Daily Republican., 1884-05-30

fore Harold had eyes for any object bu
the one beside him
Eut when Judge Fenwick spoke, b.
came back speedily from the ideal t,
the real of life, ard springiDg 10 hi
fet, III ct his father.
I" Why, father" he said. trying t.
! 'ok pleased, this is an uGexpecte,
slrprise."
Then he introduced Miss Miles ~
one of the ladies of the house, and Min
ME, rising, acknowledged GRACEFUL,
thu introduct on, then LETT the room t.
the father and son, while they chattet
pleasantly till the supper hour arrived
though Harold fe't decidedly uncom
i fortable at lis fathers appearance upor
the scene
At ,able, Minnie Niles took up the
role of waitress, and Judge Fen wick
through his gold. bowed glasses, scru
tinized her severely.
| Upon my word, Harold" he said
when, that evening, they were sitting
in his own private parlor, "you have
exceeded my utmost expectations
Making love TO the table girl, are you
l: Is very fine, but hope you will re-
member our arrangements for your
future"
81 beg yCur pardon, sir" Harold re-
torted, "but this later arrangement is
one that is highly satisfactory to mt,
and | would like voice in the matter. "
| You do not dare to intimate that
there IL aught serious in this silly t1irta.
ton %
And Judge Fenwick looked a. if he
was about TO sentence a culPrit at tho
bar.
80 serious" Harold replied, as be
met, nnfl nchipgly, the stern gaze OF
bis father that the young lady has
promised to be my wife"
" 1t shall not be, and the Judge em-
phaSized his words with his clenched
hand upon the table.
Much more he said in his passion,
that Onl y served to make his son more
decided, and they retired early to their
chambers.
Judge Fenwick, too much excited to
sleep, paced his room till late hour,
with brow knit by the perplexing case.
At last he thought he saw a solution
to the difficulty, and with the resolu.
tiOn to have an interview with Miss
Niles the following morning. he slept,
finally, the sleep Of the just.
At breakfast Judge Fenwick received
a cup Of fragrant Mocha from the
pretty hands of Minnie Niles, and the
grscefulness of the girl, ~ she moved
bolseessly about her duties, was q
slight recommendation to mercy, but af-
ter all, she was a table girl, and he
could not forget it.
My dear, will you favor me with
a private interview at your earliest
LEISURE" he said, as she brought his
second cup of coffee.
Harold, at the other cad OF the table,
was engaged with the morning paper,
and the Judges words were low and
gentle
Certainly, sir,' she answered, re-
,pectfu'ly, and An hour after ward vile
Judge Fenwick, the sole occupant of
the parlor, was pacing up and down
nervously, Minnie Niles glided in, with |
! twinkle in her dark, hazel eyes, and |
a tint in her fair cheeks like damask |
rose.
Ahem I-wished-to speak-ofl
my son, Miss N iles," and Judge Fen
wick seemed more at loss for fitting
words to clothe his ideas than ever be- |
fore in bis life.
Yes,' she said, as he hesitated.
You will pardon the interest l take
IN my sons welfare, and then he STOP
ped.
should think you would naturally
10 sc" and Minnie waited respectful
Exactly" Arl catching at the
unconscious aid gave, he went on
You see, my tear, Harold has been
making love "a SOU, hasn't ht?"
think IT, uishO be called So"
Though Minutes cheeks grew more
,lvld, th'i was ataucy gleam in her
lark eyes.
Yes, the old Judge said, "and it's up
citing all my plans. Now, my good
lri, what ! want is for you to refuse
is offer, and 90 quietly away. J will
ee that your place here is filed, and if
on wish anoOh r situation | will aid
ou in obtaining one. Will you con.
ent?"
Another flash of mischief in Minnie's
right eyes then she said
" You are very kind, but have writ
IN my father Of our engagement. He
'as delighted ,and it will be such dis.
ppOlntlDent to him"
Let me write him, and can ex.
lain so that he will see the exigency
the case. Will you be so kind AS to
i've me his address ." and Judge Fen
lex was very earnest.
Minnie drew from her pocket a tiny
earl card case, and taking from 1t her
ther's card, she gave it to the
ldge.
He adjusted his eye glasses and
ad I:
" DIR. Ralph Milton, Abba, Conn
" Why, what does this mean 2" al d
exceedingly puzzled expression resi-
on his face.
"My fathers address, You asked for
- Minnie replied, demurely.
" Yes, but your name is Niles, is it
IT?
" Minnie Niles Milton" she respon-
Il.
" Well, well, well. The daughter of
y old friend and affairs have adjusted
elnselves but cannot understand
w you came to be table GIRL" Judge
,nwick said slowly.
" A mere fanciful freak" Minnie re-
led, undertaken one morning, W hen
B girl went off without notice, then
,nti inued for the novelty Of the thing,
I'd as the proprietor of the Glen
ouse and his wi. are friends of
inc, they INDUCED my absurd fancy.
I'd now, Judge Fcnwick," Minnie
i'd, as she was leaving the room, 81
II give my notice, and ify you will aid
, in obtaining another situation, l
all be most grateful and with an
Ii look Oh her bright face, she closed
, door.
outside the parlor. she sat down and
lghed till the tears ran down her
seks, and Harold, coming through i
J hall just then, was informed that
, was going to give her notice.
: You shall not" he said, in his
stcrtul way, when she told him what \