The Labor enquirer., 1883-02-17

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trasted brightly with the rich coils Of
dark hair, presented itself
"Why, Frankr called out Mr.. Wylie,
| is that yoR Do come and show your
self r and be arose to welcome the ex-
pected visitor.
But the gentleman, raising his hat res
Epectfully to the ladies, passed quickly on,
murmuring something about business"
and "great hurry" !.
II am very much afraid. = said Mr..
Wylie, solemnly, ''that Frank is in love-"
A sort of hysterical giggle proceeded
from Emrna's direction; but the next
moment she was commenting very
calmly on the stars. < ~ .
The next morning Mrs. Wylie was con-
siderably surprised by the abrupt en-
trance>o of her cousin in glow Of excite
ment, and looking her very loveliest.
The jaunty little hat, with. its rose-col-
ored feathers, was most becoming con-
trast to the dancing eyes beneath and
the white dress, with rose-colored rib
bons, was exactly like Emma, for she un-
derstood dressing herself to perfection.
"Such an adventure as l have had~
she exclaimed; II feel SO Delightfully."-
wicked !"
Then, throwing her hat on the sofa, she
continued, "You must know, Jessie, that
1 rambled off by myself to explore that
delightful piece of woods. just opposite
the orchard and I was enjoying the
cool, fresh greenness exceedingly, and
feeling quite good and sentimental, when
l heard an individual, like one of the
brothers in 'Comus,' wandering near me,
and repeating poetry to himself L
could not distinctly hear the words, but
they referred to some she of whom the
speaker professed to know very little,
but who had evidently made sad havoc
with him. generally. Animated by the
spirit Of mischief, and just to see what
effect it would produce, repeated the
words, She only said, my life is dreary'
The effect was not at all what l antlcl-
pated, being nothing less than the sud-
den apparition Of that very good-looking
Mr.. Beechcroft, who glared at me so
wildly that I believe l screamed, or. did
something foolish. You see was repos-
ing very comfortably on the grass, in an
attitude that rendered a speedy and
graceful retreat out of the question; and
l was, moreover, engaged in the infantile
occupation of twining buttercups into a
wreath. Had | been a queen, he could
not have approached me with more def
ere nee. Lady, said he, in most fasci,-
mating voice, do not be alarmed, |
kn pw too well what is due Mrs. Wylie to
eau Sc you any uneasiness.' 1 believe l
sighed (for the life Of me could not
help it, Jessie), and it all sounded so de-
lightfuHy, like what you hear about
French novels (you know. we were not
permitted to read them), where the he
roeb and heroines are always in love
with other peoples wives and husbands,
that quite held my breath in wonder
as to what would come next. What did
come next was, that the individual, after
a prolonged gaze (Which I saw out of the
corner of my eye), suddenly stopped
and kissed my lips in the most melan-
choly manner imaginable, and saying, as
he did so, 'FareYell forever in this
world ? seemed to vanish into thin air.
1 cannot imagine, l am sure, how he
could suppose that kiss was due Mrs.
Wylie'"
"Oh, Emmap exclaimed her cousin,
this is really dreadfulW
isn't it?" continued the heroine,
gayly. "Only fancy how Herbert will
storm when he hears of this interview
between Mrs. Wylie and. Mr.. Beech
croft ~
"Why did you not tell him at once
that you are not Mrs Wylie?" asked Jes-
sic, rather Indignantly. 1T would save
a great deal Of trouble, besides putting
at ease this man, who has evidently
fallen in love with YOU"
Because, dear" replied her cousin de-
murely, Il do 50 love to be engaged in a
little bit of romance and do not think
that men who fall in love with people
ever should be put at their ease'-it just
spoils them. The unattainable is always
most attractive; and should Mr.. Beech
croft discover that there is only plain,
commonplace MISC before my name, 1
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