The Washington herald., 1914-05-15

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On lie Heights. s
By SoHH y. DARRY.
There was . young man who ioyed solitude. Often
he would disappear in the mountains. where he had
Ia cabin After few days, he would return, appar-
eutiy stronger and more eager for his daily work
When the young man became engaged to marry Z
beautiful girl his friends wondered IL he would con-
tnue going to the mountain. He went he had done
before.
The girl repeatedly said that she wished him TO
CO. But, in her heart, she suffered. She knew that
people noticed He might at least have stayed At
home for her sake She wondered why he was 80
fond of those mountains. and why he never took
any one with him. and why he never thought Of in
viting her. Once during his absence, she became 80
unhappy that she determined on . bold plan. She
would 60 to the mountains. She would climb to the
cabin and give him surprise. Then she would hnd
out for herself Whatever annoyance he might feel
would disappear in his joy at seeing her again.
The next morning she started When she reached
the mountains she was appalled, by the sight of the
steep grades But she drew on all her courage and
strength. After long effort she reached a point
where she could see the cabin. In front of the open
distant peaks white with snow. She waved her hand
to him. but he did not notice 1t was not till breath
less she stood close to him that he turned. At first
he could hardly credit his sight you" he said with
Ia look of surprise that was almost frown.
She held out both hands to let him see how tired
she was. AREN'T you glad to see me?"
Now his face was bright. He was gazing into her
eyes, moist with tears The pallor in her cheeks made
her even more beautiful "Of course, I'm glad" he
said taking her hand "But don't want you to wear
yourself out" -
He helped her into his seat
"You were away so long" she said Her eyes
wandered over those mountain peaks, so cold and
stern and at the little cabin where fire slowed "May
go mi" she asked
She noticed an expression of surprise in his face
But he smiled and led the way to the door. He
stepped back so that she might enter She took in
all the details of the rough Interior Above a narrow
shelf of books stood the only ornament photograph
of herself. For an instant she smiled. Then her
face betrayed disappointment. rs this ALL she said.
He studied her affeetionately. "What did you ex-
pect"
She stepped out and drew long breath Il don't
know"
She took the seat again. He sat on the ground
beside her. Don't you find it eold>up here9"
l'No"
"Or lonely"
"No"
what is there to enjoy?"
"The mountains, the sky, the air"
She made queer little face.
"Then the sun is beautiful in the early morning
and in the evening"
He saw that she had stopped listening.
"The air is hard to breathe, it seems to me. l
feel almost faint"
He rose to his feet "You ought not to stay up
here then"
She did not move Before go, want to ask you
something"
He waited.
DO you intend to come up here often after we
are married."
1t took him long time to find just the right words.
Il have to come" he said.
"Why?"
Because can't stay down there all the time"
faint tinge of color appeared in her cheeks.
81 like it down there. 1t is much more attractive
there than up here
'I like it. too" he said. Il like it much better
than did before knew you"
She looked After an interval she said, will you
expect me to come here with you after are mar
ried?"
81 shant expect you to come unless you wish to
come"
"But will you come whether / come not"
His face grew more serious. 81 have to come"
There was long silence. She surveyed the noun
tains with dislike in her eyes.
"I must go down." She rose heavily.
Il will 60 with you"
She looked at him as if he were far of. mo.
must 60 alone"
Their eyes met. She turned away. T must 60 as
came. If you follow me shall be angry"
Every well.' he said, bewildered.
She hesitated, looking into the valley beneath.
you can come if you will promise never to come
back"
In spite of the pain that showed itself in his face,
he shook his head. Il can't promise"
Like hurt child she began the steep descent with
out saying good-by.
HA B. c. mediation fails why not move along
and let Denmark, England, and France try it.
The Count Of Sufr1yists.
Mrs Dodge served them right when she had them
counted She also served the public and the cause