The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-05

tear himself away. III you c0nld have seen
those fierce red locks around that sanctimo-
nious face, you would have enjoyed the
joke as well as | did"
"Dot," said Mr. Dcmaync, looked grave
ly at his mischievous ward, 81 don't know
what to do with you believe must find
some ono to take the responsibility off my
hands. Mrs Dclmayne thinks you are old
enough to marry, and"
s'The old cat !" interrupted Dot.
'Dora," said her guardian, "you must
not apply such disrcspcctful cpithct to my
sister-inlaw. l cannot allow it,"
''Did apply it to your sistcr-in-law
81 was speaking ofher.'
"And l spoke Of al old cat"
Her guardian adroitly converted smile
into yawn.
eyes" he continued, s'I must find nice
young husband for you"
'sI don't want him very young"
''Oh, don't object to Squire Ponsonby's
age at all, if you dont.'
'Ponsonby again |"
"Who then?'
lovely teeth ana eyes, and think he is fond
presses my hand, and sighs, o., so sadly !"
these doors again!"
''rhen, there's Whitney's head clerk.
am sure he admircs me. "
GA clerk |" disdainfully.
"Well, there's the German music-teachcr
at the seminary, lie Is IL jolly old bear-"
"Dot !" sternly.
''I beg your pardon; he is good enough,
but am afraid am not good enough to
become stcp-mother to his five children. ="
"Dccidedly not" he acquiesccd, with Il
smile.
''Thcn," said Dot, with dcspairing look
on her saucy face, 'I will not have old Pom
sonby, and there is nobody left but-you. :"
Then, suddenly realizing the enormity of
her needless speech, she darted from the
room. .t. ..
"Nobody left but me-" he muscd. 81
wonder never thought of that. | believe
am rather fond of the little monkey, after
without her! Not quite ninetcen-just half
my age; fear am too old, but since she
has put the idea into my head, I think I'll
try my fate"
The tea bell aroused Mr.. Delmayne from
his reflections 'I must mention this sub
ject to Helen, when have timc," lie said.
"NIarry that forward little chit!" cried
madame, in dismay, as Richard thus ruth
lessly destroyed her air-castlc. "Richard,
you must be mad a man of your age to
think Of marrying when he has such COM
Portable home, and all his wants attended
to. Should you take such step, Richard,
I am sure you will regret it. You will find
a great difference with careless, ignorant
child at the head of the household, for
shall not remain to be domincered over by q
saucy, Independent girl"
Dot stood by the window in the deepen
ing twilight, awaiting her guardian, who
had been absent several days on business.
Suddenly she was aroused from a deep
rcveric by wcll-known footstcp, and she
ran eagerly to the door to meet him.
"Wcll, little girl, what have youbeen do
ing during my abscnce2" he asked, as he
seated himself before glowing CRATE and
warmed his chilly fingers.
ooh, dcarl" cried Dot, 81 have been
shockingly bad ] can't remember one
half the wic1cdness have committed. You
must apply to madame for details But to
business. Did you find a husband for mc?"
eyes" answered her guardian, compos-
edly, 'but whether you will be suited re-
mains to he sccn."
81 suppose shall be compelled to marry
him whether am suited or not" replied
Dorothea, merrily. u.. '.'
"Not by any MEANS" answered Mr.. Del
maync, grayely, ii,lt Ut ! EEEE
ooh, that is very commonplace. You
are not. at. all like tho cruel guardians in
books, who compel their wretched wards to
marry the lnonthey select for them, am
quite Disappointed. g '-\(
ooh, very well, said lie, eff you wish
me to assume the role of tyrant, will do
so with pleasure The person have chosen
will, am sure, try to make you happy;
but remember, there is no appeal from my
decision"
4" ut is really going to be romantic after
all !" cried Dot, clapping her hands "When
Is my fate to be presented to mc2 If he
had only sent his photograph my happiness
would be complete" ,a4..
81 believe have 1t, ;" srid Mr.. Delmaync,
coolly producing his pocket-book. .,n.
Dot, becoming rather quiet, as he carried
on the farce without smile, held out her
hand for the carte -de-visite, and behold his
own handsome face thereon.
"Well 2" he said, drawing her to his side,
and trying to look into her, downcast eyes.
Dot hid her shining head for moment
on his shoulder, then looking up with o
charming.color, she said, frankly:
81 have no wish to appeal"
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