New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-19

all, when ooe comes to think Of it., Is only
natural. What bond could there be between
May and Decemberf
Brenda, begins erandmamma, with mucl,
wrath.
Go and put your things, Brenda inter
rupts George sternly. I shall take You to your
sister Go, my love- in a fond whisper to the
trembling girl, who at the word escapes gladly
from the room. You, madam, have behaved
UNANIMOUSLY 20 her. goes on George, determined
TO carry things with high hand. And when
Won said she should never sleep another night
beneath youi root, you spoke the truth. Jose
will receive her, and she shall stay with her
until marry her. | Will not have her heart
broken. II you wish to apologize to her for thi,
mornings conduct, you can see heI at Cromwel
Road
Having made this calling suggestion, he has
the good sense TO beat an instant retreat.
Il must say | think you deserve every bit OF
it, saws Theodore to his stricken grandame.
You have acted toward Brenda, for the last
two years, like a regular old Ialtar, and here's
the end OF II.
Leave the room, you wicked boy COM
mands grandmamma in shri tone; and Theo-
dore for once oblfges ter, more. think because
he wishes TO go than from any high sense OF
duty.
hnmorea him in every resp ct. says Lady Molly,
nenx mOpping her eyes Indignantly. 10 say 1
deserved such tIeatment-I!-'
L can't help saying | agree with theodore,
says Lord Disney sole1nnly, Wi'n aSSia'"'inS
slowness.
'Ehr says gIandmamma, instantly putting
down the handkerchief, and turning 10 race the
enemy with renewed yigor, as she scents nos
titv in a Tres and unexpected quarter.
Yes, yes ! You have acted abUmlnaDiy, goes
on Disney, who is evidently not afraid OF all
old woman. You have accused that charming
young lady, your granddaughter. OF an lndIscre
ton she would scOTn to commit. You nave
Jumped ut conclusions, and lts-lts-lts exc
10 for dam to "A gOnCluStOlS
Form!"' SAYS granG.namnla witherngly,
what IS it you mean by that! Is Ii the
human form divine " you are muImb!lng
about or Is il slang you are using! II So
think il most unbecoming in any one Of our
age to ape the vile manners OF the present day
This Is a eruel shaft; and the elderly beau,
IN spite of Poole and Toby and Rimmel, wiLces
perceptibIy.
You should have investigai eel matters before
going 700 far says he, sOmew what depressed.
So should yOu,' IetOrts she ; you were IN
vast huny, metninks, to re.lnqush your pride
L blame YOU for 1t all returns he hereby.
Tut, mani Don't think | care for either
vour blame or censure,' says this indomltable
old dame regarding him scOrnfully: George
Wilding will marry her now, and that puts
finish to it. And I'm not sure I'm NOT glad of
it. Demanding your pardon, Disney | begin to
think he is the better man OF the two!
Your opinion, madam IL Of course lnhisIut-
able with a low bow. Bat YET Halter my
self vouI granddaughter was wiling enough 10
become Lady Disney, until you
Did you ever hear of young LOcplnVar
asks e1andmamma with Il maddeniug cackle; ;
it reminds me somewhat Of yOur case. Ana
what was thar George Wilding said about
MAY and Decembe:2' ha-ha-sood very
goo, : >.
You are an odieus old woman! says my
lord losing ali patience. ~
'Eh 7-wherts your Wanted manners, DIS
new? Your cOurtly bOw-yOur lncOmparaOle
smieg | will trouble YOU TO ,eave tins room;
fins Instant saws she striking her gold-headed
cane iIpon the floor with considerable force.
/. / obey Won, madam, willingy-and now take
nv leave OF it. and OF me house, ANA Of you TOO;
| hope forever returns he fun0uSy; ana
striding up the roOm and TN OuRh the hail.
masses hey ond the portals e number seven
never to return -[Iempie Bar.