Catoctin clarion., 1885-12-03

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he did object to French heels, kissed
her rs she came in and asked her who
sent the flowers.
At first Marie thought she would
tell him about her lost shoe, but after
thinking he had been Just too mean
about those heels, she concluded she
would tell him she did not know whom
the donor was, so with great deal of
dignity, she replied:
Indeel, papa, I do not know to
whom l am indebted for the flowers
We'll, my daughter, they are beauti-
ful, and whoever sent them displayed
good taste. BY the way, my dear, a
young gentleman will call here this
evenins-the son of one of my best
friends. | want You to look yonr prct-
tiest and entertain him in nice man
ner.'
Indeed, papa, do not want to meet
any young gentlemen, and I am not
equal to entertaining him this evening.
| don t know whether he deserves my
notice. He may be perfect stick.
"A perfect stick! replied her father.
THAT is nice expression for a young
lady who is about to graduate. ! am
almost ashamed of you. do not know
what is to become of the girls of the
present day. want you to appear to
your best advantage this evening, so
that is sufficient. Leave me now and
90 to your room want you to try
and get in a better humor.'
I'll g up stairs and stay until to-
night cross papa. Pshaa. said Marie
on her way to her room. i wonder if
papa's youns man thinks | want to
meet him. lam going to dress myself
as plainly us possible, and oh, won't l
treat him cool! Ifmy prince was com
ing how happy Id be!
Evening came ut last, and the beau
tiful parlors of Mr.. Belden's elegant
mansion were brilliantly lighted, show
ing to good advantage the luxurious
furniture.
Was it any wonder that his daughter
was spoiled child? SURROUNDED by
everything that money could buy, and
never making Il request her lndnlsent
father did not grant.
Marie finished her toilet and walked
down the broad stairway, looking love
~ in white dress which showed more
plainly her fair beauty.
She seated herself comfortable in one
of tie easy chairs and commenced to
hum song, when the door bell rang.
The apparently indifferent young
lady glanced up rather anxiously as her
father appeared and behind him a
young gentleman, the very same she
had seen during the morning.
My daughter Marie-Mr. Clifford,
said Mr.. Belden. Marie, this is the
son Of my dear friend, Of whom | spoke
to YOU
Marie arose and gave him cordial
greeting, saying, in an undertone, You
are the prince?
Yes, Cinderella: and am so glad to
meet you.
My dear young people, remarked
Mr.. Belden, I am obliged to so to my
Office for awhile, so l shall leave You to
entertain each other.
Very we'll, papa, said Marie, we
shall get along nicely until you return.
Mr.. Clifford, | am very happy to be-
come acquainted with you. l have been
SO anxious to find out to whom / was
indebted for the lost shoe. Allow me
to thank YOU.
'Oh, don't mention it. l only hope
it will be the means of allawing us to
become better acquainted with each
other. can only make short call, as
I leave by the 10 p. m train, but I was
so anxious to see you that | felt | must
call, if only for few moments. | un-
derstand You are to graduate next
week, and I wanted to ask you to allow
me to be present at the exercises.
Il assure you I shall be glad to have
you there, Mr. Clifford, of course you
will be lement to the school girl efforts
at reading essays, and will not be
bored before the evening is over.
Never fear. I know you will make
u sncccss of whatever you undertake.
Ism t it strange that you should be the
owner of the kid boot that found this
mo,ning? How lucky was to become
acquainted with YOU so soon.
Yes, it is strange replied Marie
Papa told me this morning that a