Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

thrary an gain her respict!" he exclaimed. can
if that red-headed McGraw be there, an be gettin
in me way I'll"-a resounding blow the stable
door, from Barneys fist, ended the sentence.
The Fourth of July came on the day set for its
arrival, strange to say, and with 1t came the pic
mic. The young people were out In large num-
bers and boat-riding, lawn-tennis, and other
amusements we've freely INDUCED in. Barney
was there, resplendent in a checkered summer
suit and red neck-tie, and his face shining with
anticipation and the effects of soap and water.
Terrence McGraw was also there-a fact that
Barney discovered Of course, Molie Nc
Dermott absorbed the attentions of both suitors,
and she played fast and loose with them But in
the afternoon by some happening, Barney had
the fair Mollie to himself for a short time and
was correspondngly happy. The two were seated
in the shade of large tree and were chatting
together, when Terrence McGraw approached
them. He gave heed to Barney, but addressed
himself directly to Mollie
Sure, Miss McDermott it's lonesome ye are,
sittin here wild no amusement. It's mesilf has
jst hired fine boat, an will take yees out for
ride on the lake."
For moment Molie was silent She wished
very much to take the boatride, but she did not
wish to offend Barney. Finally she said:
eff yes don't mind an will excuse me a bit,
Mr. O'Keefe, I think I'll ride while wild Mr..
McGraw"
Barney made no reply. He watched the two as
they walked away, and then he and fol-
lowed slowly after. He saw them descend to the
lakeside, and a look into his face that
BODIED no good to Terrence McGraw. Now, it so
happened this particular boat of those
ill-contrived, Unbalanced crafts, often found at
pleasure resorts which require careful manage
ment lest they capsize When Mollie stepped
into it the frail vessel careened so much that
she became frightened, and when the ponderous
Mr.. McGraw board he nearly upset his
fair passenger into the lake. At this she became
wild with alarm, and began to scream:
"Oh-ooh! Let me out! Barney! Barney!
Come an save me, or I'll be drownthered"
No second call was needed. Barney stand
ing the bank above, his face white with anger,
and with one bound he at the side of the
lake, and another brought him into the middle Of
the boat. There is telling what he would have
done had Mr. McGraw awaited his vengeance
But that gentleman did not wait. Circumstances,
over which he had no CONTROL called him else
where. AS Barney came on Mr.. McGraw lost his
balance, and with grace and haste surprising to
himself, he plunged overheard, out of sight, into
the water. This unexpected catastrophe caused
Molie to forget her fright for moment, and
she began to laugh. Fortunately the water was
wading to the shore in dripping discomfort
"An' hadn't yees betther put up an umbrey?"
shouted Barney in derision
"Oh, hush Barney" pleaded Mollie. "Let me
out Of this"
"Indade, an I won't, thin" answered Barney,
decidedly. "Pll take yes out for ride mesilf
as McGraw has UNEXPECTEDLY been taken wild sea-
sickness, an is not able to be prisint. Besides
he paid for the boat. an we'll thank his kind
intintions by using it..
"Please, Barney, put Shore" urged Mol
lie.
Barney made no reply. The blood of the
O'Keefes up, and he was sure that now was
the time to follow the advice of Dennis OToole
to "be contrary an gain her respict." He
knew nothing about rowing-in truth he had
never been in a boat before-but Mollie should