The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
FATE AND THE LEMON PIE,

creature, and an absolute stranger TO
Hadley, but who was a daughter Of
Cousin Sophia's first love. IF he failed 10
win her consent. the property and money
were 70 Sc 20 hospitals and schools in
the Philippines. He was now on the way
20 meet her at q house party. and
''Hyattsville. Hyattsvllle.7 called the
conductor. opening wide the door for as
cending passengers.
Why. Dick Hadley." cordially ex-
claimed a gracious voice in his ear.
Dick nwardly groaned. remembering
the meaten pie, as he quickly rose and
extended his hand.
Beside his friend. Mrs. Whne, stood a
girl Of wonderful grace. richly attired
with simplicity Of elegance in white. her
huffy hair framing face 0f rarest beau
ty In her large brown eyes were writ
ten surprise. as they gazed into his own,
from over the red rcses at her throat.
Miss Cathaway, Mr.. Hadley." intro
duced Mrs White. Angela. my dear.
thts is Dick Hadley, son of my girlhood S
dearest friend; and I hope you TWO will
become acquainted while I sit with an
old friend further UP the aisle
"Once upon a time" remarked Miss
Cathaway, as Hadley seated her next 10
the window, while visiting an aunt In
the South, I became 81, and, when con-
valescing, the physician in attendance
consented 10 nay earnest request to be
permitted to taste a small piece Of lemon
pie.
There was none in the house, and my
aunt. who strongly opposed the idea of
any injUdicious eating on my part. hid
my clothes. So. usurping one of her
skirts, and with the cooks plaid shawl
over my head" Angela paused.
Yes. yes!' said Richard. his splendid
eyes alight. "And what theng-'
L feebly walked out of the kitchen
door and through the back gate TO the
confectionery store near by, only TO find
all the pies sold. Imagine my dismavl
The only thing in life I craved-at that
time. A gentleman stepped up and Of
fered me his, for which gave in return
d silver dime. 1t was a lemon pie. de-
liciously golden, with golden brown
heap frostily arrayed on the top. I have
never forgotten the pie; I shall never for
get the man" gazing steadily out of the
window.
Would YOU recognize the fellow?" ex-
claimed Dick, with bounding heart.
Yes replied Angela, With downcast
eyes
Would you know the dime?"
The girls eyes flashed Indignantly.
Certainly not, =" cOldlv.
Hadley took from his pocket his watch.
to the ring of which was attached a
small silver coin.
See how I've treasured il all these
years Of searching for you. And Iook!n
he cried in exUberance OF spirits, display
ing the emblem Of bliss from the brown
paper bag. L even so armed with a
lemon pie when on a hunt for you And
now that I've found you life seems
crowned with
LAUREL Laureln shouted the official
That conductors a knowing one.' ex-
claimed Dick
We'll. have you two become acquaint-
ed?' inquired Mrs. White. bearing down
upon them, noting with surprise the ra-
diant face Of Miss Cathaway You
naughty creatures; you've been eating pie
and never invited me to n taste! We get
of here. Come, Angela, my dear. hurry
she called over her shoulder, "and tel
Mr.. Hadley good-by"
Eeveri' said Dick, firmly. with deter
mined air From you to me there shall
be no such word as 'Good-by!'"
And to this day Dick Hadleys boyish
dream of a time ali alone and unmolested
in luxurious ease, when in calm oblivion
to the world at large ne could sit with
undisturbed satisfaction and devour an
entire lemon pie, has never been full
filed.
ICopsright, 1907. by n. II. Cunningham