The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-04

Well, I'd seen George OF to Europe that
afternoon. after we had roomed together
for four years without quarreling once.
wonder If that could be said Of any
two women9 He paused, but the audi
ence maintaining dlgnifed silence, pro.
ceeded with his story. II naturally felt
very lonely after, his departure, and being
unable to read, and in no humor to make
calls; determined to 90 to some place of
amusement. 1t was cold night, and as
Jack Frost and never had been on very
friendly terms, In order to avoids protract-
cd struggle with him, selected the nearest
theatre, regardless as to what the perform
ance was to be. 1t CHANGED that they were
playing most dismal piece"
'What was it2'' asks Ada.
"Ada"--wlth great solemnity-"not for
the world would give any one, not even
you, my gentle COZ, clue by which,
Well, was just seated, when most love
ly girl, followed by her escort-a young
man whose resemblance to her led me to
believe him her brother--sank into the
chair next me-
"What did she look like7" slyly ques-
toned Linda:
'tMiss Lees, must repeat the remark /
made to my cousin moment ago. Nc
word or act of niue shall lead to the
Suffice it to say she was lovely. The cur
tam rose as coon as she had taken her seat,
and from that instant her attention was
riveted upon the stage. was pleased to
notice, however, she did not favor her
companion with any gushing remarks
about the handsome-"
"Who 2" from Ada.
''No matter, and that she did not
wear" ..,..
"What s'' from Linda.
"Either bunch of violets or O jacques
rose. But l was not so we'll pleased to
find that she seemed totally unconscious OF
my proximity, although she did accept
a programme from my hand, in an absent
minded kind of way, without oven a
glance In my direction, while the young
lady on the other side peeped coquettishly
at me-" "
''You conceited fellow2" exclaimed his
cousin.
''She did, upon MY honor, from behind
her fan, every few minutes, and at last,
gaming confidence, from the angelic ex-
preston Of my countenance, no doubt, ac-
tually offered me chocolate caramel"
"Why Mr.. Moorel"
''She did, Miss Less, and I took it and
ate 1t. She was about six, should think.
However, to go on with my story. In the
third act, where
."Rosc Michel"
The Two Orphans"
'sNeither. Where there is some very pa
thetic business, my charming neighbor be-
gan to weep, and reach ing her grey-kidded
hand down by her side, took. from the
pocket of my coat my Misunderstanding
last Of that dozen of silk ones you brought
me from Paris, Ada"
"Not really3" And what did you do?'
Nothing. Yes, did. l laughed 81
lentIy and long, till the flirt of the fan and
the chocolate caramel said to me, reproach
fully. why do you laugh2 1t isn't funny.
And watched her at the end OF the play
walking away in the most dignified man
ner, after carefully putting my handkcr-
chief in her polocoat, OF whatever you call
it, pocket.
'"Twas all mistake you may depend
upon 1t, Herbert. Last winter We wore
our pockets so-so-''
Ada hesitates. and Linda az usual, comes
to her assistance: t'In our back breadths. {"
'I-that she-I mean no doubt your
Sooe ohhI Was Autl uOlAB upOu lllC ATLl OI
he chair. And did you ever meet her
again2 ?"
"I did. And she Immediately possess
ed herself, In just as guileless manner
as she possessed herself my handkerchief,
of something belonging to me, from my
point Of view of infinitely more valuable.
''There's George, and we promised to 60
sailing with him. Come, Linda" shouts
Ada, grasplng her lazy friend by the arm;
and as they ran down the steps she shouts
back at her cousin, 'tlf there's any more,
tell us this evening, Herbert"
is there any more, Miss Howcl2" asks
MIR. Moore, rising and standing face TO
face with the blushing girl.
''Should there be more?" she asks in re-
turn.
eyes. And she gave him her heart I'M place
of his own, and promised to be his true
and faithful wifo9' Do you approve of
that ending for my story"
THAT would be happy conclusion, Pm
sure" laughs Illione. 81 can think of no
better one, Herbert"
And he draws her little hand within his
arm, and they slowly sauntcr off toward the
happy river. ."