Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-02-23
Mechacstwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday February e. 1888.

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sneer.
One moment Dick stood before his
fellow students, his manly figure erect.
I will do it, boys, he cried.
Then he turned on his heel and Joined
Miss Mason, who was nov walking slow
ly walking up and down. while the
Judge rested on a rustic seat near the
path. He addressed her in French.
lie gave her briet sketch of his life,
and wound up by telling her of the
students offer, and how 1t tempted him,
not so much for his own sake as that of
those SO near and dear to him.
Nina Mason's sympathies were arous.
ed. She made resolve. No false
modesty, under the peculiar circumstan-
ces, should deter her from helping this
worthy young student, whose sole aim
was to make his mother and sister hap
Py.
So, with smile OH her lips, half
amused twinkle dancing in her eyes,
and " very becoming blush, she sta
toned herself directly in view of the
students, and slightly inclining one
plump, peachy cheek, received Dick
Wynn's kiss with beautiful grace.
Then, with Il low bow, Dick left her
side and joined the students, who had
been looking on with much interest and
surprise.
1 say Dick cried Harry when con-
gratulatlcns were over, it wasn't in the
bargain that you We're to to tell the la
dy all about it, you know
How do you know | told her . ask
ed Dick.
I'm sure you could not have kissed
her else, for Miss Mason is a spirited
girl.
We'll YOU see, Harry knew all about
Beltle's story, said Dick, with a laugh,
and adj e ed to it st,i tly; and
that's where had the advantage OF you
my son.
Meanwhile, Miss Mason had turned
to her father, telling him she was ready
to 90 home. On their way, she told
him all abou. the scene which had been
enacted before his eyes short while
ago. The ioyial old fellow laughed
heartily over the episode.
It's a capital joke on Gordon, he said,
he should be made pay the sum agreed
upon
Two days after the occurrence which
took place in tine park, Dick Wynn re-
ceived note from Judge Mason
Does the old gentleman intend to
shoot me for my impudence in kissing
his duughtr?' Dick ask himself as he
tore the envelope open.
The note ran as follows
"MR. RICHARD WYNN
Dear .Sir--Iou
will please call at my house Tuesday evening
at eight o'clock.
CHARLES MASON"
Dick was prompt to the time set for
his coming. A servant ushered him IN
the parlor where the Judge sat to re-
celye him.
Good evening, Mr.. Wynn, be seat.
ed, and the old gentleman pointed to
a seat opposite his own where he could
command good view of the young
mans features.
well, sir, III explain the object Of
my requesting your company this even
ing. | wish to make the acquaintance
Of the young man who was daring
enough TO kiss my daughter in the park
before crowd Of college chaps the 9th
or day" said the Judge.
Then he engaged Dick in lively con-
versation. 1heysaiscoursed on various
subjects and ere the interview closed, he
had learned Dicks position and his pros
pect for the future.
When the old lMdge said good eve.
ming, he took Dick hand and pressed
cordially saying
~ honor Nou, sir. for your noble ef-
forts to obtain an education, that you
may better hel p your mother and sister.
Would that more Of our young men
were striving in the same way Call |
again Mr.. Wynn
After Dick was gone, the Judge qui-
etly said to his wife:
II have taken fancy to that young
Wynn. He is composed of the right
kind of metal. | shall make him an Of
fer, if he has any inclination to study
law.
Dick called again on Judge Mason.
This time the Judge sent for his wife
and daughter to join them. Dick was
formally presented To Miss Nina. who