Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-10

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loved May, would have given her no
rest until he had gained her; but
Graham Gordon has behaved with
nobloness which BELTS his name and
ancient lineage.
Ever since that night, month ago,
when he declared his love and be-
sought her to allow him to hope, he
has lived on that hope alone and has
never once obtruded his love.
| At one time a daily visitor to the
school, he had for the last month laid
himself open to distinct charge of
neglect of the youth of his parish. At
one time he never allowed a day to
go by without calling at The school
house and exchanging a word with the
beautiful mistress; but lately he has
avoided the lane in which the ivy
covered little cot stands SO pointedly
that Carrie, to whom May has said no
word, begins to think that he is Of
Tended.
Once or twice he has met May by
chance in the houses of some Of the
villagers, or in the sweetSmelling
lanes, but beyond a firm, tight clasp
CT the hand he has said nothing to re-
mind her Of that evening a month ago
when his heart spoke out.
Even now his visit seems more In
tended for Carrie than May. who
stands silent by the window, the beau
tiful eyes downcast, her face family
flushed.
oh" says Carrie, with her usual
candid frankness, Eve were just speak
ing of you, Mr.. Gordon. l was saying
that we had offended you; have WEI"
Graham Gordon smiles and lays his
white hand on her golden head.
Were you speaking of me?" he says,
glancing at the graceful, motionless
figure at the window. THAT was kind
Of you. Offended? No, / am not so
easily offended, Carrie. Why are you
not at the Grange? They expected
YOU"
"Dld they?" says Carrie coolly.
well, I've come to resolution, Mr..
Gordon and that Is not to go out again
without May. You see, she Is such a
stay.at-home that while | go out with.
out her she will never bulge away
firm the door-so mean to stay at
home and grow pale and thin, like the
girl in the May Queen who falls into
decline and dies; and then May Will
be sorry"
he on1 lnnlys of NAV
Hadn't you better avert that dire
full climax, Miss May?" he says.
May smiles.
IT'S only an idle threat" she says.
Carrie could not work 1t out II she
tried"
Meanwhile" he says, suppose you
go with her now? ! was going up to
the Grange and shall be happy to
escort you"
May hesitates, but Carrie jumps up.
IN get your hat and jacket, May"
she says. Don't give way. Mr.. Cor
don. Insist upon her going" and she
runs from the room, Graham Cor
don goes up to the window.
seriously" he says, why should
YOU persist in remaining In seclusion
while SO many desire your presence
among them
May looks down.
Il am very happy as 1t is" she says
in a low voice.
He smiles.
But how about their happiness? II
YOU can add to II why SHOULD you not?
Here's your hat, May" eSclaims
Carrie, land here's your jacket. You
haven't seen her play lawn tennis, MI
Gordon. She can give Miss Baldwin
ponss and then beat her. Come along
May"
Nav puts on her hat and Jacket smil
ingly and they so out, Carrie chat
tering at their side In her usual light
hearted fashion.
All Marley is on the tennis ground
and gives a most hearty welcome &c
Mr., Gordon, who has absentee him
self from their gatherings during the
last month, and all Marley welcomes
the beautiful Miss Dalton, who. so &c
speak, makes her first appearance
among them.
"That Is as 1t should be, my dear,
says Mrs. Baldwin. pressing Mays
hand. I'VE all know your sister ano
have long wished that you should join
us. am very glad to see you,
In her plain black dress, with white
lace at throat and wrists, her tai
J form stands out from the rest, marked
by that peculiar grace which is Mays
J birthright and which rough fate has
not robbed her OF.
There are several visitors from the
neighboring towns. and Mrs. Baldwin
goes from one to the other. glaciously
explaining away the little air OF
curiosity and surprise at the appear
ance OF schoolmistress at the Grange
oh yes. she is the schoolmistress,
says Mrs. Baldwin, but they are both
most unexceptionable You remember