The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08

directness of the question. She haa
not meant such a literal application Of
her remark
"Wint was horrid last night" she
scid slowly, her glance directed toward
the tiny Indian island out in the lake
HE was so certain that we could not
do without him that told him not to
come"
And then?' A soft hand fell 10 -ingly
upon the girls soft hair.
And then he said he woul come
n way, because he knew never
.Juld run the camp alone, and | told
lin | was perfectly able to run the
camp and care for you and that (
didn't care if l never saw him again.
and he said | probably never should,
and then he went away and never even
said good night
Did you expect him to come after
your rudeness?' Mrs. Edmond's voice
gave no hint of the smile that was
playing about her lips and in the cor.
ner of her eyes. Nan. looking straight
Jul HNi'1o NAAN 4tAtAty ta4NA NJ Ntt-
He might have been polite" she
said agSrievedly.
after you had been so discourte
ousf"
Well" she persisted, hes so i'm
portant Just as though l could not
build Il fire OF cook bacon and things"
1T was very good of him to want to
help. think you should apologize
to him." she cOunseled softly.
Il won't" said Nan mutinously
Maybe" relentin2 a little. Il shall
speak to him again, if he's very nice
and humble, but l shan't apologize"
Then let US hope that he will not
expect it," suggested Mrs. Edmond.
shall we go on?' And they resumed
their climb.
Nan was glad enough to rest before
they reached the summit. ITS differ
ent," she explained as she threw her
self on the soft moss, when there is
some one to help you up the rocks"
Even men have their uses" laughed
Mrs. Edmond. What a beautiful
view we have from herem
when you look out" said Nan grim
ly, when you look down and realize
how far we have 10 60, I'm afraid it
will be too much for you. auntie.''
Not at all" said Mrs. Edmond
bravely, but she shuddered as she
glanced at the trees far below them.
1T will be going down hill you know"
I'm always making trouble for PEG
pie" cried Nan penitently.
Its popularity OF queens" re-
minded Mrs. Edmond, but it will be
easy going down, dear"
1t was not an easy matter, however,
for presently the sun sank below the
line OF hills, and the trail through the
woods was dark and lonesome Nan
had insisted that Mrs. Edmond take
her arm where the trail made it posi-
BILE, and, though the elder woman tried
not to lean heavily upon the girl, Mans
shoulders ached
Suddenly Nan stopped and clapped
her hands.
They're back" she cried. I'm SO
glad. l never could have cooked SUP.
per. I've been so worried about 81
and so hungry" "
She pointed ahead. Through the trees
the ireiight gIinted upon the white
walls Of the tents, and already the
grateful odor Of coffee filled their nos
trilS.
The thought gave them fresh strength.
and they pushed ahead to the clearing.
and Nan stopped short as Winthrop
Leland sprang up from the shadows.
Piggy" he called cheerfully. not to
let me in on the trip. I'm heaping Goals
of fire on your head, Nan. The coffee
and biscuit are ready, ana some Of the
finest trout you ever saw are waiting to
be hroiled. Supper will be ready by
the time you've changed to moccasins
and washed up"
"Wint' said Nan fervently, you are
an angel, and I'm sorry l was cross
last night"
Mrs. Edmond slipped into the tent.
The queen of Quagmond was about to
abdicate in favor of king. and she
did not want to be present at the cere-
mOny.