Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-03-01

curtsey-half curtsey, half bow; but
Sir Heron, with a smile, holds out his
palm, and encloses the soft little
hand
"You came just in time" he says,
striding down to the punt and arrang-
ing run in the stern. 81 was fishing
around by the ack, who resolutely de-
clined to be caught. Just in time to
earn an honest penny; twopence,
thoughts a penny each, you know,
Now. them" and he holds out his
Land. and helps May to embark; but
when Carrie puts out her hand, he
takes her under the arms, Just as if
were a child" as she says, laughingly,
afterward, and sets her down beside
May.
sit on the coat" he says; the punt
may be damp with dew" But May
hesitates.
you must obey the captain" he
says, with a grave smile. And so
they sit down.
Then he thrusts the long pole,
which looks no heavier than match
in his strong white hands, into the
water, and the punt shoots out into
the stream, which sweeps with artful
soft insidiousness againt it, and
trie to force it around; but, with an
other sl1lllful thrust, Sir Heron keeps
the head Of the punt toward the OPP
posite shore. and with another is about
10 drive on land, when he stops its
course suddenly, and says:
what are you going to do-slketch?'
yes" says May.
''You can't get any views on that
side, nothing worth speaking Of" he
says. with an air which he tries to
make matter-of-fact
ooh. it does not matter" says May,
quickly; "the sketching is only an ex-
cuse for ramble."
you'll find the grass very wet under
those trees. It's Octol1r you know
Notwithstanding the sunshine. Now
if you want to see a good view for a
sketch, there's the weir!"
Thanks" says May; eve will walk
up the path toward it."
Heb" he says, thoughtfully. I'm
afraid you won't see much that way
What do you say to punting up the
river to It? 1t isn't far-yol. can hear
it. Listen"
THANK you very much but we could
not think Of troubling you We will
walk as far as we can get"
ct is no trouble" he says. Then he
looks at Carries face, which has been
growing each moment more eager and
wistful you'd like TO go. Miss Car
rie. wouldn't YOU"
"Oh, yes"
Then she glances at May hurriedly,
but Sir Heron is far too quick to seize
his advantage.
''Then I'm sure your sister won't
deny you," he says. "Come along"
and he sends the punt skimming into
the stream again.
isn't it delightful, May?" whispers
Carrie Sir Heron's back IS turned
toward them, and he IS apparently alb
sorbed in his labor. you don't mind
do you-not realIy?"
at wouldn't matter much If I did.
There's no help for it--unless we
swim TO land"
But isn't it beautiful and how
strong he must be- May it's like
Venice and a gondola, and it Is kind
Of him, isn't lt?"
May turns away her head with a ges
ture Of Indifference.
"He-he doesn't seem so disagree
able" says Carrie. in the lowest OF
whispers. What a pity 1t IS that you
dislike him So"
May forms her lips into a wartime
hush % and only just in time, for Sir
Heron turns and pause3 to wipe the
water that runs down his bare right
arm.
Well. Miss Carrie" he says. with
q smile that softens the naughty ex-
preston which his face and the face
Of all the Letchfor6- usually wear,
confess that this is better than getting
your feet wet on the damp towpath"
I'VE should not have got our feet /
wet; May and I wear thick boots
Then you are more sensible than