Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-17

ed. Would You do anything for me-
Most assuredly my enchantress" ex-
claimed delighted l.
We'll, my kitten has just run up that
tree yonder,' said she. pointing to an
apple tree at a little distance. II want
her very much. II you will get her for
me ! shall then believe that you care for
me-"
The trunk of the tree was rough and
full of notches, so had no difficulty thus
far; but just as l had raised myself care
fully up and was about to lay my hands
on the eat. the provoking little animal
took it into her head to give me longer
chase, and darted off among the higher
branches.
l followed of course, and soon found
myself in the awfulest snarl that ever
mortal got into. My face and hands were
terribly scratched, my coat, adjusted with
such care, torn and frayed, and my cap
twisted every which way.
At last he little varrnint crawled out
on one OF the branches, and I, as a mat
ter OF course, followed out.
l advanced cautiously and just as my
hand touched her, crash! and own went
the branch, kitten and myself, she falling
underneath and uttering a most dread
full squeal as my knee pinned her to the
earth.
After laying still for a moment to collect
my scattered senses, l picked myself and
the kitten up, and flushed and triumphant
bore her to her mistress.
With a most bewitching smile Belle
held cut her hand. l seized it in my own
and throwing myself on one knee be-
fore her. cried out in passionate tones:
oh Belle! my love- my adorable angel!
Wit thou bestow upon poor trembling
rue this lovely hand?'
l stopped at this iuncture and taking
out my pocket handkerchief wiped the
perspiration from my brow.
Belle had her hands before her face and
l thought she was weeping.
go rising to my feet l strove to take
away her hands and draw her into my
arms. But, to my surprise. she looked
up and with merry little laugh said:
"Oh, David, David go and let Miss
Jeruaha see how fascinating you look!'
oh Belle! VIII you not be miner"
No David she replied; 4 don't think
l will. So be good boy and don't bother
Inc any more.
L Will ASK no FlOTe now, dearest. Lake
week to think over ii in, and keep your
final decision until then-will your"
" Well, yes" she said; after a moments
hesitation meet NE under the apple tree
next Thursday and / will tell you then"
1t was useless to attempt to describe
that long, lonely week of waiting.
1t at last passed away, however, and
when the happy day arrived l was at the
place appointed.
AS l approached the spot slight rustic
in the bushes told ne that 1 was waited
for and the next moment l stood face
to face with the lovely Belle.
David" she began before l could speak
II don't want to be your wife, and there
fore it is out of the question
Where is the wretch that has stolen
you from me?" / cried and seeing a man.
ly form among the bushes, dashed for
ward.
l haven't a very distinct remembrance of
what happened. All l recoileet is that
after good many hard knocks I found
myself taken by the neck and heels and
pitched over the fence, where landed on
the grass.
I determined to end my miserable life
as soon as possible. Then I stole down
stairs for bottle of laudanum / had
seen or the pantry shelf, with which
determined to end my sorrows.
But fearing to light a lamp lest 1t should