Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-12-14

SUIT every glfi ne runs across, anu -
ooh, but il isn't every girl, ;" ! cried
hastily. 1T was only you. ! wouldn't
have taken advantage of any one else,
and''-"That is a pretty compliment
to me- she interrupted, with angry
hauter, that | should be the one
chosen for your insult = | moved my
hands helplcssly in protest. "Oh, but
you don't understands | declared
a understand you quite well enough"
she said, looking at me with contempt.
The temptation p | murmured again
in confusion. She curled her nostrils.
81 would not have done it in any other
case, because there would not have
been the same overpowering tempta-
ton" | said bravely. Il dare say
not" she exclaimed. with sneer.
"You see,' | went on breathlessly,
mo one could look Mt you without
wanting to"-"I think we have dis
cussed this enough said Miss Power
curtly. 1T was your eyes that first
gave me the irresistible impulse" /
continued humbly.
Miss Power snorted, very daintily,
of cour.e. Il have never seen eyes
that color added earnestly. "Eyes
are common enough, returned Miss
Power severely as she turned away
again No" said | firmly, mot that
strange, sweet combination of hazel
and brown, and"-"I don't think this
is very interesting, Mr.. Radcliif," said
she coldly. Then that peculiar shade
of auburn I've never seen in any hair
in the world cried eagerly Miss
Power shudders. That is ridicu
lous," she said. ats true" | declar-
ed. "Those wavering masses-Ive
often wondered and wondered how il
looks when you take il down at night
Il don't think you have any right to
do that" remarked Miss Power. II
can't help it, | explained. "And
the shape Of your face There are
plenty Of people with faces as-much
the same as mine, said she retinger-
ing the flowers. Where are they p
| demanded. 'I've knocked about
the world good deal, but I've never
come across one within miles OF it,"
"You're rather extravagant, MIR.
Radcliffe said Miss Power. Il often
lie awake at night thinking of you" |
continued. a can call up every single
detail Of your face and expression.
And-I know YOU will think me very
foolish and wrong, but sometimes
well, can't 90 to sleep without
pretending to-to do what | did last
night, YOU know" GLOW foolish you
are - said Miss Power, with a faint
laugh. That was the reason | ex-
planned. "Why, when | found myself,
not Of my own doing, you know, but
Just found myself close to you, |
couldn't have helped it tor the world.
| Just well, it seemed all so wonderful
and beautiful, and my heart went
thump and | became quite unconscious
of the crowd and every one, and then
| caught your eyes, and-well, did
it before | knew"
There was a pause, and then, "Oh,
but you shouldn't let such things in
fluence you like that observed Miss
Power in soitened voice.
a am very sorry" said humbly.
"Did you mind very much ?"
"Of course" she replied promptly
and then hurriedly went on. THAT
is, | mean. when our cheek" s"--she
stopped in rare confusion.
"But you didn't mind my kissing
you, then = | asked innocently.
Certainly | did" said Miss Power
quickly THAT isl mean-no, |
didn't know, you see.
"Of course you didn't" answered,
looking crestfallen.
Il should have minded very much
if had known" said she, as though
anxious that there should be no mis-
take.
Il should have minded very much
if | had known" said she, as though
anxious that there should be no mis-
take.
i know you would said | more
lugubriously. Il am brute"
"Oh. wouldn't make too much of
it. Mr.. Radcifi," said she kindly, look
ing out Of the window. You have
apologized, you know. And of course
well, | can understand from what
you have said that you had-some
excuse, you know"
"Do you forgive me ?" asked
moodily.
"Oh, yes" said Miss Power cheer
fully. "Of course, and wouldn't
think anything more about it if were
YOU"
"But can't help thinking about
it," | said desperately.
But, Mr.. Ralcliii''-she began and
was silent
How can you ask me to forget all
about it with the memory Of that
with that memory p asked. arose,
and from where | stood | was con.
Scious that Miss Powers cheek was