Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-08-18
A Lady After All.


Lennox Ray sprang from the train, and
hastened up the green lane to the wide, old
fashioned farm house, carrying his valise in
his hand
81 wonder if Fannie got my note, and is
waiting2 Halloi"
This last exclamation was drawn from
Rays lips by a cherry, which, coming from
above, somewhere, came into sudden con-
tact with his nose.
He looked up, and there, perched like
grest bird, upon the limb of huge old
cherry tree, and looking down on him with
dancing eyes and brilliant cheeks, was
young girl.
Sow do, Lennoxi Come up and have
some cherries ~ was the mischievous greet
iEg.
''Nanniel Is 1t possible?' exclaimed
Lennox, severely.
And while Ray looked on In stern disap-
proval. the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
Now, don't look so glum, Lennox,
dear, she said, slipping her little hands into
his, with coaxing motion. 81 know it's
Tom-boyish to climb the cherry trees; but
then it's such fun"
''NannIe, you should have been boy"
said Lennox.
Il wish had, No, don't, either; for
then you wouldn't have fallen in love with
me. What made you, dear I" with fond
glance and a caressing movement
because you are so sweet, darling" an
swered Ray, melted in spite of himself.
'.But do wish, Mamie, you would leave
of those hoydenish ways, and be more Dig
nifed.n
''Like Miss Isham n asked Mamie.
'.Miss Isham is very superior woman,
snd it would not hurt you to copy her in
some respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes a.
lis tone.
They went into the parlor, and Ray took
a seat in the great arm chair.
Mamie, giving her curls toss backward,
went and sat down.
81 wish you would put up those fyaway
curls and dress your hair as other young
ladies dc" said Ray, 'tand see here, Nannic,
want TO have talk with yon- You know
love you; but in truth, my dear, my wife
must have something of the elegance of re-
fined society Your manners need polish,
my dear.
81 came down to tell you that my sister
laura is making up a party to visit the
noted watering places, and she wishes you
to be one of the number"
"Are you going Z" asked Mamie.
f.No; my business will not allow it; but
shall see you several times. Will yoe
goa"'
81 don't want TO go. I'd rather stay here
in the country and climb cherry trees every
day.
Mamie, / must insist upon more self
control" said he, coldly.
But don't send me away" she pleaded.
1T is for your good, Mamie, and you
must be content to go. Will your"
The supper bell rang at that instant, and
Mamie hastily answered
'.Yes; let me go, Lennox," and ran out
of TIE room, andup stairs to her own cham
Der.
.eYes, I'll go, and I'll teach you one les
son, Mr.. Lennox Ray; see if don't. " she
murmured."
II was near the middle of September De-
fore Mr.. Ray, heated, dusty and weary, en-
tered the hotel where bis sisters party was
stopping.
s.Lennox, you here ~ said she.
s'Yes. Where's Mamie Z"
I'She was on the piazza, talking with a
French count, moment ago. All! there
she is by the door,"
.sAhi'' said Lennox, dropping Lauras
hand, and making his way toward the
door.
But il was difficult, even when he drew
near. 10 see in tie stylish, stately lady,
whose hair was put up ovei monstrous
chignon, and whose lustrous robes swept
the floor for yard, his own little Mamie OF
three months ago.
Lennox strobe up with scarce glance al
the bewildered dandy to whom she was
chatting, and held out his hand with an
eager exclamation:
''Nannie y
She made sweeping courtesy, and Ian |
glidly extended the tips of her fingers; out
not muscle moved beyond what accorded
with well-bred indifference.
'.Ah; good evening, Mr.. Ray"
1'Oh. Mamie, are you glad to see me T.
said Leanox, feeling that his heart was
chilling within him.
''Oh, to be sure, Mr.. Ray; quite glad |
Allow me to present my friend, the Count
de Beaurepaire. Mr.. Ray, Monsieur
Lennox hardly deigned bow to the
Frenchman, and offered his arm to Mamie.
'.You will walk with me little while r
4Thanks-but the music is beginning,
and promised to dance with MIR. Blair.
'sBut afterwards ?" said Lennox, the CHILL
growing colder.
''But am engaged to Mr.. Thornton
'sWhen then7 7n demanded Lennox, with
jealous pang.
'.Really, my card is so full, l hardly
know. will, however, try and spare you
a waltz somewhere"
''Good hesyeasi Mamie, what ahectation