The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
A Lady After All.

Lennox Ray sprang from the train, and
fastened up the green lane to the wide, old
fashioned farm house, carrying his valise in
his hand.
81 wonder If Fannie got my note, and is
waiting4 Hallol"
This last exclamation was drawn from
Rays lips by cherry, which, coming from
above, somewhere, came into sudden con-
tact with his nose.
He looked up, and there, pcrchcd like a
great bird, upon the limb Of huge old
cherry tree, and looking down on him with
dancing eyes and brilliant cheeks, was a
young girl.
Glow do, Lcnnox Come up and have
some cherrles!' - was the mischevous greet
ing.
'.Nannlel Is 1t possible?" exclaimed
Lennox, severely. -
And while Kay looked on In stern dsap-
proval, the young witch swung herself
lightly down.
''Now, don't look 80 gum, Lennox,
dear, y she said, slipping her little hands into
his, with a coaxing motion. 81 know it's
Tom-boyish to climb the cherry trees; but
then it's such fun"
"Nannie, you should have been boy"
said Lennox.
II wish had No, don't, either; for
then you wouldn't have fallen in love with
me. What made you, dear2" with fond
glance and caressing movement.
Because you are so sweet, darling" an-
swcred Ray, melted in spite Of himself.
"But do wish, Mamie, you would leave
off those hoydenish ways, and be more dig
nified."
'Like Miss Ishan2' asked Mamie.
"Miss Isham is very superior woman,
and 1t would not hurt you to copy her In
some respects"
The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes at
his tone.
They went into the parlor, and Ray took
seat in the great arm chair.
Mamie, giving her curls a toss backward.
went and sat down.
81 wish you would put up those hyaway
curls and dress your hair as other young
ladies do" said Ray, "and see here, Mamie,
| want to have talk with yon. You know
love you; but In truth, my dear, my wife
must have something of the elegance of re-
fined society. Yoar manners need polish,
my dear.
81 came down to tell you that my sister
Laura is making up a party to visit the
noted watering places, and she wishes you
to be one Of the number"
care you going 2" asked Mamie.
emo my business will not allow it; but
l shall see you several times. Will yoe
go7"
II don't want TO- 90. I'd rather stay here
In the countryahd climb cherry trees every
day." y
.'Nannie, must insist upon more self
control, said he, coldly.
"But don't send me away" she pleaded.
st is for your good, Mamie, and you
+ must be content to 60. Will you7"
The supper bell rang at that instant, and
Mamie hastily answered:
"Yes; let ME SO, Lennox," and ran out
of the room, and up stairs to her own cham
ber.
eyes, I'll 60, and I'll teach you one les
son, Mr.. Lennox Ray; see If l don't. " she
murmured."
1t was near the middle of September be-
fore Mr.. Ray, heated, dusty and weary, en-
tered the hotel where his sisters party was
stopping.
"Lennox, you here - said SHE.
"Yes. Where's Nannie2'
"She was on the piazza, talking with a
French count, a moment ago. All there
she ia, by the door,"
'Ah!" said Lennox, dropping Laura's
hand, and making his way toward the
door.
But 1t was difficult. even when he drew
near, to see Iii the stylish, stately lady,
whose hair was put up over monstrous
chignon, and whose lustrous robes swept
tho floor for yard, his own little Mamie of
three months ago.
Lennox strobe up with scarce glance at
the bewilde,ed dandy to whom she was
chatting, and held out his hand with an
eager exclamation:
'Nannie ~
She made sweeping courtesy, and lam
guidly extended the tips Of her fingers; but
not muscle moved beyond what accorded
with well-bred indifference.
"Ah; good evonlng, Mr.. Ray"
"Oh. Mamie, are you glad to see me ~
said Lennox, feeling that his heart was
chilling within him.
''Oh, 70 be sure, Mr.. Ray; quite glad.
Allow me to present my friend, The Count
de Beaurepaire. Mr.. Ray, Monsieur"
Lennox hardly deigned a bow to the