Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-12
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Young America remained unmoved.
This was too much for Nelly.
miriam" she said, tearfully, screw
ing herself around in her chair to look
at her sister, 81 want a crab to play
with"
every we'll, darling" said Miss Will
ing. "John shall get you one when
II want one now," said the little
autocrat, and as they moved on she
began to sob.
They had gone but a short distance
when Miriam heard a rush behind her,
and, turning, beheld the small boy,
quite breathless and very red in the
face.
He thrust the string, with the poor
crab dangling at the end, into Nelly's
hand, and. saying, "Here's the crab,"
he ran off before either, in their as
constituent. could utter word.
Miss Willing smiled in spite of her
SELF
"Oh, Nelly,,' she said, "what will
you do with the horrid thing?"
"He amt horrid, Miriam; he's
lovely" said Nelly.
AS they went on their way she pro-
ceeded to drag the creature along
on the sand by the side of the chair,
watching his eccentric movements
with increasing satisfaction. For
some time Miriam stood this perform
ance with remarkable fortitude, con-
sidering the wear and tear on her
nerves and the amused gaze OF the
passing public. Finally, endurance
having reached it's limit, she leaned
forward and said very gently, II
wouldn't do that if l were you, dar-
ling"
"Why?" inquired Nelly.
ut must hurt the poor crab dread
fully-and you don't want to be cruel
do your"
"Do you suppose lie hurts him."
81 am sure OF it, dear"
"Well," Nelly said, in an injured
tone. and with an air of complete res
ignation she landed the sprawling
creature On the footrest of her chair,
where with only an occasional squirm
to show that lie was not extinct, it
rested for time from its labors.
They went on slowly through the
gay, chattering, crowd OF pleasure
seekers. Some fair equestrians and
their attendants passed them at q
brisk trot. There were stylish nurses
pushing baby carriages, children run
ming here and there, gay turnouts spin
ming by, and men and women OF all ages
promenading over the white sand.
The sea breeze was stiff enough to
make little shaggy splotches OF white
all over the restless water. Far out
against the blue horizon were half q
dozen shining sails bending low before
the wind. But all this failed to inter-
est Nelly. Her little face had grown
pinched and tired.
Miriam" she said iretfully, II
don't like the sun. Let's 60 under
the trees
Obediently, Miriam wheeled the
chair in the direction OF the grove,
which was comparatively quiet at
this hour. Benches We're scattered
here and there in the shade, and the
rest from the crowd on the beach was
very grateful to her. Size pushed the
chair on till they reached u somewhat
secluded spot, and drawing it beside
bench, she seated herself with a little
tired sigh.
LET my crab sit up on the bench
by YOU" said Nelly, diving down aft
er it.
She came up with even greater speed,
the crab having exhibited some alarm
ing signs OF returning animation.
"You get it," she said
"Why, Nelly, Pm afraid Of it," said
her sister, cycling it with suspicion.
ooh, it won't hurt you; pick it up
by it's back" said Miss Nelly, who was
born to command, and Miriam COM
piled somewhat gingerly, but without
any great harm Detailing any OF the
parties concerned.
Miriam drew off her gloves and
pushed the soft curls back from her
forehead. She sighed again, and eazed
llstlessly out over the sea. 1t was
very quiet here,-only the voices OF
some merry tennis players coming to
her now and then through the trees.
Three or four young men in tennis
costumes came along the path leading
to the court. She glanced at them in
differently, and returned to her con-
temptation OF the water.
Suddenly, the child gave a little
start, and leaning forward, cried:
"Rilly, Billy-come here" at the
top OF her lungs.
MI lam turned a horror-stricken
countenance upon her,
Nelly" she said, "what is the mat
ter? What are Won doino? Husb
dear, hushn
Il won't" Nelly cried excitedly;
'let me alone! Don't you see it's
Billy? will call him, Billy! oh, Billy.'
The young man paused and gated
wonderingly at the child for a mo-
ment, and then one of them with an
exclamation of surprise suddenly
left the Others and came rapidly to-
ward Miriam and Nelly. He was tall
and distinguished looking, and bis
pleasant countenance wore an ex
preston Of mingled amazement and
embarrassment. AS for Miriam, at
first she grew very rosy, and her
breath came in quick gasps; but be-
fore he approached them she was as
calm as usual, and her face as white