The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-02-01
TEN DAYS IN LOVE.
IIarper,s wsekIy.

howled and moaned out by turns It's stor
ofwoe,
Hugh Remington and his friend VII
liams, glad to be out Of the storm, had set
tied themselves in gown and slippers for
quiet evening at home. The shutters wer,
closed and the curtains were drawn, ant
on either side Of the hearth was PLACED
the favorite chair Of each. These friend
had lived together in their bachelor quar-
tiers for more than two years. Every thinl
in the apartment showed refined taste anG
wealth. Some said that 1t all belonged L
Hugh, and that he had made It a home fol
his friend. No one, however, knew this
to he true. Hugh was quiet and reserved
seldom spoke of his affairs to any one,
never laid any special claim to anything,
but allowed It to appear that all things
were equally shared. After the evening
papers had been read and discussed, the
two sat talking Of days gone by, Of little
episodes in their lives. Hugh was in a
talking mood, and had told several good
stories Of his past life; stopping suddenly,
he exclaimed:
"Did | ever tell Of my love for the
widow"
"No, replied Williams. "Lets have t"
"Well," said Hugh, taking another
cigar. and looking very serious as no lean
ed back in his great easy-chair, ~ met her
in Paris"
''Met who?"
"Oh, never mind who. Be content that
am telling you the story, and don't ask
for names. l thought Of her as the
widow It is a sufficient title"
"Well, l won't interrupt. Coon"
So Hugh continued:
81 was calling upon my old friend Mrs.
Lee, and while waiting for the servant to
take her my card. an old piece OF brle-a.
brac standing in the corner OF the room
attracted my attention. got up and went
over to examine It. While thus engaged,
the door opened. turned, thinking that
It was Mrs. Lee, when, oh! what beauty
met my sight!-so small that she looked
like child, large deep blue eyes that
came out from under mass of light gold.
en- curls, small nose, and rosebud Of
mouth. She was dressed in deep mourn
ing, and | thought, us looked at her, that
I had never seen q more beautiful picture.
She didn't see inc until ! made slight
movement, which startled her. Coming
forward, said,
"I frightened you, did not?'
"'Yes; / was not aware that there was
any one in the room. Yon arc waiting
for Mrs. Lee?' And she gave inc the
sweetest OF smiles, showing most perfect
row Of teeth.
"Before I-Oould answer, Mrs. Lee APP
peared, and introduced US. Mrs. - was
making Mrs. Lee short visit prior to her
departure for America. was glad Of that
as should then have the pleasure Of see-
ing her again.
1.-THE evening passed only too quickly,
and l arose with an apology for staying SO
late. Mrs. Lee invited me to dine with
them informally the next day. She said
her friend preferred being quiet, so they
should be quite alone. You may DO sure
that accepted the invitation, and was
there promptly at tho hour. The widow
was more charming than on the previous
evening. Ilonged to stop the hours from
rolling on. Having been in the habit Of
dropping in at Mrs. Lees at all hours, my
ireGnent-almost daily-yisits were not
noticed as any thing strange or unusual.
Mrs. Lee thanked me for coming to thCm
in their loneliness, and the widow would
give me one OF her sweet smiles, and was
thankful in my Utmost heart that they
were lonely, and that it fell TO my lot to
cheer them. So the weeks passed, until
the time came for the departure of Mrs.
Lees friend.
Snow had intended passing month
or two in England before coming home
but when / found that the widow was to
return in ten days, l began to think that
my duty called me back to my business
The more thought Of it, the more impor.
tant it seemed to me togo.
5nDo you know Of any one going on tho
18th? the widow asked me, one evening,
in her doye.like way.
"No one but myself, answered. Bus
ineSs has called me sooner than expect
ed
How delIghtful!' from the widow
while Mrs. Lee exclaimed, oh, Mr.. Rem
ington, ] am so glad! couldn't bear the
idea Of my friend going entirely alOne, and
YOU OF all others will know best how to
take care OF her.
ave then began to make our plans. Mrs
--intended making visit OF q few
days to some friends in London. was
going direct to Liverpool. Mrs. Leeandl
drove down TO SEQ our friend Oft, and
looked forward to the pleasure Of meeting
her on board the steamer. My last days
| in Paris were spent in saying 'go0d'by' Il
old friends, aud buying presents for sister
Nell and tile children. got evry not
rsdute that could find, and felt well pleas
adj with nv selection. At last l was OF
the steamer, and stood looking at the ship
move away, BY my side was the widow
and | thought that | had never seen hel
look 30 lovely. / exulted in tho know
ledge that she knew no one on, board; al
was her only friendy consequently y
should have her all to myself this was ls'
/ said TO myself what had for week
been longing for. Was in love? Tha
Question had not occurred to me. u fel
sppremely happy, and thought tho situa
ton delightful. l was ready to 10 any
thing for this fair creature. She had onl.
to command; I was all eagerness to obey
soon had opportunities Of showing IN
devotion. n III
@The following morning / camc out o.
deck very early, and was surprised TO fin
nv little'lady already there. She locke
very miserable and rry pretty. TIL
morning salutaticns oyer, ! asked her ho'
she had slept.
fretful, childish way, which though
charming. Such q noise, all night Sh
continual, Il gould not get 70 sleep; an
the smells arc simply dTssdtpH linus
hare ali night than Sleep in that tari
place again. pna'tyo think, Mr.. Rem
Iugton, if,you asked the captain or Sqqi
bo3V, he would give me another Stat
toogm?' and her big eyes okedinqulrlnI
Certainly, / said, I will 60. st c.nl
: and see about 1t, and Il there is noothe
YOU shall change with me. Take N
, room, which Is good ono, and rs don
mind either noise or smells, your ROOF
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