Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-12-01
THURMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY DEC

shade suggested.
She did not answer at once; lheh'
"If you wish it," she replied noncha''
entity, though it's of no consequence
took the sunshadc and waited
Chloe's two feet were now on the low
est bar. she peered over. The stI'
let down beyond in II big drop into Il
kind of hollow or ditch.
oh" said she. II didn't ]
was still waiting.
II wish you'd 90 on and not stare il
that atrociouS way" said she. with as
pCrity.
begged pardon. vaulted the Stl'e
with one hand and strOlcl on. Pres
entity looked back Miss Bohun was
seated astridc the top bar c'lnHih@
with both hands to it. Ilcr face was
deeply flushed.
DO 20 ON" she called out. reh"m'
entity. went on Ieisurely, But, SOME
how. | could not make up my mind 'o
wall. briskly. she did not Join me. SO
| flung myself on tho grass ana pulled
out n cigarette. Then | heard my
name called in a diStrcsSful voice. |
stood up and looked around. Miss 30
hun was stride the top bar and she
was pnker than ever.
please comr--don't be- so nnkind.
she cried. with tears in hrr voice. l
hurried back like the wind.
"Ol. just give lnr your band, pant
ed CHLOE, ncryouSIy littin@ one from
the bar. II can't its SWch long
drop | cant &"' MY
"Wait II biz" said |. considering"
"Yourc half way over now. You've
only got TO lit that foot of the bar
and ----''
Il Shall 20 over know shall 80
over" she said, pathctiraIII
NO. YOU won't" said |. 1T only re
qures confidence. Imagine you're on
Il Eurs,. and .---"
"'ut don't rice a horse ;'IS way,
said Choc. nserNi''y
NO" Ssid (. "hut men do. ana Wo'
men are lust u> GOOD aS---
ITS cruel Of you-it it's hclStIy, Whrh
I'm in such peril" N0hb"d Miss Bohnn.
Sl,a rIutchrd wildly for me with the
'rrn,hlirg hand She had ineuga."d. l
seized il @ud bet
Nov. lust lift that foot | "njo,nrd.
Chlue'> weight lay limp on my shout
der.
II cant get il free. us stuck Sh"
said pitifulIy mor"u closer, s''!I
with NY hurdru on my shoulder, ana
loosrd The dainty foot. "Now,' | said
She lifted it &in@rrly. Don't mInd
your ankles" said.
"Oh, but am---" Her foot went
back. shut your eyes, please She
rutlraiyd. SHUT ny eyes, The next
instant the weight on ne was doubled
aud two arms went StraneNugiN
about my neck. As | have explained,
the foothoid descended into til" hot
low. / went down precipitat"ly or my
head. saw several corn fields ana
two or three stiles; also more than one
Culoc. But | seemed content TO he
there Miss B0hun cXtricated herself
quickly.
oh. are YOU hurtt on how dread
full of me. she said "Oh, please do
speak"
II liked it," said, "aud I'm only
hurt i'll ole place
I-you frightened me she SAID,
with Il serious little laugh. Il III 50
sorry. Is 1t your bead
shook it and sat UP. 40, luckily
| was boru thick headed
"Your-your kHrcE' She inquired
again. hesitat,ngiy.
"Certainly not my knee | replied,
"Thcn---" Chloe turned away. she
might have asked further questions,
but she didn't She was busy smooth
ing her skirt. II can't think why they
make such horrible things" She said.
"Dh. but any woman can set over Il
Stjic," told Acr. She made no reply.
but turned right away. Please, l
called. won't you help III" up:
Miss Bohun turned back reluctant
is. | made face of PAIN,
"Its your unlilc:" she said, with sud.
den anxiety. | WINGED and took her
hand. aud then was on my feet, with
that hard in mine.
40, It's here" said in a lower
voice, laying my hand on my heart.
"It WAS here long ago" | drew her