Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-02

grs's deal to the stranger. d,rino tbo
next Two days but when, at the exni-
lso'on az ot that period, his umbrella was
~ 'slaFned, he laughed cynicallv
any softly quoted a staLza from an old
o9''ian ballad, about naiad and a
An,snt - and purchased a new umbrella.
ius next morning he received a tel
w. y ,an =. winch VI necessitated journey to
'lo iar West where he was interested
IN IN extensive land operation.
he poked few necessary articles
ine0 valise, and donning travelling
sun, ran down to Clarice's boudoir. to
'eli aeF that he was going.
How unfortunate" she cried. when
ne showed her the telegram; cant
you postpone the trip?o
|No it is impossible ! My presence
is simperatively needed
1And Mable will come tomorrow.
! :" written inviting her to spend a
'O0pie oi weeks with us; and | am so
anxious for you to meet her.
am very sorry, but | think | shall
have to forego the pleasure Of meeting
MISS Mabel Wright" said Chauncey
and kissing Clarice he hastened awav
-ae business complications were
more serious than he had at first i'm
aglned, and it was not until the begin
ing Of September that he telegraphad
Clafiee to look for him.
He expected the carriage would be
az lae depot when he arrived, but,
inning none lie boarded a street car
#as raining, and instinctively his
thL.oilA revert 9! !..4-@aAzk ther rainy day.
aaA he longedvTof nis missing um-
bfelh.
slyeral times he was tempted to
stof and purchase one on the way, but
putt of until all the stores had been
/ passed.
'fEell, I'm in for it again" he said,
and reaching the old familiar corner,
he alighted and ran to the sidewalk.
which was shaded by an awning.
Alady came out of the store, and he
stepped aside for her to pass.
She raised her umbrella, and he
caught glimpse of her face
A long gossamer cloak protected
her slender form now, but the face
that was raised to his was the one he
had met on the same corner several
months before.
MY naiad, by iove" he muttered,
"and I'll be blessed if she amt carry
ing my umbrella"
a hot flushed dyed the cheek of the
lady and Chauncey ground his teeth,
ior having uttered his brutal com
ment.
! beg pardon, Mr.. Walton" she
suo' facing him quickly, "but this is
the lrSt opportunity have had of re
turning the umbrella you so kindly
loaned me several months ago. |
thank you for the kind service.
saved me from disagreeable wet
ting"
laughing.
lam thankful that ! can prevent
P@arFence Of the catastrophe" said
the lady, gtavcly, and she held out
the umbrella.
but it is still raining" said Chaun-
ees' and custom gives me courage to
ofaVe another wetting."
NY gossamer is sufficient protec-
'ion, she said, placing the umbrella
- DIS hands, and with little bow
she turned and left him.
ie Was half tempted to follow her.
anu stood on the corner several min.
u's' staring after her.
wonder how she learned nv
nGus he said half aloud, and then.
ls'9lecting the card he had given her,
n9saragged his shoulders, and raised
the umbrella. i"''eO
!, Valte coincidence" he muttered
and walked away. '''s' o.
~ s'"fice came down to meet him.
9 @au after kissing him multitude ot
va1 ,s' = ana commenting upon his bron.
~ = '"ce and fine appearance, she said
.r-i..s was away when your telegram
,,eu' 'haa and Auntie mislaid it. She
thought you were to arrive to. morrom -, 7,,'
80. ',a "ilen the telegram was found #
was TOO late to catch the train -,
s'g ~vs you had an umbrella, though.
Yes 1t was the one | Loaned - ;
.'u lauy !, several months ago, lust before :
s:no departure for the West. She must
,ro,,,, .~,' received intelligence that
,ss.. ssa'4 "a arrive at the corner. umbrella.
ls isss' Tor when alighted from tba g..~- aae
brella ea ! :, me- and returned the um-
eours. ,a N the most cool and matter Of
whole story. '0io oiarice the
,ou 1'on.. ! very .t funny" she said, q hop.
heard ea Giapt ~ IT.. fan ia love with her pe 'pe