Catoctin clarion., 1905-04-13

the drawing room, whiStlinS cneerlul'
ly.
The dinner was faultlessly cooked
and served, and after it was over,
and her mo ~ came out. insisting
on washing the dishes, tired Ange
bathed her face, put ,h Il fresh, white
gown, and taking book, sought the
solitude of the orchard.
She climbed to her favorite seat in
the fork of an old apple tree, and mad
been there long enough to get rested
and cool, when Il gentleman came
sauntering along through the shady
sweetness of the old orchard.
Ange did not see him in time to run
away. or even get down from her
perch, and sat still and almost breath
less, hoping he would pass by with
out seeing her.
| But he came on, straight to that
particular tree, n fold of her dress
brushing his sleeve.
He glanced up, and said quickly:
Il beg your pardon"
1T is granted" she said. irigidy,
|
apparently intent on h,r book.
He stood still.
| II am Il stranger here; came down
with my friend Royal Dent this morn
| ing. You are Il member of the family
| | "e>ume?" lifting his hat, and
spcak.n, in the most respectful tone.
Ange raised her sparkling eyes, Il
slight smile curling her fresh, red
lips.
Il am the cook, sir
"Ah. YES. 1t must he delightful to
serve so charming family" leaning
against low. sweeping bough, and
friendly eyes. thought Angc, feeling
trihe warm.
Are YOU laughing at them. sir?'
NO, indeed. | am in carnest.' he
quickly cried.
Just as thOught-rcady to flirt
with mistress or maid said Ange to
herself. She stole glance at him.
He is very handsome; but beauty
sometimes covers Il very deeeitful
heart shall test this fine gentle
man"
He interrupted her thoughts.
MAY have an APPLE
"If YOU like them so green
Encouraged by her friendliness, the
gentleman drew nearer, and while
they partook of green apples their ac-
uuantancc progressed rapidly.
Ia, ,,nntinu only tho hpulD-
ming. a week passed. and every day
Allen Estwald managed to see the
cook, for Ange still filled that posi-
ton.
At last they succeeded in securing
the services of stout woman, and
with a little nervous laugh Ange said
Aunt Mary wished her to return home.
Il will come this evening. and be in
troduced at the tea table she said,
and went away to her favorite haunt
in the orchard. She felt sorely trou-
bled 1t was her duty to betray Est
wald, but she shrank from the task
with trembling dread, and finally de-
cidcd to keep silent Just as she had
arrived at the generous CohClusioh hc
made his appearance.
so your situation ha been taken
from you?" he said, with grave con-
Germ.
Yes" heaving Il sigh.
What will you do!' -,
"Try to find another
Il can offer you one if YOU will ac-
cept it," speaking slowly and doubt
fully, and coming quite close to her.
You are kind" she murmurcd,
avcrting her face. What shall have
to dog
"The first and most important duty
will he to love me as deeply and as
truly as | do you coming nearer
still. and stretching out his arm un-
til it half encirclcd her.
"Mr. Estwald- sir. how dare you"
she cried out. turning her flushed face
and flashing eyes toward him.
flush, Ange, until | have finished
"Ange:" You know me, them
"Yes," he said and boldly took her
hand.
Now, how long have YOU known"
she faltercd, bluShing deeply.
Royal told me the frs. >ay. | fell
in love with your icture before l
saw you, and Royals account of Your
manifold perfcctions determined me
to see and win you, if | could
He talked Cloqucntly. and must have
won her complete forgiveness, for
when he lifted her down from her
perch he Ike. her close in his arms Il
minute. and stole a kiss from the sweet
lips unrebukcd.-Ncw YORK News.
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