New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-19
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLIoAN SUNDAY. NoVEMBER ~ 1876

NOVEMBER Is. 1876.
hinsslf how hs had envisd his friend Il
chance Of fine deed and the favor . f.
, lady. He thought that he would Eivemuc
for tho opportunity Of risking. he hfe. 4
they talked they had strolled toward Il
fsrmysrd, and the young mans gloon n
thoughts were interrupted by CRY Of Il
maiden. Was it possible that his chsn<
had comet He looked quickly ct her fac
followed the direction of her eyes, and go
the turkey-cock. He could not be mistaken
it certainly was not . ball. Yet. bird g b
was, he know the one weak point In Mie
Dorisn's character. He stood terrific j
ruff1ed plumes - the fretful p0rcupin<
scratching the dirt with stiffened wing
blusbipg even more fercely red about hi
chaotic countenance, and sounding notes q
war, such q are heard when some sp0ple<
tic gentleman gulps thick soup at 9 rsilwa
station, and the bell clsngs, and the ligh
l portals arc hustled together.
don't turn" cried Jennie; che will e,
at our backs; oh, pray go first"
Thomas stepped forward, but There wa
bitterness in his soul. He had no etick; o.
be pushed his foot somewhat clumsily o
his opponent, and said, "Get out" Th'
bird gave way Q few inches, threatening
| youag man followed her. He could no
| run, but he was conscious that the fowl wa
close at his heels; he was therefore obliged
| to proceed in q crab like manner, now anC
then pushing out his foot sideways ct the
pureuer, and we'll aware that the action wal
| far from graceful. In this way he drew
near to the farmyard gate, and was aware
of 10 shaking on tho top bar, and sitting
her laughter at the risk of her life. Had
that turkey been bull, Thomas had rent
him with his bare hands. However, he
was only turkey.
Miss Jeanne, when ON the safe side of the
gate, was ashamed of her fears, and in
clined to be angry with 10 for laughing at
her defender. Indeed, SO vexed was she,
that che straightway remembered that
music was too important . thing to be neg
looted, and marched off her youngest sister
to the piano. \.
Thomas, a. he lay under tree and stared
ct his book, was soon marching to marches
which quickened unexpectedly, waltzing to
tunes which whirled him in all sorts of
circles, and polkipg to others which, break
ing off suddenly, left him with one leg in
the air. He had Q sensitive ear, which
rebelled against JOS playing, and he won
dered at the virtue which kept Miss Dorain
near tho instrument At last the music came
to IN end, and the musician lespt through
the window like an india-rubber ball and
vanished in the shrubbery. Thomas turned
folio v her. Then he fixed his eye sternly
on his book and made up his mind to become
absorbed in constitutional history. After
some time he found himself repeating with
. frown the word "Witsna gem0t," and won.
deriDg whether his hostess looked better by
daylight or candlelight. Another half hour
had gone, when he awOke to the fact that
he had not turned page. A minute insect
was baeily surveying the word "Wi-
tsnagem0t," which still stared the reader in
the face; but the readers thoughts had
wandered thence to the House Of Lords.
thence to the Eastern question, thence by
an easy transition to the farm yard. II but
for one short hour that bird had been bull!
When Thomas had closed his book in
despair he saw that the sun was already
low IN the sky. From the new order of
things dinner had disappeared, and supper,
. charming institution in the country in
the summer, had taken its place. It was
growing late. The young man was turning
toward the house when he felt light. flut.
tering touch on his arm, and looking down
Deheld Miss Tubb, terrified by her own au.
lacity.
"Pray excuse me-" che gasped. glancing
round in her great fear of her
"Csn do anything for you!"
"Oh, l daressy 1t IL nothing-only my
ears" and Miss Tubbs showed wsvering
igns of drifting away.
what is iti' asked Thomas.
ooh, only Miss Dorian"
WHAT" cried the young man, 30 sharp
y that the governess gave Q convulsive
cap and remained quivering ss though she
VOuld melt into air. He put ont his hand
o support and detain her.
"Only your friend Orlando-I mean
"Orlando," he cried, and again the gov
rness jumped.
HE came" che went on trembling and in
great hurry-"he came, and was sitting |
ehlnd the copper-beech, and said some. |
hing about its being all ready, and having
rought the bat to the stepe, and -"
But why did you say thstp
II didn't say anything. couldn't think |
hat to say until afterward. did say
"They! Whol"
"Wby. Mr.. Orlando and Jesnie-Miss
|orisn," eaid Miss Tubb, mildly exsspera-
"Orlande and Miss Dorian r. repeated |
homas, with Q sensation of sinking
Eyes. He said that the boat was ready: |
nd she asked if something was safe; ana
Q only laughed, and then she said she was
OF afraid with him."
''She was not afraid with him !" echoed
homas again.
Eyes; and l think they are just going.
nd it is 80 late for the water; ana am 50
.ightened; though of course it is nothing;
nd l hope you will excuse me-"
Thomas made NO answer. An awful sus.
icion was taking shape in his mind. Was
his to be the end of the romancei What
light not his wild friend attempt Was
Q playing the bsrbaric NOrseman, or the
[omeric heros Would he snatch q maiden
rom the hearth7 And che had said that
he was not afraid with him. With himself
be had trembled before turkey cock.
Trit1es light a. air came thick upon him
3 he assured Miss Tubb that it was
othing; and bis heart beat quick a. he
srted to the lending place. He was too
ate, and he saw them travelling down the
tream. He shouted, and Orlando, as he
nswered, seemed to quicken his stroke.
[e looked for the Dorlsns' gig, but it was
OF in it's place. He was sure that he had
ivined the truth. 1t was the necessary
nd of the story. He trusted his fancy as
aspiration. As he started down the river
If. Dorian came gliding in his boat from |
bove. "Come in" cried the elderly ath-
ete, cheerily; take the other SOULS and
ct an appetite for supper"
"Al right; quick; down streamv cried
,homas, as he stepped in. With a great
fort he kept his awful suspicion to him.
off. He would spare this new Lord Uilin
long as possible. Orlando is just ahead"
Q said; let us try to catch him-iust for
he fun, you know"
"You are hurrying the stroke, !" said Mr..
|orian, who prided himself on his Oxford
wing. The younger oarsmsn was scullinp
ia strongest with hia head ovar hi. lote |