New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1884-05-28

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behavior, but the perseverance, Of the
man who finds himself bored by too
much Of his own and his alter ego's So
ciety, is an incalcufable force against
which no woman can successfully en-
trench herself, and SO it was not long
before Drake found himself eliminated.
as superf1uous factor, from the sum
of his friends enjoyment, whenever
Miss Elton appeared above deck. His
success, however, was more apparent
than real. for although he knew her
name, and was allowed to carry her.
book and her shawl, and arrange her
chair in the most comfortable position
with reference to the wind or the sun,
he had really madesno great progress
| in her confidence. Who she was, or
why she had chosen to make the yoy-
age in this unconventional aud eccen-
trio way, remained as great = mystery
as 1t had been ON that memorable first
day. 1t was the close of the tenth
day, dating from that Of his discovery,
and Julius sat beside her in that init
mste fashion bred OF the isolation of
the sea.
He had been reading to her. but
the story was finished, and silence
had ensued. she appearing to be wrap
ped in thought, and he watching her faco
18th haf-veiled glances.
'sThree more days and we shall be
ut home, she said, rousing herself.
.'You count the days." he said.
care you eager to be thore?f
mo; neither eager nor reluctant.
The voyage has been pleasant, but it
will be nice to be on shore again, too. =
"What, or rather who, is going to
make it nicef Anybody in particu-
Iar?'' ~
She put,the question aside with lit
tie wave of the hand.
.'You are curious" she said, mis-
chievously.
Julius bit his lip. He was curious.
and this was not the first time she had
foiled him.
You want much to know just who
and what l am, :" she went on. "You
have made Q dozen attempts to find
out. Tell mo why. What difference
would it make to you? If l were to
tell you that am niece of the Gov
ernor of Kentucky; mind don't say
that I am" she continued, as Julius
made q gesture of surprise. 81 say if
were to tell you SO. and add that am
mistress of an independent fortune,
would that enhance my value in your
eyesp'
Suppose, on the contrary she
went on impetuously, and with GER
tain warmth of tone that seemed to
spring from injured pride, Il were to
tell you that / am an orphan without
fortune; that l had just money enough
to carry me through the Conservatory
at Paris, and that am hoping and ex-
pecting to make my living by teaching
music, would that lower me in your
regard?"
/: Julius still remained silent, perhaps
. little abashed by the results Of his
own temerity.
II see that I have embarrassed you, y
she said, laughing. Il shall not insist
upon an answer. I leave you to adopt
whichever hypothesis best suits you. !"
!: She gathered up her shawl and book
as she spoke, and made motion to
rise, but Julius laid OBTAINING hand
upon her arm. =
| mo. no, you mustn't go yet" he
exclaimed and he fancied 8 deWiness
In her eyes as she turned them toward
him, which touched him inexpressibly.
II am embarrassed, not so much by
your hypothesis as by something in
myself. Since you leave me to choose
between these hypothesis, I will take
the latter. You are, then, an orphan
without fortune, hoping and expecting
to make your living by teaching music.
To prove to you how little I deserve
your implied reproach, I will confess
what / should have concealed from the
Governors niece. Miss Elton, adore
your
..Mr. Hilder!' she exclaimed, spring
ing to her feet, with flashing eyes.
Well he said, quietly, '.you
challenged me.
''You are impairment, SIR and she
swept away with dignity.
| She remained closely shut in her own
cabin during the remainder of the af-
ternoon and until quite late in the
morning, when Julius, who had main
tanned an anxious and impatient watch
on deck, found her in tho saloon sip
ping a cup Of tea and nibbling piece
of toast by way Of breakfast.
81 hope you have forgiven me" he
said. taking seat beside her.
..But have not, she answered with
decision. !.
(Which have I offended the Gov
errors niece or the orphan music
teacherp" he asked with q saucy smile.
''Both. It was daring imperti-
hence to one and 2 piece Of insolence
toward the other. -
well, I don't see what I'm to do
about it. It isn't the sort of thing you
can expect a man to take back
t'No," she said, looking absently in
to her cup, then suddenly realizing
that this was not Just what she should
have said, she hurried to add, amid
confusion of bushes: THAT is, Of
course, you must take it back; at least
you mustn't say anything more about
IL"
..Never2''
s.Never.''
..But that's impossible"
'.Mr. Hilder."
Miss Elton.
81 think we've had enough Of this.
It was my fault; I am willing to admit
that. It was wretched taste on my
part, and I've suffered all sorts of
things in consequence" She waved
her hand toward her cabin as she spoke,
indicating that it was thus her hours
Of retirement were spent. LET me go
back to the question, " she continued.
You asked me whether there was any
body to make it pleasant for me on
shore. There was no reason but my
own perversity why ! should not have
answered at once. No. nobody that /
am at all sure will care to make 1t
pleasant for me. / have dear old
uncle who has always been very good
to me; but when he hears how naughty
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