Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

was ever agOg to give my ala TO WenCn Wnen
she in trouble. tbs the part of man to stand
by the weaker sex, if be he the chance: and
for their tricks and their WITNESSES and all the
little devilments. why it belongs to their armament
such array, and man must abide his chance. AS
for me- have been worsted in the encounters once
woman that cannot digest All others are eS Wei
come in their bravery of lace and frill
But there was naught of Miss Pussy about the
girl met at the Grey Mare, by Highow marshes.
Twas a mild day in September, of what year | can
not recall but twas when there number of
conspiraces and rebeions and plots and Lord knows
what against His Gracious Majesty that was old
Rowley. The affair began might say, the
moment | entered the inn, pretty tired and hot;
for twas fallen dark in the passageway. and l jog
ged against some one at the foot of the stairway.
Hold up!'' said | in friendly manner. for twas
clear who at fault; and all got for my polite
ness was an oath snapped out in my face.
"Damme!' said |, if l was not in haste for meat
and drink I'd run something down your throat
The man said nothing, but extrcating himself
sheered off in surly fashion and the light streamed
in through the open door upon him. l saw him to
be lanky youth; full, | took it, of his impor-
lance. He was dressed in fine raiment, sharp and
suspicious of face, and his chin as bare twigs
winter L thought more of him l swung
up stairs where was presently waited on by mine
host. was very thirsty, and ordered big jug of
ale the while my dinner was preparing. Twas some
thing about four of the afternoon, and twas fair
weather with the apples turning the trees, and
l looked forth of the window, musing very pleas
anty In the midst of my thoughts comes to
voice at the back. which brought me round
Sir is young gentleman arrived here yet from
Sparshots"
Twas girl in green riding costume that met
my eye-mghty pretty, in babyish way, her
mouth Cherub's, dimples in her cheeks and
scared and anxious look in her eyes.
| made leg to her. Faith mist eSs there was
here moment since-a mettlesome, handsome
youth said |, speaking as | would to a child.
It's he!' she said eagerly; and then, But 1
beg your pardon. Twas my error. | mistook you
for the landlord. 1 see you are soldier sir
Twas common mistake to suppose me soldier,
the which favor in my bearing And, seeing the
sort of girl | had to deal with, | bowed again.
You have sharp wits young Mistress 1 said,
adding, The gentleman went forth upon my en-
trance. Doubtless the nnkeeper will acquaint
you further"
And, the host coming in just then with my dishes,
she questioned him. learning that the young
gone, but would return to dine.
She stood awhile as If embarrassed. and not know
ing what to do; that | pressed her to be seated.
The wings of affection will fetch your brother
to you, said l. smiling
but presently spoke Il would not have you to
think It's my brother; sir said she, -.
Bless the smpleton! What mattered it to me if
'twere her brother or her lover But l answered
civilly enough, and, the landlord being gone,
falling to on the viands.
Soldiers says miss again in little, but hest
tatingly as though she must maintain the CONVEX
sation for poteness, soldiers have hard fare in
camp, sir?
fare! l have dined off my bootstrings in Holland"
have been in Flanders?"
You may say So said |, nodding
She gazed at me wonderngly, and | could almost
have sworn knew what she thinking Of so
innocent of face she.
Have you-have you the Duke of Mon
MOUTH" she asked breat hesslv
| wnked at her, but just for merriment, to play
with the child. You ply me hard
mistress, l said; for the Duke in Il
bad odor with his father and had fled an
to Holland.
She looked confused, but recovering
herself said quickly, II am interested mFN