss Weston to join an invalid |
Incle, who was awaiting her at an adj |
AGENT watering place, and the two |
riends, of course, together.