Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1904-04-01

so the theory is that when Clut-
ton marries "A Clarence, and SO repairs
the wickedness of Sir Edgar, then
prosperity will return"
Yes; but | am afraid that will never
happen now" she said. with little
sigh. Nobody knows what has be-
come Of the Cluttons, and the Clar-
enees are nearly extinct
1t appears TO me-" | said. that you
are superstitious about the country
legends
Il am afraid | am" she said, laugh
ing, because so many have come true.
But this one never will"
why not?"
Because" she said. Il happen to be
the last of the Clarences. | was named
Dorothy, after the lady who died OF a
| broken heart"
Are you Miss Clarence?' | asked.
But | am afraid | can't help those
unfortunate Cluttons," she went on,
because | don't know one
| At this, | am afraid, | wInked at the
broken-nosed monument of Sir Francis
Besides" she continued even If
did | couldn't give them back their
property, because haven't any
money"
BY this time my rough drawing WAS
finished, and she was kind enough to
say 1t was clever.
May | keep it," she asked. II
should like to paste 1t In my scrap
book
by all mems. Would you like me
TO sign my Nance"
Yes, please, and put the date"
| did as she told me, signing myself
Richard Clutton."
When she saw what | had written
she went pale with establishment.
Are you really descended from
those old monumentsl" she said.
Not from the monuments" | an
swered; but l believe | am descended
from that unfeellng brute who broke
Miss Dorothy Clarence's heart"
Then she turned scarlet at some
thought which struck her, and looked
uncomfortable. But l could not resist
the opportunity of teasing her
There Is no doubt that you will
have to marry me-" said, land so re-
store the Cluttons to their former
glory"
Il don't see that" she said. II
don't believe in those old legends"
Il thought you said you did"
Yes, l believe In some of them but
not this one. Besides, l am not going
to marry any one"
BY this time she had quite recovered
her equanimity. and was prepared to
treat the matter as a joke.
at seems hard lines that should be
obliged to fall in love with you." she
said, with mlschlevous CLEAN In her
eyes. Il am afraid you are not my
IDEAL"
Perhaps not" | admitted But.
then, Dorothy, people never marry
their ideals"
Many thanks for your help with the
sketch. 1t is time for me to CO.
She packed up her drawing materl-
ais but l noticed she did not offer to
return my sketch, in spite of her indig-
nation. She packed it away In her
portfolio. However. that may have
been an accident.
But l was not going to let her es-
cape so easily.
You will let me see you heme, at
any rate?" | said.
II think not" she answered. 81 live
long way off,
$50 much the better; we can discuss
family legends and other things"
Besides. l am well known. IL | am
seen walking through the streets of Ell
chester with stranger everybody will
want to know who you are
You will, of course, explain that
my name is Clutton, and they Will
grasp the situation at once"
She bit her lips with vexa ton.
Come" | said, don't let us worry
about destiny or anything else. | will
walk with you as far as your house.
You must in mercy permit me that. for
| don't know soul In the town. Then
If you find an additional cousin such
nuisance. we will say good-hy for
| ever ana Il udy. W Ill lnat 90
Yes" she said. doubtfully
On our way through the town she
pointed out the house where at one
time branch of the family used 10
| live 1t is now converted into hair
dressing establishment-a truly in
glorious falling Off.
That evening Mr.. Clarence called at
the hotel where | was staying. and
begged me to make the acquaintance
OF a member of the family. | sub
mitted gracefully, and We discussed the
family tree and the family history I'M
til two o'clock in the morning.
think few men have had Il more
difficult courtship than mine. for Miss
Dorothy fought against the guidance
of destiny with all her might Curious
~ enough. the rest of the legend came