Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-02
For PHYS Sake"


find only an empty carriage awaiting her."
4 prolonged whistle proceeded from the
depths of the luxurious armchair into which
the young man addressed (pretty little Mrs.
Vere's bachelor brother) had ensconced him
self.
He was d handsome man of the blonde
type, enjoying few weeks furlough from
his army duties in his sisters house.
The LATEST man il the regiment he was
called, but the bravest as well, with now
and then q sudden light in his clear gray
eyes which lent momentary insight into the
hidden strength and meaning of his real
nature.
g Miss Houghton ," he now drawled out,
somewhat interrogatively, in response to the
demand made upon him. ''You mean the
children's new governess, 1 suppose de-
mure spinster of forty or thereabouts; or,
worse still, young, gushing creature, be-
reft, in one fell blow, of fortune and friends.
Seriously Mamie, it's an awful bore, and,
considering that my captains pay won't ad-
NIT of any matrimonial schemes, 1 think,
perhaps, it would be as well not to put false
ideas in this young (?) woman's head by
sending me to greet her."
"Don't go, Uncle Fred" chimed in the
children, aged respectively six and eight
"We don't want any gOverneas.
"Hush, children Don't worry me-
Fred! Do go, ike good fellow! assure
you, from all hear of Miss Houghton, she
is charming medium between your two
absurd comparisons, it will probably 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 he
lifted himself to his six-feet stature, and
moved leisurely to the door.
A half-hour later, the Eastern train came
putting and snorting into the station. Only
q few passengers had this point for their des-
tination He watched them descend with
calm indifference when suddenly he started.
A young lady, quietly but richly dressed,
passed him, the light from the lamps falling
full on the clear-cut features, and revealing
their faultless beauty. In her arms she car
ried little dog. She directed her course
to the station-master.
''Can I get vehicle here to take me to
Mrs. Vere's?" she questioned.
"Mrs. Vere's own carriage is in waiting.
Her brother, Captain Osgood, came down,
expecting some friends"
''Then 1 Will not intrude upon them"
But at this instant the young officer step
ped 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"
''I have heard of you," she answered,
smiling, and disclosing two rows of
white even teeth. 81 am very glad to
meet you"
And, in proof Of the words, she extended
one tiny, perfectly gloved hand.
"Cool for o governess, upon my word,
and doesn't answer much to Nau's descrip-
tion," thought Mr.. Fred.
But, Notwithstanding, he felt quite war
ranted in meeting the frank advance very
cordially, and soon, in their homeward
drive, after first disposing of what seemed
to him an unwarrantable amount of bag
gage they were chatting away like old
friends
When the house was reached, Captain Os-
good withdrew. He would let the women
meet alone, and not betray the moment
airy weakness into which he had been be-
guiled.
''Mrs We're is in the library, miss" pro-
claimed 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 her quick ear
detected the opening of the door. Miss
Houghton's letter, apprising me of her sud-
den illness and consequent detention, ar
rived just after you left the house. 1t was
too"
But her sentence remained unfinished, as
some one stole softly behind her andclasped
two tiny gloved hands close over her eyes.
"Who can it be?" she questioned.
The hands were withdrawn. She looked
up.
''Flossie!" she exclaimed, and rapturously
clasped the girl in her arms. " Where did
you come from?" was her first question,
when she found breath"
"Straight from Paris, dear. When 1
reached New York, heard that you were
up in your country-home, and SO 1 deter
mined to come Immediately up and take you
by surprise. 1 intend to spend at least a
fortnight with you, ma chers, so you must
make the best of it"
GA fortnight! l sha II hold you garris
oned for the summer. But tell me-did you
see Fred, and introduce yourself?"
"My dear, he seemed to know me. I
found your carriage waiting; he presented
himself in due form accepted the goods
the gods gave, and asked no further ques-