Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-10

utes. III run up and see her."
-, well, you are real good-natured boy, after
all, though Laura, as he bounded away.
And now understand we are going to mar
ket?" said Alfred, gayly, as he returned te
eyes, 1 believe that's the first thing on thu
program" returned his cousin.
=, They started off together, Laura very happy
though little embarrassed. It seemed strange
But this feeling soon wore away. The ride In
the mountain air was delightful, and ere long
never talked before. He was an uncommoniy
intelligent young fellow and a good student. bu1
nottn the least absentcminded. Nothing seemed
so full of fun and boyish spirits. Laura found
MIN most agreeable companion, and he on
his part saw her In a new light, and began to
ways bright and artless, she was this morning
really amiable. Only once did little sarcastic
remark mar escape her WhereuPon Alfred without
stu waving from the parasol that lay across her
A bright color rose in Laura's cheeks, but she
looked up sweetly and frankly into his face.
"Please forgive me-" she said: 81 had no bust.
ness to fire that shot, but did it from force OF
habit" -
She turned away her head Immediately. but
Alfred's keen eyes noticed the slight culver OF
t her up, and that she had to wink hard to keep
the tears back. He changed the conversation
again.
,Itt peg pardon, Mr.. Hitler" correcting herself
suppose we drop these formalities while we
are under the flag Of truce said the young
s hah, pea pleasantly What Is 1t you want of Cou-
why, there's Sophie Higley and that Mr..
Palmer a rejoined Laura. They'll want to stop
help it." ~ - ~" ''n
Asmile of amusement curled Alfreds lin in
apSn 81 out do they come to
ooh, he's her cousin. and staying there. Won
know know. Dear me! Sophie is waving her hand to
Alfred reined up the I pony n, A sharply. and
bowed with his usual politeness to the young
lady, whose eyes were fixed with envious
Palmer looked equally discomposed, but Sophie
was the first to find her tongue.
$50 the two enemies seem to be reconciled,"
s she s moln with laugh. How are you both
ws , aTs enjoying our usual health, thank
sure, s1mpered her companion.
"Thank you, Mr.. Palmer" said Laura: 81
always enjoy your comparisons-they are SO
Mr.; Palmer looked immensely flattered. Al
ired inconsistent mortal y felt not the slightest
inclination to rebuke his cousin
"Well. we must bid you good-morning. as
our business Is pressing" he said, gathering up
"But, Laura, dear Lasrar' cried Miss Hialev.
as they were moving Oh; ''do let me speak one
"Welle' said Laura, coldly, for the expression,
; 5 little cockatrice," was still ranking
"My cousin George is coming in from New Jer-
sey this afternoon. He can only spend one
h,ght with u.s. and If you like will bring him
ave shall be very happy to see him." said
La Laura, more graeiously. for George was favor
evening. and Mr.. Palmer also, If he feels in
clined to call upon u.s."
When do Ifeel otherwise?" asked Mr.. Pal
SenflmQnfallV. tot 70
Drive on, Alfred, for PHYS sake, or shall
scream!' whispered Laura.
Alfred, with decided though perfectly anna
pie good morning." started the pony again,
and they went off at brisk trot toward the
That evening about dozen young people
were gathered in Miss Southwelrs pleasant
The Ransoms. who were old family fr,o,ds
had arrived that afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs
Ransom were up stairs talking with Miss
while the younger members of the
Miss Higley had arrived early with her two
friends dropped in, for Miss southweils house
was very popular with the young people,
Laura, sorry as she felt for her aunt, had
found this very happy day. She was proving
Then Alfred had been so kind. SO GOOD SO
emcient. He was always on hand to assist her,
and to help entertain the company, which none
The evening passed pleasantly away. while
they played games, sang, and danced by turns,
Miss Higley, who admired Alfred Intensely,
difference in their ages, 70 entertain hopes In
that direction, marked with displeasure how
friendly he and his fair cousin had become
together, and her eyes followed them maiig-
nantly as, the dance over, they retreated to q
corner OF the room and seemed absorbed in con-
They are polite to desert their company that
Eaay!' she said, with sheer, to her cousin,
"Why, they've been doing their best to enter
ain US all the evening, and sthe company
seems happy enough, I'm sure" said good
lack has his Jili, and nobody looks neglected.
Why WIN, shouldn't they have little friendly chat
Meantime Laura is saying with sigh: 1--WE
pave q telegram from uncle-he will be home
-. Are you sorrye" asks Alfred, with kindly
Not sorry to see uncle, but-well. on the
whole, l think prefer peace to war, and should
again." replies Laura, glancing up with
'oguish but wistful look.
well, Is 1t necessary to resume the cam
present atmosphere very refreshing myself.
suppose we swear perpetual peace?'
Laura tries to laugh. but the bright eyes are
'wers: cousin Alfred you are so kind; you give
ne courage to do what I've longed to do all
iay.apologize for my badness and promise to
-
His fair enemy has surrendered at last. I'M
but it Alfred feels any mascu-
Inc triumph he does not betray it by word or
OOk.
Wen both start again." he says, heartily
aking the little hand in his large grasp for
orial, overbearing sort of a fellow, and want
o ask your pardon in my turn. And now may
ask as great favor that you'll give me that |
blessed little flag Of truce? want it for a me-
nento OF this suspicious day."
"I'll give you half of It with pleasure" says
aura, with musical little laugh. "But I'd |
ike to have hall myself to remind me always |
o keep the peace"
Miss Higley, who. while pretending to talk |
With her cousin, had been watching the couple |
ra now said in sharp tone: "Well
low they've been sparring ever since he came! |
ie0rge, do you think you see any signs Of |
veil, you know what mean-over there?" |
well" said George, his shrewd face breaking |
nto kindly smile, I'm not great Judge of |
UGH matters, and don't like to jump at CON
lusions; but judging from appearances, l |
hould say there were signs not only of solid |
'eace but OF lifelong union between the two |
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