Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-01-13
with a half sneer.


Il will do it, boys" he cried.
Then he turned on his heel and join
ed Miss Mason, who was now walking
slowly up and down, while the Judge
rested on rustic seat near the path.
He addressed her in French. He gave
her a brief sketch of his life, and
wound up by telling her of the stu
dents offer. and how it tempted him.
not so much for his own sake as that
of those so near and dear TO him.
Nina Mason's sympathies were
aroused. She made a resolve. No
false modesty. under the peculiar cir
cumstances, SD ould deter her from
helping this worthy young student,
whose sole aim seemed TO be the max
ing of his mother and sister happy.
So with a smile on her lips, half
amused twinkle dancing in her eyes,
and a 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 low bow, Dick left her
side and joined the students, who had
been looking on with much interest
and surprise.
Il say. Dick" cried Harry, when
congratulations were over, lit wasn't
in the bargain that you were TO tell
the lady all about it, You know.
How do you know l told herr
asked 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 Berries story" said Dick, with
a laugh, and adhered TO ii strictly;
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 go home. On their way she
told him all about the scene which had
been enacted before his eyes short
while ago. The jovial old fellow
laughed heartily over the episode.
It's capital joke on Corder," he
said He should be made TO pay the
sum agreed upon,
Two days afterthe occurrence which
took place in the park Dick Wynn re
ceived note from Judge Mason.
Does the old gentleman intend 70
call me out and shoot ne for my i'm
pudence in kissing his daughter
Dick asked himself as he tore the en-
velOpe open.
The note ran as follows:
"MR. RICHARD WYNN Dear Si':-You Will
please call at my house Tuesday evening at
eight o oclock. CHARLES MASON.
Dick was prompt to the time set for
his coming. A servant ushered him
into the parlor where the Judge sat to
receive him.
Good evening Mr. Wynn. be seat
ed, and the old gentleman pointed to
seat opposite his own, where he
could command a good view Of the
young mans features well. sir. I'll
explain the object Of my requesting
your company this evening. wish to
make the acquaintance Of the young
man who was daring enough to kiss
my daughter in the park before Il
crowd of college chaps the other day -
said the Judge.
Then he engaged Dick in lively
conversation. They discoursed on va
rious subjects, and ere the interview
closed, he had learned Dicks position
and his prospects for the future.
When the old Judge said good even
ing, he took Dicks hand and pressed
it cordially, saying:
Il honor you, sir, for your noble ef-
forts to obtain an education, that you
may better help your mother and sis
ter Would that more of our young
men were striving in the same way.
Call again, Mr.. Wynn"
After Dick was gone, the Judge qu:-
etly said to his wife:
Il have taken fancy to that young
Wynn. He is composed Of the right
kind of metal ! shall make him an
offer, 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
was too well bred 70 seem conscious of
that former meeting in the park
Dick called frequently during the
few remaining weeks Of college, and
soon became well liked and respected
in the Mason household He was es-
pecially esteemed by Miss Nina, al
though she deemed it wise 70 offer him
no encouragement just yet.
Corder paid over 10 Dick the price
of kiss
Bertie didn't join his wealthier friends
in their summers trip TO the forest TO
hunt and fish; instead, he accepted an
invitation from Dick and accompa-
MED him TO his own southern home.
where their vacation was spent most
enjoyably.
He never regretted the delightful
weeks spent amid the pleasant noun
tains surrounding the home Of the
Wynns. But 10 him the starry dark
eyes Of Belle were more attractive
than any feature TO be- seen in the
scenery.
Dick Wynn graduated with the
highest honors Of the class. Bertie
stood next.