The Press., 1892-03-17

would break up. Struggle as l might. and did I could not conquer my love In: vain said to myself, Fl ought to have more pride; he eisacomparative stranger.
 Alasl yes; but he was the one man in all the world to me.
 ''I cannot unlove him." said, .so mis- erable must be the rest of my life!'
 On Tuesday morning, the thirteenth, H not being able to sleep, arose early and went down stairs, just as the girls were turning over for tbsir morning nap. Restlessly wandered about the house into the parlor, the drawing room, then the conservatory. Finally l thought + would finish reading novel had begun. a day or two before, so went in search of it. On going into the library was startled at seeing man standing with his back to me looking out of the win dow. Hearing step he turned, and to my delight and surprise it was MT. Mo Allister.
 "Why,n said he, 'swhat can have hap pened to bring you down so earlya'
 'sThe very question was going to ask you," said.
 "Well," he replied, II have been SO lazy since have been here have never seen Carter Hall in the early morn, and whim seized me to do so; but" with g merry twinkle in his eye, II never ex- pected to be so fortunate as to catch the early worm. It pays to be matutinal sometimes"
 "How long have you been staring out of the window?' asked.
 ''It seems an hour, but it can have been but few minutes. was wonder ing what early Tisers did"
 'sOh," said airily, and growing bold, 'swhen the bird has caught the worm 1t joins the other birds, so let us take a walk"
 Agreed; the very thing to do! We will return with roses in our cheeks-l can see Wills look of astonishment now. He has begged me in vain to accompany him in his early rambles."
 chatted gayly, determined to make the most of my golden opportunity. "I should think" said he, "you would have walking parties, there are so many pretty places to be reached only on foot"
 '..We girls are lazy in winter" said l., "and love to hover over the fire. Our time for outdoor exercise is in May and October. And the country is so beauti- full then!'' = ..
 "Whose house is that peeping through those evergreens?" he asked.
 "Way over there2" pointing, said |, "that is Franks den. It is cottage on his place, but he likes to stay there. | It is cozier than the big house."
 He remained silent for several min. utes and then said rather bitterly. tony surprise: to Carter Hall! You seem to be great friends. bear him some i'll will for monopolizing you as he does."
 ooh, we have always been called the inseparables.'
 II suppose you see each other every day." | "Four, five and six times day." laughingly replied. II cannot imagine l Carter Hall without Frank running in and out.
 He turned the conversation and we | chatted about many things. Once, when he was talking about pictures, he said: 'sDo you know I admire exceedingly l that old portrait which hangs in the par | lor-your great-grandmother's? could almost worship such a looking woman l By the by," looking at me, "were you ever thought like it?'
 'tYes," answered, with vivid blush that made me hate myself, "and am named after her, Annie Nelson Car l ter"
 | We reached home a few minutes be- | fore breakfast and went into the green houses to gather flowers for the table He pulled two or three apple geranium leaves and piece of daphne. ] "My favorite flowers" he said, giving them to me- Twill you wear them?" | fastened them in the belt of my sim | pie morning gown and was happier thar l had been for many days. l ssI wonder if Frank will allow them tt remain there" said he. "Will you prom ise not to give him one?'
 | He was so in earnest replied. .'O | course will. | Contfnuad noyt xuaak