Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-12

The hammoc9s, a book In one hand an
sandwich III the other. safely screeT
ed from prying eyes by the wistari
vines. The Sunday following the put
ting up Of the wire the hammocks wer
occupied, when some one came alon
the sidewalk with quick, firm trea
and deliberately walked through tn
broken place In the hedge and acros
the path. =
Kit gave a smothered exclamation
and sat up, but before she could speal
there was the sound Of fall at tn,
barb wire guard, and the girls ros'
with frightened, yet half laughing
faces.
"Hellor' called Kit gently. Are yol
hurtr
There was no response for minute
then some one answered in a strange
voice:
II beg your pardon, but would you
mind ringing our bell and calling the
boys? My foot is twisted, and can
not stand up"
: An hour later Kit stood guilty at
the head of the steps as her mother and
Nell came slowly from the house next
door.
"Will he be sick long,"
about q month before he can walk"
said Mrs. Norton. "It Is too bad. And
he is avery delightful person to meet;
not at all eccentric. He takes the
lhlame entirely apda save ~, 49,. vc-.-c
than the boys and thatrwe were per-
fectly right In putting up the wire"
That's what he said to you, moth
erie, darling" interposed Nell discon-
solately. HE probably thinks that Kit
and l are heathens." 5-ir -
"Barbarous heathens,"r Kit smiled
wickedly.
This is far from being a joke, Kath-
erine.". said Mrs. Norton Il am afraid
you must both do penance by being as
kind aas possible. OF course he ia
a-a"- -,.s,,.ss
Crank sr
"a celebrity" corrected her mother.
I'VE may find him odd. but after this
misfortune we must do our best to-
make him comfortable. l told him you
would take turns In bringing him flow
era" 60
"Well, 1 won't, motherie," said Kit
fatty I'm sorry he hurt himself, bnt
I'm not a bit sorry put up the fence,
and don't want to be forgiven"
In the days that followed. they could
zee the strong, patient figure sitting
n the shady corner of the veranda next
loor. Nell carried the first propitiatory
lunch Of roses over to the enemy's
country. She brought back good re-
,ort, and after ai,week Of disinterested |
Indifference Kit suddenly announced |
Ter intention Of being flower bearer to |
liz majesty. She found him totally
rather sarcastic majesty.
$50 you're the young woman who
ct the trap, are you, Miss Kit? And
cure not bit sorryT'
"I'm sorry l came over to see you"
ut stood erect, very naughty, very
weet and very young. 81 only
rought the flowers"
"And you didn't expect to be scold-
az" she knew he was laughing at
er. please sit down. Don't you
now I've been hoping every day to
ave you visit me and beg my par
onT M
al won't do any such thing" She
Jet his eyes defiantly "You hadn't
lie least right to- cross there. only
1ly meant 1t for the boys, of course"
er glance fell to his swathed foot.
I'm sorry you were hurt"
THAT will do very we'll" he was
ughing openly now. ut covers the
'rsonal side for me, you see. You're
It sorry you hurt me, but you're sorry
% hurt. Please sit down and talk
a fellow, won't you"
Kit hesitated, flushed warmly under
8 teasing gaze and took seat on
g hickory settee.
Four weeks later Mclean took his
st walk 1t was a slow, tedious one
pm the veranda to the hedge.
Il came halfway for, my roses to-
y" he Said to the figure in white )
side the rosebushes. MAY come =
err the hedge?" =
Kit did not even turn her head.
Are you angryY His voice was low !,
d eager. after last evening was
raid you might not come again, Kit"
,he turned and walked toward him
WY, the bunch of roses held close :.
her face. At the hedge she looked a
at him, and the merriment had died =
IN her eyes.
/ was just coming" she said softly. :
lis hands closed over those that held =
, roses.
To say Yes sweetheart :.
Look out for the barbed wire, Mr.. =
Lean" called Nell from the sitting :,
IN window. kit still guards her Il
hidden path"
All-wires DOWN. called Mclean.
Is the path of roses now. claim :.
right Of vyavu NJ