The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-13

'Of course not, but when Il man owns
half an island OF sugar plantations IN the
west Indies, and magnificent estate IN
Spaln, and a silver mine in Mexico, besides
no end of money in bank" sr-.
"But, Ted, we only knew that FROM"
"Aunt Mary" replied Ted, sis not a
person to be taken in by impostor. Signor
Valetti was introduced to her by reliable
people,, -.
Here a ring at the door-bel announced
an arrival, and presently entered dandy
of the first water, with diamond studs,
slender cane, IN black whiskcrs, and styl-
ish O. 3tume. iY ~ .rtu!0 -,
'tSlgnor Valctti-Ars. Winston" said
Susie, after the foreigner had greeted tho
Armstrong; in broken English and compli
mcntary phrase. ...
Signor Valctti bowed and very soon an
agreeable little fiutter arose in the breast of.
the widow Winston, as she marked the
handsome foreigners's Difference to herself
aud Susie's lowering brow. co.,
1t began to grow interesting =
In vain Susie excrtcd herself with smiling
grace to keep the Signor's attention fixed
upon herself.
Arabella's more mature charms her
pearl powder and friscttes, were evidently
more attractive than tho fresh, sweet face
Of Miss Susan Armstrong '.,"'
Mrs. Winston had come 10 tea, bnt whom
the signor rose to take leave, Arabella re-
membcrcd a forgotten letter to be answered,
and accepted his escort to the hotel. 5 y.
The trio she left kept their gravity till
she was out of hearing thcn, in chorus
of laughter, Ted cried: E.4ui. 5s'
''Sue, you are delicious You acted a
Jealous school girl to perfection. Poor old
FredI"
Gle seems to enjoy it,. said Della,
rather ungratefuly. .Natt -,. :
'fOh, said Ted, .'be sure you don't tell
uncle. Hc couldn't wear a mask to save
his dear old life, ,land would be sure to be-
tray himself, You must keep Signor Va
letti out of his way" ~s'
lie came in very soon, tho gentle, child
like Old man, and the three greeted him
cordially the girls fiuttering about him to
make him as comfortable as usual.
One quick, nervous glance he gave
around the room, and then, with sigh of
relief, said: ,,4. ...'gF @a'A
Mrs. Winston has not Gomez"
She came and went away" said Della.
care you disappointed2"
"Well, of course, my dear-I-I am,
but think we can he comfortable foro one
evening WlCIOuC her. - fs..l- t ,tF.@5
"Unclee," said Susie rashly, ''are you
very fond of herr"
t.off-9f course, any dear" he replied,
GAS fond of her as you are of us ~
"Oh, no, my dear!" he said decidedly.
"How could be as fond of anybody as
am of my dear brother Harry's children
my twin brother2"
'"But-if she went away, uncle, would
you be very sorry?"
"Of course would, dear; but" looking
ncrvously around him, as if fearing tho
widow might pounce upon him from a hid
den corner; Sbut we were very comfortable
happy before she came" y az A3
''Fxactly, said Ted, In Delia's ear;
"and we will be very comfortable and
happy after she goes. :"
The tea broke up the conversation, and
Mrs. Winston was left out of the family
chat for the evening.
! The next day Della and Susie attired
themselves for walk, aud strolled along a
beautiful shady lane, that was much frc-
quented III fine weather by the visitors to
the hotel.
Suddenly turning bend in the lane they
came upon two persons sitting at the foot
of tree, the one foreign-looking gentle
man, the other a lady of some forty years
of age.
The latter no sooner caught sight of
them than she rose TO her feet, and moved
a few PAGES away.
4 The gentleman remained seated, how
ever, and in his upturned face they rccog-
nized the pretended Sgnor Valetti.
Good morning, signor," said Della.
May we hope to see you again soon at
our house2"
UNLESS other engagements will prevent
us the pleasure OF your company" added
Susie.
!, The gentleman, with something like a
smile, promised to, call soon, and the girls,
bowling to the annoyed looking widow,
passed on along the lane, careful not to
show their amused faces to Mrs. Winston
again. @s Ml $Sf.
!. just two weeks later, gentle jesse, sitting
in'his favorite arnl-chairin the sitting ROOM
Della on a low stool at his knee, knitting,
Susie arranging basket of ferns near by,
icd mending fishing line, to complete tho
group, thus expressed, himself :yy
'"'My dears, have you noticed any--any
change In Arabella ?"~ ''.s .rr
Ted whistled softly one bar, of "The
Girl i Left Behind Me,o Della knitted in
silence, but Susie answered.:
''She is horrcd ,flirt. 4; The way she
carried on with that foreign dandy is
aaSntly, dear gently, VI ,s said Jesse, "sho
y hForey, If She isa day . muttercd Ted.
'sAnd he Is handsome and accom-
plished,'s continued s Uncle Jesse, "and
very attentive to her." E, 4
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