Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-10

3 niled at the scrutiny, and then said,
:. There's plenty Of room; bnt II this
gentleman be hunting minerals, therell
be nice pair to clutter us up.
And with laugh she rctreated.
approved by the higher powers,
said the Squire, laughing. Who
brourht youo over see now John Ad.
kins: John, bring in the professors
things. Sit down and rest yourself.
There will be no difficulty about terms, /
think.
The professor soon found that his in
formant had been right He had come
to the best place. He was assigned
neat and pleasant chamber opening upon
flower garden. at one end of which
were several hives OF bees, which made
pleasant humming, while the odors from
beds OF fragrant herbs smote pleasantly
on the nogtrils. From the windows he
had o fine view of mist ridges
in the distance, over long stretch of
undulating valley, dotted with fields of
grain, patches OF woodland. farm-houses,
and out buildings. and herds of kline
grazing In their pastures. When supper
time came he found the comforts of the
inner man would be well cared for.
Whether Miss Lucy Ann Martyrs or the
plump hired girl who brough. In the
dishes and waited on the table were the
cook, it was evident there was somebody
about who could cook. Scientist as he
was, the professor liked to eat. But is
not good cookery the sum of science
The next morning early the professor
arose, aud brought down his belt and
satchcl, prepared for an exploring expe-
dition. To his delight he found his host
overhauling q similar equipment.
.You sha'n't have the best things
without sharing, said the squire. Il
shall give you my time for to-day, and
after that you can paddle your own
canoe. You won't find any corundum,
which used to be abundant. | bagged
all that long ago, and made q pretty penny
out of 1T. But you'll not lack specimens
| saved a lot of duplicate crystals, and
you can pick and choose from them at
yoar leisure"
They made day of it, and the pro-
fessor came home at night with his sack
full and MS pockets crammed. After
that he went alone, and explored the
neighborhood thoroughly.
A week passed on, and the professor
heard of a quarry fifteen miles off, which
aboundcd in kyanite aud black tourma-
line. SO he walked there to be absent
for two days.
It did not turn out as we'll as he ex-
pected, and he started to walk back next
day. About noon he was within mile
of Martyrs Nest, and crossed field to
cut short a turn in the road, when he
heard female voice crying for help.
He looked up and saw a young and pretty
girl mounted on the top of hay-stack,
and making frantic signals for assistance.
He got over the fence TO see the cause of
these extraordinary motions, when
vicious looking bull pranced around from
tho other side of the stack. The profess
sor got back again. He comprehendcd
the situation.
keep where you are he cried, stuntil
drive the bull off"
1t was superfiuous advice, and
his purpose not easily carried out.
He threw stones at the bull;
but he was not to be diverted from his
object. The animal would prance for
ward, below a1d then resume guard
over the stack.
Then a bright idea struck the profes-
SOr. Linen handkerchIefs are lncOnven-
lent for travellers, and for mineralogists
in particular, for they are bad for use as
sacks when satchel and pockets are full.
He had provided himself with stout
silken bandanas, and had one in his
pocket As Alexander Dumas would
describe the affair:
1t was of bright red.
He drew it from his pocket.
He waved it frantically.
The bull saw it, and made dash for
the offensive thing.
Run, young lady!' cried the pro-
fessor from the safe side of his fence.
The girl ran, and got safely over the
fence on the other side.
AS in duty bound. the professor went
around, leaving the bull to his chagrin.
and joining the girl, inquired if she were
hurt.
s'Not at all, sir, :" she answered, ''but
very much obliged to you for your as
sistance.n
She seemed to be going the same way
with himself, so the professor, who.
though not "a marrying man. as the
saying goes. was gallant, entered into
conversation with her. They drifted
from the weather and the scenery into
books and current events, and he was
astonished to find how much the bright
little lady knew Who could she be2
Some visitor. doubtless. Though plain
~ dressed, she had the air and manner
that showed her not of the type of the
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