Connecticut western news., 1880-05-26
A LADY, AFTER ALL.
A Lesson in Love.

asS~ A Lesson in Love. ss Lennox Ray sprang from the train and hastened up the green lane to the wide, old-fashioned farmhouse, carrying his valise in his hand. t..vssz.ea 'sI wonder if Mamie got my note and isrlooking for me? Hallop' This last exclamation was drawn from Rays lips by cherry, which, coming from above somewhere, came into sud den contact with his nose
 .. He looked up, and there, perched like great bird, upon the limb of huge old cherry tree, and looking down at him with dancing eyes and brilliant cheeks, was a young girl
 stHow do,. Lennox? Come up and have some cherries !" was her mischiev- ous greeting.
 ssNannie! Is it possible!'' exclaimed Lennox, severely. E And while Ray looked on in stern dis approval, the young witch swung herself lightly down.
 k.ssNow don't look so glum, Lennox, dears" she said, slipping her little hands into his with coaxing motion. "I know it's tomboyish to climb the cherry trees :; but then it's such funi''
 "Nannie, you should have been boy" {" said Lennox.
 q wish I had No I don't, either 1; for then you wouldn't have fallen in love with me- What made you, dear ?" with fond glance and caressing movement. Because you are so sweet, darling, !" answered Ray, melted in spite of himself. ssBut I do wish, Mamie, you would leave of those hoydenish ways and be more dignifed."
 -ssLike Miss Isham ?" asked Mamie. ''Miss Isham is avery superior woman, and it would not hurt you to copy her in some respects" 1.-The tears sprang into Nannie's eyes at his tone. They went into the parlor and Ray took seat in 8 great armchair. Mamie, giving her curls a toss back ward, went and sat down.
 "I wish you would put up those fya- way curls and dress your hair as 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. You1 manners need polish, my dear. came down to tell you that my sister Laura is making up party to visit the noted watering places, and she wishes you tc be one of the number"
 "Are you going?" asked Mamie.
 "No, my business will not allow it but I shall see you several times Will you go?"
 q don't want to go. I'd rather stay here in the country and climb cherry trees every day."
 Mamie, must insist upon more self-control, " said he, coldly.
 "But don't send me away" she pleaded.
 "It is for your good, Mamie, and you must be content to go. Will you ?"
 The supper bell rang at that instant and Mamie hastily answered:
 "Yes; let me go, Lennox," and ra1 out of the room and up stairs to her ow1 chamber.
 "Yes, I'll go. And I'll teach you on lesson, MT. Lennox Ray see if don't, she murmured
 It was nearly the middle of Septembe before MT. Ray, heated, dusty and weary entered the hotel where his sisters part was stopping. sss.s.r-s
 "Lennox you here ?" said she.
 "Yes. Where's Nannie?"
 "She was on the piazza, talking wit French count, moment ago. An there she is, by the door,"
 An !" said Lennox, dropping Laura hand, and making his way toward tn door. a-..r .-.,
 But it was difficult, even when he dre, near, to see in the stylish, stately lady whose hair was put up over monstrou chignon, and whose lustrous robes sweI the floor for yard, his own little Nanni of three months ago.
 Lennox strode up with scarce glanC at the bewildered dandy to whom sh was chatting, and held out his hand wit an eager exclamation: @..tt
 "Nannie P
 She made sweeping curtsey, an languidly extended the tip of her finger but not muscle moved beyond wh, accorded with we'll bred indifference.
 "Ah, good evening, MT. Ray"
 "Oh, Mamie are you glad to see mel said Lennox, feeling that his heart wi chilled within him. sss
 "Oh, to be sure, MT. Ray, quite gla Allow ms to present my friend, u Count de Beaurepaire. MT. Ra; monsieur"
 Lennox hardly deigned bow to u Frenchman and offered his arm Nannie.
 You will walk with me little while se