Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17


his time. but never one who would hav,
come INTO his room to call him befor,
she had ever been introduced to him
But how on earth was he To intimat,
To her that she was IN error about his
identy? She had called him Charlie
too! Lcslie's name was George, and he
had no brothers. In any case it was
rather strong order for Girl TO come
INTO any mans room who was not hel
brother.
Charlie buried his head under the
clothes. and awaited the denouement.
IL was not long in coming.
Charlie" said the fair one again.
and this time her voice indicated that
her face was turned in his direction
IF you don't wake up this instant will
throw wet sponge at you. You are a
lazy pig!'
Then he heard her proceed TO the
washlng-stand and dip n sponge in the
water, and partly wiring it, Next mo-
ment. with unusually good aim for a
girl, 1t bounced on his head. which was
! protected by the bcdclothes.
Charlie smothered Il laugh. it was be-
coming too ridiculous.
Very we'll, them" said the voice, ap-
| preaching; Il shall come and drag the
colthes of YOU.
Now he must act with promptncss
He raised himself a little and put the
| clothes just far enough back for his as
sailant 10 see his laughing blue eyes.
The damScl stopped midway in her ca
| reer; an express on of stony horror
flashed into her face; her cheeks dyed
with crimson. and uttering an agonized
little groan she turned and fled
Charlie laughed all the time he was
getting up. He could not help wonder
inc how she would meet him at break
fast. BY Jove. what pretty creature
she was! Would she tell any one or
would she ignore the incident? He
would take his cue from her. The fam
lily were all assembled in the breakfast
room when he came down. and he was
presented to his host and hostess: 10
three nice, fresh-looking girls. Lesle's
sisters. and Il fair Young fellow about
his own height and coloring as "my
cousin Fame" But where was the
fourth. his charming visitant? There
was no other place laid AT the table.
\and breakfast came and went ana she
did not appear. He heard the other
girls address the cousin as Charlie. and
compIehcnded that that was the Young
gentleman for whom he had mistaken
Still he did not approve of Il girl. such a
pretty Girl, too, making so free with
cousin. "A brother j. all very we'll y
etc. 1t was evident that no one knew
syllable about the event of the morn
ing. Every time the door opened Char
lie looked toward it; his eyes wandered
over the lawn INTO the garden. He was
almost distract.
Have you any more SiStersg" he
asked Of Leslie. as they walked to-
gether 10 the shooting, little apart
from the father and cousin
'No, only those three replied Les
lie And quite enough. toe"
Charlie was completely mystilicd
He did not shoot rs straight aS usual:
his thoughts were distracted by thu
pretty, golden-haircd creature who had
aroused him from his slumbers. He
could not have dreamed it-no. there
was the wet sponge on his bed when
he got up.
The shooting was over; he and Les.
lie were strolling homeward along the
road. when a smart little village cart
with a trOtting pony. and freighted +.
with two lad Is came toward them.
This Is our parson' ; wife. - said
Leslie. "Such good sort must in
troduce You to her And, as he made
a ign to the charioteer, she pulled up, /
and Charlie saw her companion was I
his far friend of the morning.
How are you, Mrs. Crew" cried /,
Leslie chccrly Let me Introduce my 4
friend West to you. Mrs. GREY. Mr.. /
West; Lii. Mr. West.
Lii made the slightest motion of her /
head. without meeting Charles eyes.
Leslie indulgcd in some gay bandinage
with Mrs. Grey and Charlie. though he
felt slightly embarrassed. tried to make
with Miss Lii. She an
swered Eyes, or mo" rs occasion re-
CURED, and never once raised her eyes
TO his face.
"Do come up and dine tonight. Mrs.
Grey. entreated Leslie; my mother
would be so awfully pleased I'll 90
home and get note from her if YOU
think ii necessary"
Mrs. Grey appeared TO wavcr: then
Charlie distinctly saw Miss Lii pinch
her friend in meaning manner.
Many thanks; | am sorry. but can
not possibly manage it tonight Mrs.
Grey answered We have 50 much TO
TO still for the bazaar
I'LL, YOU young puss,' cried Leslie.
what do You mean by deserving us in
his way? Ii is very poor compl-
nent to West, here.
I'VE are so busy settling about the
oazaar,' replied the young lady.
well. suppose You are coming
nome sometime TO night Shall |
walk down and fetch youP"
DO said Mrs. Grey; but again
Vest saw the surreptit.ous pinch. and
Mss Lii replied hastily:
mo. please don't Mr. Grey will
zee me home. | do not know when |
hall be ready"
The pony was getting impatient.
I'VE must be of. said Mrs Grey. J
Tommy is in hurry" And away they
lew.
what do you think o. our parsons
vifc?" asked Leslie. ]