The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
BY JAMES II. SULLIVAN.

picture himself as benedict, with all
the past good times nothing but q
memory. Then he resolved to let
Miss Kingore severely alone aud kill
the flames kindling in his heart.
That evening Joe made desperate
effort to avoid her, but somehow or
other their eyes met frequently.
When he saw the appealing look in
| her big blue eyes as she sat alone he
reproached himself and went over to
her. He tried to be little sarcastic,
but couldn't.
He had just been seated comfortably
when Semmes showed up, having
tramped to the postoffice two miles
away to see IL letter Miss Kingore
had expected had arrived. When
Semmes handed a missive to her she
was all smiles and thanked him pro-
fusely. She made room for him to sit
near her, and Heagel was annoyed.
She read the letter and talked to
Semmes ut the same time, and when
Joe saw by glance that the letter
was written in masculine hand, COM
prising a. dozen or so sheets, he was
burning. Excusipg himself he went
out on the piazza to smoke and reflect.
Gust rs 1 always maintained" he
mused. Here she is getting letters
from sweetheart in the city and firt-
ing with us. They are all alike, one
bunch of conceit. I'm through, though,
you can bet on that. She may fool
Semmes, but not your uncle. Semmes
can have the field to himself after
this"
His thoughts we're suddenly checked
by a light touch on the shoulder, and
as he lookedup Miss Kingore inquired,
"Are you going to dance this evening,
Mr.. Heagel2"
eyes, er, l mean no. You see I'm
smoking, and I'd rather not go in
doors, as it is too hot to dance" he
answered.
was on his feet, and looking at Miss
Kingore noticed she had far away
look in her eyes, and she seemed as if
she was about to cry. He didn't know
what to say, but seeing that she had
no wrap over her shoulders suggested
that she would catch cold remaining
outdoors. She made no reply aud APP
parently had not heard him.
They stood there about three min
utes, when the orchestra began play
ing galop, aud the music seeming to
have awakened her she looked up at
Heagel and said: ''You are not
smoking now."
He saw his cigar hal gone out, and
there was nothing else for him but to
accompany her inside. They danced
together a few times before the social
ended, but it was merely mechanical
on his part.
Once in the solitude Of his room
Joe made a resolution to drop out OF
the race. The following day he kept
his resolve bravely by taking tramp
through the woods, eating his dinner
at farmhouse. But it was a great
effort on his part, and he had many
heartaches as he pictured Miss Kin
gore and Semmes having q good time
together.
He was purposely late for supper
and had his meal alone, after which he
went to his room determined that no
power would drag him from it. His
absence was soon discovered, however.
and committee waited upon him and
overruled his protests, taking him
bodily to the reception hall.
Miss Kingore seemed to look more
charming than ever, and certainly she
was very gracious in her efforts to
please Joe. He found himself grad
ually thawing out, and it was q long
time after the dancing ceased that he
said "good night" to her.
When he went to his room he was
feeling jubilant All his views on the
bachelor question had undergone
sudden change.
The rest OF the week the guests at
the hotel were treated to some anus
ing scenes as Heagel aud Semmes
tried to outgeneral each other in get
ting Miss Kingore to go with either OF
them. Heagel took tue remarks about
his change of attitude on matrimony
in g ,od part. Miss Kingore was i'm
partial in accepting invitations, but
mama was invariably with her. Th.t
prevented any sudden declaration VI
love on the part OF either.
| NhOh Nbo tuc TWO
rivals were with her. and the glances
they exchanged at times were not
those savoring of love and friendship.
Matters went along this way until
there were only four days left OF Hea-
gels vacation. Semmes' time was not
limited, and Miss Kingore had no
idea when she was going home.
Joe had become desperate and re-
solved to propose on the first opportu-
nifty, while Semmes decided to keep
an eye on Heagel and prevent such a
thing occurring in the short time Hea-
gel had to stay. hoping that he would
find ample time to win Miss Kingore
with Joe disposed Of.
One Of Joe's friends decided that q
fitting novelty on the eve Of Joes de-
parture would bs to have some ANA