The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-01-27
MIR. FARQuHAR SsNIEcE.

VI N ANQ OffAH . \ lESE.
 Mir. Farquhar certainly did ne; intend to invite his niece 10 loin hlm ln Pars when he wrote 10 inform her tha, he was making a shor, stay there. en route for his native country. Fke tae, was that he had never set eyes on the young la64. having been absen; in India nearly twenty years. and consequently he dld not feel much personal interest in her. But he generously pad for her education and maintianance since she had lot her parents, and was prepared 10 make q home for her on his return 10 England Therefore he had written her a kind le,- ter to announce his return.
 But he was much surprised and some what disconceried when. two days later he was informed on reaching hls hotel after an evening s;rol! on ,he boulevard. that young lady. who had Jast arrived from England. was awaiting hiN n the salon. and before he had recover& from his astonishmen; he found himself in the presence of hls niece. who greeted h,m affectionately. and du,ifully held ID a re- markedly pretty face te De kissed.
 'Pon my word. my dear. sad old NIT. Farquhar. after availlag himself o; the privilege. your arr.val = quite sur prise to me. should certainly have me, you al the station had known you were coming
 '.I thought you would be surprised. un- cle.s said the young lady blash.ag. The fact was. my friends, NIT. and Mrs. How ard. were coming over to-day and l availed myself of their escort, Other wise. l should no, have come for day or two, at all events until had answered your letter"
 Mir. FaN,uhar was on the point of say ing that he did not recollect anything m his letter which could be construed into an invitation. but being kind-hearted susceptible old gentleman. he refraIned. The truth was he was ven; much struck by his niece's prepossessing appearance He possessed a photograph of her taken some years back. which had gwen h m q vey inadequate idea of her attractions. though ii must be owned ,ha, he had no, examined II very extensively He re- gretted now, as he gazed with undlsguised admiration upon the young lady far face. tall. graceful figure. and frank blue eyes. tha, he had baked himself ot the pleasure of anticipating such a charming revelation.
 "l-i hope you are TO; angry with me. uncle. for arriving % unccyemoniousiy :"
 @Angry. my dear child. On inc con tray, delighted, 1lui.e delighted :" sa,d MT. Farquhar, heartily. Hi waiter Tell the chaInbermaid femme de cham bre, you -now-ta conduct ih1s lady to a room near mine. And. bless ny soul. you must be hungry. my dear I. Dinner, waiter. directly
 While the niece was making the neces- say alterations to her toilet. MT Far quhar superiniended the details of a dainty little repast. which the young lady found waiting her when she came down. The old gentleman was more delighted than ever with hs niece's appearance when he beheld her Invested of her hat and travelling attire. and could hardly take his eyes of her. In fact. admira- ton and astonishment rendered him strangely silent, and, as the young lady was evidently fatigued after her journey. their conversation was not of very con- hdential nature.
 -Now, my dear, if you are tired. don t hesitate to go 10 your room, said MT. Farquhar, noticing at length his niece $ fatigue. You mustn't spoil your roses. Ada, and we have 10, of sightseeing before us.''
 Thank you, uncle." said the young lady, rising from the table. 'bu, my name is Amy. you know. no, Ada.
 Amy. 10 oe sure. [ WAS ih hiking II was Ada replied Mir. Farquhar, m some confusion; and having submitted wiih good grace 10 another du.iful salute. he opened the door for her and made hls way to the smoking-room 10 discuss a cheroot before turning !n.
 It was astonishing what an eNhilaraiing effect the arriyal of his niece had upon the old gentleman. He felt quite young and launty at the thought of having 10 escort prett girl about 10 see the sights of Paris He was up betimes the next morning, and dressed himself ~i;h espe- eial care He even made a pilgrimage to the Madeleine market to purchase a flower for his button-hole. not forgetting, also, very elegan,.litsle bouquet, which he placed by the side of his nieee's plate
 Miss Amy came down 10 breakfast looking fresh and rosy and charming af ter her nights rest. She wen, into ec- stacies 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 MT. Farquhar learned grea, deal of news about members of the fam fly whom he did no, recollec, ever having heard of But the fact was that he paid very little attention to what his niece was saying, being absorbed in watching her and listening 10 her musical voice. His niece had fairly bewi,ched him. and 1t only dawned upon the old gentleman that he had lapsed into stupe6ed si- lence when the young lady, in her turn.