The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26

'"' jig. wy w uHtsu Jane Eyre:' We'll.
gave him the last number of ,Scri6ner's s
and the Monthty Revaea0 and hoped he
would entertain himself; but no--he want
ca me TO play game of cribbagc, / hate
crlbbage, 30 told him never played the
game without stalking small sum of mon
cy, just to make it interesting
'Oh, Doti'
He looked Mortified at the idea of gam
bling, and asked for some music, 80 / sat
down to the piano and made as much noise
as possible. Ho said that sort of music
was very edifylng, but it made his head
acne, and, ho inquired If could favor him
with Annie Laurie. complied by play
ing Yankee Doodle with variations, for |
knew ne could not distinguish the differ
ence. Just as was playing the last bar
was startled by prolonged snore-he had
Ing over the chair, his wig awry, and his
mouth wide openl Now, Guardy, YOU
must admit that was too much for flesh and
blood to endure, and don't profess to be
a saint
Not by any means, assentsd her guard
We'll, continued Dot, "a happy thought
struck me. l ran softly up stairs and got
an old red wig that Dick used to wear when
he belonged to the Amateur Dramatic Club.
Then carefully removed Blr. Vonsonby's
nicely dressed black wig, and substituted
the rcd one. l had to stuff my handker-
chief INTO my mouth to keep from laughing,
you can't imagine how comical he lookedi
We'll, waited for him to finish his nap
until my patience was exhausted, and then
L went to tho piano and gave an awful
thump with both hands. He gave sud-
den start and Strengthened up. l gravey
inquired how he liked the piece.
Charming charmingl' 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 lie jumped up in great haste
i declared he said, q had no idea it was
80 late; how swiftly the time has passed in
your fascinating society; but [ must tear
myself away, for l have Oil engagement at
eight O'clock
linen ne bade me adieu, pulled on his
oVorcoat in great hurry, seized his hat and
rushed down the street.
But, Guardy, he did look 80 funny with
those fierce red locks around his countc-
nance and Dot broke into peals of laugh
ter at the recollection.
DOT, said Mr.. Delmayne. looking stern
ly at his mischicvous ward; Il don't know
what to do with you; believe must find
some one who will take the responsibility
from my hands. Mrs. Delmayne thinks
you are old enough to marry, and
The old cat + interrupted Dot.
DOT said Mr.. Delmayne, sternly, II
toann9t e @ sapb5tt9E 9H TO apply such an epthet
Your sister-in law q cried Dot, ,innocont-
~, why, 1 was speaking of Tabby.'
MIR. Delmayne adroitly converted smile
into yawn.
Yes lie continued Il must certainly
find NICE young husband for you.'
Lam perfectly willing, replied Dot COM
poscdly, but who is to be the lucky mnn
Let me scc,' she continued. rehectively,
there is my French dancing master, he
pressed my hand quite warmly the last time
he was here, and he has beautiful eyes, and
such love Of n,ustache,' she added, en-
Enthusiastically.
The jackanapes, he shall never darken
these doors again, muttered Dir. Delmaj ne
Lctwcen his teeth.
eThcn there Is Whitney's head clerk. 1
am sure he admires me-.
"a clerk, exclaimed MIR. Delmayne dis
dainfully.
well, continued Dot, there Is the Ger
man music teacher at the seminary, he is a
jolly old bear, but then,' she added, thought
fully, he is widower with five children;
don't know as should be capable of TAX
ing that position.'
1 should think not, decidedly &C ,ui-
esced her guardian, with smile.
'Woll, cried Dot, with dcspairing ex-
preston Oh her saucy face, i don't know
what can be done-unless you marry me
YOURSELF
Then, suddenly realizing the enormty
OF her needless speech, she darted from the
room.
Marry her myself mused Mr.. Richard
Delmayne, 1T is not bad idea. | wonder
that it never entered my stupid brain, for
believe am fond of the little monkey after
oil, and how desolate the house would be
without the sunshine of her presence
Not quite nlneteen,' he continued,
thoughtfully, Il am just double her ago and
fear am too old to suit her youthful fan
cy; but nevertheless will try my fate.'
The tea bell reused MIR. Delmayne from
his reflections. l must mention this sub
jcct to Helen he thought, when have an
opportunity.
Marry that forward little chit cried
madame, in dismay, as Richard thus ruth
lessly demolished her castle IN the air.
why Richard, you must be crazy A man
of your years to think of marrying, when
you have comfortable home, and sister
to attend to your wants. If you take this
step Richard, she continued, Il am conf.
dent you will regret 1t. l think you will
see vast difference with that careless, ig-
norant child at the head of your household,
for l shall not remain to be domineercd
over by saucy, independent girl
Mr.. Delmayne made no reply to this re.
mark; but it was evident that his sster-ln-
laws determination would not break his
heart. .~
Dot stood by tho window in tho deeper
ing twilight, awaiting her guardian, who
had been absent several days looking after
some property in New York.
Suddenly Dot was aroused from the rev.
erie into which she had fallen by a we'll
known step, and she ran eagerly to the door
to admit her guardian.
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