Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-10-13


evening, Would you mind going dowr
in the carriage 10 meet herr cam
90 myself, and it will seem forlorr
enough 10 find only an empty carriage
awaiting her. :. - -'''
A prolonged whistle proceeded from
the depths of the luxurious armchair
into which the young man addressed
(pretty little Mrs. Vere's bachelor
brother) had cnsconsed himself.
He was handsome man, of the
blonde type, enjoying few weeks fur
Tough from his army duties in his sisters
house.
The LATEST man, in the regiment ht
was called, but the bravest as well
with now and then a sudden light in hi:
clear gray eyes which lent momentary
insight into the hidden strength ant
meaning of his real nature.
Miss Houghton {? he drawled out
somewhat interrogatively, in response
to the demand upon him. You mean
the children's new governess, 1 suppose
"a demure spinster of forty or there
abouts; or, W. still, a young, gushing
creature. bero'', in one fell blow, o
fortune and friends. Seriously, Mamie
it's an awful bore, and considering thai
my captains pay will not admit ofany
matrimonial schemes, think, perhaps
it would be as well not to put false ideas
in this young (O woman's head by send
ing me to greet her.
Don't 90, Uuclc Fred chimed il
The children, aged respectively six and
eight. 'We don't want any goveness.
Hush, children Don't worry me-
Fred!Do 90 like good fellow! l as
sure YOU, from all I hear Of Miss Hough.
ton. she is a charming medium between
your two absurd comparisons and will
propably give you no second thought
Here comes the carriage to the door,
Now, Fred, don't miss her.
NO hope of that he groaned as be
lifted himself 10 his six feet stature, and
moved lcisurely TO the door.
A half-hour later the Eastern train
came putting and snorting into the
station. Only few passengers had
this point for their destination. He
watched them descend with calm in
difference, when suddenly he started.
A young lady quietly but richl! dressed
passed him, the light from the lamps
falling full on the clear cut features,
and revealing their faultless beauty. In
her arms she carried a little dog. She
directed her course TO the station mas
ter,
Can GET vehicle here TO take me
TO Mrs. Nere's? she questioned.
Mrs. Vere's own carriage is in wait
ing. Her brother, Captain Osgood,
came down, expecting some friends.
Then l will not intrude upon them
But at this instant the young officer
stepped TO her side.
THE carriage is at Your service, miss
Pardon me, and allow me to introduce
myself as Captain Osgood, Mrs. Vere's
brother
Il have heard Of you,' she answered
smiling, and disclosing two rows ol
white even teeth. L am very glad 10
meet you.'
And In proof Of her words, she ex'
tended one tiny, perfectly gloved hand
Cool for governess, upon my word
and doesn't answer much to Mans de-
scription,' thought Mr.. Fred.
But, Notwithstanding, he felt quite
warranted in meeting the frank ad'
vance very cordially, and soon, in theiI
homeward drive, after first disposing o.
what seemed to him an unwarrantablt
amount Of baggage, they were chatting
away like old friends.
When the house was reached Capt
Osgood withdrew. He would let the
women meet alone, and not betray the
momentary weakness into which he
had been beguiled.
Mrs. We're is in the library, miss,
proclaimed the butler.
The young lady followed him to the
door indicated.
'Well, Fred, you were disappointed
after all,' began the mistress of the
room, without turning her head, as hel
quick ear detected the opening Of the
door. Miss Houghton's letter, appris
ing me of her sudden illness and conse-
quent detention, arrived just after yo'
left the house. 1t was too
But her sentence renamed uninish'
ed as some one stole softly behind he
and clasped two tiny. gloved hands
olooa over hor owes
who can it be?' she questioned.
The hands were withdrawn. Sh
looked up.
'F!ossie y she exclaimed, and raptur
ously clasped the girl in her arms.
where did you come from p was he
| first question, when she found breath.
Straight from Paris, dear. When
reached New York, heard that 20
were up in your country home, and s.
determined to come Immediately an
take you by surprise. | intend I
spend at least fortnight with you, m
chere, so you must make the best oft
"A fortnight shall hold you CARR
soned for the summer. But tell me-
did you see Fred, and introduce your
self?'
MY dear, he seemed TO know me.