Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-09-07

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open! Now, Guardy, you must admit
that was too much for flesh and blood tt
endure, and don't profess to be saint.
"Not by any MEANS" assented hel
guardian.
SWELL" continued Dot, "a happy
thought struck me. ran softly up stairs
and got an old red wig that Dick used Il
wear when he belonged to the Amateur
Dramatic Club. Then / carefully re-
moved Mr.. Vonsonby's nicely dressed
black wig, and substituted the red one
had to stuff my handkerchief in my
mouth to keep from laughing. YOr
can't imagine how cOmical he looked"
"Well. waited for him to finish his
nap until my patience was exhausted
anu then | went to the piano ant
gave an awful thump with both
hands. He gave gave sudden start ant
slaughtered up. Igravely inquired how
he liked the piece.
"Charming! charming!" he replied,
always admired Annie Laurie"
Just at that moment he happened t.
glance ut the clock, and finding it later
than he expected lie jumped up in great
haste.
II declare" he said. 81 had no idea il
was so late; how swiftly the time has
passed i'm your fascinating society; but
must tear myself away. for have an en-
gagement at 8 o'clock"
"Then he pulled on his overcoat. babe
me adieu in great hurry; seized his hat
and rushed down the street."
-"But Guardy, he dill look so funny
with those fiery red locks around his
countenance," and Dot broke into pealS
of laughter at the recollection.
"Dot," said Mr.. Delmayne, looking
sternly at his mischievous wartl;' don't
know what to do with you; | believe l
will find some one who will take respon-
sibility from my hands. Mrs. Delmayne
thinks you are old enough to marry, and
''The old cat!" interrupted Dot.
"DOt," said Mr., Delmayne. sternly. 81
cannot allow you to apply such an cpl
tibet to my sister-in-law."
"Your sister-in-lawr said Dot inno-
Gently. "why l was speaking of old
Tabby."
Mr.. Delmayne adroitly converted a
smile into Il yawn.
Yes" he continued. 81 must certainly
find nice young husband tor YOU"
IL am perfectly willing" replied Dot
compOsediy, "but who is to be the lucky
man? Let me see," she continued, reflec-
lively, s'there is my French dancing mas
ter. he pressed my hand quite warmly
the last time he was here, and he has
beautiful eyes. ard such love of a mus
tache." she added enthusiastically.
1.-The jackanape, he shall never darken
these doors again." muttered Mr.. Del
hot
"rhen there's Whliney's head clerk, l
am sure he admires me-"
"A clerk" exclaimed Mr.. Delmayne,
disdainfully.
"We.l," continued Dot, with dispair-
don't know what can be done. unless
you marry me yourself"
Then. suddenly realizing the enormity
of her needless speech, she darted from
the room.
MARRY her myself" unused Richard
Delmayne, ''it's not bad idea. won
der that it never entered my stupid head
before, for believe [ am fond of the lit
tie monkey after all. and how desolate
the house would be without the sun
shine of Der presence.
sNot quite nineteen" he continued
thoughtfully, ~ am just double her age
and fear am too Old to suit her youth
full fancy; but, nevertheless, will try
my fate"
The tea bell reused Mr.. Delmayne
from his reflections. 1 must mention this
subject to Helen, he thought. when L
have an opportunity.
''Marry that forward little chit" cried
mldam, i'm dismay. as Richard thus ruth
lessly demolished her castle in the air.
"Why, Richard you must be crazy! A
man of your years to think of marrying
when you have a comfortable home and
a sister to attend to your wants. If you
take this step, Richard, am confident
You will regret. l think you will see a
vast difference with that careless ignor-
ant child at the head of your household.
for shall not remain TO be dOmineered
over by that saucy, independent girl"
Mr. Delmayne made no reply to this.
but it was evident that his sister-in- law s
determination would not break his heart.
Dot stood i'm the window i'm the deepen
ing twilight, awaiting her guardian, who
had been absent Several days, looking af-
ter some property in New York.
Suddenly Dot was aroused from the
reverie into which she had fallen by a
well-known step. and she ran eagerly to
the door to admit her guardian.
"Well, pussy, what have you been do
ing during my absence?" asked Mr.. Del
mayne, as he seated himself before the
glowing crate and warmed his chilled
fingers.
"Oh. dear!'' cried Dot, 81 have been
shockingly bad. | can't remember one
halt of the wickedness L have done. You
must apply to madame for the details,
she has long black list of misdemean-
ors ready for your private ear; Sut, Guar
dy,did you succeed In finding husband
for me?''
"Yes," answered Mr.. Delmayne, COM
posedly, shut whether you will be suit
ed remains to be SEEM"
81 suppose shall be compelled to
marry him whether want to or no."
rejoined Dot, merrily.
" Not by any MEANS" answered the
guardian, gravely.'
.'Oh, that is decidedly commonplace
you are not at all like the cruel guardians
in stories, who compel their wyetched
wards to marry the person they choose
tor them. am quite Disappointed
"Oh, very well,'' said Mr.. Delmayne,
if you wish me to assume the role of a
tyrant, will do so with pleasure. The
person have chosen, will, l am sure,strive
to make you happy; but remember there
is to be no appeal from my decision"
:" 1t is really going to be romantic af-
ter ALL" cried Dot, clapping her hands;
hut when am to be presented to my
fate? Now if he had only sent his pho
tograph the affair would be complete"
Il believe l have it, said Mr.. Del
mayne, cody producing bis pocket-boOk.
Dot glanced curl0usly at the carte de
visite which he passed to her, and beheld
the handsome face of her guardian.
"Well," said Mr.. Delmayne, drawing his
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