Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-05-16

demurely at the altar. I had no fancy
for being. cooped on a steamer with such
an experienced old angler"
"And the Governors niece was one
of the girlsp"
"Somo Governors niece, so heard.
Now, what is the naughty thing you've
been doingp Come, confidence for con-
fidence."
For sole answer, however, Miss Elton
leaned back in her chair and began to
laugh immoderately. Julius looked at
her for some moments, then catching
the infection began to laugh, too, much
TO the cdilication of the walters, who
were beginning their preparations for
dinner
al have no doubt it's awfully funny"
he added, rs sho wiped the tears from
her cheeks, Z" but could enjoy il more
If l knew just the point of view from
which you sec It,.
Perhaps you could" she replied,
demurely, checking an impulse to laugh
again. ave seem to be in the way;
suppose we move"
"Come on deck" he exclaimed, rls-
ing with alacrity and offering his arm.
"rhank you, no. l don't feel quite
equal to,the deck this morning"
She made him ceremonious obei-
sance, and her cabin door had closed
behind her before he had fully realized
her purpose.
She did not reappcar during the day.
1t was their last day at sea, and Julius
was in despair. The jettics' light was
in sight when he retired, and when he
awoke in the morning the smooth glid
ing motion of the ship announced that
they were in the river. He was in no
haste to see the low shores of the Mis-
sissippi, in fact he felt at the moment
that he hated them; yet he sprang up,
dressed with dispatch and mounted to
the deck. Everybody was there but the
one he sought. He stood near the COM
panion way, watching furtively and
start ng at every step. She did not
come, neither was she Mt the breakfast
table.
The hours gldcd by, the city rose in
TO view, passengers came on deck with
sachcls and umbrellas, prepared for
going ashore, but still that particular
cabin-door remained closed. They
were at the wharf, the staging was run
out, and dozen or more citizens
rushed across with that strange eager
ness so inexplicable to the voyager,
whose eagerness impels him in the OPP
positc direction. Julius still maintain
ing his watch at the companion way,
felt himself gently put aside by tall,
gray-haired gentleman. in u brown
coat, who went with careful haste
down the brass steps. He heard little
cry, and peering through n sky-light he
saw Miss Elton in the arms of the gray
haired gentleman, her head pressed
against the brown coat, and her eyes
upturned to meet his specialized gaze.
"Her uncle!n he muttered, pecvishly;
"who the dickens is he anyhowP'
He moved discontentedly to the side
and looked at the people hurrying
ashore.
'.Hello, julius! Going to spend the
night aboard?n cried Drake, coming
up with duly chalked valise in each
hand.
'Oh, Mr.. Hilder exclaimed another
and moro musical voice. ''Wait, uncle,
i must introduce you; MIR. Hilder has
been very kind to me-"
"What, Julius! Why, my dear boy,
how dyer My wife wrote me you were
coming over with her. His hand was
grasped with hearty pressure, and he
found himself gazing into the specialized
eyes of Mr.. Smollett.
"Oh, stupidest of stupids" he ex-
claimed, as he thrust slippers and
brushes into his valise in the privacy of
his cabin. Bagged by the Smollett
ogress after all, by Jupiter' he added
as he gave last twist to his fair mus
tache before the misty mirror.--M. o.
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