Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
HARRY'S FILTRATION.

hotel; delicious breeze stirred the
honeysuckle vine that climbed the
trellls. Several guests we're expected
to arrive, among them an heiress, so
rumor had il, and as usual no small
amount of interest was awakened.
There was a murmur among the
guests as a slender girl, becomingly
attired, made her way up the broad
steps.
She was a fair example of chat rare
and curious blending of blonde and
brunette which we sometimes meet.
Her face was fair, her hair a brown
with rich golden hue, and her eyes
were large and dark.
She was a woman capable of intense
love or hate. AS Harry Marsh gazed
upon her he grew suddenly pale.
Then it passed away, giving place to a
deepening flush of embarrassment.
HIS companion, Frank Hale, a hand
some, fun loving fellow, observed
Harry's embarrassment, and with a
merry twinkle in his black eyes. said
Il declare, Hal, you blush as # the
heiress' was an old fame of yours.
And he laughed in low, musical
way.
i know my face showed seeming
agitation just now, but there's really
nothing the matter with me-
Now, Harry, old fellow, you need
not apologize
Il am not gong to. But, Frank
weren't you ever surprised into blush.
ing when somebody resurrected halt
forgotten sentimental memory OF the
past2 Let me see. I'll venture tc
say that l can make you blush. How
about that Elsie Maydew affair ot
yours?'
Frank Hale's cheeks did brighten Q
little. But he we'll knew that stron.
ger feeling than mere embarrassment
had agitated his friend.
'Pshawp exclaimed Frank Hale,
with penetrating look into the hal
averted face of Harry Marsh, You
are agitated. You have met this
young lady before, somewhere. Now
own up-or is it secretP
Harry Marsh was fair, curly hair
ed young man of five and twenty, of g
sensitive, romantic disposition, Frank
Hale and he we're old college chums
Harry stroked his blonde mustache
for moment in silence. Cutting the
tip off his cigar, he placed it be-
tween his lips forgetting to light it.
How much of secret?' he an
swered indlfferently. Then, turning
suddenly toward his friend, said:
What do you know about her
You seem very much concerned abou
her?'
oh, nothing replied Frank, Eek
cept what rumor says
And what is that?'
1T is to this effect: That she ha
recently risen from poverty to afau
ence; that she is engaged to a poo,
young professor, a geologist, who wa
formerly a school fellow of hers. 4
poor young professional man is sure
to catch such prize isn't he?'
Yes. suppose it is on account o
their romantic and poetic attributes
Did rumor include the name of the
the gentleman?
Harry felt not little anxiety as he
asked this question.
Edward Grey is his name, | be
lieve,' replied Frank, and by the way
! understand he is to come here als'
in search of fossils.
Harry with sort of nervous eager
ness OF movement lighted his cigar.
Now, Harry, for your secret. Whel
and where did you first make the &C
quaintance of this young lady, ane
what is her name?'
Harry sat in silence a moment, a
If to collect his ideas. He tilted hi
chair back, removed his hat, wipe
the perspiration from his brow, an
said:
Her name is Viola Craig. l me
her in small rustic village in Main
about two years ago.
And there was bit of romance be
tween you, eh7'
Very little on her part-a mer
Irritation of mine. | can tell you on
thing, she has not gained all her beau
ty in two years. She struck me a
unusually beautiful for rustic whe
| first met her.
why don't you tell me the romano
that lies back of that statement c
yours?' said Frank.
Harry with some reluctance said:
About two years ago the summe
was exceedingly hot and | was badl
in need of rest, so l resolved to 20 o
h"ntlng and fishing expedition
Hav .ng heard of the facilities Hunts
vile afforded for hunting and fshin
and picturesque scenery, | packed u
my grip, took my rife and fshin
rod, and started. | arrived one sun
mer morning at Huntsville and OF
tanned board with the Craigs. The
were poor, and added to their incom
by taking summer boarders. Viol
was an only daughter, still in he
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