The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-01-31

and the mischief was done Quietly
the machine began rolling along the
street. For awhile she was too dazeI
TO scream, and when she found voice
she was already on the outskirts of
YaccO. The road stretched on miles
ahead, as straight and white as long
ribbon. 4 laDorer toiling in the rice
fields raised his head 10 look at her.
"Oai! Oai"' she cried in Japanese.
Stop me. Stop me- The man stared
st her stupidity, too amazed TO move.
and she sped past him. Her hands
fluttered about the nickel plated Won
ders of the motor like pair of fright
ened birds. Perhaps if she pressed
something it would stop! Very eau
tiously she tried. The result was
loud 'HOnk, honk!' ear piercing and
terrible. Osana San crOuchcd on the
seat with a sob of utter despair and
helpleSsneSs. On and on she went,
past rice fields and low lying marshes
where cranes flew. calling dismally to
one another; past little matched farm
houses sheltered from the midday
glare by clumps of graceful bamboo
Osana San was becoming desperate
Something must be done Gathering
her courage together she pushed and
pulled at all the contrivances she could
lay hands on, and luck favored her.
In front of a lonely wayside temple
the motor came to a sudden stop.
With g
San alighted Tears were still glisten-
ing on her cheeks. Here in the shad-
ow of the temple | will be safe" she
said, and will wait till the august
and honorable stranger comes for his
most terrifyin ing machine"
But when the stranger. whose name
was Douglass Morton, arrived in jim
riksha some hours later lie found
Osana san cuddled up on the temple
steps, fast asleep.
Poor little frightened batterGy" be
murmured. Thank heaven she's safe,
Its 4 pity to wakcn her
Osana San opened her eyes and saw
him bending over her.
Most august" she faltcred. my
name is Osana san. and my unworthy
curiosity
That's all right" Morton said heart
lily. Il understood how 1t happened
and all you're going to tell me. except
how in thunder you had Wit enough to
stop the machine Since you're safe.
nothing else matters. ana bless all
the gods OF Japan that this road is as
straight as Il string. Otherwise-wen.
we won't think Of that. Besides, there
is much else to talk of, Do you be-
lieve in love at first sight. Osana SAM"
0sana San shook her glossy head.
My poor intelligence does not com
prehend your illustrious words" she
answered
Morton laughed
Il haven't time to pick ii out of the
phrase book now he said. but Iii
explain it later if it takes me all the
rest of my life to do it. or perhaps
Mr.. Darlington. the American consul.
will explain it for me. He knows my
family, and he ought to do me 4 good
turn You won't he afraid 10 ride back
with me. will you. Osana san? The
auto cant run away with you now, you
know"
So back they went to Yacco. while
the shadows of night deepened among
the bamboo and the moon rose, look
ing rs large and red as a paper Ian
tern And a week later In the Car.
ringtons' pretty drawing room, Doug
lass Morton urged his impetuous suit.
When Osana San finally understood
his meaning she grew rs pink as
cherry blossom.
Il be most afraid to live in your hon
orable and ilustrous country, where
everything go 50 fast-the motor car
riages and the lovemaking.'
"Osana San. do you mean that you
will not marry mef' demanded Doug
lass Morton.
A dimple glmmered in the rose aud
ivory of Osana's cheek
Most august" she answered, how
could be so rude?'
1T is Yes them cried Morton joy
fully
1T is Yes whispered little osana
San