Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-05

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Then m exceedingly sorry if, in the heat
OF the moment" :.
" There is no need of sorrow" said the
stranger, smiling, "and still less for heat.
should be inclined to be more exacting if L
thought you were gentleman; but after your
atercation with the policeman, take no notice
OF what you say. Good morning sir"
: " Here's th9 paper L was reading SIR said
the policeman, my instructions for the lug
gage-van by next train. And now what have
you got to say?"
Delamour was in such fierce wrath at the two
young officers who had just stepped into their
fly, that he could say nothing to the triumphant
constable.
Why are those vulgar fellows in the car
riage - he cried, hoping to be overheard by the
objects of his question |" If / knew the cox
combs names, they should answer for thei, be-
havior." -
8 They're Captain Harleigh and another Of
hcer OF the Queens Blazers, you can find 'em at
the barracks, easy" said the policeman with n
malicious grin. but advise you to be quiet
If you want to keep whole bone in your body"
DelamOur gulped the information and the in
suit. The name Of the Queens Blazers had
struck him dumb. Phillis' brother was lieu
tenant IN that ferOciOus regiment, and if he was
told of his absurd behavior, of his auickness in
taking offence, bis ungovernable temper, what
would he say? In perfect silence he took his
~,
n sovereign in the policemans hand With a
cautious look took to see that his inspector was
not on the watch, the policeman pOcketed the
money, and said, as the fly moved off. "Don't
be afraid. l won't tell the captain where you
be gone, or you'd get as good a kicking as e'er
you had in your life"
If a look would have strangled the good-na-
tured policeman, b 30 would have been dead
man. As it was, it was a murderous glance
thrown away, and Delamour pursued his way
through country lanes and wreath hedge rows
towards the residence of his charming Phillis
When he arrived at the Hall, he expected to
find her on the lawn. When he was ushered
into the house. he expected to find her in the
drawing room. Mrs. Ogleton had gone out, he
was told, and Miss Phillis also; but they had
both left word they would soon be back
WAS l expected at this hour, do you know 30
said Delamour to the foOtman.
That functionary was new to the establish
ment, and was not acquainted with Mr.. Worm
woods person.
''Didn't a letter come this morning by post 20
he enquired; /" from London-pink envelope
red seal-coat Of arms -
Yes" replied the man; "from the hair
dresser, wasn't it!" he inquired, little doubt
ful, but not very, as to whether Mr.. Trueft's
representative stood before him.
What do you mean" exclaimed Delamour
you insulting scOundrel, I'm Mr.. Wormwood,
. humbly beg your pardon, sir; but Miss
Phillis mentioned nobody but the barber and
of course, sir, you see-but Im very sorry, L
assure you, sir, and hope you won't allude to
the mistake"
Delamour left the house and pursued his way
through the park At the side Of an ornamental
sheet OF water, beyond a rising knoll, he saw
his adOred Phillis She had crook in her hand
and round hat on her head, tastefully orna-
mented with flowers of her own gathering. A
close-ftting dress revealed the matchless SYM
metry Of her fgare; her petticoats were very
short and her feet the smallest and prettiest in
the world. The shepherdess smiled when she
saw her lover, and blushed at being detected in
her festival attire.
- 1t is so pleasant to watch the Sheep she
said. "Oh, how L wish haI lived in the DAYS
of rustic simplicity, when everybody was so
kind and innocent 1t must have been charm
ing TO fold in the flock when the sun began to
descend. and then to assemble for a dance upon
the grass-nO eGquette-no drawing room false
refinement"
:. And Strephon?'' inquired Delamour, with
cloud beginning to darken his brow.
''Oh, he would have been some gentle villager,
some neighboring farmers son, sOft-voiced and
musical; for, of course, he would have sung and
played delightfully."- on his Oaten reed"
" You know, l suppose, Miss Daisydeld, that
| neither play nor sing; and, to tell the truth,
despisc any one who does either.'
= But am only painting fancy scene," re-
piled Phillis, alarmed at the sharpness of his
tone. You didn't think L was serious, Della
mOUr? was kind of actress for the time and
thought would speak in character" So say
ing, she threw away the crook and took the
wreath from her little straw hat. "And nOw,"
she continued, taking his arm and turning
homeward, . will be as steady and sensible as
you please Let US 90 in and see my aunt"
DelamOur brOoded over the previous part of
the conversation. He didn't like the allusion
to o;rcPhon, nor the rapture about the pipes
and singing
The girl can't be altogether devoted to me,
or she wouldn't talk such nonsense about dam
cling with shepherds on the grass. L am no
shepherd, and she knows that very WELL"
The aunt received them at the door
The post" said she to Phillis, b" has Just
brought ME letter from your brother. He has
been Unexpectedly ordered to join his head
quarters, at Neddithorpe, and arrived there
last night"
'Oh, I'm so delighted ~ exclaimed Phillis
" Dear Edward when docs he come to see US ?
Oh let US go and see him at once'
. He promises to be here tomorrow" said
Mrs. Ogleton in a cold tone 80 and l should
like to see Mr.. WormwoOd for few minutes
alone"
Mr.. Wormwood had just resolved to ask Phil
lis why she was in such rapture about the re-
her side? and yet she wished to start away
from him! But he followed Mrs. Ogleton into
the drawing room, and Philis saw there was
something wrong but could not tell what.
. The letter from Edward Daisyfeld," began
the lady, is exceedingly unpleasant. He tells
me that he has long promised the hand of his
sister to one of his brother officers, and he has
received with great disapprobation my an.
nOuncement Of your engagement"
Indeed ~ said DelamOur, and why?
What has he or any popinjay in the Blazers to
say against me ?"
''Oh, nothing against you, :" replied the lady;
" for he never heard Of you before. All he
says is, he prefers Captain Belford, and refuses
his consent to your suit"
And does Phillis agree with him ?" inquired
Mr.. Wormwood.
have this moment got the letter, replied
the lady, " and she knows nothing about it.
have given my approval, you are aware, Mr..
"ornwood but the decision, L suppose, will
rest with PhiIlis herself"
1t Is little too late, / should think, to
make 1t matter Of choice" F" said Delamour
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