The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-06-12
TEN DAYS IN LOVE.

howled and moancd cut by turns its story
OF woe.
Hugh Remington and his friend Will
liams, glad to be out of the storm, had
settled themselves in gown and slippers
for quiet evening at home. The shut
tiers were closed and the curtains drawn,
and on either side of the hearth was
placed the favoritc chair Of each. These
friends had lived together in their bache-
lor quarters for more than two years.
Everything in the apartment showed re-
fined taste and wealth. Some said that it
all belonged to Hugh, and that he made
it home for his friend
No one, however, knew this to be true
Hugh was quiet and reserved, seldom
spoke Of his affairs to any one, never laid
any special claim to anything, but al
lowed 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, oflittlc episodes
in their lives. Hugh was in talking
mood, and had told several good stories
Of his past life; stopping suddenly, he
exclaimed.
did I ever tell You Of my love for the
widow2"
"No," replied Williams. Lets have
it,"
SWELL" said Hugh, taking another
cigar and leaning back in his great easy
chair, II met her in Paris
''Mct who!'
Oh, never mind who. Be content that
am telling you the story, and don't ask
for names. thought OF her AS the
widow 1t is Il sufficient title"
swell, wont interrupt. Go on"
So Hugh continued:
II was calling on my old friend, Mrs.
Lee, and while waiting for the servant to
take her my card, an odd piece of bric-a-
brac standing in the corner + the room
attracted my attention. got up and
went over to examine it. While thus en-
gagged the door opened. turned think
ing it was Mrs. Lee, when, Oh! what a
beauty met my sight so small that she
looked like child, large deep blue eyes
that came out under mass oflight, gold
en- curls, a small rosebud ola mouth
She was dressed in deep mourning, and
thought, as looked at her, that had
never seen more beautiful picture. She
didn't see me until made slight move
ment that startled her. Coming forward,
l said:
"'I frightened you, did not!''
"'Yes; I was not aware that there was
any one in the room. You are waiting
for Mrs. I.ee?' And she gave me the sweet
est of smiles, showing most perfect row
Of teeth.
"Beforc I could answer Mrs. Lee APP
aornl .r&ro,l,oo1
making Mrs. Lee visit prior to her de-
parture for America. was glad of that
for I should then have the pleasure of
seeing her again.
1.-The evening passed on too quickly,
and l arose with an apology for staying
80 late. Mrs. Lee invited me to dine
with them informally the next day. She
said her friend preferred being quiet, so
VIC would be quite alone. You may be
sure accepted the invitation and was
there promptly at the hour. The widow
was even more charming than on the pre-
vious evening. 1 longcd to stop the hour
from rolling on. Having been in the hab-
it Of dropping in at Mrs. Lees at all hours
my frequent-almost daily-visits were
not noticed as anything strange or unu-
sual
Mrs. Lee thanked me for coming to
them in their loneliness, and the widow
would give me one of her sweet smiles,
and l was thankful in my innermost
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.
"Now, had intended passing a month
or two in England before coming home,
but when found that the widow was to
return in ten days began to think that
my duty called me back to my business
The more l thought of the matter, the
more important it seemed to me to 90.
"'Do you know any one going on the
19th2' the widow asked me one evening
in her dove-like way.
"'No one but myself l answered,
Business has called me sooner than
expected
"How delightful' from the widow
while Mrs. Lee exclaimed:
"'Oh, Mr. Remington, am 50 glad I
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.
"We then began to make our plans
Mrs. - intended making visit of a
few days to friends in London. was
going direct to Liverpool. Mrs. Lee and
1 drove down to see our friend off, and |
looked forward to meeting her on board
the steamer. My last days in Paris were
spent in saying goodbye to old friends
and buying presents for Sister Nell and
her children: l got every novel;
ty that I could find, and felt we'll pleased
with my selection. At last was on the
steamer, and stood looking at the ship
moving away. By my side was the
widow, and thought had never before
seen her look so lovely. I cxultcd in the
knowledge that she knew no one on
board. l was her only friend, consc-
gently should have her all to myself; this
was $50 said to myself what 1 had for
weeks been longing for. Was I in love-
That question had not occurred to me-
felt supremely happy, and thought the
situation delightful. I was ready to do
anything for this fair creature. She had
only to commando; I was all eage1ness tc
obey. I soon had an opportunity OF
showing my devotion.
"Ihe following morning came out on
deck very early and was surprised to find
my little lady already there. She looked
very miserable and very pretty. The
morning salutations over, I asked he,
how she had slept.
~ havn't slept at ALL she said, in q
fretful, childish way, which I thought
charming. Such noise all night She
continued, II could not get to sleep; and
the smells are simply dreadful. I must
have another room. I'd rather sit mr.
here all night than to'sleep in that horrid
place again. Don't you think, Mr. Rem.
ington, if you asked the captain or some.
body, he would give us another state.
room7' and her big eyes looked inquir.
ingly into mine.
"'Certainly,' said. Twill 20 at once
to sec about it, and if there is no othe,
you shall change with me. Take my