The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-02-23
AN AMUSING pAsTlME.


the evening might be amused by Il o
following story which will often 30 abb
surd by the insertion of adject.ves not
at all appropriate to tho subject. The
names Of some OF the ladies and gentle-
men present or boys and girls are to
I'll the blanks represented by stars; the
other blanks are intended for ad-
jectives. These are to be given TO the
one appointed as reader and not TO te
made known in their connection until
all the blanks are flied. Each one
present is to give an adjective in order
until the story is filled, when 1t Is to DO
read aloud.
The one who receives the adjectives
must faithfully insert them in the order
Of thesblanks. A greater number Of the
guests names can be given at the close
of the story if desired, as many curious
offerings can be brought to the heroes
Of the events by others than those the
edge Of the number present.
The --- Miss was walking
one day in the $500 woods, when she
was overtaken by the ----- Mr.. y
who requested the --- pleasure OF ac-
companying her on her way. She cx-
pressed herself with her usual ---- po-
likeness, and they entered into a very
-- conversation as they rambled on.
They discussed among other things, the
---- Oscar Wilde, and the contrast
between him and the ---- Matthew
Arnold. just now the object OF at
traction in the world. Very ----
conclusions as to the latter were ar
rived at; and rs the two became rather
weary at last over their 49, talk, II
was decided that they would rest
awhile. So they seated themselves in q
very spot, IN grove Of trees
where the - surroundings Of nature
caused their hearts to beat In SYM
pathy with the ---- scene. They had
not been seated long before the 49,
Miss appeared with her ---
friend Miss 80 Their presence
gave charm to the delight the
two had been experiencing, for The con-
versation Of Miss was fresh and
bright, and that Of Miss : was
full OF 49, spirit. Literature and art
gave way before the - talk upon the
80 times promised during the season
of the holidays, and in their $3.50 mood
they took no note OF -- change in
the sky.
Suddenly a $1,000 storm arose and there
was no shelter near. Very much az
fr'ghted, the - ladies looked to the
gentleman for help. But how
could this be given, when the ---- wind
was raging, the thunder resounding
fcarfully, and the -- lightning threat
ening cir lives at every fIashF If they
remained in their position they were
exposed to peril by the vicinity Of the
trees, and they could see no place OF
safety.
In this extremity the --- Mr.. APP
pearcd, like - angel. He was re-
turning from call upon the $3.50 Miss
: whose sympathy in his - state
had been bis JOY for more than thirty
years, and he was ready for any work
of daring or skill.
He was driving patrol - bays, at
tached to wagon; and in an in
slant he brought the stecds to
stand still before the party Of his
friends, whom he recognized at once,
as in peril.
He sprang to the ground, and, catch
ing up one OF the ladies' in his arms,
he drove with speed toward cave
in the mountain near, and leaving her
there, brought one after another to the
haven OF safety.
Just as the last Of the group had
been whirle from the spot BY the
activity of the hero of the scene, the
grove seemed to be obliterated from the
earth by the hurricance.
The rescued, peering from their place
Of safety. had occasion, indeed, to bless
their ---- preseryer for bis agility in
saving them from this - fate, and
vote OF thanks was presented to him on
the spot. with hint OF more ac-
acknowledgement Of his services.
But 10 ! new danger threatened
them. A growl was distinctly
heard from the depths Of the cave, and
the -- tread Of an animals foot was
heard approaching thence. The gen
tlemen were not armed, and SO
fate seemed to await them even worse
perhaps than being carried away on the
wings Of the wind But now
bravery was shown BY the females
who be ore had appeared to he of the
-- sex The gentlemen appeared to
be paralyzed with fear asd would in
this 49, condition have proved
barrier to the animal In his progress