Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-08-15
SIR ALGERNON'S INTENTIONS.
In Three Episodes.
p MORNING.

Sir Algernon Tudor was eminently
asistocratie and acknowledgement looking
but not altogether SO wise AS baronet
with rent roll of 700 year ought
to be.
=. And Sir Algern on was desperately in
love with Lady Dolly Castleton, who
was, as everybody knew, the prettiest
girl mall the country, and not bad
match even for Sir Algernon.
Dolly, for her part, was quite aware
of the tender feelings she had inspired,
and was even prepared to reciprocate it
as soon as the gentleman gave her a
chance Of doing so, without overstep-
ping the bounds Of maidena modesty and
reserve; for Dolly was a very discreet
young lady, and knew better than &c
make herself cheap by meeting advances
too readily, Or doing any Of the love-
making herself. Aud poor Sir Alger-
non, who was very shy and not very
ready of speech, found this sweet I'M
varying friendliness'yery trying, for he
was dreadfully in love, and anxious
above all things to propose and get that
difficult question off his mind, and yet
he never seemed able to arrive at the
desired goal.
But one morning he screwed up his
courage to a 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, SO that he would pass
many consecutive hours in the immedi-
ate neighborhood of his idol, and it was
all but impossible that the day could
pass without giving him the desired OBJ.
potunity.
"I'n propose to-day-Ill settle it all
to-day" said Sir Algernon to himself
over and over again, as he dressed him.
self with the most scrupulous care.
"Tll 60 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, III have it
out with her. I believe she cares for
me, and I'll make her give me my answer.
I can't live day longer in this sus-
pense.
Fortune favors the brave, and Sir Al
gernon, who tried to persuade himself
that his courage was unbounded, soon
found himself alone with Dolly and his
duets in 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, and the tender way
in which that fascinating pair sang SEN
timental 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
err, 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
young mans sharp eyes. But he was
not aware of the existence of al equal
ly mischievous younger sister, because
she had only just appeared on the scene
and very much astonished and di,gusted
was lie when, just as he had summoned
up his resolution, and was about to
pour into Dolly's ears the story of his
hopes and fears, the door was flung
open, and these two audacious individ-
uals rushed noisily in, followed by
mastiff dog of so fierce all aspect that
Sir Algernon fed precipitately into a
corner, and barricaded himself with a
table and two chairs.
Dolly pouted and looked daggers at
her brother and sister, but her voice
was sweet and placid as ever. "Sir AL
gernon, must present you to my sister
ET6uI iI IeLtulo 40 S6tu tIiitt lloIEluIe
dog away. People think we are very
much alike-sometime we are mistaken
for one another T. Ill., u.
Dolly and Freda were alike in fea-
ture and voice; but the likeness was not
easy to detect for Dolly's face was pen
sive and demure, and her voice low
toned and gentle: whereas Freda was
always laughing snd mischievous,
! saucy looks and ways We're singularly
unlike hersister's.
Alike!' echoed Sir Algernon, as he
slowly advanced with his eye on the
dog. IL cannot see the smallest resem-
blance. Why nobody in his senses
could mistake you for moment i'm
possible Still / am delighted to make
Lady Freda's acquaintance. ! really
ditlnotknow
r .sssDid not know Of my existence!"
b laughed Freda. 9 How odd! 4 for I've
A heard oceans and oceans Of stories about
you. Indeed, I am quite tired -"
sl Hush, Freda?!" intsrposed Dolly's
gentle yet commanding tones, and
Charley stopped any further talk by
n bursting; into q roar of laughter. He
was standing by the piano looking at
3 the music, which stood open
q g Just listen to the words, Freda; did
B YOU ever hear such bosh e Here fol-
lowed some extracts, ii which sentil
slnent certainly prep derated over