Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-08-29
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%s'No, she's not exactly pretty he solilo-
pulsed thoughtfully, putting at biz cigar, as
he walked along the frrst-bcund road; but
she's ten times bettec than pretty. The
other two are thorough-going beauties, but
there is something wonderfully captivating
woen she bIushed. Well, PHI wait a
month. won'tdo anything rash before,.
and then-snd then"
Two days later Mrs Maitland and her
two eldest daughters were at work in the
drawing room, when MIR. Harcort was an
nounced. nirs. Maitlan gave him q most
cordial welcome. and the young ladies'
smiles were sweet and ready. Yet David
did not seem quite satisfied. He watched
the door anxiously, and listened eagerly to
every football that crossed the hall outside
miss Winnifrediis we'll, hope ne said
presently.
! *"On! YES; she is out in tho town now"
Shortly afterwards he took his leave, re-
sisting the many pressing inducements to
stay and partake of afternoon tea.
h He. advanced as plea for his refusal a
business appointment with his steward.
But the portance of this interview APP
parently diminished when hegot out into
| the street, for he sauntered slowly along
carefully scanning every passer by of the
| gentle sex.
At sight of an approaching figure in fur
! trimmed paletot and brown telt hat, his
pace qnickened.
II am Fortunate he said lifting his hat
| II have just left your house.
''Have YOU" observed Winnie, her color
uaaccountably deepening.
81 hope you were not very tired after
your exertions the other night, he said,
turning to keep at her side.
"Me tired? Oh! no." she answered, in
surprise, as though fatigue were sensation
unknown to her.
The red-br ok house, with the old-fashi-
| oned bow-WiBdow, was reached all to
quickly, and with close clasp of the hand
| David wished her good bye.
t'Save mel" he muttered, stalking brisk
| ~ away.
sI'm afraid I shan last out the month.
| I was soreiy tempted to say something then.
| suppose it's n judgment on me for max
| ing fun of love at first sight Well, ii
knowing the feeling is my punishment,
| I've ID my deserts ut any rate"
Please Miss Winnie, you're wanted in
the drawing-room.p
1t was the tenth of February, a chill,
drizzl ing day. and Winnie was giving one
of tie children music lesson on the bat
tered Old piano in the school room.
As she entered the drawing-room a gen
t1-man moved from the window and
advanced toward her.
|
--I-Jane told me | was wanted" faltered
Winnie; in some confusion.
And Jane spoke truly, you are want
ed"
Am /? Who wants me?'
| David did not ans Wer at once. 1t is q try.
ing moment when a man is about to put
the happiness of his life to q tesL-to lose
/ all or gain all.
Winnie watched him slightly surprised
| rath
thought, for no faint glimmer of the truth
| had yet daWned on her.
4 Have you not the least idea who want
| your"
/ Her establishment increased. She re-
treated towards the door.
1 Yes, mamma l expect; II viii go an(
see."
I He caught her hands quickly to detaiI
r, her.
Winnie my darling, it is I who wants
you Oh! dent send me away with my lif
l.hOpeless my love unsatisfed."
She lifted her eyes to his. She saw tn
1--we light shining 10 them, and her owl
dropped lower and lower, while grea
wave of crimson surged up into cheeks ant
brow and neck. There was just one met
ctual struggle for freedom, then her glow
ing face was hidden on a strong man
snou der, and low voice was whlsperln!
sweet secrets in her ear.
/ Mamma, l have some news for you.
Mrs. Maitland's interest Was Immediate
! ly aroused.
I've |, dear. what is it?"
young Harcort is here; he has bee
speaking to me-
. "Yes?'
about what do you suppose2'
: ABOUT one of the girls, of course, thoug'
real y l don't know which. He has NJ
. been long making up his mind certain J
I, we have only known him month"
t NV hich one do you imagine it is?"
: Il have fancied he is inclined to Maud
and she is the eldest so it is only right Sd
should be married first"
3 No, it is not Maud"
/ Not! Well, Lima will make.a charm
] ing little matron. Dear chill, must G
!. t. her ut once"
Stay moment, Ellen. You are NJ
= right y ct; it is neither Maud nor Lima"
g Neither Maud nor Lima? What-whs
9 why, Robert, you don't, you can't mea
: that-.hat it Is Winnie2"
= es, it is Winnie ..
Mrs. Maitland sat speeches. with amaz
p ment Her two handsome daughters pas
II ed over, and plain unattractive VIM
J. chosen. 1t was incredible, almost beyon
II the boun S of belief .
Il always knew" said the major, after
q few mihutes pause, that Winnie was
- dear, atfectionate girl, and tn at if ST
n hadn't good features, she had q good SCUM
heart, and l always expected some da
}. some one would find it out and wait
lake her from US. but like you, my dear,
Q never though t that would be till the otht
two were m arried. | am afraid we hay
IS been undertaking her," H-aF.e
g Mrs. Maitland made no reply; she coul
u not rally her senses quite yet. ~7- sssz a
81 deferred giving him q positive cor
n sent till | had spoken to you, trough
s told him | thought you would approx
You do, doyou nol2"
Yes; oh! yes, answered his wife, wit
u the calmness of q great surprise still upo
9 her.
Then l will go and relieve the poo
. fellows suspense; he is waiting In tn
study"
s Mrs. Maitland sat trying to recover h'
n scattered senses, when the door was nols
Iessly opened and a slender, gray-clad I'll
j u q stole softly Ia. A penltent boseechiu
face was laid on her shoulder.
"Mother are you very much disappoin
ed2"
my dear child, am very glad thi
J. David Harcort has chosen you. He wi
, make good husband-true, upri mt an
faithful; and no man could desire, no ma
9 could have, better wife than my Ii.
Winnie, though do net know what "
shall do without you or how We shall
able 10 spare you. Kiss me, darling an
: then we will go DOWN and ask him TO sta
to dinner
Cured Of Drinking.