Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-06
MIR. FARQUHAR'S NIECE.

MIR. FARQUHAR'S NIECE.
Mr.. Farquhar certainly did not intend
to invite his niece to JOIN him III Paris
when he wrote to inform her that he
was making short stay there, Ell route
to his native country. The fact was
that he had never set eyes on the young
lady, having been absent in India nearly
twenty years, and, consequently, he did
not feel much personal interest in her.
But ne had generously paid for her edu-
cation and maintenance since she had
lost her parents and was prepared to
make a home for her on his return to
England. Therefore he had written her
a kind letter to announce his return.
But he was very much surprised and
somewhat disconnected when two days
later, he was informed on reaching his
hotel after an evening stroll on the
boulevards, that young lady who had
just arrived from England was awaiting
him in the salon, and before he had re-
covered from his establishment he found
himself in the presence OF his niece, who
greeted him atfectionately, and dutifully
held up remarkably pretty face to be
kissed
"'Pon my word, nv de T." said old
Mr.. Fa1Quhar, after availing himself of
the privilege, ''your arrival is quite q
surprise to me. [ should certainly have
met you at the station had l known you
were coming"
q thought you would be surprised,
uncle, said the young lady blushipg.
Howard, were coming over to-day, and
''The fact was my friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
/ awaited myself of their escort. Other
wise / should not have come for day or
two, at all events until l had answered
your letter."
Mr.. Farquhar was on the point of say
ing that he did not recOllect anything in
his letter which could be construed into
an invitation, but being a kind hearted,
susceptible old gentleman, he refrained.
The truth was he was very much struck
by his nieces prepossessing appearance.
He possessed a photograph of her taken
some years back, which had given him
very inadequate idea Of her attractions,
though it must be owned that he bad
not examined it very attentively. He
regretted now, as he gazed with undis-
guised admiration upon the young
lady's fair face, tall, graceful figure and
frank blue eyes, that he had banked
himself of the pleasure of anticipating
such charming revelation.
"I-I hope you are not angry with
me, uncle, for arriving so uncere-
moniously !'' said his niece, interrupting
his reverie.
"Angry my dear child. On the
lo15 ~; 10
said Mr.. Farquhar heartily. eli
waiter. Tell the chambermaid-,fen
de chane6re, know-to conduct
this lazy to room near mine. And
bless my soul you must be hungry, my
DEAR! Dinner, waiter, directly"
While his niece was making the
necessary alterations to her toilet, Mr..
Farquhar superintendent the details of
a dainty little repast, which the young
lady found awaiting her when she came
down. The old gentleman was more
delighted than ever with his niece's ap-
pearance when he beheld her Invested
of her hat and travelling attire, and
could hardly take his eyes off her. In
fact, admiration and establishment
rendered him strangely silent, and as the
young lady was evidently fatigued after
her journey, their conversation was not
of a very confidential nature.
Snow, my dear, if you are tired,
don't hesitate to go to your room,' said
| Mr.. Farquhar, noticing at length his
niece's fatigue. "You mustn't spoil
your roses, Ada, and we have a lot of
sightseeing before US. -
"Thank you, uncle said the young
| lady, rising from the table; IS but my
name is Amy, you know, not Ada"
"Amy, to be sure. [ was thinking it
was Ada, - replied Mr.. Farquhar, in some
confusion; and having submitted with
good grace to another dutiful salute, he
opened the door for her, and made his
way to the smOking-rOOm to discuss a
| cheroot before turning in.
It was astonishing what an exhilarat-
| ing effect the arrival of his niece had
upon the old gentleman. He felt quite
young and jaunty at the thought of hav-
ing to escort n pretty girl about to see
| the sights of Paris. He was UP betimes
| next morning and dressed himself with
especial care. He even made pilgrim
age to the Madeleine market to purchase
| q flower for his buttonhole, not forget
| ting, also, a very elegant little bouquet,
which he placed by the side of his niece's
plate.
Miss Amy same down to breakfast
looking fresh and rosy, and charming
after her nights rest. She went into
ecstacies over the bouquet which her
uncle had provided, and insisted upon
| giving him an extra kiss for his attention.
She laughed and talked gaily during the
meal, and Mr.. Farquhar learned great
deal of news about members of the fam