River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-08-26
4 LADY, AFTER ALL.

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Lennox Ray swang from the train
and FASTENED up the green lane to the
wide old fashioned farmhouse, carry
ing his vaise in his hand.
II wonder if Mamie got my note and
is looking for me? Halo"
This last exclamation was drawn
from Rays lips by cherry, which,
coming from above somewhere, came
into sudden contact with his nose. lie
looked up, and there, perched like a
great bird, upon the limb of hugh old
cherry tree, and looking down at him
with dancing eyes and brilliant checks.
was Il young girl.
How do, Lennox? Come up and
have some cherries p was her mis-
chievouS greeting.
''Nannicl Is possible p exclaimed
LennoX, severely.
And while Ray looked on in stern
disapproyal, the Young witch swung
herself lightly down.
Nov don't look so glum. Lennon.
dear, she said, slipping her little hands
into his with coaxing motion. Il
know its tomboyish to climb the cherry
trees; but then it's such fun
Mamie. YOU should have been
boy. said Lennon.
Il wish had No, | don't either;
for then you wouldn't lave fallen in
love with me. What made you, hear?
with Il fond glance and Il carcssing
movement
Because YOU are 50 sweet, darling,
answered Ray, melted in spite of him
self But | do wish Mamie, you
would leave off those hoydenish ways
and be more dignitied.
Like Miss Isham asked Mamie.
Miss Isham Is 4 very superior wo-
man, and it would not hurt you to copy
her i'll some respects.
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes
ut his tone. They went into the parlor,
and Ray took Il seat i'll Il great arm
chair Mamie giving her curlS toss
backward, went and sat down
Il wish YOU would put up them ily
away curls and dress your hairaS other
young ladies do, said Ray, And see
here Mamie, | 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 / came down To tell you that my
sister. Laura, is making up Il party to
visit the noted Watering-places, and she
wishes you to be one of thenumber.'
Are YOU going?" asked Mamie.
NO. my business will not allow it;
but | shall see you several times. Wal
YOU COZ A
Il don't want to 20. I'd rather st9
here in the country and climb cherry
trees every day.
Mamie, | must insist upon more
selfcontrol." said he, coldly.
But don't send me away, She plead
ed.
1t is for your good, Mamie, and You
must be content to 90. Will your
The supper-bell rang ut that instant,
and Mamie hastily answered Yes.
let me so, Lennox," and ran out of the
room up stair to her own chamber.
Yes, I'll 90. And I'll teach You one
lesson, Mr. Lennox Ray; see if | don't
She murmured.
Ii was nearly the middle of Septem-
Der before Mr. Ray heated, dusty and
weary. entered the hotel where has sis
ter's party was stopping.
"Lcnnox. YOU here?' said She.
Yes. Where's Nannie?'
she was ON the piazza. talking with
n Grench Count. Il moment ago. Ah.
there She is, by the door"
All said Lennox dropping LaIra's
hand and making his way toward the
door
But it WAS difficult. even when ne
drew near. to see in the stylish, stately
lady. whose hair was put up over a
monstrouS chignon, and whose lustrouS
robes swept the floor for yard, his
own little Mamie of three months ago.
LennoX strobe up. with scarce
glance ut the bewilderlng dandy 10
whom She was chatting, and held out
his hand with an eager exclamation:
Mamie"
She made 4 sweeping courtesy, and
languidIy extended the tip OF her fin
gers. hut not muscle moved beyond
what accorded with well-hred inditicr-
euce
All. good evening, Mr. Ray"
80. Nanniel are YOU glad to see me?'
said LeunOX, feeling that his heart was
chilled within him.
20. To he sure. Mr. Ray. quite glad
Allow me to present my friend the
Count de Beaurepaire Mr.. Ray. mon
Sieur
Lennon hardly deisned bow to the
Freuchman. and offered his arm To
Mamie
you Will walk With me little
while
Thanks bat the music is beginning
and promised to dance with Mr..
Blair
But afterward2" said Lennox, the
chin growing colder.
'But am engaged TO Mr.. Thorn
ton
When, them demanded Lennox,
with jealous pang.
Really. my card IS 80 full, hardly
know. viii. however. thy and spare
YOU waltz somewhere.
Good heavens. Mamie, what afec-
ton Is this"
She favored HIM with a well-bred
stare
Pardon. do not understand YOU.
Aud taking the arm Of her escort. She
walked away with the air of an en-
press.
Lennon sought his sister.
Laura. how have YOU changed Nan
ME So lac demanded
Yes, She Is changed. Isn't she per
fect2"
Perfect Rather to much So to suit
me. growled Lennox Tomorrow /
shall see more Of Mamie he thought.
But tomorrow and tomorrow. and
tomorrow. il was always the same. and
''that elegant Miss Irving" as they
STYLED her, was always in demand. and
poor LennoX. from the distance VIII ch
She kept him, looked on almost heart
broken. varying between wrath. jeal-
ousv pride and despair
Mamie, said he one morning.
when he found her for "a moment alone,
.how long Is this TO last q
Il believe you wished me come here
to improve my manners, Mr.. Ray; to