The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-30

Mary. SO had now 10 explain VINO and
what he was. | wanted her to come
into the parior with me: but no. she
would go home first and dress; but s.ie
promised to be back to tea.
/ disliked Geoffrey, yet was glad to
see him. My mental faculties were
rusting for want of attrition. Father
would not quarrel with me. and MarN
was my only face card. l could nos
throw her away Besides, liked to see
his great. handsome figure in the room
He was so full of life that he seemed to
vitalize even the chairs and stools: they
tumbled about and got out of the way in
the strangest manner. I told him about
Mary LaceI]es and warned him that he
would lose his heart. He gravely told
me he had none TO lose.
Imagine six feet two inches of man
hood without hearti
We waited tea for Mary, but she did
not come till quite dark, and we had be-
gun tea. She said she had been detained
by company, but | knew better than
that She was dressed with reference
to candle light effect, and would not lose
its influence on her first appearance. |
never saw her look so lovely. Her rose
colored dress. with it's broad simmer
ing bands of white silk, wonderfully en-
hanced her charms. Geoffrey looked de
lighted, and she gave him the full bene
fit of both her upward and downward
glances.
When tea was over left the room d
few minutes, and when l came back
found Geofrey and Mary sitting oppo
site each other. with the chessboard be-
tween them as an excuse for Irritation.
The move had been so rapid that l was
astonished, and little angry, too; and
father did not improve matters by whis-
pering as passed his chair:
''Checkmated, Oliver
1t was not pleasant evening to me-
and it was the beginning of many un
pleasant ones.
"How it came let doctors tell but
began to like Geoffery just as soon as he
began to like Mary. 1 called up pride to
the rescue. but it did not help me much
and suffered good deal in watching
Geoffrey's attentions to Mary and listen
ing to her prattle about him. I thought
her supremely silly, and 1 told her SO
She was astonished at my petulance, but
l don't think the suspected the truth
Only father did that, and he looked so
''Serve you right, miss" that l longed
for him to be woman for an hour or so.
that might talk back to him
One day, after Geoffrey had been a
month with us. a riding party was pro-
posed TO the top of the mountain. Faith
er and L. Geofrey and Mary-that would
be the order. of course. and l was pre-
pared for that: but there is last straw
in every burden, and my last straw was
| this incident: They We're mounted and
waiting for me, when Mary dropped her
glove. From my windowI saw Geoffrey
pick it up, put it on the hand laid 80
confdingly in his, and then kiss it. AT
ter that was not going to ride for king
nor kaiser. I sent positive refusal to
all entreaties, and as soon as they were
out of sight indulged in good, refresh
| ing cry. l cried myself to sleep, and
woke about dusk with new born pur-
pose in my heart which comforted me
wonderfully, the keynote of which was
'She stoops to conquer" Net did no,
dress again. knew they were to take
tea at Mr.. Lacelles', 30 threw my dress
| ing gown around me, and taking a move.
in my hand, ordered cup of strong
tea and went into the sitting room. As
I walked in at one door, Geoffrey walked
in at the other.
81 came to take you to Mr. Lacelles
Olive he said.
"How do you propose doing it, sir
For unless you bind me hand and foot
and get a couple of darkies to tote mt
there, really don't think you will sue
ceed.'
81 could carry you myself"
could you. don't think you woult
enjoy the journey"
''Win you dare me to do itr'
mot tonight. should like to insur,
my life first"
"Olive, you have been crying"
ST have not, SIR" Indignantly. .Ant
if have. what Is that to your reproach
fully.
"a great deal. Oh, Olive, you teas
ing, provoking, bewitching little mortal
How often must l tell you l love you
How often must 1 ask you to marry me?
"It is not six months since the las
time, Geofrey."
81 don't care: it seems like six years
And, oh. Olive, you know that you Low
me-"
'sI do not"
.'You have loved me ever since 20,
were years old"
81 have not"
"Now you must take me forever O
leave me forever tonight have aske
you three times before"
''Four times, SIR
'Well, four times, then. Odd mum
bers are lucky; here is the fifth time
You know what l want, Olive-you
promise to be mine. Is it to be? Nov
or neverp'
suppose every one has good angel
Mine must have been at its post jus
then, for strange feeling of humilit
and gentleness came over me. glance
up at the handsome face all aglow wit
loves divine light; at the eyes full G