Connecticut western news., 1885-09-30

Somehow, his thoughts wandered 8 great deal to the stranger, during the next two days, but when, at the expi- ration of that period, bis umbrella was not returned, he laughed cynically, and softly quoted staLza from an old German ballad, about a naiad and 8 knight, and purchased new umbrella.
 The next morning he received tel egram which necessitated journey to the far West, where he was interested in an extensive land operation.
 He poked few necessary articles into valise, and donning travelling suit, ran down to Clarice's boudoir, to tell her that he was going.
 "How unfortunate" she cried, when he showed her the telegram; Cant you postpone the trip?"
 "No it is impossible My presence is imperatively needed"
 And Mable will come tomorrow. I have written, inviting her to spend 8 couple of weeks with us; and am so anxious for you to meet her.
 "l am very sory, but think shall have to forego the pleasure of meeting Miss Mabel Wright" said Chauncey, and kissing Clarice he hastened away. The business complications were more serious than he had tt first im- agined, and it was not until the begin ing of September that he telegraphsd Clarice to look for him.
 He expected the carriage would be at the depot when he arrived, but, finding none. he boarded street car
 It was raining. and instinctively his thought reverted to another rainy day, and he longed for his missing um- brella.
 Several times he was tempted to stop and purchase one on the way, but put it off until all the stores had been passed. #
 "Well, I'm in for it againl" he said, and, reaching the old familiar corner, he alighted and ran to the sidewalk, which was shaded by an awning.
 A lady came out of the store. and he stepped aside for her to pass.
 She raised her umbrella, and he caught glimpse of her face.
 A long gossamer cloak protected her slender form now, but the face that was raised to his was the one he had met on the same corner several months before.
 My naiad, by jove" he muttered, "and I'll be blessed if she ain't carry ing my umbrellaP'
 A hot flushed dyed the cheek of the lady and Chauncey ground his teeth for having uttered his brutal com ment. #4t.@
 q beg pardon, Mir. Walton" sh' said, facing him quickly, but this i' the first opportunity have had of re turning the umbrella you 80 kindly loaned me several months ago. 4hanK you for the kind service. Saved me from disagreeable wet ting
 And gave me one," said Chauncey laughing.
 "I am thankful that ! can proven recurrence of the catastrophe" sait the lady. gfayely, and she held ou the umbrella.
 "But it is still raining" said Chaun cey," and custom gives me courage t brave another wetting." My gossamer is sufficient protec tion," she said, placing the umbrell in his hands, and with a little bow she turned and left him.
 He was half tempted to follow her a and stood on the corner several min I utes, staring after her.
 "I wonder how she learned m
 name?" he said half aloud, and ther }, recollecting the card he had given hel | he shrugged his shoulders, and raise t the umbrella.
 a "Quite coincidence" he mutterec ,. and walked away.
 f Clarice came down to meet hin l. and after kissing him a multitude ( a times, and commenting upon his bror
 zed face and fine appearance, she sait q q was away when your telegrar : arrived, and Auntie mislaid it. Sh a thought you were to arrive tomorrow and when the telegram was found
 was too late to catch the train. al r glad you had an umbrella, though. Q "Yes. It was the one loaned to
 lady several months ago, just befor @ my departure for the West. She mus il have received intelligence that u would arrive at the corner, umbrella t, less; for when alighted from the ca : she received me, and returned the un v brella in the most cool and matter ( e course way, and he told Clarice th j. whole story.
 o It is very funny" she said, "I hor o you didn't fall in love with her. r,
 heard of such things