Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-19

glance at the clock and finding 1t later
| than he expected he jumped up in great
haste
"I declared he said, = had no idea it
was so late; how swiftly the time has pass
ed in your fascinating society; but l must
tear myself away. for I have an engage
ment at eight o'clock
'.Then he bade adieu, pulled on his
overcoat in great hurry. seized his hat
and rushed down the street.
"But, Guardy, he did look SO funny
with those fierce red locks around his
countenance," and Dot broke into peals
of laughter at the recollection.
"Dot," said Mr.. Delmayne, looking
sternly at his mischievous ward;"1 don't
know what to do with you; believe
must find some one who will take the re-
sponsibility from my hands. Mrs. Del
mayne thinks you are old er ough to
marry, and
THE old cat?' Interrupted Dot.
"Dot," said Mr.. Delmayne, sternly, II
cannot allow you to apply such an epithet
to my sister-in-law."
Your sister-in-law?" cried Dot, in
nocently, "whY, was speaking Of old
Tabby"
Mr.. Delmayne adroitly converted a
smile into yawn.
YES" he continued, !" must certainly
find a nice young husband for you"
am perfectly Wiling" replied Dot,
composedly, "but who is to be the lucky
man? Let me See" she continued, reflect
lively, ''thcre is my French dancing mas
ter, he pressed my hand quite warmly the
last time he was here, and he has beauti-
full eyes, and such love of mustache,"
she added, enthusiastically.
THE jacknapes, he shall never darken
these doors again." muttered Mr.. Del
mayne, between his teeth.
"Then there is Whitneys head clerk,
am sure he admires me-
"a clerk" exclaimed Mr.. Delmaync.
d1stainfully.
"Well continued Dot, there is the
German music teacher at the seminary, he
is jolly old bear, but them" she added,
thoughtfully, she is a widower with five
children; don't know as should be
capable Of taking that position"
should think not, decidedly" &C
quiesccd her guardian, with a smile.
."Well," cried Dot, with despairing ex-
preston on her saucy face, 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 Mr.. Rich
ard Delmayne, {" it is not bad idea. I
wonder that it never entered my stupid
brain, for 1 believe l am fond of the lit
tie monkey after all, and how desolate
the house would be without the sunshine
of her presence"
Not quite nineteeen," he continued,
thoughttully, II am just double her age
and fear I am too old to suit her youth
full fancy; but nevertheless, I will try my
fate.''
The tea bell reused Mr.. Delmayne from
his reflections. I must mention this sub
ject to Helen, he thought, when have an
opportunity.
marry that forward little chit" cried
madame, in dismay. as Richard thus
ruthlessly demolished her castle in the
air. "Why, Richard, you must be crazy
A man of your years to think ofmarrying
when you have comfortable home, and
a sister to attend to your wants. If you
take this step, Rchard,n she continued,
II am confident you will regret it. I
think you will seea vast difference with
that careless, Ignorant child at the head OF
your household, for shall not remain to
be domineered over by saucy, independ-
ent girl
Mr.. Delmayne made no reply to this
remark but it was evident that his sister
in-law's determination would not break
his heart.
Dot stood by the window in the deep
ening twilight, awaiting her guardian,
who had been absent several days looking
after 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, puss. what have you been doing
during my absence?" asked Mr.. Del
mayne, as he seated himself before the
glowing CRATE and warmed his chilled
fingers,
"Oh, dearm cried Dot, ''I have been
shockingly bad. can't remember one
half the wickedness [ have committed.
You must apply to madame for the de-
tails, she has long black list of misle-
neanors ready for your private ear; but,
Guardy, did you succeed in finding a
husband for me?'
Yes" answered Mr.. Delmayne, COM
posedly, " but whether you will be suit
ed, remains to be SEEM
II suppose I shall be compelled to
marry him wethcr will OF no" rejoined
Do, mesri!y.
Not by any MEANS answered the
guardian, graveiy.
sob, that is decidedly commonplace
| you are not like the cruel guardians in
stories, who compel their wretched wards
to wed the one they choose for them. l
am quite disappointed"
''Oh, very well, said Mr.. Delmayne, elf
you wish me to assume the role of tyrant
I will do so with pleasure. The person 1
have chosen will, am sure, strive to
make you happy; but remember there is
to be no appeal from my decision"
ut is really going to be romantic after
all" cried Dot, clapplng her hands; shut
when am to be presented to my fate?
Now if he had only sent his photograph,
the affair would be completes"