Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-04-15

as much noise as pos ible. lie said
that sort Of music was very edifylng
but it made his headache, and he
inquired if could favor him with
"Annie Laurie" Icomplied by play
ing "lanlee nopdls' with variations,
for knew he could not distinguish
the difference. Just as | was playing
, the last bar was startltd by pro-
longsd snore-hs had actrally gone
to sleep with his head hanging over
the chair, his wig away, and his
mouth wide open! Now Guardy. you
must admit that VISA too much of
flesh and blood to endure, and don't
profess to be a saint
! Not by any MEANS" assented her
guardian.
Well," continued Dot, "a happy
thought struch me. | ran .ofty up
STAIRS and got an old red wig that
Dick used to wear whea he belonged
to the Amateus Dramatic Club.
Then carefully removed Mr.. Non-
sonby's nicely dressed back wig, and
substituted the red one, | had to
stuff my handkerchief into my mouth
to keep from laughing. you can't
imagine how comical he Looked.
We'll. | waited for him to finish
his nap until ny patience WAS exhaust
-d, aud then | went to the pinao and
gave an awful thump with both hands.
/ lIs gave a sudden start and stragh-
tened up. | gravsly inquired how he
liked the piece.
/ Charming. charming" he replied,
with enthusiasm. Il always admired
Annie Laurie
+ Just at that moment he happened
to glance at the clock and finding it
later than he expected he jumped up
/ in great haste.
Il declare" he said, Il had no idea
ii was your fascinating society; but ]
must tear myself away. for have an
engagement at eight o'clock"
Then be bade me adicu, pulled on
his oyerco.t in \ great hurry, seized
his hat and 'ushed down the street.
Bat. Guardr, he did look so funny
with those fierce rcd locks around his
couutenauce," and Dot broke into
peAis Of laughter 1t the recollection.
! Dot" SAID Mr.. Delmayne looking
sternlv 1T his mischieyoss ward, Il
don't know what to do with lou;
believe must find some one whs
will take the responsibility from my
hands. Mrs. Delmayne thinks You
are old enough to marry, and"
"rhe Old cat" interrupted Dot.
Dot said Mr. Delmsyne, sternlv,
Il cannot allow YOU to apply such an
spithet to nv sister-in.law.'
"Iour sister.in-law cried Dot,
innocently, "~hy,t VA. speaking Of
Tahby."
.sII. i,eIn.4. &c ausu.eay cU"'er.rS, =
smile into yawu.
YES" he continued 81 must GER
taiu!y find a nice young husband for
yon." =
i am perfectly willing" rspi.d
Do, composedly, but who 10 to be
the lucky man: Let me see she con-
tiuued, rcfl.ctlVsly, there is my
French dancing master. he pressed
my hand quite warmly the last time
he vas here. aud he has beautiful
ewes, and such love ii n mustachc,
she added, enthusiastically.
The lackanapes, he shall never
darken the.c doors again. muttered
Mr.. nrlmayue between his teeth.
Then there is Whitney's head clerk
| am sure he a,lmircs me.
~ clerk" exclaimed Mr.. Delmayne
disdaiufuiiy.
"Wen." continued Dot. "there is
the German muse teacher At the
s.rnlaary. he : u jolly old bear, but
then" size added lhoughtfully, "he
is Il widowcr with tive children; !
don't know as should be capable of
taking tha, position
IL should think not, decidedly"
acquie.ced her guardian, with smile.
Well" cried Dot, with u despair
ing expression ON her saucy face, 81
don't know what can be done unless
you marry me Yourself. :.
Then. suddenly realizing the
enormity Of her needless speech, she
darted from the room.
Marry her myself unused Mr.
/ Richard DeImayne. at is not bad
/ idea. wonder that il never entered
INV stupid brain, for | believe | am
| fond Of the little monkey after all,
and how desolate the house would be
without the sunshine Of her presence"
Not quite nineteen he continued,
| Ithoughtfullv. Il am just double her
age and feaI | am too lod to suit her
Youthful fancy: but nevertheless, |
will try my fate
The tea bell reused Mr.. Delmayne
/ from his reflections. | must mention
this subject to Helen he thought,
when have au opportunity.
Marry that forward little chit,
cried madame, in dismay, as Richard
thus ruthiessiy demolished her castle
in the air.
why Richard, You must be crazy.
4 man of your wears to think of marry
ing, when you have comfortable
home, and sister to attend to Your
wants. If You take this step Richard,
she continued. Il am confident YOU
will regret it. think you will see IA
vast difference with that careless. ig-
norant child at the head of your house
hold, for | shall not remain to be
domneered over by sucy, independ-
ent girl. ......... en-
"Mr. Delmayne made no reply to
this remark; but it was evident that
his sister-in laws determination would
not break his heart.
= X
dot stood by the window in the
decpering twilight, awaiting her
} guardian, who had been absent several
dar looking after somo property in
New York.