The Press., 1885-01-08

DOlly 8OuIHOb4CF GOOk lG HUG neT 0060 that it was her duty to pay farewell wis., it before her marriage. Though as she had never troubled herself much about us. we were rather startled at this demand {; we all thought it would be best to accspt the invitation-for my sister was not look ing well-and 1t was settled that she should go and spend month with the old lady in her lovely north country home. Mr. Dacre was pressed to go as often as his professional engagements would permit 1: So Dolly left us in pretty good spirits, in charge of the elderly servant who was our substitute for regular ladies' maid.
 She wrote to tell us how she was enjoy ing the repose and beauty of the country. MT. Dacre had managed to run down from Saturday till Monday at the end of the first week, and had of course made great impression, but was afraid he could not come again-a long case was pending at Westminister. The letter which followed this, give in it's entirety:
 HIaHwooD, July 20.
 Dearest Kitty-I hope you will get this in time to send my hat here instead of to grandmama's. I am on 8 fortnight's visit to Lady Milllcent North. Such . charming wOman--a widow about twenty eight years old She persuaded Mrs. Lloyd to let her have me for week or two and as her daughter in law, a con- 6rmed invalid, was coming to spend just that time with her, my godmothar was glad to get me ont of the way, | know. I can't write much, for the post leaves here at eight, and we drop our latest letters in- to the hall box as we go in to dinner. | expect the gong every minute. This place is lovely, aud the new baronet, Sir Charles, is the dearest. The gong Your own .s DOLLY.
 I felt uneasy concerning this letter. I was sorry Dolly should have left our god mothers quiet home to visit gay young widow, just as she was sobering down and growing such thoughtful little love. It might unsettle her again to pass fortnight in country house with fascinating bars- net and know Jack Dacre would never permit, never pardon the smallest suspic- ion of flirting. He had pardoned her de- lection in Franks case, for Frank himself had pleaded eloquently, saying that she was very young, so naturally affectionate. But mamma and felt sure that not for approach to dislOyalty to his deep tender ness for his girlish betrothed. Neither her youth, her love of fun, nor her merry heart would plead one atom in her favor so read this letter with heavy heart. My answer was as follows:
 Dearest Dslly-Your letter reached me ln time to have your box sent to High wood. You will receive it soon after this reaches you. Write very fully, for your letter was tantalizing. Send me full de- scription of everyone, for you have reused my curiosity as to Sir Charles, who is the dearest-'"
 The rest of my letter contained home news, and need not transcribe it. But Dolly's answer I will transcribe:
 .'You ask me for description of every body, darling. Lady Millicent is very beautiful, very clever, and devotedly at tached to this Sir Charles but feel sure her heart is buried in the grave of her no- ble husband. I seud her photo, SO need waste no words in describing her. Sir Charles is, very fascinating, though fear my description may not predispose you in his favor but you beg me to be particu- lar. He is short and stout, has very fine head, but rather thin, light hair, fine eyes, good mouth, but not much of a nose-in fact it is all tip-very nice hands and feet. He is, believe, very talented, but does not employ his gifts, seldom talks, never reads, is little fond of eating. In spite of these drawbacks, he is very charming, and all the girls far and near make great deal of him. Of course, he is rich. He likes Lady Millicent to live in the house. She has complete influence over him"
 was much relieved after reading this letter. felt so easy in my mind that I told Dolly how, feared for her. ........
 ''But," wrote, "of course you never could really admire fat little man, who never reads or talks, and with nose all tip, and who cares for nothing but eating."
 It turned out that the most unfortunate thing I could have done was to confess my fears as to my provoking sister. She an- swered me by vehemently declaring that Sir Charles was the most lovable fellow she had met for long time, and really was so excited that I posted letter to her at once. ls
 "You distress me, Dolly. You know MT. Dacre would never forgive you if he saw your letters. ! hide them even from moth CT. Oh, pray think before you madly risk very hour he loses his high opinion of you" s...
 This is how Dolly answered my tender appeal: 'What a lecturing little thing you are getting, Kitty :! am very much attached to Sir Charles and if Jack is ev- CT so angry, can't help it." ......
 Thus hippantly the letter ran on.
 I was really angry and distressed, but resolved to try no more lectures they clearly made matters worse. So, the next time wrote gave full description of a day we had spent in court, hearing MT. Dacre plead. described his dlgnifed ap- pearance, his easy, graceful gestures, and above all, dwelt on the beauty of his nose. :, Dolly answered
 II am quite shocked at you, Kitty, to make such an idol of nose r
 And then she continued, as usual, about Sir Charles.
 Meanwhile Mir. Dacre seemed quite hap py, and said he had his daily letters from Dolly as regularly as when she was with Mrs. Lloyd. Was my beloved sister growing deceitful? R
 kept all this from my mother but grew more and more wretched over Dolly's letters. A picnic would be. ,.sglorious," ," for Sir Charles was going. She had spent the whole morning ssquietly with Sir Charles. Once he was indisposed, and she had .nursed him, played for him, sung to him. . lT:..<S
 We'll, l could dor nothing more. Ire- solved to say not another word about any one else. l began to dislike the very sound of his name, or rather the sight of it and, when Dolly declared I should like him as much as every one else did, made up my mind thatI hated him. I Iwrota one tender appeal, which I said was nv