The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-08

creel!" she cried. Think We a spy?
What else would think ye-me that kens
naething by ye? But / see that / was
wrong; and, as can't fight. I'll have to
apologize. A bonny figure | would be
with broadsword. Ay! Ay" she went
on, your none such a bad lad in your
way; think yell have some redeeming
damned countryfeed. Yell have to win
over that, lad; yen have to, soople your
backbone, and think wee pickle less of
your dainty self; and yen have to try to
find out that women folk are nae grena-
diers. But that can never be. To your
last day you'll ken no more of women folk
than what do of SOW gelding."
l had never been used with such express
sions from a lady's tongue, the only two
ladies | had known, Mrs Campbell and
my mother being most devout and most
particular women; and | suppose my
amazement must have been depicted in
my countenance, for Mrs. Ogivy burst
forth suddenly IN a fit of laughter.
Keep mel" she cried, struggling with
her mirth, you have the finest timber
face-and you to marry the daughter of a
Hieland cateran! DAVE. my dear think
We'll have to make match OF tiff il was
just to see the weans. And now" she
went on, there's no manner of service in
your daidling here. for the Young woman
>
woman is no suitable companion for your
fathers son. Forbye that have nobody
but myself to look after my reputation
and have been long enough alone with a
seductive youth. And come back another
day Tor your saxpence" she.cried after me
as left.
Ny skirmish with this disconcertinr
lady gave my thoughts a boldness they
had otherwise wanted. For two DAYS the
image of Catriona had mixed in all nv
rteditations; she made their background
so that scarce enjoyed my own company
without CLINT OF her in a corner of my
mind. But now she came Immediately
near, l seemed to touch her, whom | had
never touched but the once; | let myself
flow out 20 her in a happy weakness. and
looking all about. and before and behind,
saw the world like an undesirable desert.
where men go as soldiers Oil a march. toll
lowing their duty with what constancy
they have, and Catriona alone there to
otfe- ME some pleasure of my days; Iwon-
dered 1t myself that could dwell on such
considerations in that time of NV peril
and disgrace; and when | remembered nv
youth Was ashamed. | had Inv studies
10 complete; | had to be called into some
useful business; had yet 10 take NV part
OF service IN place where all must serve:
had yet 10 learn, and know
and prove myself man: and
that | should he already tempted with
these further on and hoiier delights and
duties. Nv education spoke home to me
sharply; was never brought UP on sugar
biscuits. but on the hard food OF the truth.
| knew that ne Was quite unfit To he a hus-
band who Mas not prepared to be father
also; and ior boy like me 10 play the
father was mere diversion.
When | was IN the midst of thasa
thoughts and about halfway back 10 town
/ SAN figure coming 10 meet me. and the
trembie Of my utaTt was heightened II
seemed | had everything IN the world 10
say 10 her, but nothing 10 saw first. and
remembering how tongue-tied | had been
that morning at the advocates, made
sure that / would find myself suruck
dumb. But when she came M nv fears
fled away; not even the consciousness of
what / had been privately thinking dis
concerted me IN the least. and found
could n. K with her as easily and ration.
ally a / might with Alan.
"oh ~ she cried. you have been seek
ing your siXpence; did you get it?''
told her no; but now had met with
her my walk was not IN vain. Though
have seen YOU today already" said |, and
tod her where and when
Il dad not see YOU" she said. my ewes
are hlg, but there are better than mine AZ
seeing tar. only / heard singing in the
house"
That was Miss Grant," said /, the
eldest ana the bonniest."
They say they are al beautiful" said
They think the same OF YOU. Miss
l'rumnond." | replied, and were al!
cgovding 10 the window 10 observe Won F."
IL IS pity about my being 50 blind"
sad she. 20, might have seen them. too.
AMI yon were II the house? You must