The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-18

"By Joye. one could enjoy a Irritation
with yonder pretty rusticl Fate is kind
% me, Fred
''IIush! she may understand Ger
man
The dark brows Of Fred Vero met in
q quick frown of impatience, and his
gaze following that of his friend, rest
ed on pretty upturned face not many
feet from their window. as the girl 10
whom il belonged drew down n spray
OF the blossoming vine outside and
gathered some of its bloom.
"Nonscnsc we are out of civiliza-
ton in this queer old farmhouse. No
fear OF her knowing anything Of the
sort Rusties don't waste time on the
study of German, Fred. But what
face-chP"
"A sweet girl-face. / would not
care TO see it pale with pain. II you
are thinking OF Irritation. Sandy. /
shall pack my traps tomorrow. None
of Your hcartless pastimo here"
Sandy Duane laughed amuscdly, and
crossed TO the mirror 10 brush back "A
loose lock Of his fair hair.
He and his companion had spoken in
German. and IL was easily discovered
that some German blood flowed I'm the
veins Of the pale student-faccd man
who half reclincd in agreatr rocker near
the window.
The girl had vanished, and sooth-
ing quiet settled over the world about
him, very grateful 10 the overworked
brain and unstrung nerves Of the am
bilious young lawyer, who had been
sent 10 the country for perfect rest.
Ready 10 60 down. Frcd9"
He raised himself at Sandy's call,
slowly and with reluctance. and the
two went down to the wide old kitchen.
which was dining-room rs well for the
farmer. his wife, and any who might
board a week or two with them i'm sum
mcr, for the sake of pure air, fresh
eggs, butter and milk. as sometimes a
sallow-faccd city person did.
The kitchen was clean and airy. and
table spread with palatable food stood
before two open windows.
And rs they seated themselves, find
ing the farmer and his wife awaiting
them for the early supper. the girl
whom thcy had seen from their window
entered and passed composcdly To
seat at Sandy's left hand.
She was certainly pretty, In n saucy
piquant way. with nut-brown hair and
winc-br0wn eyes. saucy red lips, and
a dainty little gem of a nose, slightly
tilted; and when Mrs. Grcggs intro
duccd hcras Miss Avery, She gave each
young man the very coolest bend Of
her small head. and turned her full Mt
tontion in "Aanic. - She called Mrs.
Greggs. leaving the farmer to bore
Fred and Sandy with dissertation on
the crops.
Supper was over long ere the soft
glow Of twilight died. and all repaired
to the vcrandah save Miss Avery.
She was perceived presently passing
down path that led 10 the creek
whicl, flowed not far from the farm
house.
dolly Is goin' to have n row on the
crick. reckon said Mr.. Greggs.
"Neow. wouldn't you gents like tew 80
along? It's right pretty down thar.
aud city people set store by pretty
places"
Thank your' said Sandy. rising
hastily. My friend Is an invalid aud
will rest with YOU. | will be delighted
20 row Miss Avery
And be started in the direction Of
Dollic's light garments, rs hc saw them
tlutter down the path
What WAS his surprise 10 find Fred at
his side "A moment later. walking along
sereneiy, with very quizzical cx-
preston IN his dark eyesl
You are feeling better already. IL
strikes me- he laughed; cor arc YOU
afraid will talk soft nothings 70 this
pretty rustic. and como along to Keep
mo Ia order?n
II think viii enjoy row that Is,
II Miss Avery will allow q pair 81
graceless fellows Ike us to join her. -
he said, attracting the attention of the
girl, with whom they had now come
up.
She smiled nodding her brown head
you may 40 with nae, provided you
pledge Yourselves Ia entertain mr. mofn
pleasantly than would be entertained
Isl the birds was her careless
answer, at which Sandy elevated his
brow little.
eve can but try" was all Fred re-
piled.
And preseai!y tho skia was un-