The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-07-18

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frightening up.
1t was a relief to him to feel that
there wa some one more bashful than
himself. 1t made him feel quite bold.
"Then 1 will count upon you. By
the way you will not appear to notice
her excessive bashfulness, but try to
make her feel at home"
Yes, Maria" said Robert, cheerfulIy.
II shall really he glad to see Miss Ross"
Indeed, he became quite anxious to have
her come, and felt quite easy and self-pos-
sessed whenever he thought of meeting
her. The idea of feeling bashful to one
SO diffident as the young lady, seemed
ridiculous.
II know how to pity her." he said to
himself. II will do what 1 can to re-
move her painful embarrassment.
On the next Wednesday Julia Ross ar
SoFed. 1t was at ten o'clock, and she
would not meet Mr.. Baldwin till dinner,
at two.
well, Julia, how is it? Are you
well up in your part?" asked Mrs.
Chandler.
"You shall judge" said Julia, "by and
by. Oh, how my heart beats, when L
think of meeting your brother!"
She assumed an air of timid embar-
rassment, and cast down her eyes.
II think you will do" said Mrs.
Chandler, laughing.
As for Robert Baldwin, he was so
curious to meet the young lady, that
he came home q half hour before the
dinner hour.
"Now prepare yourself, julia" said
Mrs. Chandler. II hear my brothers
ring. He must be anxious to see you.
or he would not have come SO early.
We will go down and meet BIN a little
before the dinner bell rings"
Supported on the arm Of her hostess,
Julia Ross descended into the drawing
room.
Robert Baldwin rose from his chair
as they entered, a little nervous, but
more self-possessed than usual.
"Robert," said Mrs. Chandler, "let
introduce my friend, Miss Ross"
II am glad to meet Miss Ross" said
Robert, with very creditable self-pos-
session.
He held ont his hand, but Julia did
not appear to notice it; with a fright
ened look, she shrank back to the side
of her hostess.
Good morning" she said, nervously.
won't you take a seat, Miss Ross :"
asked Robert, who felt all his courage
reviving at the sight Of Julia's agitation
and embarrassment.
"Thank you," m%urihured Julia, and
sank into the chair proffered her.
Excuse ME one moment julia, said
Mrs. Chandler. Il will leave you in
my brothers care"
MAY I not go with you, Maria ?"
asked Julia, glancing with a frightened
look at the gentleman.
"Oh,no!I shall be back Immediately"
ut is a beautiful day, Miss Ross"
said Robert, quite calmly.
"Ye.es" she said hesihtinglv.
ibid you have a pleasant journey?"
"Ye-es."
"She is extremely bashfu1," Robert
thought with c~omplacency; much more
so than ever l was, | pity her, for
/ know how it feels"
II have heard my sister speak of you
frequently, he said.
"Thank you-tllat is, | mean-yes, I
lhave been acquainted with her some
time"
Were you ever in this part of the
country before, Miss Ross?"
"I--that is, no."
Mrs. Chandler entered here, and din
ner was announced.
julia continued to exhibit at the ia
BILE the same ervo timidity as often
as Mr.. Baldwin addressed her; on the
other hand he seemed thoroughly self
possessed.
well, julie" said Mrs. Chandler,
when they were left alone, what do
you think Of my brother?"
II see no evidence of the diflidence
you spoke of Maria. He seems thor
ouglily self-possessed as much so as
gentlemen ordinarily are"
$50 he did. I own I was surprised
to find it so. But it only shows how
well our plot is working. It was only
because lie thought you bashful that he
appeared otherwise. By the way, you
acted remarkably well. I could hardly
believe you were not what you p
peared to be-"
"Thank you, Maria" said Julia,
laughing. 81 think myself I acted
we'll. But it's pretty hard work,
l assure you. ] am glad to act myself
more"
"You haven't told me what you think
of my brother-whether you are favor
ably impressed or not"
II think HIM very good-1ooking and
gentlemanly."
"He is very amiable, also. If he is
my brother l can't help doing him JUS
tice in that particular"
In a few days Julia saw fit to dimin-
ish her timidity, and to appear more
self-possessed in presence of Mr.. Bald
win. He attributed it to the efforts he
made to put her at ease, and felt
pleased at his success.
'Really, Maria" he said, one day,
ST think. Miss Ross is quite agreeable,
and very pretty"
"If she were not so bashful," sug-
gested Mrs. Chandler.
oOH u AtlOW bliht ODJcCU w tllhu.
She is getting to feel more easy in
my company" said the unsuspecting
bachelor.
81 have a great mind to tell you a lit
tie secret, Robert"
He looked curious.
"But perhaps I ought not"
Il will be very discreet. YOU may trust
me-" he said.
"Then, Julia likes you"
care you sure of it?"
Eyes; she confided it to me yesterday.
1 don't know what she would say if
she knew l had told you. She would
faint
Robert Baldwin said nothing, but he
appeared gratified.
A few days later he came into his
sisters presence, with a face flushed and
Joyous.