The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-05-23

a %sS6s ""h'' was speaking Of Old ''''
MI: Delmayne< adroitly converted
smile into yswn. 80
"Yes." he continued, " l must certainly
find nice young husband for you"
lam perfectly willing" replied Dot,
composedly, "but who is to be the lucky
man? Let me see" she continued, reflect
lively, "there il 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.
1.-THE jacknapes, he shall never darken
these doors again." muttered Mr.. Del
mayne, between his teeth.
'Then there is Whitney.s head clerk, I
am sure he admires me-" -:
"A clerk" exclaimed Mr.. Delmayne,
dlstainfully.
"Well continued Dot, "there is. the
German music teacher At the seminary, he
is q jolly old bear, but them" she added,
thoughtfully, "he is widower with five
children; l don't know as I should be
capable of taking that position"
II should think not, decidedly" &c
quiesced her guardian, with smile.
SWELL" cried Dot, with despairing ex-
preston on her saucy face, II don't know
what can be done-unless you marry me
yourself"
Then suddenly realizing tie enormity
of her needless speech, she darted from
| the room.
"Marry her myself" unused Mr.. Rich
ard Delmayne, g il is not bad idea.
! wonder that it never entered my stupid
brain, for believe am fond Of the lit
tie monkey after all, and how dcsolate
the house would be without the sunshine
of her presence"
"Not quite nineteeen," he continued,
thoughttully, II 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.. Delmavne from
his reflections l must mention this sub
ject to Helen, he thought, when have an
opportunity.
"Marry that forward little chit" cried
madame, in dismay, a. Richard thus
ruthlessly 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
sister to attend to your wants. If you
take this step, Richard" she continued,
II am confident you will regret it.
think you will see vast difference with
that careless, ignorant child ut 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
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.
swell, puss, what have you been doing
during my absence2' asked Mr.. Del
mayne, as he seated himself before the
glowing crate and warmed his chilled
fingers,
"Oh, dear" cried Dot, Il have been
shockingly bad. I can't remember one
half the wickedness I 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 mes"
EYES," answered Mr.. Delmayne, COM
posedly, g but whether you will be suit
ed, remains to be SEEM
II suppose l shall be compelled to
marry him wethcr will or no." rejoined
Dot, merrily.
"Not by any MEANS answeared the
guardian, graveiy.
ooh, 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.
am quite disappointed"
"Oh, very we'll, said Mr.. Delmayne, "if
you wish me to assume the role Of tyrant
l will do SO with pleasure. The person l
have chosen will, 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 after
ALL" cried Dot, clapping her hands; "but
when am to be presented to my fate!
Now if he had only sent his photograph,
the affair would be complete"
II believe have it," said Mr.. Del
mayne, coolly producing his pocket
book.
Dot glanced curiouly at the carte de
otsite which he passed to her, and beheld
the handsome face of her guardian.
"Well,'' said Mr.. Delmayne, drawins
his ward to his side, and trying to look
into her downcast eyes.
Dot hid her face for moment Oh her
guardians shoulder, then, looking up
with charming color, she said, de-
murcly:
As there is to he no appeal from your
decision. I SunpOse must anhmif :"