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phRton. and at the same time Mi
Champion, the old bachelor ordered hi
horse. The pony came round to. th,
front door, and the young widow step
ped lightly into the ph@ton and tool
the reins.
g All right,p she said. nodding will
a smile to Pat. "Give me his head.O
Och, it's all wrong, my LADY," re
piled the hostler, keeping tight hole
on the rein. "Your carriage can take
two inside.n af
6" Very well-but came alone"
"You've got to take passenger
"What do you mean 2"
"Och, wirral your brothers. been
stealing horsew
Stealing horse :"
ayes, this gentlemen's He said you
were to take him to the villa to get the
herse again.
:Very singular!n said the widow
but William always was very eccen-
tric.n
At this crisis Mr.. Champion ap-
peared.
any horse ready w
slump in, sir"
II didn't come in carriage
Take seat beside me, if you please,
sir" said the widow, with her most fas-
cinating smile
Mr.. Champion approached the step
to inquire the meaning of all this, when
the hostler seized him with vigorous
hand and thrust him into the carriage.
while the pony, startled at the move
ment, dashed off at run.
Poor Champion! Here was situa-
iion /! A confirmed old bachelor bodily
abducted by fascinating young widow.
The captain had to lend his assistance
TO the lady in managing her pony,
which was shortly reduced TO his slow
and quiet pace, and then after thanking
her companion for his assistance, Mrs
Leslie told him that in a few minutes
he should be put in possession of his
horse, which had been, borrowed by a
gentlemen. This was ali the explana-
tion that she vouchsafed. She required
in turn, to be made acquainted with
the name of her companion after Civ
ing her own. In few minutes the
captain began fofeel somewhat more
{, % iite HE Els position be had never fisst sal
90 near a pretty woman in his life and
he began to ask himself whether. if
the proximity was so pleasant for a few
moments, a constant companionship
might not prove as agreeable. When
her attention was engaged he had an
opportunity to study her features. Her
large dark and lUminious eyes seemed
TO be literally swimming in liquid lus-
ire. Her cheeks were as soft and bloom
ing as the sunny side of a peach. Her
profile was strictly Grecian. and her
parted lips showed row OF tiny pearls
as white as snow. The most delicate
of tapers encased in French kid, closed
upon the reins, and the vanished tip of
i dainty boot that Cinderella might
have envied.
/" Do you live far from here madam %
asked the captaitl.
Not very far. The pony can mend
his pace if you are in a hurry i
Not for the world. The pace seems
10 be very fast one"
The widow turnedithose witching
black eyes Of hers upon the old bache-
or and smiled. 1t was over with him. /
When he sprang out at the gate of the
villa. and touched the fairy fingers Of
Ihe widow, as he assisted her to alight,
ais heart was irretrievably lost
A red faced old gentleman, In dress
me gown. received them at the door.
MY friend, Capt. Champion, uncle,n
said the widow. Excuse me for a.
moment, SIR
sVery happy to see you, sir.n said the
BID gentleman. walk in--warrn day.n
ssVery.n said the captain. And in
Heed his looks seemed to corroborate the |
statement. for he was as red as peony.
The captain and the old gentleman |
Ileman were soon chatting together
Familiarity. and the former felt himself |
at home. After half an
hour spent in this manner, the host ex-
eused himself, and the old bachelor
was left alone.
A dreamy reverie was interrupted |
by the sound Of voices in the hail.
The captain eagerly recognised the |
young widows, and a glance through |
he half-open door showed him that her
was very handsome young
gentleman. .s....s.z5s..
tsThete, dear Bell,a said the youth,
don't scold me any more, and ! won't
10 so again, ] promise you. Give me
J kiss.n ssh1
A hearty smack followed Il was q
veritable genuine kiss-the captain saw
md heard it. A pang shot through his
1eaft.
aThe only woman could love"
1e said to himself And she's en-
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The widow tripped into the rooms-
f she was pleasing in her carriage
lress, she was perfectly betwitching in
Ter drawing room attire. Champion
.ouid see the whole of that delicate
airy foot. g e tssii y g. aa
aMy dear sir,n said she, your horse
) at your service f1ow.p q sss 81
Champion ross h i.s5sa..gs .IE
Butt she added,a if you viii stay
nd take dinner with Us. my uncle will
,e very much gratified, and | shall be
IiuhFy pleased. alS4 80