The diamond drill., 1891-10-31

s'WhatW demands she with an as
sumption OF Indifference. but Hobby is
not caught
'-Ol don't suppose you'd think an
opinion OF his any consequence, so I'd
better not tell YOU"
Thereupon Nab determines on n
wicked plan OF revenge aud says quite
feelingly: Never mind. Bob after
this I'll try 70 be real nice TO him. "
Her brother Is trife suspicious Of
such an unusually meek resolve. He
has u faint idea that Mab's dimples
and big. brown eyes mean some sort
OF mischief; SO ne hastens TO say: See
here Nab, don't you be too nice 10
him"
'-Oh. never mind me- Bobby. I'll
take care OF that
You'd betterl Perhaps you might
get scorched yourself
True TO her resolve. from the frigid
coldness OF an icicle Nab turned to the
warm sweetness Of fresh summer
breeze. The doctor at first tried 10
solve the mystery OF this wonderful
transformation. but finally contented
himself in agreeing with Bob Drayton.
when he declares his sister is
brick
Mab's charming face, with its vel
vety. brown eyes. and long. dark
lashes. in such piquant contrast 10 her
light fluffy hair, could be very fas-
cinating when It's owner chose to have
il so. In this particular instance she
must have tried very hard. for after
the first few weeks OF the change OF
treatment DR.. Duncan decided that
Nab Drayton was the prettiest girl he
ever saw. Then she was the sweetest.
Finally. to be able 10 call her his, >
this would be worth more than all the
diamonds OF Golconda 10 him.
As for Mobe', she was to be con.
graduated on the way her part was
played. In fact 1t was done so well
tina, Bob applauded her with the re-
mark:
Seems TO me you've changed your
mind somewhat about the doctor. I'll
wager that inside OF two months II
will be gone case. Then, won't j
give IL to you. my ladyn
II wouldn't be vulgar II were
yoa.n sho answers. disdainiully.
'Alleo right wait and see. and
Boo goes of whistling Love comes
liko summer sigh.
Nab sits down and begins 70 con-
sidor thus; OF course IL wasn't true
what that horrid boy said. The ideal
Suppose just suppose he did love her;
she wasn't In love with him. Oh. no!
IL was only 20 get revenge on Bob.
Still. he's n real nice fellow. But tho
thought Of Bob's taunting words rushes
upon her. No. IL could never be. She
was sure she couldn't be expected TO
care for Here she looks out OF tho
window and catches glimpse OF a
familiar figure coming down the street
and, feminine inconsistency she runs
10 the other window and peeps be-
tween the other curtains after the man
'she couldn't be expected 10 care for
A lovely summer night The moon.
faithful TO her profcssed friendship for
all lovers looks silently down on two
OF them. now standing by the wicket
gate. and does not even whisper their
names to the winking stars She
makes no comment as she listens TO
the old story repeated once again.
NAB, dearest you know what
would tell you tonight don't youP
You once said you hated me but !
have thought lately that perhaps you
could care little for me- Tell me.
dear, Is Il so?" and he takes her
hands gently in his
The moon can not hear her answer.
so softly Il is whispered; but that other
listener Is contcnted and nc Is about
TO draw her 70 him when the memory
Of Bob comes back to Nab.
oh. no. Indeed yon must not
II can never never be!' she cries
But you say you love me Mabl"
Yes. yes. / do; but believe me. q
can never be-"
Then am to go away for could
not remain here after what has hap
pcned. Am | never 70 meet you
againP Is that what you mean.
Mab?n he says sorrowfully.
The awful thought OF never seeing
him. never looking in his dear face
never hearing his voice again. rushcs
upon her; and. in spite OF Brother
boD, she relents
We'll perhaps in month. then.
Bob can't say that he that /. that
you" and sho stops contusedly
THAT what darlingP"
Il cant tell you she answers
Please don't ask. Perhaps in one
more month. il you still love me. then
IL will be all right"
And with this he must be content
AS the doctor walks homeward he