The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-10
venturing to say, ''she seemed to be il
the most perfect health last night, -

venturing to say, "She seemed TO be II
the most perfect health last night 81 {
Excitement does great de al in some
cases; but I feel sure she will not live
through the winter"
Major Stapylton's preoccupation and
sadness on his return soon attracted Mr.
Hunters attention, and he expressed his
fear his brother must be worse.
""No, no; much better; sure to be, all
right soon, Smith said. The fact is,
Hunter, I can't get that girl out Of my
head I told you Of last night. So young and
intelligent, and l should have thought
so we'll; ana / hear now that che cannot
live through the winter.
Violet Brook dressed for dinner with
very preoccnpied thoughts and the pro-
foundest Indifference to Mr.. Hunter and
his friends. Major Stapylton entered
the drawing room decidedly cross, and,
having been introduced to Mrs. Edgerton,
locked round the room and instantly
caught sight ofViolet, standing alta lit
tie distance and looking at him with in
tense surprise. - agg~,9 'sE5 aY
He sprang toward her and siezed her
hand. asas sgFas s sAtFtf. sss;a.r ss-t ,atcta.f
"You herel' he exclaimed. I'd s,,1sla
Violet, terrified, gave slight cry OF
alarm and Frank Egerton moved toward
her. ~. -L., a7 g. ,aH'i ,5sat1*e"l
20, Mr.. Edgerton," she cried, at is
your friend. the Emperor" : I .. is..5
"What is she doing heree" asked MAJOR
Stapylton, bewlldered, and dropping her
hand. .. s...-ia. .s,.s~ z.s3ass -
"Mr. Hunter" Frank called out, as
Violet chung to him for protection, "what
is the meaning of this2 Why have yon
brought this mailman here2' r.
my friend, Major stapylton9 What
on earth do you mean, FRANKIE ~. .
Major Stapylton eagerly addressed Mr..
Hunter: 2"She is the girl I told you of;
one of DIR. Smiths worst casesl Why
have they brought her here9"
~ '"Miss Brook mad" Frank exclaimed
indignantly. "My mother took her to
that dance last night" III q see:"...f
"And I took Major Stapylton p answer
ed Mr.. Hunter, bursting into roar of
laughter, as he perceived the double-mis-
take.
All, even the two victims, were oblige i
to join in the laughter, and more hilari-
GUS party had never before entered Mrs.
Eogerton's dining room. .... l... =.
She, of course, assigned Major Sta
python to Violet: and he thought her
more charming, if possible, than before,
as they offered mutual apologies, and she
explained how she had mistaken him for
his brother, and expressing her Joy at his
speedy recovery. .... 49,. :
Their conversation was continued after
dinner till an impromptu dance was
started. In pause of the figure, he
drew her aside. II cannot help it." he
said, "even if you think me mad again.
Ours is no ordinary acquaintance; and
must tell you before I 60 how I love you.
I dare not hope you can care for me but
may l come and sec you in London2''
In confused, but quite satisfactory
words she confessed more than he had
ventured to believe possible. ~. ...
The Emperor of China recovered in
time to be the best man at the wedding
and in their happy after life, Violet and
Major stapylton often laughed over thu
recollections OF their first meet ing at the
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