Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1911-07-20

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When his chum dropped in to see
him that evening, Allen proceeded to
give him an account of the dog fight.
ending by saying triumphantly, $50
you see, Bert, here is another bugaboo
disposed of-nearly all women are
afraid of bull dogs"
1T certainly locks as If Miss Ivan
were the exception to the general rule
of womankind," acknowledged Bert.
But how are you to play the role
of protecting strength, if there is
nothing from which to protect herr"
Il know she was glad Of my help
this afternoon" answered Allen. But
she did not have to go into Mysteries
to show it, and that is an unusual
characteristic"
The following afternoon Allen
stopped his handsome pair Of bays at
Isabelle's gate, and the couple were
soon speeding on their way to the
great Rose farm. The horses were
fresh, and before the ten miles to
their destination were covered Allen
had another proof of his companions
fearlessness.
The railway cut through a deep
gully at one point of their route, and
as they neared the track a shrin
foot! Toot!" sounded from an ap-
preaching train. The whistle startled
the young horses, anG together they
bolted down the hill. Allen tried his
best to check them, out failed; and
they few across the track at such
. o1oco th,t tho oroinn o1ro0Ct
grazed the rear wheels.
Gradually Allen regained control OF
his team, and at the first possible in
slant he turned to Isabelle. Her lips
were firmly set, but she ha( not made
a sound, nor was there any look of
terror On her face. She met his gaze
and smiled.
You should be proud to OWL a pair
Of horses that a outrun a railroad
train," she observed quietly.
Allen answered, II am far prouder
to be honored with the friendship Of
such a brave woman" He spoke SO
f%eelingly that Isabelle fastened to
change the subject.
"Oh see! The roses are coming in
sight on that next slope" she informed
Allen with delight: and the mass of
color was we'll worth their entire at
~tention.
On reaching the farm the young
people alighted and wandered through
the beautiful place. Field after field,
full of the most perfect roses. met
their admiring eyes and the assistant
who went with them plucked for Isa.
belle a rose from each bush she
thought particularly lovely, until his
arms were filled.
AS they turne back Isabelle said
Il should live to keep on gathering
roses forever-this is my ideal OF
happiness"
Part of the roses we're tucked un
der the seat of the light buggy. an6
the rest Isabelle insisted on carrying
herself. They are so beautiful l sim
ply must look at them" she said az
" the obliging assistant handed her the
a bunch.
They started homeward with every
indication Of harmony. The bays evi
d IDENTIFY felt that they were now OF
their good behavior, and went with
+ smooth, wen pace.
r. They had just passed over the rail
road track and were ascending tn
hill down which the team had bolte'
when a cry of terror broke from lisa
- belle, and the bunch of roses sh
S. had been holding so tenderly. wer
s scattered broadcast on the roadside.
It What has ~happened?" asked Ale,
n in real ALARM" and utterly at a los
O to account for the look of horror O
lsabelle's pale face.
le "A big black spider!" she exclaimed
Is 1T, was coming right at me over tn
D roses!"
Allen proved himself a real man
ID for he did not laugh, but said sootl
ingly:
te "A spider would not hur you, chile
!, and he is surely gone now with tn
* roses"
IS Almost as swiftly as it had COM
~ the fear vanished from Isabelle's eye
ID and she walled. II have always bee
s. afraid of spiders, and now you wi
le think l am a coward" She burie
her face in her hands.
q The horses were walking slowly U
as the steep ascent, ana Allen droppe
the reins to take Isabelle's hand
1t Gently he drew them away. and di
closed a very woe-begone countenanc
Il Il am truly glad to find that yc
h have one little weakness, dearest. fl
| have been fearing you would new,
as listen to such an ordinary person
lie. myself. But that spider has given n
TX. courage to tell you l love you vii
* all my heart. Isabelle, and to beg "
I'd will give me the right to protect "
in from the. one thing you do dread"
The look of love in his eyes We
We the victory, for Isabelle answer.
softly, IF you had laughed, Allen,
Or. would hav hurt me more than Y.
as can guess. But you we're so good.
know you would make an ideal pr
of tector."
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