Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-05-23

demurely at the altar. I had no fame,
for being cooped on a steamer with such
an experienced old angler"
"And the Governors niece was one
of the girls?"
"Some Governors niece, so heard.
Now. what is the naughty thing you've
been doing? Come. confidence for con-
fidence."
For sole answer, however, Miss Elton
leaned back in her chair and began to
laugh immoderatcly. Julius looked at
her for some moments, then catching
the infection began to laugh, too. much
to the ediicatiOn OF the walters, who
were beginning their preparations for
dinner.
81 have no doubt its awfully funny"
he added. as she wiped the tears from
her cheeks. - but could enjoy it more
if knew just the point of view from
which you see il.
Perhaps you could" she replied,
Gemurely. checking an impulse TO laugh
again. ave seem to be in the way;
suppose we move"
"COme on deck" he exclaimed, ris-
ing with alacrity and Offering his arm.
"rhank you, no. / don't feel quite
She made him y ceremonlous obei-
sance, and her cabin door had closed
behind her before he had fully realized
her purpose.
She DID not reappear during the day.
II was their last day at sea, and Julius
was in despaiF. The jetties' light was
la sight when he retired, and when he
awoke in the morning the smooth glid-
ing motion of the ship announced that
they We're in the river. He was in no
haste to see the low shores of the Mis-
sissippi. in fact he felt at the moment
that he hated them; yet he sprang up.
dressed with dispatch and mounted to
the deck. Everybody was there but the
one he sought. lie stood near the COM
panion way. watching furtively and
start ne at every step. She did not
come, neither was she at the breakfast
table.
The hours glidcd by, the city rose in
TO view, passengers came on deck with
sachels and umbrellas, prepared for
going ashore. but still that particular
cabin-door remained closed. They
were at the wharf, the staging was run
out, and n dozen or more citizens
rushed across with that strange eager
ness so inexplicable to the voyager,
whose eagerness impels him in the OPP
pOSite direction. Julius still maintain
Ing his watch ut the companion way,
felt himself gently put aside by tall,
| gray-haired gentleman. in brown
coat, who went with careful haste
down the brass steps. He heard a little
cry, and peering through a sky-light he
saw Miss Elton in the arms of the gray
haired gentleman, her head pressed
against the brown coat, and hec eyes
upturned tn meet his specialized gaze.
"Her uncle" he muttered, peevishlyi
'who the dickens is he anyhow
He moved discontentedly to the side
and looked at the people hurrying
ashore.
Hello, Julius! Going to spend the
| night aboard?" cried Drake, coming
up with duly chalked valise in each
hand.
''Oh, Mr.. Hilder, exclaimed another
and more musical voice. '.Wait, uncle,
i must introduce you; Mr.. Hilder has
been very kind TO me-"
"What, Juliusl Why, my dear boy,
how dye? My wife wrote me your wero
coming over with her. His hand was
graspcd with hearty pressure, and he
found himself gazing into the specialized
eyes of Mr.. Smolett.
"Oh, stupidest of stupidsr' he ex.
claimed, rs he thrust slippers AMI
brushes into his valise in the privacy of
his cabin. Bagged by the Smoilett
ogress after all, by Jupiterr' he added
as he gave last twist to his fair mus
tache before the misty mirror.-M. q.
Times Democrat.