Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-12-29

ing heart hungry. He wanted to see
Ninette. He suddenly decided to 90
down the coast spell.'
His mother looked astonished. She
knew George did not need sea breezes.
1t was that Nancy Brown he was after.
George arrayed himself in his best
and went to the hotel where the Elkins
were staying. There was more of affec
tiona;e demonstration in his greeting
than Ninette cared to see. She respond
ed very coolly, How are you, Georee?'
and tilted her nose little higher.
George followed Ninette down on the
beach, where she had gone with Miss
Sadie.
'Ninette,' he said, and his face was
very white, give me my answer o.day.
You haye always put me off on one pre-.
text or another, but can't be put of
any longer. You know you are the only
girl ever cared for. will do my best
to make you happy if you will marry
me-
Then my answer is no, if you must
have it, George
Very we'll no it is then. Will you
answer me one question, Ninette?
What Is it?' she asked impatiently,
turning toward him.
is there any one else for whom you
care p
Would you hurt him if you knew? ?
she asked fearfully.
'No--never Not if you love him. /
love you too we'll to hurt anything you
have an interest in
Then will tell you. l am in love
with great singer!'
"A great singer!' repeated George
with white lips. Who is he 2
I don't know his name she STAN
mered. Somehow i. seemed harder to
talk to George about him than to Mary.
Don't know his name Where did
you see him? ?
i have hardly seen him-I have
heard him
'Nlnette! You don't mean to say
you have fallen in love with voice
Just that and nothing more
Yes, l do' said Ninette, half cry.
ing, 'and | wish, George Smith, you
would go away and not bother me any
m,rer And she turned resolutely from
him.
George turned toward her. He had
great courage and perseverance, and
said between his set lips: I will not
20 away. I Will stay here and watch
over you. If the man is all right, we'll
and good II not. will not let you come
to harm" And he hurried away to a
pile of rocks and seated himself to think
the matter over.
Nearly a week passed. George re.
NAMED at the Golden and occasionly
ioined Ninette on the beach. One would
have thought he had forgotten he ever
loved Ninette. He was simply kind
and helpful, and Ninette began to enj ~
his society now that he was apparently
10 longer lover.
1t was nearly time for their depart
ure. Ninette and George were looking
oyer some shells together. George
heard Nlnette catch her breath in a
short gasp. He looked down at her
quickly. Her face was flushing and
paling at turns.
Following the direction Of her glance
be saw man standing on Il rock at a
little distance from them. His tall,
fine form was clearly outlined as he
stood there, looking away over the
ocean.
'Ninette tell me-ls that the man ?
Nluette blushed. George needed no
other answer.
Looks we'll as he stands there |
wish he would turn around so l could
see his face
So did Ninette. Instead of turning
around be swung himself down the
rocks and was hidden from view.
George arose and looked over the
ledge. Ninette sat still, but watched
George anxiousiy.
He is coming out this way, and l
think he will come out by this opening.
There is no other place for him to pass
out this side
George dropped back into tn" niche
where he had been sitting, and Nnette
awaited the appearance of her Apollo.
A little movement near her caused
Ninettc to turn her head. She saw Mr..
Lewis, a gentleman who owned fine
cottage near the hotel.
Excuse me, but l am looking for