Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-04-04
Mechaniswn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday April L. 1885,


l saw a queer nest in a tree, hanging
over dark lagoon, saw a queer looking
bird fly away climbed, crawled out
upon the branch
"A remarkably lady-like proceeding.
'Oh!-with a quick blush-'I had
not an idea that there was man with
in a mile, and, as l was reaching for
the large, speckled eggs
You made precious spectacle Of
yourself by falling
I wouldn't, if the limb hadn't brok.
en-
And down came baby cradle and
all, sang May, and so loudly as to at
tract the attention Of the gentleman
they were discussing.
A single glance, however. appeared
to satisfy him, and as he became ab-
sorbed in watching the ripples kissing
the sands of the beach, and the wings
of the gulls that cut, as with white
sickles, the CLASSY surface Of the ocean,
Kate resumed.
Fortunately. the water wasn't deep,
and as l was scrambling out, drenched
and covered with mud, great mon
ster of an alligator shot out Of the reeds
and rushed towards me with open
mouth and swapping red eyesI'
Intent, no doubt, upon dainty
breakfast or dinner. Ugh! the canni.
bal F.; though must own he showed good
taste in the selection. But, seriously,
Kate, should screamed
That's just what did do. and with
all my strength. But, before l fully
realized the despera,eness Of the situa-
ton, deep and manly voice shouted
in Spanish 'Tengan cuidado!
Have care. Yes, understand.
N'Then the report Of gun broke the
stiffness.
And bullet broke the skull Of the
impudent gator at the same time.
What next, Ka'e?'
Il hardly know; but have faint
recollection of being assisted
Carried, you mean, with your head
resting upon manly bosom, your eyes
turned mp with thankfulness, his look
ing down into them with intense admir-.
alton. How sweet ! and her laughter
rang out merrily.
DO give over your nonsense, May
There wasn't anything Of the kind.
Without word, he walked by my side,
until very near our camp. then disap-
peared as suddenly as he came
'Wlthou, good by or claiming kiss
as a reward? What an idiot the man
must be-
Very far from it, imagine and
must acknowledge that he did say some
thing. and very much to the purpose.
Told yon that you were the most
beautiful being IN the world, and-well
I wasn't thsre-and how madly he low
ed you.'
1T was simply. 'Dios to guardia.'
God guard thee Well, that was
something. And you saw no more Of
the silent gentlemen
Not until we met in the Garden OF
the Gods.
'Hum-including Cupid ? What was
your adventure there 3
Very like the other
Chased by Indians, nearly devonred
by mountain lion, or hugged by a
bear? vote for the latter every time
Neither, l was limiting for flower
had stopped near a bush. was about tc
stoop down, when, as if it came from
the clouds, there rang out, with start
ling distinctness: 'Arto!
Halt! The gentleman must have
belonged to the military. But 20 on
Kate.
And in the same breath, 'MiraP
well. what did you see?'
Nothing in particular, but the fash
of gun. A moment later, however, q
hideous rattlesnake was dragged out aud
tossed near my feet
L should much have preferred the
gentleman in that position. Had | been
Eve, he might have tempted me with
ice cream, say-but snake. meyer.
How YOU do rattle on, May
(which reminds me to ask if the
champion did not cut off the rattles and
present them to you. s"rI
Yes and have them yet.
so, and treasured
Her shrill and merry laughter again
broke in upon the reverie of the loung-
er by the sea, and caused him to look
up sharply. THEN he arose, slowly
walked down the beach and disappear.
ed.
OF all human conundrums, this is the
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