Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-01-13
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 heI
seventeenth year. Then she began to
grow softer and more sympathetic to
those whom she had formerly sent
away In such detection. Jack Lefsy,
her fathers genuemanly but reckless
manager, she spoke gently to instead
OF with her former scorn OF careless
ylrlhood. She knew he worshipped the
ground she walked over and would let
no one else groom, feed Or saddle her
horse. She honored his respect as she
pltied his hopeless affection, but while
she said Poor Jackv' admired his
handsome figure and strong, noble face
she sighed that he did not come up "
her Ideal. rs her first fancy.
BY and by her type OF hero came
along. Hon. John Brand was certainly
noble-looking man. Dark, pale
checked, thoughtful, exceedingly well
groomed, he WAS exactly the kind OF
man, only an inch shorter than Jack
Leroy, who stood u feet 2 In his stock.
ings. He had n handsome, well.tilled
out nKure, not yet too fat, white and
even teeth. with thin, straight nose,
and the most silky of black aches
and boards.
Hon. John Brand bore the reputat ion
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 II stulagmltic cave In the
ranges, which was one OF the few
sights of the district.
1--WE are almost ut the gully where
the cave Is. Mr.. Brand. and 10 miles
from civilization"
"They have not seemed five, Miss
Ethel. DO you often come hereT
mo, nor would now unless | was
with brave man. Because the natives
are still sometimes troublesome Ia
these parts"
Indeed" stammered Hon. John,
growing shade paler. while his lower
lip trembled. "Is that why you told
me to bring my gun and revolver"
Yes" answered Ethel, noticing his
agitation. and Fastening 10 reassure
him. But don't he at 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 II 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, I'm
an apparent parOXysm of mortal agony
leaving poor Ethel outside.
What IL thatp Shots IN the gully?
Aye some one IL coming to the rescue
and shooting ms he speeds near.
The gunpOwder smoke drives into
the cave and at last leaves her vision
clear to what IL occurring outside.
Here comes poor Jack Lefoy, empty
Ing his revolver to right and left. In
heroic style, with the relns In his glls-
tenlng teeth and his blue eyes blazing.
"Ah, safe, little girlr' cried Jack
loudly.
81 am. but fear Mr.. Brand Is
killed"
Lets find out, the danger Is pnst,"
said Jack Lefoy shortly, as he strikes
a match on his riding pants and holds
II up.
Hon. John Brand was discerncd In
act OF getting up. He had heard the
magical words: The danger Is past"
and recovered his senses quickly. lie
was likewise unwOundsd.
"Oh!" cried Ethel In disgust Take
me home, Jack Lefoy"
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-the real jack. was
able to satisfy Squatter WoOdyett as
to his future prospects. his father be-
ing the earl Of Maybl0ssom 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. and. therefore. knew
his pecullarItles. Nor did he tell her
that the natives were friendly tribe
whom he had bribed TO act this little
drama, 80 that he might win his love-
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