The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-15

so completely absorbed by Mr.. Mount
fair that he had no opportunity to ex-
change half dozen words with her.
Kate Magee was annoyed, for she had
determined to secure the millionaire,
but he treated her with the greatest in-
difference.
She determined, however, on one
grand effort, and late in the evening
proceeded to make it.
Mr.. Mountain and Jessie were still
laughing and talking together in one
corner of the ballroom.
Near by stood Jasper Sullivan, his
face dark with anger.
Kate came up to him, her face all
smiles.
.'Oh, Mr.. Sullivan!' she cried; 81 am
in such a fix. My cousin has gone
home without me, and l have no es-
cort; and it is so Late
She paused and looked appealingly-
not at Jasper, but at Mr.. Mountain,
fully expecting that he would offer to
do escort duty. But he seemed blind
and deaf to all but his companion, and
Jasper was forced to respond.
81 shall be glad to see you home, Miss
Magee, if Jessie will wait here till re-
turn" he said slowly and reluctantly.
Instantly Mr.. Mountain seemed to
regain possession of his senses.
"Allow me to relieve you of the care
of Miss Miller" he courteously said, as
he turned to Jasper; 81 will be delight
ed to take her home"
Before the angry Celt could reply to
the New York millionaire Jessie inter-
posed:
"Oh, thank you, Mr. Mountain, that
face being illumined by bright smile.
What could Mr. Sullivan sayP His
face grew darker than before, as he
stammered out something about "being
pleased to oblige all parties So"
1t is certain Kate Magee never had
such miserable escort as her country
| man proved to be that night.
An hour later Jessie was standing on
the steps of her residence, bidding Mr..
Mountain goodnight.
81 may call and take you for a
driver" he said on parting.
Eyes, shall be delighted to CO." was
Jessie Miller's answer.
"Jessie, one word-'' a voice arrest
ed her just as she was going into the
house.
A CLEAN of amusement crossed the
girls arch face rs she turned to con-
front her Celtic lover.
"Why, Jasper. dear, is that youP'
asked Jessie, in innocent surprise.
'Where is Kate Mageep'
"Confound the GIRL" he exclaimed,
eff it had not been for that coquette-
but never mind. Are you going to ride
with that conceited fellow Tomorrow"
Certainly am" she replied coolly.
"Why notp"
because I forbid it,
my dear Jasper. At present you
have no right to command"
''But Jessie"
~ think" added Jessie, .'that you
have forgotten the little agreement we
made. If you remember"
II remember nothing except that l
have been an arrant fool" he exclaim-
ed, Selling her hand and holding it in
tight grasp. my dearest, have suf-
fered so much tonight, that under
stand how unfairly L have hitherto
treated you whenever l have tlirted
''My dear Jasper. / am surprised to
see how you dislike your eountrywoman,
Kate Magee. In my opinion she is such
q love of girl"
''Jessie, show me some mercy" cried
Jasper. Forgive mer'
81 do forgive you," answered Jessie.
"But you must let me accept Mr..
Mountains invitation for tomorrow.
mo, no, no! cannot allow that
''Not when tell you that Vincent
Mountain is my sisters husband, and
has been for two years. Why, you are
Jealous
"Oh, Jessie, can you forgive mep"
Eyes, of course l can. l have only
given you little lesson that you need
ed"
A kiss prevented the pretty Jessie
from saying anything more about her
stratagem.
Jasper Sullivan went home that night
radiantly happy.
The lesson had cured him, and he has
since proved not only an honest lover,
but a most devoted husband.-NeW
York Mercury.