Daily globe., 1879-06-08
TEN DAYS IN LOVE.

snow-storm, battling with the wind that
howled and moaned cut by turns its story
of woe.
Hugh Remington and his friend Will
hams, glad to be out of the storm, had
settled themselves in gown and slippers
for Il quiet evening at home. The shut
ters were closed and the curtains drawn,
and on either side Of the hearth was
placed the favOrite chair of seach. 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, oflittle 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 you Of my love for the
widow?"
NO" replied Williams. 'Let's have
.'Well," said Hugh, taking another
cigar and leaning back in his great easy
chair, II met her in Paris.''
'sMet who!'
am telling you the story, and don't ask
for names. I thought Of her as the
widow 1t is sufficient title"
well, 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. I 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 50 small that she
looked like child, large deep blue eyes
that came out under mass flight, gold
en- curls, a small rosebud ofa mouth.
She was dressed in deep mourning, and l
thought, as I looked at her, that | had
never seen a more beautiful picture. She
didn't see me until made a slight move
ment that startled her. Coming forward,
I said:
"'I frightened you, did not?'
"'Yes; | was not aware that there was
any one in the room. You are waiting
for Mrs. I1ee?' And she gave me the sweet
est of smiles, showing a most perfect row
of teeth.
Before I could answer Mrs. Lee ap-
peared and introduced u.s. Mrs-was
making Mrs. Lee visit prior to her de-
for should then have the pleasure of
seeing her again.
'The evening passed on too quickly
and I 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
we 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. longed 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 t,
them in their loneliness, and the widow
would give me one of her sweet smiles
and l was thankful in my innermos
heart that they were lonely, and that i
fell to my lot to cheer them. So tn
weeks passed, until the time came for tn
departure of Mrs. Lees friend.
Nov, I had intended passing montl
or two in England before coming home
but when found that the widow was t
return in ten days I began to think tina
my duty called me back to my business
The more | thought of the matter, tn
more important it seemed to me to 90.
"'Do you know any one going on til
19th?' the widow asked me one evenin
in her dove-like way.
"'No one but myself I answered
Business has called me sooner than
expected.'
"How delightfuln from the widow
while Mrs. Lee exclaimed
"'Oh, Mr.. Remington, am so glad |!
couldn't bear the idea Of my friend goin
entirely alone; and you, of all others, wi
know best how to take care Of her
ave then began to make our plan
Mrs. intended making visit of
few days to friends in London. I wa
going direct to Liverpool. Mrs. Lee an
1 drove down to see our friend off, and
looked forward to meeting her on boar
the steamer. My last days in Paris wei
spent in saying goodbye to old frieno
and buying presents for Sister Nell an
her children. l got every move
ty that I could find, and felt we'll please
with my selection. At last was on til
steamer, and stood looking at the shi
moving away. By my side was til
widow, and thought had never befol
seen her look so lovely. exulted in Il
knowledge that she knew no one Q
board. l was her only friend, cons
gently should have her all to myself; tn
was $50 said to myself) what had f
weeks been longing for Was I in Low,
That question had not occurred to m
felt supremely happy, and thought IL
situation delightful I was ready to &
anything for this fair creature. She ha
only to command; was all eage1ness
obey. I soon had an opportunity
showing my devotion.
'The following morning came out Z
deck very early and was surprised to fin
my little lady already there. She locke
very miserable and very pretty I'll
morning salutations over, I asked h
how she had slept.
"'I havn't slept at ALL she said, in
fretful, childish way, which 1 thougl
charming. Such a noise all night 81