Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-04-05

married The widow Of dean, who was
the daughter of an archbishop. Yes, dear
Philip 10 on all sides so well connected
vet Tbeodosia was puzzled. A friend had
only that day spoken to her of Scotch
haronet who desired an introduction, and
then she would be lady, If not. in her
own right. at least in right of her husband.
Yet the friend had said Sir NJ 'Gregor |
N'Gregor had red hair splay feet, and an |
irritable temper; and dear Phillip was so
cood-looking, and with such a sweet dis
POSITION: so what between Philips charms
and her own indecison, she listened when |
he spoke of his ''devoted love- with a
pleased smile. aud he felt that the day |
was won, and that they were engaged.
No, not engaged.
She was too good daughter for that
not engaged till she had spoken to her
dear papa, and smoothed the way for Phil
ip to appeal to him for his parental bless
ing. Phil would have have dispensed with
the blessing If the settlements had all been
right without it, but he had no choice he
tried to throw lover-like ardor into his
voice as he said, "Do not keep me too
long in the agonies OF suspense, dearest"
but he felt certain sense OF relief IN the
fact that, not being formally accepted, he
could not be expected to imprint KISS on
his fair one s cheek. there was not much
of rosebut blush, and q good deal OF
poudre de ri= there, and it looked dusty,
to say the least.
Miss Richley had strict sense of pro-
priety. or rather desire to avoid its being
known to the world at large how far mat
tiers had gone in any little affair of this
kind, therefore Phil was not called upon
for any display OF devotion; and when lie
put his heiress in the carriage that was 10
convey her back to the mansion in Mar
quis Square, where the family resided
during the season, the farewell on either
side was so studiously courteous and COM
monplace, that the acutest of chaperones
could not have detected anything partic-
ular.
Phil chartered hanson, lighted a
cigar, and drove back to London, ponder
ing on his present position, and wonder
ing lazily how it would all turn out; but
as he dismissed his vehicle at the club
door, woman offered him roses for sale
He stopped, and a shade came over his
handsome insouciant face as he gave hel
a sixpense anil took pale tea-rose from
her stock.
II wish was a rich man for your sake
darling was the thought that hashe,
across his mind; but the Rosebud to whom
that thought was dedicatcd was tar ava.
across the seas; and Phil dismissed tn
passing cloud. and went up the steps hum
ming a gay air.
Next morning, however, his courage
slightly failed him, when he went to hi
necessary Interview with his senior part
ner. If he did not succeed, he woulG
probably have the pleasure of making the
acquaintance Of the Commissioners in
Bankruptcy, and if he did-but the life
that such success entailed offered a pros
pect not too agreeable to the well-born,
thoroughbred Philip Kerr
Apparently Che VISION of the night had
not presented the Scotch baronet, red hair
splay feet and all, in too delightful q view
to Miss Theodosia Richley; Besides" a,
she mentally observed, latter all, deares
Phillip was an Honorable" So dresse,
in most elaborate morning costume
all white furbelows and blue ribbon, sh
welcomed the handsome rineman witt
one of her most fascinating smiles.
Mr.. Richley, though only shop-keeper
was at heart true gentleman; his daugh
ter's wsfare and happiness were his frs
constellation. E%H @M
'.Ege 1cr future husband he had oftel
said De ! gent enlan, and /, above all,
goo6zSnAu, ma m find tn money fpr
housenfd Home such IS she has Away
been 4ceust6nSd to!n &zAE1A kse2tFAl
CceNcLuDRD rosMoRKow.] 81