The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-15

however, and was now at the gate, while
coming up the pathway, with elastic
tread and joyous countenance, was a
young man ofperhaps twenty-five.
But where's Charley =" 1 asked
Why, that's Charley" replied Mrs.
Wade.
But thought he was little school
boy"
Little boy Guess he anti" cried
Eva, bending upon me a look of unut-
terable scorn. The next moment she
had bounced into his arms.
The "pampered school boy" proceeded
to embrace his little sister and his old
grandmother with becoming vehemence,
and then turned for an Introduction to
me.
suppose the look of establishment
had not yet died out Of my face, for his
eyes met mine with an expression of
intense amusement.
Charley's eyes are brown and mine
are blue, and have heard 1t said that
between such eyes when they meet is a
current of magnetism. Be that as it
may, there was that in his glance which
brought the blood to my cheek and, if
may believe what he says now, there
was that in mine which planted a new
feeling in his heart of hearts.
l gave him my hand in a confused
way as we were named to each other,
and then Mrs. Wade and / went back to
the parlor, while Eva went up with her
brother to see him safely to his room.
"And what do you think, Charl ~ /
heard her say on the stairs. Miss
Canon thought you was little boy"
The old lady looked at me, and smil-
ed.
Il cannot imagine" said she, "how
you came to think so. We have talked
so much about him. L supposed you would
know"
{" 1t was the fact of his being at school
that led to my mistake" " 1 answered.
"Oh, didn't tell you p' she inquir-
ed. "He is there as professor of chem
istry.'
felt uneasy, and wished 1 had put
on another dress. would not change
it now, however, and show him that his
age made difference.
At the dinner table, however, the feel.
ing passed off, and Joined in the con-
versation with unusual ease and credit
to myself
I'VE must go somewhere tonight,
Toddlekins, to celebrate your birthday.
Where shall it be 2" said Charley to
Eva.
" 1 wonder if Eva would like to see
Dundreary," said grandma. Have you
ever seen Our American Cousin play
ed, Miss Canon p''
1 replied in the negative.
"Oh, yes let's all go and see it,"
cried Toddlekins. "That's the piece
with the English lord in, isn't It'll"
"Yes," replied her brother. " The
foolish fellow who talks 80 much about
nothing. If Miss Canon has no obiec-
tions, then, we'll all go and see the play
tonight"
hardly knew how to answer.
had been made one of the family
from the first of my residence with Mrs.
Wade, and had the proposed party for
the theatre consisted of her, Eva and
myself only, 1 should have accepted the
invitation at once. o.
But whether to do SO at her grandson's
expense, was another question - one
which could not decide in moment.
However, the spirit in which it was
rendered would make refusal seem
ungracious; so concluded to go.
While L hesitated, Mrs. Wade took
matters in her own hands.
Miss Canon hasn't word to say
about it. She isn't of age yet If you
want any information please ask it Of
me, for l believe manage the affairs of
this house. OF course she has no objec-
tions. If she had I'd shut her up in
dark closet till they vanished
laughingly took the position assign
ed to me, while Eva looked on in aston
ishment, to see her grandmother carry
ing things with such high hand.
Miss Canon, then, am to suppose,
shares with me the pleasure of being
your grandchild ?" said Charley with q
smile.
"That is just exactly what you are to
suppose" replied Mrs. Wade. "And
tonight you will oblige me by taking
your two sisters and your old grand
mother TO the theatre" lsuT
THAT'S right" laughed my new
brother. 1t is always best to begin