Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-16

nervously, appalled, by the magnitude
of the forces he had set in operation.
why not wait little? Think how
young he is, how
"Youngr' interposed the general
scornfully what difference does that
make SO long as he is guided and con-
trolled by unscrupulous planets mil
lion times older than the earth? No, my
dear sir, believe me, it is far better
that / should leave my money to char
liable institution than that it should be
squandered by young spendthrift with
bad hereditary tendencies and the moon
in Scorpio."
We'll, if such is your intention why
not depart little from established Gus
toms? Why not, for instance, found a
university of solar Biology" inquired
the professor suavely, adding: II was
just about TO take walk on the beach.
If you are not otherwise engaged, will
You not accompany me?"
The general aoquiesced, and they
were presently crossing the grounds in
the direction of the sea. Seated on a
beach, book in her hand, but with her
eyes looking dreamily seward, sat Miss
Van Deering.
"a fine woman" observed the gener-
al.
"Yes, decidedly She's Sagittari-
us, :" responded the professor.
"Ehf" said the general sharply.
Eyes, a Sagittarius. Born in that
sign, You know-great executive abil-
ity."
"Ohr' said the general in tone of
relief No more was said as they plod-
ded on through the sands to the extreme
point of the peninsula. Here, just be-
yond a stretch of level beach, was pc
culiar freak of nature--a huge fortress
Of rock jutting out into the sea. On the
seward side was sheltered nook, high
up in the rock, shielded on three sides
from the sun and facing the tumultuous
ocean-the great, foroeful, capricious
waters that hem in the shores Of Maine
Here the two sat down.
Meanwhile, at the cottage, Mr.. and
Mrs. Baxter were having confidential
conversation in quiet corner of the Ii
brary.
"Do you know, don't believe the
professor and the general pull very well
together" he said.
ooh, you must be mistaken, dear.
They have just now gone to walk, look
ing quite chummy."
Eyes, but the general has made up
his mind to totally disinherit Ogden,
and | think the professor has had some
thing to do with it. The general threw
out hint along that line-said the
stars had spoken. or some foolishness
of that kind :"
"Oh. Uncle Swithin would never do
anything Of that sort. He's such good,
kind, well meaning man.
"Heaven preserve me from people
with good intentions, " said Mr. Baxter
oynically. "They're always making
things unpleasant and at the same time
they too good to quarrel with. .
He walked away just as Jack Arni
tage appeared. He was smooth faced,
boyish looking youth, with look Of
serious determination. Just now his
lips were compressed, his eyes glowing
like fire, while his soft hat was crushed
convulsively in both hands.
Its all over. Mrs. Baxter, he said
tragically.
whats all over? Oh, see; you've
bee1 quarreiing again with Lalla, and
now you've come to me for sympathy
as usual. Well, you shan't have bit.
Go back to her and make it up again. "
81 tell you it's no use, Mrs. Baxter.
She won't have me. She has gwen me
up for good and all. If you don't be-
lieve me, just ask her. Here is her ring
and all my letters. l shall go back to
town this afternoon. She's treated me
badly. But she's the finest girl III the
universe. never was good enough for
her l shall never see her again If /