Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-16

role OF dutiful nephew which he pro
posed to play.
He lunched well, lit his cigar and
started in search of half an hours re.
creation. He did not go far before he
found what he was in search Of; he met
with a lady so surprising to look at that
the mere sight of her recreated him.
He proceeded to stare steadily at her
and to take note of all her ''points''
carefully. She was u little creature.
well formed, with pretty feet and hands;
the feet clad in wondrous high-heeled
boots that were very high, but did not
meet at all in front; the lacing displayed
crimson open-worked silk stockings.
The little figure wasp-waisted, was
dressed in the most eXtravagant OF
French checks-the sort of costume de-
ylsed by the Partisan intellect for Eng
| llshwomen who are fond of dress" A
mass of blondes and friZZled hair en-
circled asmall face which WAS admirably
well-painted; only the usual mistake
was made-the thing was overdone, and
thus the possibility of deception destroy
ed. The lady's hat and parasol each de-
serve page of description, they were
so surprising. The whole thing aston
ished and delighted the Hon. Herbert.
This young gentleman had good deal
of the knight of the pavement" in
him; if pretty girl gave him a glance
of encouragement he was capable of
walking after her quite a mile in the
hope of adventure. The lady he DOW
saw before him had encouragement
writ in large characters all over her,
thanks to her costume, and her plaintive
blue eyes repeated the word. She stood
quite alone by the rail at the edge of
the sea walk, looking at the paSsers by.
She soon became as much interested in
Herbert as he was in her. She slowly
walked towards the pier and went on to
it. The Ron. Herbert followed her,
passed and repasSed her.
At the end of the pier there were some
sheltered secluded seats. The lady walk
ed on to these slowly-for no one could
walk fast in such boots as hers-choSe
one with much deliberation, sat down,
and straightway dropped her parasol.
OF course Herbert was at hand to pick
1t up. Then he sat down by her, and
for half an hour they looked at the blue
sea and talked. She amused him very
much. She never smiled, but said the
most spicy and piquant things In a small,
high-pitched voice, looking straight at
him the while. Herbert knew very well
how to look admiration, and he found
that she understood the look perfectly,
but also that she appreciated a little
more open fiatteIy. This made it very
plain sailing, and Herbert found himself
much less bored than usual during a
Irritation. The little lady being so ex-
pressively pronounced 1t was difficult to
feel bored until one had seen all her ex-
trayagances.
AT last he rose 81 must 60" he
said; cit is hard, but | must. Do
you come on the pier in the EVENING""
Yes" she answered Immediately,
''about ten o'clock"
Then | shall stay III Seagate till to-
morrow" said Herbert gallantly, and
left her.
Then, assuming business-like
manner, he walked off to the Clairville,
meditating all the way ON the mode in
which he should address his aunt.
After turning the matter over and over
in his mind he resolved to trust to the
inspiration of the moment, and to
follow her lead very carefully till he
knew how 10 humor her.
On his way hired carriage passed
him; in it sat the little lady whom he
fully intended to meet upon the pier to-
night. She gave him glance from
under her wonderful parasol; such a
1nnl- cal,ratf,-n full ~
Il believe she is as old as the hills"
reflected Herbert; but she is marvel
lousy made up, and very funny. What
catastrophe if she should live at the
Clairville!''
He arrived at the hotel-a fine house,
standing in pretty grounds, and ten
anted principally by people who lived
en- pension; people who seemed to havo
no home of their own anywhere; whe
were exceedingly sociable and very
merry. On the broad teri ace upou
which the front door opened, a number
of people were talking and laughing;
the hour of afternoon tea had brought
them to the house. In the midst Of a
small crowd of gentlemen stood the
little lady; evidently she was fayorite.
Herbert quickly passed the group, look
ing the other way the while. He en-
tered the hall, and, finding waiter,
asked for the Princess Droguca. He
was shown into a small drawing room.
Two minutes later the little lady
came in and looked at HIM with some
surprise: "You have asked for me?"
she said; ''you know my name!"
The awful truth flashed upon him.
For one wild moment he thought of
sinking his identity-ot escaping with
out telliIg e her who he was. But he
had not time to think it out-he was
confused, stammered Something-and
then in despair handed her his mothers
note. She opened it deliberately. read
it at a glance, and threw it carelessly
Oh tab.e. He fancied his doom was
sealed; took up his hat and prepared to
to apologize; he did so, profusely.
She interrupted him with her slight
shrill voice, looking straight at him
with those plaintive blue eyes, which
were so full of candid hunger for
admiration.
"What are you apologizing so much
for?n she said. at is the first compli-
ment your family has ever paid me.
Come into the other room; must have
some tea"
She put her hand on his arm and led
him away. tor the first time in his
life Herbert was at loss what to say
or what to do. But at last he succeed
ed in taking her cue; it seemed funny
to fiiTt with ones aunt. but he did it.
And she paid his debts. Probably
she will leave him her money.