Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-28
ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE.

Ethel Woodyet. the Darling Down
squatter's daughter. was slightly Co
quettish, as pretty and spirited girls
generally are before they discover
their masters.
This was until she had reached her
seventeenth year. Then she began 10
grow softer and more sympathetic to
those whom she had formerly sent
away in such detection. Jack Lefoy,
her fathers gentlemanly but reckless
manager. she spoke gently 10 instead
of with her former scorn of careless
sirlhood. She knew he worshipped the
ground she walked over, and would let
no one else groom. feed or saddle her
horse. She h0nored his respect as she
pitied his hopeless affection. but while
she said Poor jack Admired his
handsome figure aud strong. noble face
she sighed that he did not come up 10
her ideal, as her first fancy.
BY and by her type OF hero came
along. Hon. John brand was certainly
a noble-looking man. Dark. pale
checked, thoughtful, exceedingly well
gr0omed. he was exactly the kind OF
man. only an inch shorter than Jack
Lefoy, who stood q feet in his stock
ings. He had handsome, well-filied
out figure. not yet too fat. white and
even teeth. with thin. straight nose.
and the most silky OF black mustaches
and boards.
Hon. John Brand bore the reputation
of mighty hunter He had brought to
England trophies OF his skill and PROV
ess from India, Africa and the Rocky,
Mountains.
Hon. John Brand rode easily and
gracefully as he did everything, and as
Ethel watched him furtively she felt
satisfied, safe, and happy. She WAS
taking him TO stalagmitic cave in the
ranges, which was one of the few
sights of the district.
I'VE are almost at the gully where
the cave is, Mr.. Brand. and - miles
from civilization"
They have not seemed five. Miss
Ethel. DO you often come hereT'
''No. nor would ! now unless | was
with brave man. Because the natives
are still sometimes troublesome in
these parts"
Indeed" stammeced Hon. John.
growing n shade paler. while his lower
lip trembled. lis that why you told
me to bring my gun and revolverY
Yes" answered Ethel. noticing his
agitation, and fastening to reassure
him. But don't be Ut all uneasy about
me. | am perfectly safe with YOU"
AT this moment the most savage and
startling yells rose from every side OF
them, while shower of spears sped
from unseen enemies and ratified
against the rocks behind.
"Merciful heavens," shrieked Hon.
John Brand, as he dropped on his face,
and rolled instantly into the cave, in
an apparent paroxysm of mortal agony
leaving poor Ethel outside.
What Is that? Shots in the gully?
Aye-some one is cayning to the rescue
and shooting as he speeds near
The gunpowder smoke drives into
the cave and at lass leaves her vision
clear TO what Is acquiring outside.
Here comes poor jack Lefoy. empty
ing his revolver To right and left, in
heroic style, with tie reins in his gls-
tening teeth and his blue eyes blazing.
"Ah, safe, little girl!" cried Jack
loudly.
Il am, but fear Mr. Brand is
Killed.
Lets find out, the danger is past"
said Jack Lefoy shortly, as he strikes
a match on his rldirg pants and holds
II up.
Hon. John Brand was discerned In
act of getting up. Tie had heard the
magical words: THE danger is past
and recovered his senses quickly. He
was likewise unwornded.
OH cried Ethel in disgust Take
me home, Jack Lefty"
The next day Hon John Brand went
forth with his valet to pastures new.
Three months after this, Ethel
changed her name from Woodyett to
Lefoy. Her Jack-2he real Jack, was
able to satisfy Squatter Woodyett as
to his future prospects, his father be-
inc the earl Of Ma, blossom and him
self the eldest son.
He never told his wife. however,
even when she became Countess May
blossom. and would thus have forgiv-
en- her lord any trick for loves sweet
sake. that he had been at school with
Hon John Brand AID, therefore, knew
his peculiarities. Nor did he tell her
that the natives wege u friendly tribe
whom he had bribei to act this little
drama, so that he IN ght win his love-