The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-27
A LADY, AFTER ALL.

II wonder if Mamie got my note. and
is looking for me? Hallo."
/ This last exclamation was drawn from
Rays lips 10y cherry, which, coming
der cCatact with bis nose.
He looked up, and there perched like
great bird, upon the limb OF huge old
cherry tree, and looking down on him
with dancing eyes and brilliant cheeks,
was young girl.
''How do, Lennoz2 Come up and have
some cherries?" was the misch:evous
greeting.
mamie! Is it possible?" exclaimed
Lennox, severely.
And while Ray looked on in stern dis
approval, 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. Il
know it's Tom boyish to climb the cherry
| trees; but then 1t s such tun.
Mamie, you should have been boy, -
said Lennox.
L wish l had2 No don't either; for
then you woulda't have fallen in love
with me. What made you, dear2" with
a fond glance and caressing movement.
because you are so sweet, darling,
answered Ray, melted III spite of himself.
''But I do wish, Mamie, you would
leave off those hoydenish ways and be
more dignifed."
Like Miss Isham?" asked Mamie.
Miss Isham is a very superior woman,
and it would not hurt you to copy her in
some respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes at
his tone.
They went into the parlor, and Ray
took q seat III a great arm chair.
Mamie, giving her curls a toss back
ward, went aud sat down.
II wish You would put up these fya-
way curIs and dress your hair as other
young ladies do" said Ray, "and see
! here, Mamie l want to haye a talk with
you. You know love you; but in truth,
my dear, my wife must have something
Of the elegance of refined society. Your
manners need polish, my dear
Il came down to tell you that my sis
ter Laura is making up party to visit
the noted watering places, and she wish
es you to be one of the number"
"Are You going2" asked Mamie.
''No; my business will not allow it;
but [ shall see you several times. viii
you gof'
q 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 plead
ed.
"It's for your good Mamie, and you
must be content to go. Will you2"
The supper bell rang at that instant,
and Mamie hastily answered:
"Yes; let me go, Lennox,' and ran
out of the room, and upstairs to her own
chamber.
Eyes, I'll go, and I'll teach you one
lesson, Mr.. Lennox Ray; see if | don't
she murmered.
1t was near the middle of September
before Mr.. Ray, heated, dusty and weary,
entered the hotel where his sisters party
was stopping.
''Lennox you here?" said she.
"Yes, where's Naunie?"
'She was on the piazza, talking with n
/ French count, 3 moment ago. All! there
she is, by the door.
"Ahl" said Leuuox, dropping Laura S
hand, and making his way toward the
door.
But it was difficult, even when he drew
Near, to see in the stylish, stately lady,
whose hair was put up over a monstrous
chiguon, and whose lustrous robes swept
the floor for yard, his own little Mamie
of three months ago.
Lennox strola mp with scarce a glance
at the bewildered daudy to whom she was
chatting, and held ont his hand with an
eager exclamation:
''Nauniel"
She made a sweeping courtesy, and Ian
guidly extended the tips of her fingers;
but not muscle moved beyond what ac-
corded with well bred indifference
''Ah; good evening Mr.. Ray"
"Oh, Mamie, are you glad to see mel''
said Lennox, feeling that his heart was
chilled within him.
"Oh, to be sure, Mr.. Ray, quite glad.
Allow me tc present my friend, the Count
de Beaurepaire. Mr.. Ray, Monsieur. .
Lennox hardly deigned bow to the
Frenchman, and offered his arm to Nam
ME.
"You will walk with me little while''
"Thanks-but the music is beginning,
and promised to dance with Mr.. Blair. y
"But afterward, said Lennox, the chill
growing colder.
"But | am engaged to Mr.. Thornton. y
"When, then?" demanded Lennoz.
with jealous pang.
Really, my card is so full, 1 hardly
know. / viii, however, try and spare
you waltz somewhere.
Good Heavens, Mamie, what efecta.
ton is thisl"
She favored him with a well bred stare,
"Pardon do not understand you"
And taking the arm of her escort, she
walked away with the air of au empress
! Lennox sought his sister.
Laura, how have you changed Mamie
, sof'' he demanded.
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