Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-28
suffered, Percy But there, won't tease you;

suffered, Percy? But there, won't tease you.
have no wish to lose you again, now that T."
$50, sir. Perhaps you'll have the goodness to
suddenly stands before the astonished lovers,
almost bursting with suppressed indignation
and rage. His face is purple, his eyes starting
out of his head and his fingers nervously clasp
ing a thick oak stick, as If he meditated an Inn
mediate attack on the object of his wrath. He
by either OF them. II have an idea that my
daughter wrote you letter some months since
returning you the presents you had done her
the honor to give her, and at the same time put
ting an end to your engagement; also intiInat-
ing That your fut ure presence at this house was
neIther expected nor desired. was that not so?
II am wrong, pray correct me. And yet now
IND dnd y2.n with my daughter In position that
demands an instant explanation
Percy's arm was round Mabels waist, his dis
engaged hand had made close prisoners of both
OF hers, and the two were sitting rather closer to-
gether than the size of the garden seat led one
to suppose was actually necessary.
totally unabashed by the little man s virtnous in
dignation, while the laughter that sparkles in
his eyes shows that he feels himself master of
the situation, and is meditating some prank
all that you have stated Is perfectly correct
but there are times when ii is every mans duty
to lay aside all personal feelings, and undertake
"a duty, however disagreeable it may be- in
order to benefit his felow-man. Such is my
case at the present moment"
pray, sir, have the goodness to cease this
tomtoolery, and leave my garden this instant
How you entered it am not in position to
the fence, in which case you have laid yourself
open to a criminal prosecution But let that
pass and leave my premises this instant. Do
you hear me. sir?'
II do, sir, and If 1 followed your instructions
you would regret this moment to the end of
your life. L repeat, sir, that there are times
Will you leave my. grounds, sire"
NO will not, until you have heard what
have come to tell YOU"
Then will have you turned out"
,.,s Excuse ai me, sir, but | don't think you will
pulling his coat tails, endeavoring to induce him
to stop. Mr.. Linton is naturally a little sur
quite understand his irritation and overlook it,
but can assure you, dear, we shall not part
until we are the best of friends possible
SIR yells the little man. almost white with
passion. you bad the impertinence-the gross
lmIertinence-to address my daughter as your
darling and your dear
Il did So, sir, and am proud and delighted
TO feel have warrant for so doing. But, as
said before. it is my duty to put all personal
teeIlngs aside, and come at once to business"
Your business is at once to leave these prem.
iSes, and If you don get out III kick you out
My dear sir, pray be calm; such excitement
as t1S ), cannot be good for you. But to pro
out of the garden
NO, to business. | have been informed that
you are at present engaged in lawsuit in
which your chances of success at this moment
NINA, only say supposng-I were In Il posi-
Ilon 10 make your chance of Il verdict an abso-
tuie certainty, what would you say to me then?'
Inc little mans face undergOes a complete
change at these words, his eyes gisten and his
stern and wrathful expression relaXes.
I'll you could only afford me some infOrma-
iion as 10 the whereabouts of the letter have
lost should look upon you as the dearest
friend and then as If remembering who he is
addressing, his face again assumes its former
angry look, as he burtS forth afresh, "But this
is all nonsense; know you well enough: it's
understand once for all l won't have it, So clear
out at once. And, Mabel, you come with me.
am surprised and excessively annoyed to find
you talking to ths-thiS gentleman"
stay moment, Mr.. Linton, if you please,
and let Us come To an understanding. I give
you my word of honor that can be of material
service to you in this matter. But shall re-
cure rom you some reward. Are you prepared
to give it-yes or nor
The little man now begins to see from Percy's
manner that it Is not joke and that he is in
sober earnest.
,,,, NV ell, sir, II you can prove your words you
VIII not find me ungrateful, think. How much
snail you iequlre?'
Not one farthng of money, only the hand of
your daughter"
This calm request once more upset the euua-
nlmity OF MIR. Linton and he is Just about to
break out again, when Percy stops him with,
business now. DO you agree to my terms?
Otherwise we need not prolong this inter-
Mr.. Linton seems unwilling to allow the bust
ness to end thus, and yet is hardly prepared to
capltulate so Internationally.
Ell, sir, you see in this matter am not the
ness is involved"
"lf that is your only objection I think Won
Mabel? VIII you allow your hand to be the
price OF the Information possess?"
Mabels answer Is clearly in the affirmative
for she rises at once and places both her hands
in .. PEercys without saying "a word
~" You see, sir. Have you any further objec-
NO, If my daughter is willing to make sac
Tllce 1or her fathers sake shall not forbid her.
had other plans for her future, but they seem
through I ha f,,rf
/. to say except that the sooner you enlighten me
pleased W
quite So my dear sir; will keep you no
longer In suspense. and Percy draws a letter
from ms pocket and hands 1t to Mr.. Linton.
think?" 'ON' Wv ''A
Mr.. Linton glances at it for a moment. "Good
heavens! The letter have been searching for
al this time; now I've got 'em. Unjust win
now; nothing can prevent it: The games in
by nly. own hands this is grand. But, my dear
sion, ana what was the reason of your keeping
1t concealed for so lOng?'
Mabel here will be able to answer your first
question, think, if you will show her the let
ter, and as TO the second, was unaware that
mad 1t until last evening Look at it Mabel,
and tell US what you know about It," handing
her the letter, which he takes from Mr. Linton,
at the same time turning it over so that she
may see her own handwriting. She starts,
ana her cheeks are the color of peoples In an
notion of this How could nave been as so stu.
| packed the things up. and In a great hurry
Tor fear he should come back, and seized the
nrst bit OF paper could lay my hands on and
suppose took this by mistake"
well, dear, 1t will be a lesson to you In future
not to return the presents give YOU" says
Percy, laughingly.
why, child what is the meaning of all this:
what have you been doing?'
Papa, must confess; have been the culprit
all along. When / sent back Percy s presents
put little note in of my own besides the one
you made me write; and stole piece of paper
rom your desk to write it on, and think must
have taken this letter by mistake; I am very
sorry" W.
'You little baggage, and so have got to thank
you Tor all my anxiety and worry; we'll Shan't
pc angry since it has all come right in the end
But ! am inclined to feel very grateful to
Fletcher for offering to relieve me of such dan
gerous party before you do me any worse mis-
chief. But come into the house now and we'll
drink confusion to old Boyer's Executors"
Time has hurried on since that morning when
we saw the trio In the garden at Harrow. Old
Linton did win his case, and the other evening
when l was dining with Percy observed his
wife was wearing q locket of q very peculiar
pattern.-1snsteys Magazine.
Driving Without Hands.
The Gatherer. In Cassells Family Magazine
A new method of driving horses by means
of the feet SO as to keep the hands warm in
cold stormy weather, has been introduced re-