Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1893-06-08
LlSE'S ROMANCE.

will YOU? asked Lise, my pretty cous-
in. B, 70 . the evening falls we will'
both of us 90 beneath the tall trees down
there at che edge OF the forest; we will
choose very soft carpet of moss. Will
you?'
Like fash darted into the saloon:
Lise put on her straw hat, engarlarded
with bluebeIl and corn roses slle threw
her mantle over her shoulder my
Cousin Lise was chilly-and we gained
the edge Of the Forest where the tall
willows opened very wide and deep
alley, their waving branches forming the
thick and swaying dome.
Say, cousin, I would like that VIC
should compose romance, highly Inn.
passioned romancel Do you follow me
perfectly?'
L follow you. Llse-a highly impass.
ioned romance
But romance added she, with a
grave air. which young girls can read.
DO you understand? Lean my parasol
against that bush over there. How do
people begin when they wish to com.
pose romance
1believe 1t is necessary to begin by
finding subject
yes, that's 1t said she. clapping her
hands. "A subject-a romance With 4
subject. Well. let us hunt for oae +
And We both commenced to hunt with
thoughtful air and bent heads.
The breeze softly whistled its song
amid the WOO d-uurmured that
rhythm which the poet takes for the
harmony OF an immense harp which
trembles at the approach Of evening.
And this same breeze played among
the blond curls of my pretty cousin and
caressed her straving locks.
l thought I should meyer find the
subject CT a romance.
We'll, cousin ?
Well. cousln?,
I cant find anything t
Neither can l, unless you want to
use this one. The subject is worn
theadbaRe, but if we rcjuvcnate it with
all our youth
well, what is it?'
why, IT'S very simple love story
"A young man and a young girl VII"
adore each other-and the obstacles !!
1t was instantly decided upon. Lise
took kindly to it, and we commenced to
draw our characters.
Say, cousin how would you like to
have our hero"
Iwould like him. said Lise, casting
down her eyes. to be dark, with caress.
ing glances, ambitlous-that goes with.
out saying-and poor in order that he
NAV possess more merit
Octave Feuillet's young uan
The very same. And The heroine? !?
Now it's your turn
4 should like her blond, very slight
and slender, bit Of a coquette, with a
heart full of tenderness and sweet
little voice which should sound like the
music Of love whenever she said to the
poor young man. Good day, cousin.
No Good day. monsieur I mean!
Lise turned very red and said quickly.
without lifting her eyes:
The obst;.cle-let us raise the obsta.
cles.'
You will Gud them better than I can,
Lise, and leave to you the task ofpoin:
ting them out
Well, IN the first place, the pair are
too young, great deal too young. and
their parents, who are very farsighted
people, distrust their passion-that Of
the young man especially they say that
he can wait
No, Lise we must find something
better than that! His loYe is serious.
very serious he suffers OF account Of IT;
he is exceedingly unhappy. But he is
poor aud the young girls parents say
to him, Work, my lad ; make q sltua-
tion for yourself; then if our daughter :
still entertains: t h same feeling for "
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