The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-08

impatient I9
i fear the doctor has had a sudden
call, and you will be cheated out Of your
ride after all, Jessie" she said.
He certainly would have sent me
word" pouted the young lady, going to
the window and looking out, as num-
Der Of sleighs few by. Gracious that
was Doctor Aliens team, she continued.
Il cannot be mistaken in the splendid
greys, and he had some lady by his SIDE"
very likely; his sleigh was standing
before Mr.. Clark's door not ten minutes
ago." returned Mrs. Austin, Eand he is
undoubtedly giving Susie Clark ride.
A very singular proceeding, it strikes me,
after engaging you to go to Charleston
Jessie was spirited little body, and
her eyes flashed like diamonds at the
bare thought of such treatment, and Mrs.
Austin resumed: "Let me advise YOU to
take this opportunity that you don't
choose to sit and NOPE at home waiting
his pleasure while he is playing the gal
liant to somebody else. As my husband
and intend to drive out and take sup
per, suppose you go with us p
If he is not here in ten minutes to
make proper explanation, I certainly
will. Only see how late it is; the whole
company have gone long ago, and am
positively angry"
Mrs. Austin ran home to get ready, and
when, a little later, she and her husband
called at the door of the Thornton man
sion, Miss Jessie was found fully equip
ped, and in a moment more they were
dashing along with thaty Dung lady snug
" tucked under the robes.
When they reached the country tavern
(where the party was being held), they
found the company dancing, and Doctor
Allen leading a set with Susie Clark; but
he looked surprised when he saw Jessie
enter with the Austins.
How gay and spirited did that young
lady seem all the evening? What love-
" color was in her cheeks, and what
brilliancy in her splendid black eyes?
How queenly she carried her head, and
how haughtily she refused to dance with
Doctor Allen when be summoned cour-
age to ask. her? all Of which afforded
great amusement to Mrs. Austin.
what spirits Jessie Thornton is in to-
night I? she said to the doctor, as they
were dancing vis-o-ois with her husband
and Jessie.
eyes, she appears very gay" was the
laconic reply.
i never saw her look so handsome, !"
continued the lady.
The physician bowed acquiescence and
tried to look the other way, but as if inn
PEELED by a magnetic influence, his eyes
came back to look upon the beautiful face
opposite him.
All this fine show of spirits, doctor"
whispered Mrs. Austin, ssis born of any
thing but happiness"
In an instant he was all attention,
and eagerly asked her reason for such a
conclusion.
Had you not engaged the young lady
for to-night?''
Certainly; but received very curt
note, at the last moment, containing her
regards, and as Will Bigelow had two
ladies' engaged, begged one, and Miss
Clark fell to my lot. I was deeply NOR
tilted at Miss Thornton's strange recall
Of her promise, and intended to convince
her that there were other fish in the
sea-"
$50 gentlemen do strange things out
Of pique, sometimes, as well as ladies ?"
laughed Mrs. Austin; "but there must be
some misunderstanding ] know Jessie
waited until the very last moment, ex-
pecting you to call for her. I happened
to be in at their house when you drove
past with Susie Clark, and Jessie was
standing at the window, watching for
you, DOCTOR
els it possible?' he exclaimed, flushing
crimson.
Just then the set broke up, and he
found no opportunity of continuing the
conversation. But his efforts to secure
Jessie in the next dance was a fine piece
of diplomacy, as that young lady had
oo,.c oxro,,xy1,n5xy hut hn,. low.
er, and SO managed (fguratively speak.
ing) to keep him at a distance, yet fate
gave him the longed-for opportunity. By
chance he met Jessie in the hall leading
TO the deserted refreshment room, and
seizing her hand, he begged moments
audience, and as she saw no way of
avoiding it, she permitted herself to be
led into an adjoining room.
Miss Thornton" he asked, ssdid YOU
not this evening, and at the last moment,
send me q note declining to accompany
me here?' s
mo, sir, I did not" she replied, colby.
and with proud, uplifting Of her head.
Nevertheless, received one in your
handwriting, or I am very much mistak-
81" he returned, producing the docu-
ment, and Jessie read: Miss Jessie
Thornton's compliments and regrets for
Wednesday eve, April 1st."
You acknowledge your writing, of
course, and now know the reason / did
not call for you" he said.
Yes, wrote it; but it was never In
tended for you. See, the date has been
changed. It came from Mrs. Austin is
| one sent her long ago, when she gave
me hrst party after hersetting in FRINGE