The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-09-05
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MORNING.


with rent roll Of s10, 900 . year ought
to be. %a
And Sir Algernon WAS desperately in
love with Lady Dolly Castleton. who
was, as everybody knew. the prettiest
girl in all the country, and mot . bad
match sven for Sir Agernon.
Dolly. for her part. was quite aware
Of the tender feelings she had inspired,
and was even prepared 70 reciprocats il
- soon ~ the gentleman gave her q
chance Of doing 30, without overstep-
ping the bounds Of maiden1modesty and
reserve; for Dolly was very discreet
young lady, and knew better than to
make herself cheap by meeting advances
too readily, or doing any Of the love-
making herself. And poor Sir Alger-
non, who was very shy and not very
ready Of speech, found this sweet un-
varying friendliness very trying, for he
was dreadfully in love, and anxious
above all things to propose and get that
difficult question on his mind, aud yet
he never seemed able to arrive st the
desired goal.
But ono morning he screwed up his
courage to . very high point. Fortune
had favored him, for he had been invit-
ed to lunch at the house where Dolly
was staying, and he was TO remain for
small dance which was to follow on
the same evening, 80 that he would pass
many consecutive hours in the immedi-
ate neighborhood of his idol, and il vas
all but impossible that tho day could
pass without giving him the desired op.
potunity.
"11l propose to-day-r1l settle il all
to-day" said Sir Algernon to himself
over and over again, as he dressed him
self with the most scrupulous care.
"I1l go over early with those duets she
promised to try with me. That will
give us an excuse for getting into some
room by ourselves, and when the music
and words have led up to it, I'll have it
out with her. I believe she cares for
me, and II makeh her give me my answer.
I can't live day longer in this sus-
pense."
Fortune favors the brave, aud Sir Al
gernon, who tried to persuade himself
that his courage was unbounded, soon
found himself alone with Dolly and his
duets in q delightful little boudoir. where
it was most likely they would remain
undisturbed all the morning.
Dolly, in the most charming of morn.
ing wrappers, looked more like an angel
than young lady. aud the tender way
in which that fascinating pair sang SEN
timentsl duets was truly romantic and
deserved more appreciative audience
than that afforded by the giggling couple
who were enjoying the music just out
side the door.
Now, It must be explained that Dolly
Castleton had very mischievous broth
er, who had reached the merciless age
Of 10. OF this fact Sir Algernon was
aware, and always took care to do his
love-making beyond the reach of that
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u mischievous younger sister, because
she had only Just appeared on tho scene
snd very much astonished and Disguised
was ne when, Just - he had summoned
up his resolution, and was about 70
pour into Dollys ears the story OF his
hopes and fears, the door wss flung
open, and these two audacaons individ-
nails rushed noisily in, followed by q
mastia dog OF 80 fierce On aspect that
6lf Algernon Ned precipitateiy into .
corner, and barrlcaded himself with Q
table and two chairs.
Dolly pointed and looked daggers at
her brother and sister, but her voice
WAS sweet and placid g ever. "sir Al
gesnon, I must present You TO my sister
Freda (Freddie do send that horrible
dog awayl People think We are very
much ehke-sometimes We are mistaken
tor one another:
Dolly and freds were alike in fea-
ture and voice ; but the likeness was not
easy 70 detect for Oolys face was PEN
nve and demure, and her voice low
toned and gentle; whereas Freda was
Always Laughing End mlschievous,