The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-08-02


glad to know OF the principal spots OF
interest in the immediate vicinity.
My health is so shattered that / cam
not undertake long excursions"
This is the commencement ofour
third week." replied the major. sLike
yourself, we have chosen rather to en-
joy the scenery within walking dis
tances III preference to travelling about
by rail or coach. My niece has been p
little upset lately, so we came here to
recruit her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To
speak of the cruel blow which had been
dealt her as ii it were O mere nothing!
'"rhe young lady is looking so fresh
and charming that think she must
already be OH the high road of recov-
cry" THIS with q stiff oldfashioned
bow to Maude. II was about to say
trusted / might derive as much benefit
from the change, only fear that is too
much to expect. Age cannot hope to
compete with youth"
"With your permission" suggested
Major Henderson, "my niece and Twill
accompany you to the Falls. They are
within a quarter of an hours walk
from here; and l can give you q few
hints about the neighborhood as we
60 along"
Mr.. Browne would only be too
pleased.
Maude walked on by her uncle's side
experiencing q mixture OF Joy and
alarm. She was so delighted to hear
that dear voice again; SO fearful lest
her lovers stratagem should be dis
covered!
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation,
and was careful to devert Major Hen
derson's attention from his niece, in
case her confusion should betray the
secret. The trio had to cross stream
by means of stepping stones. The
stranger offered to assist Maude. Man.
aging to keep his back to Major Hen
derson Mr.. Browne, alias Lieutenant
Mapleson, tenderly pressed Maude's
yielding hand and whispered: "Be care
full, my darling, and all will yet bewell
with U.S."
The next morning Mr.. Browne called
on Major Henderson, 81 have just re-
ceived these, and thought you would
perhaps like to look at them, "he said,
producing packet of periodicals.
Major Henderson was glad to avail
himself of the offer, as current litera-
ture was rather difficult to procure in
so out-of-the-way a place.
After q little further conversation,
Mr.. Browne was asked if he would
care to join the uncle and niece in
their morning ramble. Again he would
be only too pleased.
When the trio had gone some dis
tance, Major Henderson, wishing to
enjoy O quiet hal-fhour in reading, sug-
gested that he should sit down and rest
O. little, while Maude conducted Mr..
Browne to a spot close by whence
q good view of Snowdon could be OBJ
tanned.
II would fain. like you, rest while"
replied Mr.. Browne; "but as the day
is so unusually clear | feel l must
make an effort to take advantage OF
it, especially as this young lady has
so kindly consented to act as my
guide" And so Mr.. Browne hobbled
off, with Maude walking patiently be-
side him.
AS soon as the trees had hidden
the lovers from view Jack drew Maude
to him, while she, halt laughing and
half crying, stroked his long gray
beard.
"Oh, Jack, whatever made you come
like this? What do you intend to
dor"
'"This, my sweetest" and the bold
lover drew from his pocket marriage
license and a wedding ring. Half play
fully the gallant lieutenant removed
Maude's glove and slipped on the ring.
"What a dear little hand it looks"
he cried rapturously, "and how hap
py shall be when can call its dear
owner my sweet little wife,
A slight sound fell on their ears, and
looking up they beheld Major Hender-
son not q hundred yards off.
Maude would have been grateful to
the earth had it opened at that mo-
ment to receive her, but as it showed
no signs of accommodating her, she
disengaged herself from Mr.. Brownies
embrace and hastily handed him back
the ring.
Mr.. Browne was equal to the occa-
sion, although he had grave misgiv-
ings, as he hobbled toward Major
Henderson. "Were you Fastening to
join us! You see we haven't got far.
l am a wretched walker at the best
of times; and in such scenery as this,
one feels forced to pause frequently
to look around.
II expected to meet you coming
back" explained the Major. "But 1
was looking for you in that direc-
tion," indicating another path more
to the right. II was quite surprised
when I saw you coming toward me-"
With what feelings of relief did the
lovers listen to the Majors innocent
remarks!
At their early dinner the Major
drew from his pocket letter which
he had received by the mornings
post and had forgotten to read.
With a polite Excuse me, my DEAR"
to his niece, he hastily glanced at the
contents. 81 must leave for London
by the IL o'clock train tomorrow
morning" he exclaimed. "This letter
is of the utmost Importance. How
stupid of me to have delayed reading
it!"
Gam I to accompany you, uncle?"
asked Maude family.
mo, no, my dear; there's no need
for you to do that. l shall be back
here by the evening of the following
day"
The Major was very preoccupied un-
til dinner was over, but rs Maude
had also much food for reflection,
silence was agreeable to both.
II wonder il could do anything
for Mr.. Browne while am in town"
queried the Major. ''My DEAR" turn
ing to Maude, ''just write a little note
to him asking him to step over for
minute. You know we half promised
to show him the way to Fairy Glen
this afternoon. Idon't feel inclined
for any more walking myself; but
there is no reason why you shouldn't
accompany him, if you are not tired
and he is agreeable to the arrange
nent."
Maude's note quickly brought Mr..
Browne, and the lovers were soon on
their way to Fairy Glen.
ssMv darling we are in l,1ck'S wavf'