The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-08-20

Imy yacht, and, in fact, had to shor'
en- the sail to meet you at ALL
Dear papsp calculated Gerty
pressing his arm tenderly.
Mr.. Lee looked doubtfully on th'
fair little face nesting against hi
shoulder; he was evidently i'll al
ease.
A look of relief passed over hin
when Mrs. Grant announced her in
tention Of remaining in her room fol
the evening and having her tea cent
to her. She summoned, however
secretly, Miss Nina Montgomery.
i shall be perfectly frank with
your cousin she said to that young
LADY. i mean to write to Mrs. Page
and propose an interview. No skir
mishing. I'll come to the point di
rectly.'
That astute young person looked
doubtful: She is hesitating may not
opposition decide her-the wrong
wsy?'
No, it will frighten her: you said
she is cowardly. No temporizings
or hesitations for me: hate master.
ly inactivity. am going for her =
common expression she remark.
ed.
They were playing croquet on q
very poor croquet ground. with q
large party.
Mr.. Lee,' whispered Mrs. Page,
will you walk on the beach after the
game? l have something to tell you.
Il hope it is something agreeable,
he replied, disturbed by her man.
ner.
No; it is something very disagree
able.'
The new moon cleaned uncertain
ly on the water delicious salt breez.
es blew upon them as they walked up
and down upon the sands.
'Mr. Lee, / have had an interview
with your daughter, Mrs. Grant-a
very unpleasant interview. III had
made up my mind to be her step
mother, think l should retract: as
it is
What did you say, my dear Mrs
Page p asked Mr.. Lee with seren-
ity he was far from feeling.
Il said very little. If she had
coaxed, | should have told her how
little she had to fear.'
'Ahp in q tone of dismay.
AS she did very much the reverse,
/ was cold, dignifed and non-com-
initial. She was very disagreeable'
and Mrs. Page wept at the remem-
brance of her wrongs-'accused me
of entrapping and intriguing-talked
of your money'-Mrs. Page actually
sobbed-'in short, my dear Mr.. Lee,
| think / had better leave tomorrow
morning.
And if you go, what will be the
result, SO far as en- concerned p be
politely interrogated.
If l go it will greatly inconveni.
ence me, and of course my only OBJ
ject in going will be to end this mat
ter; Mrs Grant the immediate pro-
pelling cause
An angry CLEAN shot from Mr..
Lees eye.
III take csre,' be said, that you'll
not be annoyed in the future. Mrs.
Grant shall humbly apologize, and
she must leave, not yo1.'
My dear Mr.. Lee, promise me
that you will never speak to your
daughter on the subject / cause
of discord in your family! Promise
me l insist, entreat that you new
er allude to me. Promise me, dear
Mr.. Lee,' continued the coaxing
voice.
On one condition'-Mr. Lee seiz-
ed his ddvantsge-'thst you stay,
and that what Mrs. Grant has said
shall have no effect on your conduct
or decision. I'll take no denial,' he
gently whispered. How does our
little negotiation stand at present /
am at your mercy? You are doubtful,
hesitating, but the scales weigh lit
tie in my favor, do they not?
'Oh, no. Indeed l have never
thought seriously of marrying you, l
only dislike to refuse you
That last is an admirable frame OF
mind; preserve it, and, as they had
left the beach and were within hear
ing and observation, the conversation
ceased.
Archie and Jack appeared the
next day. summoned by an impera.
i've telegram from Mrs. Grant.
Now, boys, you must exert your
selves: I've done all / can, said their
sister.
She is obstinate and odious-I
would not tell me anything
Perhaps it is all scare exclaim.
ID Archie.
You are very much mistaken.
Papa is devoted to her and icy to
ne. There's no time to lose. We
ire so intimate with the Montgom-
,rys, you can be constantly at the
and chance will throw op-
,ortunities in your way
Whose turn will i. be to speak
irst p cried Archie. IN throw up a
heads win, tails lose. It's
nine ? with glance of despair.
Archie clung pertinaciously to
Mrs. Pages eide on the piazza, sat
next to her in the omnibus which |
.ook them to the bathing beach, walk
ID home with her through the shady |
ane after the bathing.
She was delighted with the gay
young fellow.
At length she showed little clew:
Mrs. Page, we are all very much |
afraid you are going to marry papa
Would you not like me for step
mother p and she smiled deliciously |
1t him.
His tender heart melted:
Like you |! who could help liking
you +! But'-and be hesitated-'we
don't want q step.mother step-moth-
srs are decidedly in the way
An involuntary smile appeared on
Mrs, Pages face then she sighed.
The good.hearted fellow felt COM
junction as be heard the sigh. Hang
Itp be burst forth, 'Gerty set me at
You. She expects me to be disagree
sble, bat who could tight q dove? It'll