Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-04-21

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stairs"
''Please don't. 1 introduced Major
Fullerton.''
"Ah, had forgotten your Radical
tendencies !" remarks Miss Smith,
with slight sneer. 81 believe you
would take of your hat to anursemaId
IL you met her in the park"
"Very likely-if she CHANGED to be
pretty" responds Mr.. Cole carelessly.
1t is half-past two O'Clock a. m, and
the guests, with the exception OF. two
or three gentlemen still lingering about
tho b;lliard-room door, have taken their
departure. In the deserted dancing
room sits Mrs. Smith, arrayed in gorge
Gus robes of trailing ruby velvet. Be-
fore her. with her hands loosely clasped
and her figure drawn to its full height,
stands girl in shimering white silk.
Their attitudes are those of judge and
criminal; but the girl appears the more
if.possessed of the two.
by the very earliest train tomorrow
morning you understand" Mrs.
Smith is saying.
"Or rather this morning." corrects
Flo calmly.
yes, of course, this morning." as
sents Mrs. Smith angrily; and remember
that consider your conduct has been
most outrageous and unprecedented"
II am sorry that you don't approve
OF my conduct" says Flo. raising her
eyebrows slightly; "but feel no cause
for self-reproach.
- n calF -o.Nra,al,fff
claims Mrs. Smith. in voice rendered
almost shrill by excitement. "Then
allow me to tell you that you have been
the laughing-st of the whole room,
behaving in such bold and forward
manner.
Mrs. Smith rises majeStlcally and
begins to sail across the room.
Zone moment, Mrs. Smith, if you
please,n says Flo quietly.
"Well?" demands that lady, pausing
on her way to the door.
II should have resented the words 1
have been listening to from lady; as
it is, let them pass. Good evening""
"a lady? / am ladyl don't know
what you mean!n exclaims Mrs. Smith,
flushing angrily to the roots of her
hair.
Flo sinks into the chair lately occu-
pied By her employer, and falls to think
Ing sadly.
n servant comes into the room to ex-
tinguish tie lights; so, with a sigh, half
OF relief that her freedom is so nears
half of regret at the unsatisfactory
ending to her engagement, she prepare
to seek her room. She has Just reach
ed the foot of the stairs when a hand
Is placed restrainingly on her arm; and,
turning, she meets two earnest eyes.
81 am so sorry. 1t is 1 who have
brought you into all this trouble" says
Nj. Cole apologetically.
"Oh, no; pray don't distress yourself
about that!" answers Flo, smiling back
p ;rs. 81 should have been leaving
ss5n IL any case"
'Why did you not hit that great vul-
gar woman, instead of standing there
meekly TO be abusedp" he continues
! s,hu-riedly.
"Did you hear her horrid remarks
then?" inquiries Flo, aghast, and color
ing violently.
'Yes; and should have come to the
rescue, only thought l might make
matters worse for you."
"Tell me-" says Flo, and then stops
for a moment, but decides TO risk the
question-''tell me-dId behave in an
extraordinary way?"
DECIDEDLY not" he answers eagerly;
then, noting look of anxiety still ling
ering on her features, he continues
quietly, Had been your brother even
l could have found no fault with you"
"Oh, thank your she exclaims ear
nestly. "And now-good night"
Good night" ne answers, retaining
her hand for moment. "Your train
leaves at 7.45-remember, and be in
time"
Flo thinks he is merely satirising his
hostess, so she answers, laughing
"Never fear-I shall be in time.
Thanks for your kindnes5,this evening.
Mr.. Cole; and now good-bye.'
"Good-byel" he responds, with a
| mIrthful glance which Flo either does
not or Will not see.
"Well, Louie, [ mnst say that 1
think you played your cards very bad
ly." remarks Mrs. Smith In an agrieved
tone, as she complacently settles her
bpad bracelets over her many -buttoned
gives. "Grass meadow Is one of the |
frest seats in the county; and, il you |
la things slip through your fingers like |
tat, how am ever to get you settled3"
"Well, sit is of no use scolding,
mamma" replies Louie, with some
wlaS scornful laugh. "Mr. Cole is |
&C eSalnly not IN position to marry me |
at present, since it seems he has found |
glfe. Grass-meadow is q pleasant |
ho,se to visit, so there is no sense in |
qurrelling with its new mistress.
sOf course" answers Mrs. Smith,
petishly. ''Have 1 not put on my |
lat,st costume in honor of the bride?" |
FOR some moments there is silence |
beween mother and daughter. Then
Tia, sound of wheels is heard.
ais that the carriage?" asks Mrs.
Smith, making a languid effort to rise.
No." answers Louie, with quick |
shake Of her head. ''It is only fly
with the new governeSs"--this same I
neg governess being the fourth venture |
since the summary dismissal of Flo.
%io hope she may SUIT" remarks
Mr.. Smith plaintively.
Il wonder how long she will stop?"
queries Louie, with mcditatiye satire.
at is great shame of Trotter to be
so late," continues Mira. Smith, con-
suting her watch. 81 shall insist on
his being dismissed because of his
uupunctuality."
THAT will make the seventh coach
msn this year." muses. Louie.
Il don't care If it makes the seven
tie,hI, answers Mrs. Smith hotly.
| "Tour father gives good wages, and
WY shouldn't we be well served?"
Here comes the carriage at last!'
ex.laims Louie eagerly. 81 feel quite
ken to see Mr.. Coles choice"
In the hall they encounter the ner
coserness, sallow little woman With
curis, who looks meak, linched, and
tlmld. Mrs. Smith stops just long
enough to frlghten the new arrival,
and then proceeds to utter some sharp
words to her astoniohei coachman,
steps into her elegant barouche, and is
driven to her destination,