The Washington times., 1905-10-29

run the machine, giving a series OF
views that they had taken together
In the Western country. and mart
OF the moving pictures were shown
before the stereopticon lecture COM
menced- An accident happened, the
film caught fire, burned, and serious
trouble was narrowly averted- Then
IL was decided to abandon the NOV
Ing pictures for the evening. tha
operator took charge of the stere-
opticon, and De Haas began his lee
ture-
Perhaps half an hour later-in the
middle OF graphic description of
the beauties of the Yellowstone
the operator suddenly switched on a
picture of wicked, wiry little burro
trying tG throw fat man.
At that instant the laugh arose
and rippled musically through the
church.
De Haas was in the middle of a
sentence. He stopped short and
stood as if entranced- The laugh
died away musically and the ripple
OF amusement subsided.
Still the lecturer stood silent. He
was trying to control his voice. An
instant passed-then De Haas. con-
trolling himself with an effort. step
ped to the front of the platform and
said:
The laugh have just heard has
recalled to me memories of another
delightful evening. would be much
pleased if the lady who laughed
would remain for a few moments
after the lecture and permit me to
thank her for arousing such pleas
ant memories"
Then, with great effort, he con-
tinued his lecture The hail was
dark, OF course-and he talked in a
fever OF expectancy for over an hour.
scarcely able TO restrain his excite
ment and impatience.
He had found the laugh-and after
all the years was about to meet the
woman he loved
The lights flashed up and he stood.
looking anxiously over the hall. He
wondered if she would come in re-
sponse to his invitation. The MEM
bers of the lecture committee press
ed about and Congratulated him.
Five minutes passed. Half the audi
ence had left the hall.
Then-suddenly his heart leaned.
a girl, accompanied by an older
woman, was coming forward. He
stepped down from the platform and
walked down the aisle of the church
with hand extended and she came
forward with pretty dignity, extend
ing her hand and smiling.
Il am so glad you came" he man
aged to murmur.
How did you know it was 7 who
laughed?" she asked.
He stood gazing at her. She was
tall, slender, graceful, with hazel
eyes, brown hair, and olive complex
lon-the exact image of the girl he
had seen in his day dreams for
seven years.
You are the girl who laughed at
the children hopping On the hot
sands when l lectured at Ponagan-
sett seven years ago." he said.
How did you remember that?
How did you know it was I?' she
queried, half puzzled, half fright
ened
Il remembered the laugh" he
said.
Il was so ashamed that night"
She responded. Il had gone over
here 10 visit Uncle VIII. l was oniy
sixteen then-and l just couldn't
help laughing at those cute young
Sters- But | can't understand how
you knew me and how you remem-
oered my laugh I've changed and
grown taller, you know Do you
Snow-I never forgot you l thought
1f you hundreds of times. That's
Why l made mama bring me to hear
you tonight. she blushed prettily.
This is mama" she concluded.
We'll, Grace" laughed her mother.
perhaps you'd better let me intro
luce you Mr.. De Haas, this is my
laughter, Grace Harkness.'
They walked together TO the Hark-
less home that night-and De Haas
,alled the next day.
In fact, De Haas suddenly aban-
ioned his plan of photograDhing the
Grand canyon this summer and re-
NAMED at home-or rather most of
he time at Scituate
And-one night in June he told
Ter the whole story of how he fell in
Owe with the laugh, and as she lift
II her face frCm his shoulder after
he usual ceremonials that attend
'uch situations she half laughed and
lalf cried, and said:
And fell in love with you that
irst highland / knew il ell the
Inc, only | wouldn't let myself be-
ieve it."
So they are to be married this
De Haas is having an ex-
Iuisite gold frame fashioned. and in