Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-05-24

knowingly. The parson is sweet on
Miss Dare, they whispered"
The contagion spread. Redhaired
Bob Jackson, who was of a Jealous
disposition, tried TO trip the Rev.
James during the proc essional; mys-
terious packages of strong pepper
mint lozenges were placed in the seat
occupied by Katy; Jimmy Brown and
Tom Timmons came TO blows in the
vestry room; in fact, choir and rector
alike were demoralized by the blue
eyed worshiper.
The commanding officer became
alarmed. Could it be that MS darl
ing had passed SO many splendid fell
lows of Ours" 10 take up with the
crooked stick, that one-lunged East
ern dude?' he queried, anxiously.
Katy gave no sign. The chants
were walled forth nightly by thin,
quavering tenor Ecclesiastical EN-
broidery lay on the table. The Major
swore fiercely as he stumbled over
huge volumes Of church history, and
led his striker such life that the poor
darky, with the morale of his race, Sc
riously thought of numbering the rec
tor.
The interest Of the lookers-on grew
intense. What was she thinking OF?
Was it another example of the law OF
contrasts? Would the Major consent?
Through all the commotion the prin-
cipal personages of the drama moved
serenely. The rector in his immacu-
late broadcloth escorted Katy TO and
from the services, carrying a gorgeous
prayer-book in his hand. Stepping
meekly at his side the lady, her gold
en- bangs pushed demurely back from
her pretty brow Her face was tilted
upward with an expression in which
respect for the office was deftly blend
ed with admiration for the man.
Whenever Jack Reynolds, the Quar-
termaster of the regiment, saw this
by-play he bit the ends of his NOUS
tache savagely. "Of course it is none
of my business, but how dare the lit
tie cad have such assurance? He
walks around talking about his bron-
chial tubes, and he seems to like 1t, y
he groaned Tall, athletic, with n
pleasant, manly face, Jack was the
most awkward, bashful member of
the Seventh
Katy had always turned up her saul
cv little nose at him, and refused to
believe the stories which were told OF
his bravery in scenes of danger. He
is a perfect boorm she had said more
than once, and Jack had friends
enough to tell him the little autocrat' :
verdict. Too proud to show how deep
lv he was wounded, he went his way,
and found excuse after excuse for not
attending the hops and parties where
he would be likely to meet the Major :
daughter
But while we have been gossiping,
Katy has waited impatiently for Mrs.
Rensome's appearance in the parlor
That good lady had intended forsome
time giving Katy Dare a piece of her
mind, but when she came within the
witching influence of that witching
face she kissed her instead, and Obe-
diently entered into plans for the
days enjoyment.
I'VE must have picnic to Lake de
Senet, dear she said.
The very thing!' cried Katy, rapt-
urously, and entered into brisk dis
cussion of ways and means.
At one o'clock a gay cavalcade left
the Post. The commanding officer led
the way in his drag; then came the
ambulance filled with ladies who did
not ride: and following that, a long
procession of carts, buggies and horse
back riders. An escort wagon, far in
the rear, carried the band.
Races frequently occurred. The Ma
jcr, the finest whip in the service,
Welded the lead to no one. His four
magnificent horses were as wax in his
hands. Poor mani He was desper-
ate. The INSCRIPTIONS Katy had
seated Rev. James at his side, and the
little man chatted complacently about
the relative merits of flaxseed and por-
Gus plasters, till the Major was blue
in the face with suppressed profani-
ty.
Jack Reynolds was not one OF the
party. His duties as Quartermaster
would detain him. he told Mrs. Rem
some. Katy had openly given thanks
for his absence, remarking pertly,
that blunderbusses were not pleasant
companions. Never had she looked
more beautiful Mounted on her bon
ny brown nag she rode like the wind,
winning every race.
After eight miles travelling over the
springy plains they reached Lake de
Senet. A more beautiful scene the
eye could not rest upon, than this
sheet OF water lying clasped in solid
powders Hidden away in the foot
hills of the Big Horn mountains, sea-
gulls flew over its surface, and regu-
lar sea-breezes blew from its alkali
waters. In the little sailboat, party
after party went around the lake, ex-
ploring its shores. Afterward the
band, grouped upon the rocks began
to play waltz, and soon every one
except the rector was dancing merri-
/ ly.
Just at sunset the truInpeter blew
the supper call, and a hungry army
hastened into the quaint old kitchen
OF deserted ranch at the side OF the