The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-03-01

The weeks that followed were long
ones to Nan Thompson.
DR.. Grey drove his new horse daily,
attended his few patients. and was
studiously polite to Nan when chance
threw them together.
He doesn't care; he doesn't care"
she thought over and over. Il shall
| not care either!"
The few attempts he made to call
/ upon her were unsuccessful.
"Certainly | will ride home with
: DR.. Grey rather than put you to the
/ trouble of taking me-" declared Nan
one evening after she had spent the
! day at her uncle's farm
Fred Grey with his housekeeping
Nancy Ann had very opportunely driv-
en- into the yard Just as Mr. Thomp-
son started for his own horse.
at is so fortunate l happened in
at the right moment" said the doc
tor, with quiet smile.
They rode in silence to the first
corner, where the doctor drew up his
! horse.
Which road do you prefer, Miss
NAM" he inquired politely.
Isn't the one over the hill a mile
Or. Grey?"
That is what they say"
Then by all means take that one!"
| Without a word he turned into the
hill road.
Nancy Ann threw her pretty head
angrily, and travelled unevenly in
nervous spirits. At the foot of the
long hill she stopped suddenly.
Go on. Nancy Ann" said the doc
tor, gently.
Nancy Ann lowered her head stub
bornly. The girl lifted hers in
chilling displeasure.
There was absolute silence for five
| minutes. Darkness was setting in
densely. Presently rain began to
| splash on the leaves above their
heads, and the young man sprang out
to get the rubber curtains from under
| the seat.
Guess you will not need to hold
her." he observed
Nancy Ann stiffened her forelegs
detantly, expecting some unusual
move on the part Of her driver. But
he simply walked around her, adjust
ing her harness and stroking her neck
little before returning to the buggy.
Man." he said after another silence
broken only by the fall OF the increas-
ing rain, Nan, I've spent a very lone
ly summer"
Man." reaching along the back Of
the seat, why do you sit 80 that the
rain beats in against you? Your
sleeve is wet"
His arm drew her to a more pro
tected position.
How much longer, DR.. Grey, do
you expect to keep me here?"
MY dear girl, much as | have
craved your society. you surely can
not hold me to blame for this delay?'
Nan did not trust herself to an
swer.
Dear" he said at last, very gently.
II wish you would let me give you
back your ring"
Il wish" icily. that you would get
me home"
Evidently neither of us will get
our wish" he answered cheerfully.
The rain fell steadily, unsteady.
/ The woods seemed full of strange
night sounds.
Whatever are we going to do?''
asked the girl at last.
Wait until she Is ready to start.
1t would do not go"d to beat her, even
If you would allow it, 1t is tedious,
admit, Nan, but-I'm getting used to
this waiting game. For I'm going to
wait for you, dear, II it is until | am
grey"
You are Grey, now" said Nan de-
murely.
Nan, what do you mean?" eagerly.
Dear heart, listen to me just a mo-
ment. What has been the trouble
between us. anyway? Surely you can
not blame me If love you so dearly
that like your name and everything
about you? If you had objected be-
! cause the name was too good. / would
have changed 1t willingly"
Dropping the useless reins. he drew
the ring from his pocket and put 1t in
its old place on her finger.
Man." he whispered, I'm the hap
piest man that ever sat behind Q
balky horse"
Nancy pricked up her ears with
sudden interest Then she began to
move slawly up the long hill. and at
the corner she broke into her usual
willing trot.
Fred, how in the world do you
manage with herr" asked the girl.
al always go by the valley road.
even If it is an extra mile. She was
brought up and-mismanaged-in the
hill road"
oh" cried she with sudden under
standing. you do not deserve to be
forgiven!"
But l gave you your choice, my
girl. | knew we could come to an
understanding If you'd let me see you
for half an hour, Nan, dear!"
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