Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-08-30

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but ob,yed the dictates of warm, gen
erous nature, in cducllinS and prov'd.
ing for him. Kate knew nothing of
this she only knew that DR.. Lee was a
pet of her uncle's, and her dear mo-
ther's she liked him in q frank, sister,
lv way, but she never imagined that be-
meath the quiet, brotherly manner he
always extended toward her, the young
man hid fierce, hot love, all the more
violent that u sense Of honor kept it
concealed.
Frank Lee was proud. He had obey.
ell his mothers last wish when he came
to Lawrence Cotton after her death,
and the warm, loving tenderness Of his
guardian made the SENSE of obligation
sweet, not painful. lie had studied
hard, had passed with high honors
through the medical college, and knew
that his ardent love for mis- profession,
and the big stand he was gradually
reaching IN his practice, more than re-
paid his benefactor for the first outlay.
But to WOO Mr.. Cotton hcircss, to take
advantage of his freely offered hospital
itv to steal away that love that was the
old man life, was repngnant to the
Young man $ high sense Of honor and
he loved silently, unexpectedly.
Athcrton Holmes, the gentleman
whose sp' endid talents had won kate's s
consent, when he asked her to be his
wife, was II man selfish but capable Of
concealing his seIishneas, talented, and
intellectual enough to completely daz-
zle Il youlg fresh heart like Kate 5, and
take her fancy captive. She believed
sincerely his protestations of nrvcr.dy-
ING love, she tanciel she returned it,
but the uncle read the young heart bet.
ter than she did herself.
Had Frank Lee guessed how near to
Mr. Colton's heart lay the hope that HE
niece would, one day, marry this his
adopted son, he need not have schoole |
his heart to such stern silence but he
did not suspect it, lie saw the flush
which had left Kate's check since hel
mother death, come back in Atherton
presence he noted the full, Joyous tones
Of her voice when she sang with her be.
trothed, he marked the light, buoyant
step which FASTENED to meet bis rival,
and lie proudly smothered his own
grief, and returned the cordial, frank
greeting Kate always gave him, with
the same gentle courtesy which he had
ever extended to her.
And now that YOU are acquainted
reader, with my heroine, | will take
You back to the cosy sitting room, in
which the conversation which opens
my story, was held. The groupe there
| consisted Of Mr.. Cotton, Mrs. Itneass, Il
lady who nuperintendcd his household
affairs, and did interminahle piece,
of crochet work in the aittiny-ro)m
in the evenings, and Frank Lee, whose
cu,lcy head ls resting on the arm
Of Mr.. C,lton's chair, his large soft
blue eyes fixed Oh the fire, and his
hand clasprd fast in that Of his old
friend. With his first loye thrown
back upon his heart, Frank had filled
partially the craving for loye, by be.
coming almost girlish in his demonstra-
tions of affection toward Mr.. Coltcn
Now seated on low stool caressing the
withcred hand, his eyes fixed on the
CRATE fire, his thoughts far AWAY. The
door which leads from the sitting room
to the parlor stands open, and the rich,
full notes of II woman S voice accom-
pahirl by the tones Of The grand piano,
came from the other room. Is ate sang
we'll. Feeling music In the inmost
depth oil her nature, she could pour forth
! the full tones Of rich Contralto voice
with passionate expression, and Frank
in his dreamy reverie, felt his whole
soul spring to new trembling life, as
the glorious voice fell, charged with
the energy Of a German love SONG, up
on his ear. A deep heavy sigh escap-
cd him unconsciously.
Some long silent memory in Mr.. Col
tons heart was stirred too by this & To-
rous young voice, and the sigh. COM
ing upon these memories, was a revela-
! ton to the old man. lie looked up
| Mrs. Kneass, far away at the other end
Of the room, nodded over the crochet
work. Atherton was beside Kate the
young man and his old friend were, to
all intents and purposes, alone. Still
his voice was low, and he bent forward
till his white hair mingled with Franks
brown curls before he spoke, then he
said
Frank, you love Kate
Frank did not start, The words
chimcd well with the thoughts in his
heart. lie only said,