The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-09-09
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first glimpse of Gable End, could not but
admit the charm of the scene and the hour
as they tramped down long beech-ayenues
strewn with custling brown leaves, or through
bare woods and iea1less lanes beside the
falioWs and the dark plough-land And
when, before long, the first slow drops of a
shower began to fall, and there was no
shelter to be had, he laughed at Lord Olden-
towers's suggestion that they should turn
back to Nettleby and get carriage, and in
sisted on keeping on through the sweet
country rain which was now beating sharply
III their faces.
Another half hour brought them to the
village. AS they were fastening through the
principal street Humphrey suddenly uttered
an exclamation, wheeled xound, rushed back
to shop some few yards behind, and dis-s
appeared within its modest door. Lord Old
entowers waited a few moments, expecting
his friend to reappear; but, seeing nc sign
OF him, lie went after him with a nAttered
protest.
4 am afraid love is slowly but surely
softening old Humphrey BRAIN" he decided
austerely. ''What the deuce does the fellow
want in a sweetstuf shop"
The question answered itself as he reached
the door, which admitted him with a shrill
tinlle of its little bel, and beheld in the
dusky interior Of the village confectioner's
shop the figure Of the very loveliest and
daintiest little fairy ne had ever seen out of
picture-book Dering, of course.
Humphreys Dresden-china sweetheart.
Humphrey was holding both the fairy's
hands III his and devouring her with his eyes
as she looked up at him, flushed and slnil-
ng, and chattering volubly in a clear little
voice Ike a birds's.
Lord Oldentowers got a hurried notion of
fluffy pale yellow hair, Of large, Gewy velvet
dark eyes, of delicate pink and white
cheeks Ike the pearls of sweet-pea; and
then the little beauty, whose dazzled tints
were set of by a sombre dress and Polish
cap OF velyeteen, became suddenly aware of
his presence and Withdrew her hands from
Humphreys clasp. Humphrey turned
round, bis face Lit up and sparkling, and,
Selling his friend, pulled him forward, moth
ing !oath indeed to be introduced to Miss
Dering and her goveress, Miss Stone.
Miss Stone stood in the background,
Gault-looi1ing young woman in long wa
brighten even under the sunshine of Lord
Oidentowerss good-natured smile.
"Masn't il lucky saw them:" cried Mr..
Lamont eagerly; and he added, his voice
softenjng ii a very tell-tale manner as he
spoke to his little love, You are sheltering
from the rain, suppose? Lord OIdentowers
ana l had better make haste On to Gable
End and tell them to send the carriage for
you"
no, indeed you must not" returned
Miss Deilng decidedly. mo one knows
whore we are. Stouy and I are out on {.
lark"
My dear Floss" put in Miss Stones
heavy voice. z
''Ir was SO stupid at home, and I wanted
TO buy some bonJ0ns. l have eaten all my
French ones"
And l never thought of bringing down
fresh supply" said Humphrey, genuinely
distressed. Never mind; we must see
what they can do for us heGe." And, turn
ing towards the little counter, he exhorted
Mrs. Nibley. the widow-woman who minis
tered to the small goQrndads OF the village,
to display her entire stock-which was con
tanned II a dozen or SO OF glass bottles
for the young lady's approval.
What fun" cried Floss, clapping her
hands. After Boissiers 7aougat and
burnt Almonds, I don't suppose Mother
Wibley's har1bake viii taste very nice:
but" 4 French little gesture finished
tie speech, and Humphrey looked on ador-
ing.
Floss interrupted Miss Stones monot-
onous accents again, you know Mrs. Der
ing does not approve of your eating too
many bond0ns."
''Oh, but there are all sorts of things
mamma docs not approve OF, Stony dear!"
replied Miss Floss innocently. as she popped
araspberry drop into her mouth from the lit
tie heap in the scale; and Lord Oldentowers
saw that the governess flushed at the
words.
Humphrey was busy exhausting Mrs.
WIbley's stock; and the widow, in a trem-
bic Of excitement over such an unprece-
dented sale, was rafting her lonipops ard
jingling her scales and shipping her twine
ike one in dream.
''What are you going to do with all that
luggage, Miss Dering:" asked Lord Olden-
towers surveying the small mountain of
packages that had accumulated on the coun-
ter.
''Oh, you must help me carry them
home," replied the beauty-''you and
Iiump-and Mr.. Lamont. Ari, then YOU
VIII both cclne III and dine with Stony and
me-"
My dear.." demonstrated the governeas
hope!essly. 'Pray do not be SO thought
less"
At this Floss pulled Humphreya little on
ole side and stood on tip-toe to whisper in
his ear
DO you mind Lord Cldentowers 2" she
asked. viii he tell ~.
Tel. No, my dearest! James is a
trump, and one Of my Oldest friends, as you
have often heard me say"
Then he shall hear the fun as Welt"
Floss decided, locking round and beckoning
to Lord Qldentowers
He obeyed the young .lady's summons
with much solemnity; and Miss Stone was
LIFT III the hacl-crro11,,d 1,-loro cha ctood