The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-05-20
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By ELOISE MONTGOMERY
By ELOISE MONTGOMERY
(Copyright. by Ford Pub. CO.


good had suddenly left early that
morning. 1t was after one now. and
soon her hostess and the other guests
would be coming in to lunch. Already
tinge of disapprobation could be felt
IN the atmosphere, and she, too, re-
scented his leaving. II was inconsid-
srate-he might have known that she
would be the odd girl, lost in this
desert of selfish couples either en-
gagged or about to be- So she was
mOping on the broad south porch
when the two small sons of her hostess
passed, intent on a fishing expedition
With a sudden determination she
sprang up. "Oh Norris, let me go with
you!"
"Fishin?"
Why, yes"
But We are going three miles amt
We. Fred?"
The other solemnly nodded
But l just love to walk" persisted
Kathleen
And you haven't had lunch, and
we're in hurry
Who cares for lunch? I don't We
will get up a good appetite for din
ner. So just wait a minute and l will
be with you"
The boys having submitted TO the
inevitable, they started out together
Arriving at the creek, Kathleen en-
sconced herself at the foot of an old
oak and gave herself up to the enjoy
ment of the long spring afternoon
After a while she grew lonely and
wished for real companionship. In all
the % years of her life her heart, she
was sure, had remained untouched
Would she ever love? Several men
had sworn allegiance to her There
was Archie, who had made no secret
of his alteration, and for two years
had been her shadow. Until last
night he would not take mo" for an
answer, but now at last she felt well
rid of him. She washer reverie was
interrupted by the boys:
"Oh Miss Kathleen. the fish won't
bite. so we're going 10 East lake That
won't be too far for you, will it?"
NO. but l think l will return home
now and let you two go-no, no, you
need not come with me- ! remember
the way perfectly, so gOod-by and
good luck"
You just follow the creek till you
reach the road and then you will be all
right" called Fred. as he reluctantly
followed Norris in another direction.
Relieved to be entirely alone, Kath-
leen walked slowly through the warm
spring sunlight, while every step
brought fresh enjoyment from the
sweet scented earth. After going a
long way she observed a very high
board fence surmounted by several
strands of barbed wire. little farther
on were large gates and, Just within.
queer looking little house. She
YEARLY wondered what it was and
passed through the gate, seeking to be
put upon the right path home
Within the house two men were
talking when they were interrupted by
q tired voice:
Pardon me, but | fear | have lost
my way. Can you tell me where
ann"
The man nearest stared at her, re
moved his hat. and said: This is the
reservation for the new Woodlawn
cemetery and the road takes you 10
the village where you can get a car
to the city"
But | do not want to go to the vii
lage or to the city ] am staying with
Mrs. Victor Vance. Can you direct me
10 her house?"
The other man then came promptly
forward. Il am George Devlin, Mrs.
Vances brother, and am on my way
there now if you"
oh I'm so glad I've known you a
long time, so, if you are ready. let's
go at once" interrupted Kathleen.
Cant we get a rig?" asked Devlin,
turning to the other man. You look
tired" turning to the girl, and it's
road"
NO, there amt any team about
here" said the man.
Kathleen's spirits visibly dropped at
this news. But the sexton gave them
some help by suggesting a short cut
through the cemetery, which would
save them about a mile. He warned
them that they must be at the other
gate by six o'clock, the closing hour
Kathleen was not so weary now, and
each step seemed to revive her natural
cheerfulness Devlin was trying tc
think where he had met her, for her
face was strikingly familiar.
How serious you are. Some
weighty problem must be pressing
heavily upon you began Kathleen
her own laxative self again.
q fear you will think me ungallant
but was wondering where | had met
you"
You never met me at ALL" with 4
merry laugh.
But you said you had known me Z
long time" he urged.