The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-08-15
A roRruNArE MISTAKE.
lH. $. Keller, in Yoakers oa.eue,l


 "Contound 1t slll This is a pretty piece of business, must say. Here am, just on the eve of my departure, called upon to meet lacks wife, escort her to the Willows and see that she enjoys her self during the summer months. lt Ack wasn't such a good hearted fellow, and my favorite nephew to boot, wouldn't do it. But. well there; l suppose I'll have to 20 down to the city, make myself known to the charming creature aud do the gal ant for Jacks sake. Hang it all ! Why did the sCAmp go SaI HsSssy s,::.!s one did not knows I'll give him piece of my mind when he returns frsm Europe for getting hls bald headed uncle into this scrape."
 The partly audible meditation from the fiaxen-haired chap was more forciole than choice. But then. 1, was only one of John Harney's peculiar s,reaks, If anyone had overheard him. that is. any one wholly aoqualn cd with him, they would not have paid overdue attention.
 If there vas one taing he delighted in above ail others, it was to pass for bald. headed advisor of youth. He,ook every possible occasion to cali himself bald headed when, be the fact known, the slight spot upon hls bump of self esteem was barely diseernible. sil it gave hun deal ot importance 10 be looked upon as an old man" Strange, tool Hls associates were all yhung people. He was not tAvnrite among old dpeople; yet, he called himself old and bald-headed.
 It was great shock to him when he heard tn it Ick had gone and married an opera singer, no, because ot any disparity of social positions. He was sensible person in this wlsc, but beca lSe he had in his mind, drawn up plan for ack to follow and abide by tn the future. His plans were all broken And scattered when Jack married: his plans are now all changed by lacks sudden departure, thereby recesSi,ating bis, Johns, taking charge of the lady for the sumner. Alter some further meditation over the subject, of course, assisted by the fragrant aroma of cigar, he retired with his mind made up 10 go 10 the city. introduce himself to Jacks wife and bring her back to the Willows
 It was wonderful to note ohm Harney's air 0. age given importance as he stepped forward to greet the pretty hgute in traveling dress He had seen many handsome women they had created more or less of an impression upon his heart, Yet as he clasped the tiny hand and looked down into the honest blue eyes upturned to his, he thought he had never met more lovely woman m all his life; ; and he mentally added, that Ick had shown Tatc choice m loving and wedding such paragon of female lovcli- ness lck wtlies me that am to es. cort you 10 the Willows take sole charge of you and make your stay there as pleasant as possible" said John, beam ing a most uncie-lke protection from every feature of hIs fine face
 "D.dd he say all that2' softly asked the hHle woman.
 '' Yes ; and more too, the rattle.bTained scamp but there; pardon me. forgot that was speaking to the lady of his pretctmen,."
 " prefermen,," fell like an echo from the red llps.
 "Yes; lucky dog responded John The latter part, however, was softly and aside according to stage parlance. I shall be around with cab ai hyc. Trust you will be ready" He moved by Dn- pulse, and before the lady couldt speak he was out of the room and down the front steps
 ' Ick never said anything to me about going 10 the Willows for the season. The Willows! ca, yes. the place where Jack Was brought up. I-well, will go He is very handsome. But who is he :? !" .,A den stop 10 the charming creAture's musings. If he is so we'll acquainted with Jack, his picture will, no doub, be in the aIoum.'
 She went tn the album. The second face she gazed upon was the gen,Iem an $ Tn question She slipped the card from the page. Upon me back, written in A plain, business hand she read "Your Bald lie .ded Uncle.'
 " E ,ld-headed It must be joke He isn't so old as ali that 4ck's uncte m go to the Willows. Perhaps il viii not be such prosy season after all But wny did he speak of me as the lady of Ick's preferment, wonderf"
 When John Harncy called At five with a cab, the lady's trunk was ready, and she s,osd Tn the parlor ~ith hat alre Idy adjusted, pulling on her gloves.
 1 peg your pardon" said sbe, turning her brigh, face toSard John, out a per. son generally likes to kno~ the name of a fello~ travelling companion"
 Why, what have 1 been thinking Of all this tinef To be sure yoG aye aai.e ngat am your uncle,' fell blandly from hfs lips.
 On, you arel"
 Yes Are you quite ready" asked he
 "Quite ready" she replied as she fol- lowed John 10 the cab. The trunk WAS put in place, and the pair were soon whirled to the depot The ride by rail was so pleasant, the lady, Jacks wife. was such an agree companion, tha, John liar ney would have extended the journey if he could. The p'osy, country depo, was reached. where plain, democrat wagon aSai'ed them. Then the drive followed delightful five miles along sweet-scented clover fields and moon-