The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-02-01

alone.
Il think | will stay here" she said.
We shall be back in ton minutes, :"
said Bradley.
Master Waller had to trot to keep
mp with the long strides of his new
Trend, but he did not mind this, be.
cause he felt kind of reflected glory
IN being accompanied by the man who
had brought home some Of the rarcst
oil tho amazing specimens in the
crowded tent.
Girls are nuisance, aren't they?"
said Master Waller, looking up CON
fidentially.
Sometimes" said Bradley.
she isn't so tircsome, though, as
some"
II think | agree with you there"
Works awfully hard Too hard, NY
mamma says"
NO necessity for that, surely"
said Bradley, rather sharply.
But Miss Llewellyn has to live"
urged the small boy. "My mamma
says that she was well off for n year
or two before her father died. but
since that"
"Hcr father dead?"
Here, 1 say" said Master Waller
Don't grip a mans shoulder like
that"
Sorry"
They come into money, so my
mamma says, n fow years ago"
~ remember that. "
And then Miss Llewellyn's COVER
nor put Nil into something. and il
never came ont again. That's WHY
she has to manage tho calisthenic
school that / so TO. And I say! Can
you touch your toes with the tips of
your fingers without"
Where does she live now?" Mr..
bradley seemed excited.
I'm rooms" replied Master Waller
volubly. I've been there TO tea along
with my sisters. CHATS n fine orchid
there. You can't see it now; girls
nat III the Way And Miss Llewellyn's
got awfnlly nice furniture and photo
graphs, and" Master Waller slapped
his knee suddenly. 'T remember now
where I've seen your face before. Mr.
bradley. Only without the short
beard"
Come outside, " said Bradley, land
tell me-"
They made their way through the
crowd and reached the exit. Bradley
held his breadth, and bent to hear the
small boys reply.
'on her dressing table, " whispered
Master Waller, conlident'.., Gin the
beautifullest frame you ever saw. and
Where are You going?"
Back to Miss Llewellyn, cried
Bradley.
well, but" said Master Waller.
protestingTy, wait for me ="
Bradley did not obey the Young man.
lie strobe across the lawn, past the
band, which was plnyinga quick march
that was not quick enough to keen
pace with him. Before Master Waller
found the two there had been n swift
exchange OF low sentences that altered
their views OF the world, and made
them both think Of it "a n place where
happiness is to be found.
And why did you refuse me before,
dcnr?'
Because NIL my people pressed me
to accept YOU said Miss Llewellyn.
Tho excuse of very obstinate
young woman.
why did you-why did You not ask
me again?' she demanded.
" Because, said Bradley, cit was
lust then that your father came into
that money"
The excuse of very independent
man, said Miss Llewellyn. touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table. when
when rs it that you leave for South
America ~
Not until you tell me to go, dear
he said, promptly
Here, | say, cried Master Waller.
arriving after some difficulty. lyon
two! Don't loso sight of me. mind.
Miss Llewcllyn, have / been good
b,y?'
- We a great mind TO kiss you, Ken
meth, she said
Rather have some more lemon
ade.
as Kenneth declines your sup-
ecstion, - said Bradley, signaling TO a
waiter, may I venture to submit my
self"
"lluah" said Miss Llewellyn.-W.
Pett Ridge, in the Womana at Home.