The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-05-13

tunitio~ t. see her. and they had long
rambloS through the wnpGS. And pres
.ntly the prince dreaded that the years
held nothing worth while for him unless
the lonely little princes" WAS there to
Shar" it with him. And he told her 50
one day standing under the same apple
tree whelr he had first seen her He
told her Of his hopes and prospects and
a'k"d her t. share his fortune.
The lonely little princess was very
much frightened at the proposal and at
the ma>tcrful way the soldier took both
her hanGs in his and drew her to him.
Her fright was turned to absolute terror
as she .'Iw her uncle descending upon
them.
''G"oint>~. Here cDmt< uncle she
ga>pcl, looking vainly for Il way to es-
cape.
The lieutenant did not seem to realize
the flightful danger-hut he did not
know Thomls Tempest.
''GCpI'.' he said. with provoking cool
ness. Just the man | want to see. May
tell him we are engaged. and ask his
bleSSing?'
But Susie's teeth were chattering 80
she could not speak. She had caught
lne expression on Her ulcleS race, ana
expected both to be annhilated.
What does this mean?'' demanded
Thomas Tempest. Sternly. Go into the
house ut once. you shameless husSy.
What DO you mean by such disg1aceful
conduct: | am ashamed
stop. sir," broke in the lieutenant. in
steady. authortive voice. releasing
the girl and stepping forward. Il will
bear no abuse of this girl
The old man turned upon him, purple
with rage.
oh. you won't eh?" he exclaimed.
well what will you do about it, you
be-spangled. little gold-braid puppy.
When | want your interference in my
family affairs I'll let you know"
And the farmer pushed his dominating
old face forward and shot ut the young
soldier one of those fierce glauceS before
which the whole country quailed. 1t
was the look of Il man who always had
his own way and never was thwarted.
But this time he had met a man trained
not to fear things. real or fanced, and
the lieutenant did not shrink before him.
though. truth be ted. he was startled at
ferocity of the others appearance.
He went, white with anger, however,
and stepped forward Il short step.
/ IF you We're not an old man. he said,
| coolly. Il would thrash you until you
begged her pardon and mine. As it is,
if you pass another insult to either of us
I'll wiring your COMPOUNDED nose until
you holler like loon. This lady has
consented to become my wife. and has
passed from the range Of your cowardly
bullying. 1t is my right and duty to
protect her. and I'll start in 10y protect
ing her from YOU
, He turned and held his arms out to
: Susie. Her face had been a panorama
of emotiCnE-tirst terror. then surprise,
then wonder then admiration. then APP
/ prehcnSion-the Sufused with a rosy
hue. it went soft and tender, and the
eyes were cast down. y great light
broke in upon her. Uncle Tom was not
invincible after all. All it needed was Il
strong man to tear off the mask. 1t was
so easy after all. She almost laughed
as she thought of all the years of terror
terror at a shadow. When the young
officer held out his arms she stepped
| lightly forward and sought their gentle
! protection.
Then both turned, and arm in arm
walked out of the big gate. The old man
stood staring after them in speeches.
amaZement.