Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-05


pace restlessly to and fro along the path
in the concealing shadows OF the high
evergreen shrubbery.
Lorraine regarded her curiously, and
with some impatlence.
She might prevent the tryst in which
he was so painfully interested, he
feared.
But an instant later Diana's buoyant
footsteps sounded or the messy path.
And then niana's enchanting self be-
came visible, fastening eagerly toward
the Junoe sque figure IN the shrubbery
81 saw you from the house, dearest, >
cried Diana, kissing the other on both
cheeks. "And you can come back with
me , there IS nobody about but the pa
per hanger, and he doesn't know about
any thing"
He doesn't know | am cast off and
disowhe daughter, obliged to meet my
only sl ter by stealtn," the Ju 1oesque
stranger tlfswesed bitterly.
Lorraine started 1t was the peculiarly
theatric tone which had so impressed
him the previous evening in the con-
seryatory.
you must be patient" said Diana
Il shall surely reconcile our family in
time. But, oh, Julle, why did you come
to Mrs. Yonker's fancy ball ?-how did
you manage to gain admttance? 1t
was 50 rash Of you. And I am sure !
cant imagine what Sidney suspects !
He went away Immediately, without
coming near HE or excusing himself at
all.
There we're tears in Diana's blue,
lovely eyes, the sound OF tears in her
sweet, girlsh voice.
But just then Lorraine, in his excite
ment and sudden haste to withdraw
unobscryed, stumbled over broken,
dangling branch, and toppled forward,
almost falling altogether.
The noise caused both girls to start
nervously and look in his direction.
At sight of HIM Diana beautiful face
flushed, her eyes 3parkled dangerously y,
and she erected her golden head with a
movement of offended pride.
She knew just as we'll as if he had
spoken why he was there and what he
had suspected.
"Oh, forgive me, love !" he pleaded
penitcntly, IS he stepped toward her
Il have been miserable, my darling
overheard part Of your conversation
with Time IN the conservatory and |
confess have been wretchedly jealous
| will not even paliate my fault by
saying than the Queen of Scots guided
me unwittingly to the conservatory and
lnstigated the idea Of The being my
sWeetheart's lover
The embarrassed young fellow scarce
ly knew what sort Of apology he was
making.
But the misohlevous smile which be-
gan to dimple about DIana's rosebud
lips, did not discourage him.
"Am l forgiven p he ventured to
persist, with half,amused smile, re-
sponsive to her own.
'I'll consider the question: Diana
promised demurely.
Aud then suddenly she laughed-a
merry laugh, like chime ofsilver bells,
and which filled the winter grove witt
mNc:e.
Lorraine bent his dark head gravely
and kissed the dimp'ing, laughing lips
MAY I not make the acquaintance
Of my sweetheart's lover?' he said
And TINS reminded, Diana formally
introduced him to the sister, who had
so absurdly aroused his jealously.
It seemed that Julie Chasnar and
her family had disagreed about many
things. Her fancy for Gashing young
actor, and her determination to become
an actress had resulted III an absolute
estran9cment.
But it happened that Julie did not
care so very mnch tor the actor, and
through the intercession aiterward of
Diana, she was rcconclled to her par-
ents, and reliEquishea her notion of
becoming Il member of the theatrical
profession.
And so it all ended pleasantly.
And Loraine's sweetheart has long
been his adorel and adoring wifi.
Mere acquired knowledge belongs to
Us only like a wooden leg CT q wax
nose. knowledge attained by think
!