Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-06
" For PHYS Sake"


evening. Would you mind going down IN
the carriage to meet her? can't get off
myself, and it will seem forlorn enough to
find only an empty carriage awaiting her. ?"
A prolonged whistle proceeded from the
depths of the luxurious arm chair into which
the young man addressed (pretty little Mrs.
Vere's bachelor-brother) had ensconced him
self.
He was handsome man of the blonde
type, enjoying few weeks furlough from
his army duties in his sisters house.
The LATEST man in the regiment he was
called, but the bravest as well, with now
and then sudden light in his clear gray
ewes which lent momentary insight into the
hidden strength and meaning of his real
nature.
miss Houghton !? " he now drawled out,
somewhat interrogatively, in response to the
demand made upon him. "You mean the
rhildren's new goVerness, 1 SUPPOSE de-
mure spinster of forty or thereabouts; or,
worse still, young, gushing creature, be-
reft, In one fell blow, offortune and friends.
Seriously, Mamie, it's an awful bore, and,
considering that my captains pay won't adj
NIT of any matrimonial schemes, I think,
perhaps it would be as well not to put false
ideas in this young CD woman's head by
sending me to greet her."
e'Don't go, Uncle Fred" chimed in the
children, aged respectively six and eight.
"We don't want any governess."
"Hush, children! Don't worry me,
Fred! Do go, like good fellow! assure
you, from all hear of Miss Houghton, she
is charming medium between your two
absurd comparisons, and viii probably give
you no second thought. Here comes the
carriage to the door. Now, Fred, don't miss
herr"
"No hope of that" he groaned, as he
lifted himself to his six-feet stature, and
moved leisurely to the door.
A half-hour later, the Eastern train came
putting and snorting into the station. Only
few passengers had this point for their des-
fination. He watched them descend with
calm Indifference when suddenly he started.
A young lady, quietly but richly dressed,
passed him, the light from the lamps falling
full on the clear-cut features, and revealing
their faultless beauty. In her arms she car
ried little dog She directed her course
to the station-master.
"Can I get vehicle here to take me to
Mrs. Vere's?" she questioned
"Mrs. Vere's own carriage is in waiting.
Her brother, Captain Osgood, came down,
expecting some friends"
"Fhen I will not intrude upon them"
But at this instant the young officer step
ped to her side.
'The carriage is at your service, miss.
Pardon me, and allow me to introduce
myself as Captain Osgood, Mrs. Veres
brother"
81 have heard of YOU" she answered,
smiling, and disclosing two rows of
white, even teeth. 81 am very glad to
meet you"
III
one tiny, perfectly gloved hand.
"Cool for governess, upon my word,
and doesn't answer much to Mans descrip-
ton" thought Mr.. Fred.
But, notwithstanding, he felt quite war
Tanted in meeting the frank advance very
cordially, and soon, in their homeward
drive, after first disposing of what seemed
to him an unwarrantable amount of bag
gage. they were chatting away like old
friends
When the house was reached, Captain Os-
good withdrew. He would let the women
meet alone, and not betray the moment
ary weakness into which he had been be-
guiled
MRS. We're is in the library, MISS" pro-
claimed the butler.
The young lady followed him 10 the door
indicated.
swell, Fred, you were disappointed,
after al, }" began the mistress of the room,
without turning her head, as her quick ear
detected the opening of the door. Miss
Houghton's letter, apprising me of her sud-
den illness and consequent detention, ar
rived just after you left the house. It was
too"
But her sentence remained unfinished, as
some one stole softly behind her and clasped
two tiny gloved hands close over her eyes.
"Who can it be?" she questioned.
The hands were Withdrawn. She looked
up.
"Flossie! she exclaimed, and rapturously
Elasped the girl in her arms. Where did
you come from?" was her first question,
when she found breath"
"Straight from Paris dear. When
reached New York, 1 heard that you were
up In your country home, and SO I deter
mined to come Immediately up and take yon
by surprise. I intend to spend at least a
fortnight with you, ma clsere, SO you must
make the best of it."
ga fortnight shall hold you garris-
pned for the summer. But tell me-did you
see Fred, and introduce yoursef?"
"My dear, he seemed to know me- I
found your carriage waiting; he presented