The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-14

the way.
good spirits, Cert" remarked Patricia.
The De Lacy dinner bell rang, and
Mr.. Redmond disappeared.
"Well, must take them In another
direction now" I said, rising. II can =
give any more time to you, sis, for 1
want to finish my blue silk suit before
MT. Sherrington comes. You'd better
take nap"
Patricia settled herself obediently
among her cushions. Suddenly she
lifted her beautiful head.
Has Mr.. Redmond called to inquire
for me to-day, Gerty ?"
mo, l believe moi" replied indif-
ferently.
She showed a moments surprise. then
settled herself on her couch again. and
The blue silk suit was finished, and
having laid aside my half-mourning for
Aunt Betty and donned 1t, the family
pronounced the effect Charming"
us Mr.. Sherrington coming to-day,
Gertrude2" asked mamma.
eyes"
II want to say to you, my dear, that
on Mr.. Sherrington's account, I don't
think you had better" she whispered,
but Interrupted her by nay exit from
the apartment.
The next train brought Mr.. Clyde
Sherrington.
"How delightful that the spring is at
hand" said he; "the sunshine growing
warm and the grass springingl / passed
bit OF wood coming up from the station
that is full OF arbutus. We will have
some delightful walks, Gerty. I am
very tired Of city life.
Eyes, Clyde, dear: but you see have
been obliged to make q little plan
which will interfere somewhat with that
arrangement" replied, quickly. ''In
want to lend you to Patricia 7"
LEND me to Patricia2"
"Yes; while / lure away a most in
eligible sutton she has. Mamma and I
conclude that It is the only way"
added. patricia hes fortune OF one
hundred thousand dollars. you know"
well, we think this Mr.. Gage Red.
mond is after her money. He is only
briefless lawyer. We cant afford to
let Patty make such a match as that,
embarrassing person-.do you, Ci!yde2--
Mr.. Redmond. Now, you won't be q |
bear and say no.. will you, dear? And
you'll try and help us, by devoting your. |
self bit to Patricia, won't your"
At first my companion did not believe |
that was In earnest, but when con-
WINGED of my sincerity his establishment |
was inexpressible. / remember that he |
stammered out some faint objections, |
but would not listen, and before retir- |
Ing that night I whispered to mamma
that I had made 1t all right with Mr.. |
Sherrington, and she had only to oh. |
serve how nicely would manage the
whole matter.
sent Patricia of 10 the morning to
find arbutus with Mr.. Sherrington.
while waited to receive Mr.. Redmond.
When he came I was in the garden.
and had ordered lunch an hour earlier
than usual. My. pale blue silk looked
beautiful on the lawn grass.
Pray come and see my tulips, Mr..
Redmond" I called, as he walked up
the avenue.
He came, pleased enough, and as he
was especially fond Of flowers, I had no
difficulty in OBTAINING him for more than
half an hour.
Then, seeing him look at his watch, I
observed:
I'VE won t wait lunch for Patricia. for
Mr.. Sherrington is with her. They have
gone roaming off after spring flowers,
ind may not be back this three hours.
Come in have bit OF salad, with cup
3f chocolate Mr.. Redmond. made the
chocolate myself, and can recommend
C."
So kept him for another half hour,
and he left, pleased with his visit.
Patricia and Mr.. Sherrington came
lunch hour, the latter 80 delighted with
, profusion Of pink arbutus as hardly to
heed when servant informed her that
Mr.. Redmond had called to see her.
and stayed with Miss Gertrude to
She had put the rosy clusters in her
lark hair and on the bosom of her
graceful gray dress, and, flushed with
her long ramble, I think I never saw
1er look go. perfectly lovely. II
He has been here. Very nice of you
% keep her out OF the way 30 long," I
whispered to Clyde.
He looked at me queerly, but said
lothing.. / did not want him to expos
ulate with me, as believed he wished
20 do, and 80 kept apart from him dur
ng the evening, leaving him to play
Ind sing with Patricia.
He was interesting, with his very
Natural manner of reserved modesty.
was glad that Patricia found him so,
BE had pale, silken hair, that fell In
'hadowy curls over beautiful forehead,
,oft. dark eyes, softly modulated tones.
BE contrasted nicely with her dark,
spirited beauty.
"Clyde has an elder brother-Ray-
nond--just the one for PATRICIA"
nused. II wonder il 1t cannot be
brought about"
But soon had my hands full. for at
Ill hours Of the day and night Mr.. Red
nond came to the Hermitage, And it
vas not long before my success as de-
10Y was patent to the most careless OBJ
server. He asked only for Miss Ger
rude" He came solely to see me.
In three weeks the crisis bursted upon !,
ne. He proposed.
Il used to think Mr.. Sherrington was
FOUR lover" he said, standing before
ne, the light on his frank, handsome