Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-15
DOLLlE VERSUS LAURA,

"All girls flirt if they get an oppor-
+nnitv." said Dolly Lee. And it is
only the claperor who objects to IN
formal acquaintance, not the girl her-
self"
II am sure that Laura Marlowe
could not be led into anything lmprop-
err" said Dolly's cousin, Charles Gar
land.
The tone you use convinces me that
YOU have Il peculiar interest IN MISS
Marlowe" said Dolly.
Il have always confided IN you.
Cousin Dolly" said Charles. II l
should discover that Laura would nrt
with stranger. would do what would
be no harm in jolly rsmp OF a sirl,
nv idol would be shattered. A sly
girl. hypocrite. is worse than the
widest creature that ever went astray,
out of pure, high spirits,
II think so myself Charles said
Dolly. And as l really have an inter
est in YOU, l promise You that. If you
will permit me to play little trick on
YOUR angel without wings, we will soon
see if she is all your fancy has painted
her, You tell me she is fond OF walk
ing in the woods that border on her
fathers grounds
Yes" replied Charlie. beaming as he
spoke Instead of Haunting about to
show herself, she walks in the woods,
gathers wild flowers. communeS With
nature or reads good books in some
favorite nook
"And no young students from the
college ON the hill ever come TO those
woods, l SuppoSe?' said Dolly.
What do you mean. cousin?"
queried Charlie. You haven't heard
that
Il only mean that Miss Laura shall
meet one here" said Dolly. DO you
forget that l played Portia in our pri-
vate theatricals last year. and that l
made a great hit in my cap and gown
in the Trial scene? Now that costume
will pass perfectly as the dress Of a
young collegian. and my intention is to
meet Miss Laura in her rural retreat,
and try my powers of fascination upon
her."
Il don't believe you can be fair TO
another girl. l never knew girl who
could be. You'll report as you please
said Charlie. And this is serious
matter to me"
Honor bright" laughed Dolly. hold
ing up her hand. You are going away
for three weeks The field is clear for
me. When you come back you shall
hear a truthful report l swear it
So they parted. Rcmorse seized upon
the young mans soul in a very few
moments. But Dolly would not have
abandoned her plan for worlds. A cap
1ivating young student went down into
the woods next day. gowned and
capped and booted. and l assure you it
would have been a terrible disappoint
ment not to have found Miss Marlowe
in her favorite haunts. and Dolly
laughed softly when at last she saw a
ribbon f1uttering in the breeze. and
there, behind an old oak tree at the
foot of the slope that led direct from
the Marlowe grounds, sat a girl busy
with q book
She was not in the least like the per-
son that Dolly expected to see-she was
a large young woman, larger that Dolly
herself; she also wore her hair cut
short, and had fine, broad shoulders.
Her features were handsome. and she
had large, though well shaped mouth,
and a large chin, with IA dimple in it.
Dolly had been prepared to see a lit
tie pink-and-white village girl. in rutfled
muslin and sash, with child-like feat
ures and pale blue eyes This young
person rather resembled the leading
lady of Il theatrical company. In her
heliothrope robes, long gloves-and high.
plumed hat-she was certainly very
handsome. Her attitude was perfect.
and she was reading intently. Dolly
felt a little afraid Of her. and she stalk
ed about for some moments before she
could gain courage to pass the lady,
,,,n1finu p1cnoa hpr md how,
with a gallant air. When she had done
this however. the result startled her.
The young lady not only returned the
bow, but smiled affably.
At this Dolly paused and cast another
glance.
1T is warm to-day. madam" she said
in her most masculine style.
Yes, it is, SIR said the lady in very
gentle tones; affected tones" Dolly
said to herself. Too honey-sweet te
be natural"
And the glance was returned with il.
terest
Not quite the day for study" said
Dolly; but they keep us at it over at
the college,
Yes. l noticed your gown and cap,
and said, There is a collegian'" said
the lady
MY name is Lee said Dolly.
PLEASED to know you Mr. Lee" re-
piled the lady in heliothrope. mine is
Marlowe. Our garden ends where these
woods Begin
Il am charmed to know you. Miss
Marlowe," said Dolly. II suppose l
should not dare to sit down on this
Logo
THE woods are free to ALL" said Miss
Marlcwc.
Dolly seated herself.
DO you often come here, Miss Mar
lowe?" she queried.
'Oh. yes" said the other "The vii
lage beaux arc s5ch bores. and they
cali 50 often. I nave given orders that
they shall never be told where hide
myself-stupid things
But you do not despise all our sex,
hope, Miss Narrower said Dolly.
The answer was an expressive glance,
and the two chatted merrily all the
afternoon.
As she walked away, having actually
made an appointment for a second
meeting, Dolly turned her head aud
lonEod hnck-NffsS MarIoWe WAS look