The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-22
THE DAILY STAR
NANNIE'S PLOT.

"I wonder if Mamie got my note, and
ID looking for me. Halo"
This last exclamation was drawn from
Rays lips by ripe cherry which, coming
from above somewhere, came into sud-
den contact with his nose.
He looked up and there, perched like a
great bird upon the limb of huge old
cherry tree, and looking down upon him
with dancing eyes and brilliant cheeks,
was young girl.
allow do, Lennox9 Come up, and
have some cherries" was her mischiev-
GUS greeting. -. i
"Nannie! Is it possible?" exclaimed
Leunox, sternly.
And while Ray looked on in silent dis
approval, the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
"Now don't look so glum, LennoN
DEAR" she said, slipping her little hands
into his with coaxing motion. 81 know
it's tomboyish to climb the cherry tree,
but then it's such fun" /
"Nannie, you should have been a boy"
aid Lennox.
'I wish l had! No don't, either, for
then you wouldn't have fallen in love
with me. What made you, dear% with
Q fond glance, and caressing move
ment.
because you are so sweet, darling"
answered Raw, melted in spite of him.
self. "But do wish, Mamie, you would
leave off these hoydenish ways, and be
more dignifed."
"Like Miss Isham?" asked Mamie.
"Miss lsham is very superior woman,
and it would not hurt you to copy her in
come respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes at
his tone.
They went into the parlor, and Ray,
took seat in great arm chair.
Mamie giving her curls toss back
ward went and sat down.
T wish you would put up those fva-
way curls, and dress your hair as other
young ladies do" said Ray. "And see
here, Mamie, I want to have 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"
II came down to tell you that my sis
ter Laura is making up party to visit
the noted watering g-paces, and she
wishes you to be one of the number"
"Are you goingw asked Mamie.
"No; my business will not allow it.;
but I shall see you several times. You
will go%
Il don't want to go. I'd rather stay
here in the country and climb cherry
trees every day."
"Nannie! l must insist upon more
Balf-control," said he, coldly.
"But don't send me away" she
pleaded.
at is for your good, Mamie, and you
must be content to go. Will you"
The supper-bell rang at that instant,
and Mamie hastily answered:
"Yes; let me 60, 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, u
she murmured. -.
1t was nearly the middle of September
before Mr.. Ray heated dusty and weary
entered the hotel where his sisters part,
was stopping.
As he entered, he met his sister Laura
'fLennox! you hereY' she said.
Eyes. Where's Nanniew
"She was on the piazza, talking with
French count, a moment ago. All! ther
she is, by the door,"
"Ahp' said Lennox, dropping Laura
hand, and making his way toward TIN
door.
But it was difficult, even when b
drew near, to see in tie stylish. statel,
lady, whose hair was put up over mon
strous chignon, and whose lustrous robe
swept the floor for yard, his own ittl
Mamie of three months ago. .
Lennox strobe up with scarce a glanc
at the bewhiskered dandy to whom sh
was chatting, and held out his hand wit
an eager exclamation:
"Nannie!' ..... ......
She made sweeping courtesy, an
languidly extended the tips of he
fingers; but not muscle moved beyon
what accorded with wsll-bred indiffe
enee.
@Ah! good evening, Mr.. Ray"
"Oh, Mamie, are you glad to see me-
said Lennox, feeling that his heart WI
chilled within him.
"Oh, to be sure, Mr. Ray, quite gla'
Allow me to present my friend, tt
Count De Beaurepaire. Mr.. Ray, MOI
Bieur." ...
Lennox hardly deigned bow to til
Frenchman, and offered his arm to MAJ
ME. ,..O.. .....-
"You will walk with me lit
while% tl..
"Thanks-but the music is beginnin
and promised to dance with Mr.. Blair
"But afterward," said Lennox, IL
chill growing colder.
'eBut am engaged to Mr.. Thornton
"When, thenT' demanded Lenno
with a jealous pang.
"Really, my card is so full, hard
know. will, however, try to spare yc
waltz somewhere"
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