The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-01-08
OOk here, Digby.' observed
Guy Maxwell to his chum.
With that air OF SUPERIORITY

81 w ldNt II lew UllUlllts
with Miss Lyttleton. She's the sort oi
girl who would make Il fellow a rea
good wife. rather think she likes rae
ana the fact that am heir 10 a baron
etcy. with good income attached. viii
nave some weight. | intend TO Lave
"a try tomorrow.
Digby Grant blew out cloud OF
smoke in order 10 hide the expression
that crept over his face.
That means" said Digby. after a
pause, that you intend to propose ro
her tomorrow"
Il don't see what other interpreta
lion you can put on my words" re.
joined Guy. rather irritaOly. you
don't seem very bright today: yo;l
are tired after your walk. Your voice
Is bit shaky. Have something to
brace you up."
mo. thanks" said Dlsby. forcing a
laugh. But go on"
We'll" continued Guy. II have fallen
In love with that girl Ny life will
not be happy one If do not win her.
L have mentioned my intention TO YOU.
old fellow, because I wish TO ask a
favor"
What is it," inquired Digby. sur.
prlsed. 81 can't help you to win Grace
i ought to say, Miss Grace Iy,tlc.
tonr'
Yes, you can" was the astonishing
rejoinder Il simply want you to keep
out OF the way. You see" pursued
Guy. a trifle awkwardly. 1--WE are al.
ways together. Now. can't propose 10
her with you by my side, so want"
"Oh, I'll clear out for the dayr
agreed DiGby. You ought to get
good chance. I'm going 10 turn in
now. You will have tomorrow en-.
treiy. and on the following morning.
we start for town. Good night.
Digby Grant was rot in a pleasan,
mood when lie reached his own bed.
room. He, too. was in love with
Gree Lyttlet0n; he had been trying to
arrive at a dccis.ol a ) to whether she
cared for him or nOt-whcther he
would stand any chance If he proposed.
He was not very well of. but never.
theless he could offer her good home
and he was rising ia his profession.
NOW. al the last moment, Guy had an.
houhced his intention of cssaying the
capture Of Cgace's hand ard heart.
Il can't 90 behind his back" NUT
tered Digby disconsolately, 20 | must
stand aside. Is she the sort Of q girl
that would be captivared 10y the pros.
peer of a tide: hardly thinl; so. yet
she may be ia love with him. for
women like masteriul man"
He was true 10 his word and Cuy
Maxwell watched fot his opportunity.
Miss Lyttleton was staying at the same
hotel. where her father had taken n
suite of rooms to accommodate himself
his daughter. and his young son, boy
OF fourteen. AR Lyttleton thought IL
Dore TO be compelled to spend two or
threc weeks away from his business
so he had letters sent on, and spent 3
iair proportion OF his time In writing
his instructions. talking to London on
the telephone. or rafecting over com.
mcrcIal problems in the smoking room.
Grace and Roy were left much to
themselves, which was fortunate from
Guys point o; view.
The boy Will he OF somewhere. and
she VIII be alone. 50 far as her rela.
tiyas are concerned mused Guy. with
great satisfaction. II can manage 10
get her to quiet spot somewhere in.
side or out. and the thing will be done"
He had TO wait some timr for his
chance during the morning. Othe. gen.
ucInel appeared 10 claim a goodly
snare oi her attention. and she was
playing tennis in the spacious grounds
OF the palat!al hotel Roy, TOO. seemed
to be "dodglng about" as Guy lnele-
gantiy Dhrasrd it. mare than usual
However, the much desired emporium.
ity presented itself at last. and he
found himself llane with Grace Lu.
tleton.
May | have the pleasure OF q wall,
ana talk witt you IA the garden. Miss
LyttleionF Ee asked. sallantly. You
must feel warm after that game. and
ine howers are worth seeing. | am
gong away tomorrow, and | should
Ike this last day OF nay stay here 10 Ia
tie liappiest"
She glanced at him shyly. half fright
ened, but bowed and said briefly thar
she would like walk among the flow.
ers
think she gucsSas wlat is com.
ing" said Guy. cxultan,ly to himself.
THAT makes my task easier
They went into the garden. aud.
AFTER a few steps he suggested that
they should seat themselves on a rustic
bench
In spite Of his masterful dlsposit. On,
Guy felt trife nervous about begin.
ming. He neryed himself and began:
MISS LyttietOn | have asked you 10
come here because
"Oh. here you are" chined Ia n
shrlll voice. Nice In here. isn't nj
Got room for meg'
And Roy Lyttleton took a seat rezi
% bls sister.
What do you thlna Of Mr.. Benson 4
play. Mr.. MAXWELL Not up 10 much
is itT' asked the boy.
Guy made sorlc kind OF reDly me
chanicaiIy. He wished that young gen.
ueman far away. brt lie had 10 con
ceal his annoyance and be pleasant.
Guy Maxwell laid himself out ic
make another opportunity FOR the after
noon. He suggested TO Roy that fher,
was good scenery for an amateur pho
toyrapher Ia the neIgbbornood OF Rook
ham. kbout threa miles away. and fhal
the day was perfect one: Roy ap
u10rpd IN catch A. fha i1.o Al M (t...