The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-05-20

"He thinks Pm too young and frivol-
Gus for man of his age to notice. Well,
all right he needn' notice me, then" she
reflected. But I'll make it interesting
for him before he goes"
The next morning Mr.. Breeze went to
the city. Mrs. Breeze, who was an in
valid and seldom left her apartments,
sent for Elson and said:
Pm afraid you'll find it dull today. |
have told Nellie to take you for a walk up
to the top of Cormorant hill. The view
is worth the trouble. And this afternoon
1 think You may feel inclined to drive"
"My dear Mrs Breeze" said ElsOn, Il
trust you will not burden your mind with
me for a moment. / can amuse myself
capitally."
When he had reached the lower floor
again he found Nellie waiting for him.
Mamma says am to take you to the
top OF Cormorant hill; do you think you
can do it?"
''DO what?"
"Climb hill"
81 don't know. I'm willing to try, If
you are going with me-"
"Come on, then" she said.
Zone moment. ] don't wish you to feel
under any obligation to take me up that
hill. Ii there is anything else you would
rather do, 1 beg you to dismiss me from
your mind"
ooh, I've nothing else to do" she said;
land we can take Carlo along to keep US
company. Here, Carlo"
She patted the dogs head, caught up
her hat. and the next instant was dane
ing down the lawn. while ElsOn followed
more sedatelv. She turned and saw him
moving slowly forward. She lifted up
the clear, strong voice and caroled snatch
from 'Iolanthe":
"Let's depart.
Dignifed aud stately"
Elson smiled as he came up with her
and said:
care Won always so effervescent?"
pretty much always. Don't you like
it?"
81 should think you would get tired OF
it sometimes"
And l should think you would get
tired of being so solemn and stupid"
I'm not always stupid, Miss Nellie" he
answered, smiling.
ooh, no. | suppose in court, before q
lot of prosy old judges, or jurymen, or
something, you aren't exactly stupid but
you must be an awfully pTosy person.
you aren't very complimentary"
"No, Pm not fond of barney"
You like people TO speak and deal hon
estlv withyou p
Yes, of course; don't vOu?"
Eyes; but may | ask why you don't do
it yourself?"
She stopped short, and the color rose in
her cheeks.
What do you mean Mr.. Elson?'
"Let US get up the hill first" he said,
land I'll explain to you afterward"
They began the ascent, and for few
moments the girl IVES silent. Then sud-
denly she threw back her head and began
to laugh. Her hat had fallen off, her
beautiful hair had blown into a bewider-
ing mass, and her cheeks were like two
ripe apples. Yet in her eyes there was a
faint shadow of annoyance.
Come, Carlo !" she called to the dog
there's butterfly. Let us catch him and
make him be serious"
She bounded away up the side of the
hill, while Elson followed steadily and at
a tood pace.
Il have aneered her, The said chow
ever, Pm in for it now. | meant TO pique
her. anyhow"
On arriving at the top of the hill he
found the cir. standing under tree.
There's the view" she said shortly,
waving her hat: "look at it.
Then she deliberately turned her own
back upon it. Elson burst out laughing.
She wheeled and CARED upon him.
This view il not usually regarded as
funny" she said.
81 wasn't laughing at the view," he
answered; Il was laughing at you"
"0h~ she exclaimed, Pm fiattered.
See here, Mr. Elson, you began to lecture
me at the foot of the hill, and at the top
of it you laugh at me. Suppose we go
back little. What did you mean by
what you said to me down below"
Il accused you of not dealing honestly.
mean this: Do you think it right to
make those three young men worship you
when you don't"
"OhI she cried, bursting into laughter
that sounded almost hysterical, sis that
alp"
Isn't that enough ?"
"Why those boys, boys-they worship
every girl that smiles at them. It's per-
fectly absurd-why. it's folly to talk about
it Mr.. ElsOn, you're an impertinent old
goose ~
She turned like fash of light, jumped
over log, and went bounding down the
hillside. Elson followed and heard her
voice ringing up among the trees;
Mock me no more with loves beguiling dream,
A dream, find, ilusory as sweet;
One smile OF friendship. nav, of cold esteem,
Is dearcr lar than pa,siOn's bland deceit"
"She's incorrigible," muttered Elson.
"Yet l suppose / had no business to lee
ture her, especially as | would crafty my
self good deal more if l could speak my
real feelings. 1t won't do. l must get
away from this place. I'm not incurable
yet, but l shall be if / stay here. No man
could resist the marvellous charm of that
little witch. Yet / know she's a modern
siren and would lure me to destruction on
the rocks in shallow waters. Why, what
would a mans life be worth tied to such q
shallow, frivolous nature as hers? But,
my soul, she is passing beautiful
So he continued to commune with him
self until he reached the house There he
found the girl sitting in an easy chair on
the veranda.
"Ah." she said, "the tortoise has caught
mp with the hare at last. | hope you en-
loved your walk, Mr.. Elson."
1T has done me a great deal of good"
he said, grayely, bowling and passing into
the house.
The girl followed him with her eyes.
As the door closed behind him she sprang
to her feet with clinched hands and com
pressed hps.
81 hate that man :" she exclaimed.
Then the blood rushed into her cheeks
and she threw up her hands and covered
her face with them. She was a queer
girl. She stood silently in that attitude
for few seconds till the dog came and