The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-19

and well-fitting boots. Aa.
Her graceful form Indicated that she
was both young and pretty, but he
could not see her face on account of the
enVious veil that hid it. a.
But as soon as she got comfortably
settled in the corner. toswhich Russell
gallantly assisted her, she threw it back,
a fair. sweet face, lighted up
by pair of wondrously bright black
eyes, which shot a swift, bewildering
glance into those that were so intently
regarding her.
The sudden starting of the coach,
which sent some of the fady's parcels
from the seat to the floor, gave Russell
an opportunity of speaking. as he re-
turned them, of which he was not slow
to take advantage.
From this they fell easilyinto conyer-
sation, and it was curious how sociable
they became. o1s@ ea&sS&@
They talked about the beautiful seem
cry through which they were passing;
OF the newest books and latest maga-
zines, some of which Russell had with
him.
The lady inwardly thought her COM
panion to be the most entertaining and
agreeable man she ever met with, And
as for Russell, he often lost the thread
Of his discourse in admiring the red
dimpled mouth and the, ,pearly teeth
disclosed whenever she spoke Or smiled.
Certain it is that his four hours ride
from P to Dighton were the shortest
four hours he had ever known in his
life.
"Where do you. want, to be left, sirP''
inquired the coachman, as they entered
the village. - gEf x&sw'FtRsl
"At Mr.. Charles Hunts, Locust Hill.
Do you know where that is said Rus
sell, putting his head out of the window
Certainly, sir; take you there in
jiffyr'
why, there's where I'm going,n
said the lady, opening her eyes widely.
''Nellie,. Mr.. Hunts wife, is my most
particular friend; we, used to go to
school together
',And Charlie Huntris my most par.
ticular friend, and one of the finest fell
lows in the world. :"
"How very odd?'
'HHow very fortunate!n exclaimed
Russell, with ameanings glance at his
fair companion, which made the rosy
cheeks still more rosy. Might I take
the liberty of inquiring = 'gxsa RI
But just at this moment the stage
stopped in 'front.' Of The ehotlses on the
portico of which stood Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt, enjoying the evening breeze.
In a moment Russell was shaking
hands with the former, while his com
panion rushed eagerly into the arms of
his surprised and dehghfedswife.
why, what a happy surprise, Jen-
nie!' she said, after spiriting her visitor
off to her. own room; "Ihad given up all
idea of seeingyou this sumn1er,'H IS
'And had no idea of being able to
come until just before / started. You
see, mamma-ny step-mamma, you
know-was going to Uncle Wilder's,
and she insisted on my going with her
to see the hateful disagreeable prig of
a cousin of mine that they are deter
mined to marFy me- to- So when
mamma was busy packing just put on
my things and slipped of, leaving them
a note to tell where was going. Wasn't
that a good joke on them all?'' Q gsHs9I
81 should think it was" said Nellie,
with burst of merfimeht, far more
than the occasion warranted. r:.sWhen |
saw who your companion was L thought
you were out on your wedding tour"
mo, indeed; never saw,the man until
he got into the stage at P : But
really he is the finest-loeking man I
ever saw. and so agreeables Who is hep"
80, I'll introduce you when you come
down stairs, There's Sarah waiting 10
see me about supper. You'll have only,
time to dress. Mind and look yonr
Andw r65gash sbake1 ke1off4ief Of her fin-
ger at her friend, Nellie ran awaysto see
about supper. y fgFsgR1 =
If Jennie did not slook her prettiest'
she certainly hooked very lovely as she
entered the supper-room,. her, linen suit
exchanged for fresh, soft muslin,
whose simplicity and purity were re-
lieyed only by the violet-colored ribbons
in the hair and throat
Rh$al had also tax en- great pains
with his toilet. as could be seen by his
spotless linen and carefully arranged
hair. .T91sEBl aHE 75aSss -t1ssE
The pause that followed Jennie's en-
trance was broken. by Mr.. Hunt, who,
In response to meaning glance from
his wife, said:. -~
~'RusseH. allow'fnes 70 Introduce YOU
to your cousin Jennie; eAIissn carleton,
your cousin, Russell Wider
The. embarrassment which followed
the blank astonishment into which this
announcement threw the, parties, so un-
expeetedly made known to each other.
was quickly. dispelled by the turn, that
was. given it by their host and hostess.
Il suppose you'll want to book YOUR
self for the next stage?n said Mr. Hunt.
slyly. to Russell, who had been taken
into his friends confidence.
Rad soss said his wifes turnfng to
Jennie, Il don't suppose ANYTHING
could tempt you to- ren1ain,s now that
you are to have that hateful disagreea-
ble---- y sSs8 ssasSgS US
Nellie Interrupted. Jennie. Grim
soning, as she remembered her words
'Well, I.wonlta then.s But YOU must
let me laugh! Just to think of You both
running away from each other and run |
nlng In the. same direction and to the
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