The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-07-28

Ada went on to Raw. Septimus: do you
know, think you are friend Of .papa's;
! think have seen seen yCGr photograph In one
"indeed How very Interesting. May
Papa, you keow, is General" she hest
tated, ~ II conscious Of the imprudence oi
being 50 communicatiye with perfect
she added General Marine"
"Ah. Then have not the pleasure Of be-
ing acquainted with him personally. Yet
think know his name. Is he not Nom
ber Of Parliamentr
"Yes, you are-O, am sure I have
graph graz am, ~. r.o.o, draw NJ. ,r.,.,no .
case from beneath one Of his numerous
wraps, opened it. took out his card case,
from which he extracted a card and handed
to his lovely fellow passenger She accepted
it with smile, glancing with feminine
curiosity at the dressing case with its choice
and costly contents.
u am going to London, for friends
Wedding "Ah, you are laughing. You
Of any thing but weddings and getting mar.
ried, and all that kind Of thing, !" continued
Miss Ada, in her lively, chatty way.
well, 1t is a matter to be looked at In q
serious light" said Rev. Septimus, a mix
ture of rebuke and sympathy in his tones
aware that his voice was remarkably
melodious, and he did not at all dislike to
hear himself talk, especially to ladies, who
appreciate these nice points.
II am In a fright" Miss Ada went on,
because l have papa's wedding present
here-it is so lovely. almost wish l was
going to get married myself, to have such
a splendid present. It is q necklace. must
show it to you. because you are SO kind,
and although you are not really friend OF
- A-~.~ IA l. n.
for having taken care OF me when we get
to the station. How long shall we bel"
About twenty minutes now" said the
rector, consulting his gold watch-a gift
from his parishioners.
"Thanks-so much See;" and the charm
| evidently natural.to her, unfastened a small
| morocco-leather bag which the rector had
not noticed, and produced from it an OBJ
long red-leather case. This she opened,
displaying a superb diamond necklace.
Isn't it sweet-isn't it lovelyr" she cried,
new plaything, her eyes sparkling as
bright as the precious stones would scintil-
late under cleaning lamps.
The rector, to please her, took the case,
and looked at the necklace. He was no
judge Of such toys, but seemingly it was Of
"You must be careful, my dear madam
he said, returning it to her. There are so
many thieves about, many Of them crafty
and .practiced in their evil trade, and that
smsll bag does not look very safe"
me-" answered Miss Ada, laughing, care
lessly replacing the case in her handbag.
"And papa will be sure to meet me at Crof-
ton-the next station, you know. l do SO
wish you knew papa. am sure you would
like one another SO much. Aud l am quite
sure you would be delighted with mamma. ~
The rector laughed. 1t was pleasant to
have found favor in the eyes of so pretty a
creature, even if she were slyly making fun
Of him.
II feel very highly gratifed," he said
helped to tighten the tedium of the jour-
ney, even II 1t led to nothing. And some.
times agreeable acquaintances are acci-
dentally met with in the most unexpected
way: Nobody can ever truly prophesy
what may happen. This is an odd jumbled
world Of change and surprises, even to those
who step softly over its smoothest places.
The amiable rector was not an imaginative
man, but many thoughts and fancies
capered sportively through his brain at this
terfiies Pickering through summer sunshine
light:
'You think me silly for chattering away
like this" cried Miss Ada. But really
can't help thinking must have heard Of
yyherS .; 'ss% soa I1%s sss1 ike
know what mean-it is so hard to explain.
But no matter. They all laugh at me for
being so childish and so babyfsh. As am
the & only y,i Ghiid; !; don't you see, have always
Il can easily imagine that" replied tho
Rev. Septimus, with an air Of delicate gal
lantry.
"A6, you are laughing at mo like all the
rest, half pouted Miss Ada.
"Laurhing. Dear, dear, dear" protested
.Yes, absolutely. But would you mind
telling me the exact time, p'easeP l forgot
to put on my watch, coming away in a
hurry" said the charming young lady. 81
am so impatient to see my friend, my dear
Marie. We have SO much to talk about" !"
No doubt" The mental picture con-
tiful girls eagerly chatting, cooing, ex-
changing condolences about their lovers,
their dresses their toys and amnsements
was to certain extent a fascinating Wis.,
ion. However, he drew out his watch and
named the precise time.
II am rude enough to admire your
watch" exclaimed Miss Ada In her baby
fashion. The rector feared she was Just q
little addicted to flirting, but it is a pardon
able sin Il not carried too far. He smiled
n.r.S;onss. "HS;," he responded "A gift from my
That shows how they appreciate you, !"
said Miss Ada with an upward glance
through her long eyelashes. "A valuable
gift am sure"
1T d. Ibslisve it is worth from sixty
to eighty guineas," said the rector with
May look at itf
Certainly" He detached it from the
chain and laid it on her little open palm.
ut is very pretty" said Miss Ada, ad-
miringly yet critically. 1T 10 SO like one
Uncle Charles has-Sir Charles Champion
Do you know him"
Il am sorry to say do not" replied the
seven or eight minutes" Nv" ~
"Whst o PITY mean I am SO glad -
said the young lady In little confusion,
the prettiest blush conceivable dyeing her
cheeks for moment as she handed the
watch back to the reverend gentleman.
SNOW, mind you, don't lose that she
warning air Of some mobcapped granny
just stepped out from q nursery rhyme.
"Ah, am very careful"
"Gentlemen always think that. They
always fancy they are so clever, and 80
we'll prepared against all snares and dan
ger. Is that the stations" she suddenly
asked, excitedly.
the pleasant minutes had flown past like
fash.
Miss Ada clasped her hands gleefully.
She seemed very sprite, Puck. an Ariel,
being not to be easily matched for grace,
beauty, good humor, enchantingly frank
ways charming. creature, even II given
chance offers, and uslv OR" or e1sn 1' Snin plsin
girls amuse themselves. too, with that
pleasing pastime. The rector sighed.
Should he ever again meet this guileless,
amiable young womsn' May be not. Aud