The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1879-12-18
"But your influence, mammal

tuAy " " ~ Nrll'A-Niett"NVf sNNJAet H"s
my letter is a matter of some Importance
70 me-
did not mean TO be saucy, only pet
tish; but mamma, hayiRg had long ex-
psfienee With her four headstrong girls,
bore with me patiently. a-e'a
swell finish your letter, Gertrude,
and then advise me"
But my train of thought was broken,
and after few moments put my sheet
In the writing desk.
"What can't be accomplished openly
must be done BY stratagem, mamma Il
Is probable that this Gage Redmond is
after Patricia's money. She is great
prize. matrimonially. Well, you say l
am Pgettier than Patty. suppose play
decoyT e@-a4 wv
"Whatp cried mamma.
= H1Ir. Redmond is dark and reserved.
Fam fair and volatile. Don't you think
he will appreciate my style and beauty
II takea little pains to make him do
soY'
rBut, Mr.. Sherringtonr'
81 will tell him. Hewill not object"
81 think he win"
x 40, no; he will be interested in the
good Of the family. He comes next
week. Fortunately Patty l. sick with
cold, and Redmond can see but little of
Der till then" ~ ~ E
Quite pleased with my scheme, 7 ran
upstairs TO. give Patricia her cough
drops, sitting down at the window of her
room, and bowling cordially to Mr.. Red
mond, whom could see writing in his
uncle's study, in the great mansion
across the way. The larches hid all the
house but that one window. He was
there a good deal, and / reflected that
Patty's blue silk curtains were more be-
coming to my styleof beauty, than hers.
"Pll bring my embrn derry up and sit
with you, Fatty | said. IN, /, ~.
"Do," size said; ~ am tired of watch
ing the evergreens swaying about the
gay spring sky"
50 filled my lap with rose-colored
worsted and framed myself in the blue
window drapery for Mr.. Redmond's bene-
fit. Just the colors to set off the pink
and snow of my complexion. ] had the
Of meeting his eyes more
than once when glanced over the way,
Seems to me you've wonderfully
good spirits, Cert" remarked Patricia,
faf Gas la5 r
The DeLacy dinner bell rang, and Mr..
Redmond disappeared.
''Well, l must take them in another
direction now" said, rising. 81 can't
give any more time TO you, sis, for |
want 50 finish my blue silk suit before
Mr. Sherrington comes. You'd better
take naP1 gsRtfagghs ~
Patricia settled herself obedicntly
among, her cushions. Suddenly she
lifted her beautiful head. y|l
"Has Mr.. Redmond called to inquire
for me to-day, GertieP
mo, l believe not" replied indifier.
emily.
She showed moments surprise, then
settled herself on her couch again, and
In FIVE minutes was sleeping sweetly.
The blue silk was finished, and having
laid aside my half mourning for Aunt
Betty and donned it, the family pro-
the effect charming
as Mr.. Sherrington coming tonight,
asked mamma
eyes"
81 want to say to you, my dear, that
On Mr.. Sherrington's account / don't
think you had better" she whispered,
but interrupted her by my exit from
the apartment.
The next day brought Mr.. Clyde sher-
rington.
GLOW delightful that the spring is at
land," said he, 'the sunshine growing
warm, and the grass springingl / passed
! bit of wood coming up from the station
hat is full of garbutus. We will have
ome delightful walks. Gerty. am very
.ired of city life."
"Yes, Clyde, dear; but you see have
,een obliged to make little plan which
will interfere somewhat with that ar
angement," I replied quickly. 81 want
o lend you to Patricia"
"Lend me to Patricia"
eyes, while lure away most ineligi-
lie sutton she has. Mamma and / con
Jude that it is the only way" / added.
Patricia has a fortune of about $780,
700, you know"
Eyes" A.I.-t...
"Well we think that Mr.. Gage Red
nond is after her money. We can't af-
ord to let Patty make such match as
hat, and so, / don't think Pm totally an
person-do you, Clyde?-Ij
m going to try and flirt a little with Mr..
Redmond. Now you won't be a bear,
nd say no, viii you, dear? And you'll
~ and help US by devoting yourself to
'atricia, won't you" AA
At first my companion did not believe
was in earnest, but when convinced Of
nv sincerity, his astOnishment was mex
i remember he stanimered I
ut some faint objection, but would
lot listen, and before retiring that night
whispered 10 mamma that / had made
{ all right with Mr. SherringtOn, and
be had only TO observe how nicely /
-ould manage the whole affair.
sent Patricia off in the morning TO
nd arbutus with Mr. Sherrington while
waited to receive Mr.. Redmond
When he came | was in the garden,
nd had ordered lunch an hour earlier
nan usual. My pale blue silk looked ,
eautiful in the lawn grass.
Pray come and see my tulips, Mr..
edmond, " / called as walked up the
lie came, pleased enough, and as be
az especially fond Of flowers, / had no
ifiicultv in OBTAINING him more than
alf an hour.