Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-01-18

will not be best for his peace'o1 mlnu'
unless he is merely flirting. as well as
yourself BY his manner | should
Judge him to be in earnest Beware
little one, how you trifle with such
heart"
"Ouite a little homily," flashed Dora.
ssYou would be quite successful as
preacher. But how long since have
YOU constituted yourself Mr.. Wills
keeper, as we'll as my mentorY
par lon me" he said. 81 do not in
tend to anger you. Here we are at the
house. am going TO the city on busi-
ness in the morning and shall not be
hazel, for n week. Let's make up, as
all rood brothers and sisters should
So saving, he stopped and pressed
kiss on Dora's lips.
GLOW dare you?" she exclaimed her
cheeks flaming; this farce has gone
altogether too far. Don't you ever ad-
dress that odious title to me again
You shall not call me sister"
And bursting into tears Dora broke
away from him and gained her own
room.
81 shall be glad when that odious
creature is gone" she sighed. wv nat
makes him tease me so? / suppose he
thinks am simple little country girl
I verify believe ] should hate INN II ne
STAYED much longer. Oh, dear WISH
| could hate him. l."
All that week Dora roamed hstlessly
round the house or wandered down
IN the river bank, with a book in her
hand, but very little reading was done
Mr. Willis called several times to
take her to ride, but after accepting
the invitation once she declined to go
again.
In Harry Percivars Office in town
that gentleman does not look very busy
except in the wear of shoe leather, for
he is striding up and down the ROOM
with his hands in his pockets as II
walking for wager.
"Bv Jove," he mutters, 81 must set
tie this matter soon or l shall be in a
mad house. A decided NO will be
preferable to uncertainty. l suppose
She prefers that fellow Willis but 1t
will be better to know my answer
from her own lips. ] expect she hates
me but somehow I don't understand
women, and perhaps she does not Ike
me- Anyway, I'll 90 down TINS after
noon and hear my fate.
About five o'clock Mrs. Hammond
was surprised by the arrival Of Mr.
Pcrcival.
IL am so glad you have come back
the good lady said The house Is 50
lonely. Will has gone to town to get
me some groceries, but Dora is some
where around the place. Shall | 60
out and call her or viii you go TO your
room and rest?'
NO, thanl; you, Mrs Hammond !
will take a little stroll; the fresh air
will rest me after the city dust. l may
meet Miss Andrews"
"She took her book to read, so l
guess you'll find her down by the
river"
Coming to the waters edge he lifted
his hat moment TO let the cool breeze
fan his forehead. when suddenly he
saw the CLEAN OF a white dress, and
ne knew he had found her. Dora was
sitting under an overhanging rock
her book lying on the grass and her
face buried in her hands
Pardon my intrusion" Harry said,
LAYING his hand on her shoulder, but
mavn't l comfort you?'
Dora SHOOT, his hand from her shout
der aud sprang to her feet with a
startled look
"Oh, Mr. Pcrcival," she exclaimed
you frightened me-
Am then so rcpugnant to You that
you cannot bear that ] should touch
YOU? And love you so deeply!
Never mind he continued. 81
will not trouble you, but ] will
20 away, for cannot bear to see
YOU happy with another VIII YOU say
Goodbye" and Harry stepped toward
her with his hand outstretched.
Dora looked up, and the gladness
sparkling in her eyes cleared the
cloud from her face.
Don't 20, Harry" she said. and he
clasped her in his arms, hardly able to
realize the sudden change to happi-
ness.
Then you do love me, Dora?'
yes little, brother mine, the
saucy girl answered.
But her mouth was closed by kiss,
and Dora declares she shall surely
drop the title if that is to he the pen
altv for using it.-Boston Globe.