The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-04-30
TRIX

TRIX. "-s& T.: p" =
"Do you know where Miss Beatrix ISL"
There was something sharp in Mr.. st.
Johns glance as e questioned little
Rosetta, his cousins maid.
YES, sir; she's in the garden with Mr..
LIE Blond and the young gentlemen"
At this answer the sharpness of Forrest
St. Johns glance increased. and turning
from the door of Redwood he passed
quickly along the terrace. = ..%, i
At the end he stopped before descend
ing the steps, and looked down the broad
garden-path. He saw plainly the group
there under the ,ocust-a regally beauti-
full young lady in purple silk, two dark
eyed boys leaning upon her lap, young,
fair complexion man standing so as to
overlook the book upon which the eyes
of all were fixed. 1t was certainly
peaceful scene, yet the eyes of Forrest
St. John grew bloodshot and sullen as be
stood surveying the group.
Descending the steps he advanced
slowly, Dever removing his baleful gaze
until he came face to face with the young
lady. She looked up. First surprise,
themselves in her mobile countenance.
She turned silently again to her book.
II wish to speak with you, Trix:"
''Certainly, as soon as am at leisure
Go on, Reginald" -
ut is Max's turn, now," responded the
elder OF Miss St. Johns young brothers.
She turned the book in her lap so that
Max could continue his reading of Ger
man. A lurid flush of anger overspread
her cousins f1orid face. He waited with
what grace he could until it, was Miss
St. Johns pleasure to give him hearing.
Unconscious as she appeared, her face
had grown clouded, and the expression
of pleasure had fed, too, from the fea-
lures of Paul LIE Blond. The boys only
appeared totally indifferent to the pres
ence of the ew-arrival, who stood whip
ping his bootleg with his slender riding
whip. As soon as the last word of the
lesson was pronounced, LIE Blond extend
ed his hand to the younger boy.
''Come, Max, we have detained your
sister longer than was necessary"
s'It has not been irksome; [ have en-
loved it." answered Miss St. John, rising
and shaking out the folds of purple silk
crushed by her brothers resting arms
s'They do so well". : II ~. h. =
The boys turned gratefully at bel
praise, kissed and embraced her. y.
When they had turned aside with theil
tutor, she joined her cousin, who had ad
vanced impatiently few steps up tile
main path.
II wish to know" he began, at once
"what need there is of your mixing
yourself up with the boys: lesson? ISM
LIE Blond capable:"
ssHe does not teach German, and
gained quite good knowledge of i
while abroad" answered his companion
indiferently arranging the lace aroun,
her wrist, though it was evident tina
Mr. Forrest St. John was in a foamine
passion.
ssThen let them go, without learning
German! They have lessons enough, ant
it only encourages. him. = ~
encourages whom, if you please2"
sic Blond. He watches for chanc
to speak to you, day, or night, and yo
know it!'
A color like the red CLINT of an ops
came into Trix St. Johns oval cheek
She did not speak. Her cousins watch
ing eyes saw. He foaned over.
"a white-faced adventurer, who woul
like to be master here! And it's a burr
ing shame to you, Trix, that you are fla
tered by it! Any lady would resent it
an insult" ..
''stop, if you pleased" ! -
II beg your PARDON" muttered tt
other, sullenly. 81 did not quite mea
that. Come, Trix, give up these Germa
lessons, or give that LIE Blond his walkin
papers. To please me" he added.
A faint smile curled Beatrix's beaut
full lips at the last words.
Il cannot please you in this matte
Forrest"
He choked an angry answer.
''It is desirable that the boys ha,
early lessons in German. And I know
no reason why Mr.. Paul LIE Blond shou
have his walking papers, as you term it
eff you don't dismiss him, I sha
Trix': ...,..xs -.s ...r..s.
"By what authoritya" cody.
"By the authority of my relationsh
and right to prevent you from thrown
yourself away on a poverty.stricken II
low who is nobody knows whow
Il do not think that I shall we'd n
LIE Blond until he asks me-" with {
rious smile''
"Hell soon have the impudence to
that with the encouragement you 81
him." &et~~' 81 4
Miss St. Johns fine black brows h
contracted, and her nutty curls touched
burning color in her cheeks; and VIII
her cousin added, "you mean to mai
- him, but, by heaven, you shall not!" &
stopped in the path. ...}>ai .
Forrest" she said,"I hate reproacl
and recriminations, but there is no otl
way with you. You, who are not fit
govern your own life, shall not be allo
ed the government of mine. You hs
squandered the fortune my father l
you; you are my cousin, and, by courte
my guest. You are nothing more. Y
shall be permitted no authority over I
The law gives you hone, and will