Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14

has this vicar of our modern days.
Many a man, loving girl as he
loved May, would have given her nc
rest until he had gained her; but
Graham Gordon has behaved with 6
nobleness which BELTS his name and
ancient lineage.
Ever since that night, month ago
when lie 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 a distinct charge Of
neglect of the youth of his parish. Al
one time he never allowed day tc
go by without calling at The school
house and exchanging 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 nc
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 sweet-smell1ne
lanes, but beyond a firm, tight CLASP
Of the hand he has said nothing to re
mind her of that evening month age
when his heart spoke out.
Even now his visit seems more in
stands silent by the window, the beau
tfful eyes downcast, her face family
flushed.
"Oh!" says Carrie, with her usual
candid frankness, eve were just speak
ing Of you, Mr.. Gordon. I was saying
that we had offended you; have we?''
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
Ibid they?" says Carrie coolly.
"Well, I've come to resolution, MI.
Gordon. and that is not to go out again
without May You see, she is such
stay at-home that while I go out with
out her she will never bulge away
firm the door-so I mean to stay at
home and grow pale and thin, like the
girl in the May Queen who falls into
a decline and dies: and then May will
be sorry"
He laughs and looks at May.
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 it out if 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.
"I'll 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
them?"
May looks down.
81 am very happy as it is" she says
in a low voice. ,-.,4,
He smiles.
But how about their happiness? II
you can add to it why shoul3 you not?"
Here's your hat, May" exclaims
Carrie, "and 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 sm1l-
ingly and they go out, Carrie cnat
tering at their side in her usual light
hearted fashion.
All Marley is on the tennis ground
and gives most hearty welcome to
Mr.. Gordon, who has absentee him.
self from their gatherings during the
last month, and all Marley welcomes
the beautiful Miss Dalton, who. so to
speak. makes her first appearance
among them.
'"That is as it should be, my dear"
says Mrs. Baldwin, pressing Mays
hand. eve all know your sister and
have long wished that you should join
us. I am very glad to see YOU
In her plain black dress, with white
lace at throat and wrists, her tall
form stands out from the rest, marked
by that peculiar grace which is Mays
birthright and which rough fate has
not robbed her of.
There are several visitors from the
towns, and Mrs. Baldwin
goes from one to the other, graciously
explaining away the little air OF
curiosity and surprise at the appear
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