Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08

his wits end. He found himself con. fronted for the first time in his life with trying to solve the problem, woman. At that moment his love for Mabel was greater than ever. Her sense of loneliness appealed to him keenly. After all, he had gone too far. Some explanation was certainly due, end he resloved to make clean breast of it.
 Darling" and he folded her in his arms, listen, and I will explain n.y. self. When the subject of our honey moon first came up, I suggested go- ing to some quiet, retired spot where we could be alone. But you, much to my surprise, wanted to make the regu. lation trip. What I have tried to show you is that this kind of trip, besides being very expensive, is uRftted for our purposes. Perhaps I have tried too hard to bring out this side of it, but 1 felt that I was right, and wanted to make you see it."
 T think I see what you mean" said she. Perhaps, after all, you were right. And now, having tried my way, suppose we try yours"
 What do you mean?"
 T mean that we give up our present trip, and go to the place you thought of, and spend the remainder of our honeymoon"
 Sweetheart" he exclaimed, you are indeed the best girl in all the world! will telegraph at once, cancel our ac- commodations at Niagara and we'll take the early morning train"
 The next morning they were of to the secluded region Percy had in mind.
 There, at a small but well-kept coun- try inn in the center of New York state, three miles ride by stage from the railroad station, Percy had stayed one nisSt .c 7. fishing trip; and for real loneliness it left nothing to be de- sired.
 What is there to do?" asked Mabel on the morning of the first day.
 Nothing" replied Percy, absolutely nothing. That's the beauty of it We can love each other to our hearts con- tent"
 How heavenly" murmured Mabel.
 That evening they sat Tn the little old-fashioned front parlor Of the inn before blazing log. Percy moved un- easily.
 Would you mind, darling" he asked, If went outside and smoked?"
 "I most certainly should. I want you to stay here and hold my hand"
 Half an hour passed-in silence. Again Percy moved uneasily. In the back room was a half broken-down pool table; the landlord and fisher man guest were hammering strenuous ly at the balls. Percy thought he might break into the game-that is, if he could break away.
 Dearest" said he, 'I think I'll take a little turn round. I've eaten such hearty supper that I need the exer- else"
 Nonsense, All you need is-me!"
 The next morning at breakfast the landlord leaned over the young hus- bands shoulder. Would you like to go fishing?" asked he.
 Percy's face frightened. But Mabel was on hand.
 And leave me all alone!" she ex- claimed. ''Never."
 "It seems strange" remarked Percy that afternoon as they walked down the corduroy road together, that you can't get away from it even here"
 From what?"
 "Why, the honeymoon idea. Those gawks round the hotel are guying the life out of me; know, by the way they act.
 She put her hand in his Do you care?" she asked shyly Why, think this place is lovely It's just ideal for a honeymoon-don't you think so'"
 "No,"
 Mabel turned and looked at him.
 What" she exclaimed. "are you not satisfed?"
 Percy leaned disconsolately against a tree.
 Darling" he replied. "I'm so lone come. r." He buried his face in his hands
 Perhaps, dear" said Mabel. "you would like to go home-to mother"
 She put her arms round him
 "Who was right?" asked Mabel
 "You veret" he cried Darling. let ns leave this place at once, Give me your kind of a honeymoon.
 "And you will love me?"
 "Im do anything you say. I'll love you before hotel clerks, porters and the general public Let us hasten away from this God-forsaksn place to HI- agara. where we can mingle with the crowd Just three hours later lovely young woman in a pearl-colorsd suit. and a devoted companion in frock coat and = -sfr- N-. - krfAF-w k--s- F- n