Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-04
HER REWARD.
Different Methods Pursued by Two Sum-
 mer Girls.

Different Methods Pursued by Two Sum-
 mer Girls.
 It was near the close of tho season at the summer resort. In few days the last departing guest would vanish, the huge piles of trunks would melt away, and the hotel would be closed. Down behind towering rock near the beach two maidens sat talking of their season. Both were beautiful; both had been the reigning belles all summer long at the great hotel-indeed, the honors were equally divided-and, strange to say, both were warm friends.
 You remember Charlie Warrington, who came in July" said Clara. ''The first night met him he held my hand, and the second night the fellow actually had the audacity to put his arm around my waist"
 "Yes," replied Maud. "Hc tried to do the same thing to me"
 Then there was that dear little crca- ture, Harry Smart continued Clara. Such n dancer he was! But, really. was afraid of the boy, he was so persist ent. Do you know, in three days time the snip kissed me? I remember that night so well! We were on the piazza aL Illc Illl.C, ana IL was OO0c almost De- fore I knew it."
 Yes" sad Maud, he tried to do the same thing to me"
 ''Then there was young Galloway" went on Clara, absorbed in her own re- factions. The dear! He was such an adorable fellow; and do you know, dear, the first night I met him really thought he was bashful. But I didn't think so the next night. when we sat in the little room just off from the dancing hall, and I felt his arm steal around my waist, and then his lips pressed to my cheels really, dear, before knew it."
 Yes" dreamily responded Maud. "he tried to do the same thing to me"
 But wasn't Percy Willowsnap the greatest boy you ever saw:' unused Clara. Do you know had the most desperate filtration with that fellow? don't think you noticed it, for you were busy else where, but it was great sport. He was so indifferent at first. and I thought l would never bring him around. But the third night after we met he asked me to dance, and I refused him and danced with another fellow. He was furious, but it was just what he needed The next night We took a walk. and he quoted that passionate thing of Brownings- you know-something about the moths kiss first"
 "Yes, I remember" said Maud.
 And he was SO handsome. standing there in the moonlight. that l was afraid it was wrong in me, but I let him kiss me on tho lips once. twice
 "Yes. dear" interrupted Maud. it was very wrong of you, and you should have held out. He tried to do the same thing to me"
 And do you mean to say" burst out Clara, that you wouldn't let him or any of them?'
 Yes. dear" gently responded Maud, 1 drawing the other girl to her. that is what l mean. l know it Is hard, she | continued, but if one is firm there is a | great reward in store. Tell ne. dear, ! have you gained anything beyond few 1 pleasant memories this summer" Why. no. 'wunderiugly Qucried Clara. What do you mean: I never heard you talk that Way before. You make me tired. l would like to know what your reward has been"
 Then, dear. l will tell you. replied Maud. and you will see that it pays not to get rattlcd too soon. but rather that 1 we should restrain ourselves and abide in peace until the iron is hot"
 And she held up brown little hand tc view.
 And on the third finger were four new and sparkling rings.-Truth