Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-26

"Do come and dine tonight, Mrs.
Grey" entreated Leslie. "My mother
would be so swfufiy pleased. I'll 60
home and get note from her, If you
think it necessary"
Mrs. Grey appeared to waver; then
Charlie distinctly saw Miss Lii pinch her
friend in a meaning manner. Many
thanks; am so sorry, but cannot posi-
bly, manage it to night" Mrs. Grey an
swered. I'VE have so much to do still for
the bazaar"
"Lil, you young pussl" cried Leslie,
what do you mean by deserting us in
this way' 1t is very poor compliment
to West here"
ave are so busy ssttli ng about the ba-
zaar," replied the young lady.
"Well, / suppose You are coming home
some time tonight. Shall l walk down
and fetch your
Dor said Mrs. Grey; but again West
saw the surreptitious pinch, and Miss Lii
replied hastily:
"No; pleass don't. Mr.. Grey will see
me home. do not know when / shall be
ready"
The pony was getting impatient.
| ave must be off," said Mrs Grey.
| Tommy is in hurry" And away they
| flew.
what do you think Of our parsons
| wife, replied Charlie. sBy Jove! what q
| figure, and what a at her jacket wasl"
She's the right Sort" said Leslie. at
would be deuced good job If there were
more like her. Bring a lot more of sin
ners to re pentancep and he laughed mer
rily.
hn IN ha Ial,
asked Charlie trying TO speak indiffer-
emily.
20, that is Lillian Fame my cousin,
Charles sister"
weight seemed taken from his friends
breast
90" he said, with a gasp Of relief.
"Tiresome, capricious monkey" ex-
claimed Leslie "She must take 1t into
her head ali Of sudden this morning to
fly off before breakfast down to Mrs.
Grey. II is all rubbish about the bazar;
1t is not to be for another month. Just
because 1 wanted you to meet her. She is
capital company and sings divinely. Just
like woman Last night she asked
dozen questions, and was quite interested
about you, and this morning flies off with
out stopping To set eyes on you"
A smile curled Charles upper lip
-She is lovely" he said. at is very I'M
kind OF her.
Naughty little vixen!n retorted Leslie
In his heart Charlie was secretly pro-
goked- Lesiie's sisters were nice, CHEEKY,
fresh-looking girls, but they could not
hold q candle to Lillian. He was dying to
see her again. He had never felt such an
ineerest in her before She did not make
her appear .,.ce that evening, and the fol-
lowing morning at breakfast she was
still absent. He was piqued. II was sim
ply ridiculous for her TO go on stunning
him on account Of a stupid little con-
tretemps that might have happened to
any one.
-rm afraid" he remarked with a touch
Of pique, as they were standing In the
hall, waiting to start on their shooting
expedition-l'm afraid it is who am
driving Miss Fame out of the house,
-Humbugp returned Capt. Leslie
-Why should your" Then, as a sudden
thought struck him, he turned on his heel
and went into the morning room
Mother" he said, "ask Mrs. Grey to
dine tonight, and make Lillian come
back, whether or no."
As Mr.. West was a gentleman of indie
pendent fortune, and she had three
daughters, Mrs. Leslie was not altogether
displeased at the pretty cousin having ab-
sented herself
~Of course l will ask them, my dear"
she replied; but they are so busy with
their bazaar that am not at all sure
shall persuade them to come"
"If you DON'T" observed Leslie, point
edly, West will fancy you are keeping
Lii out OF the way on purpose. am
pretty sure he thinks so now"
George" exclaimed his mother, indig-
nantly, -how can you say anything so alb
surd"
well. take my advise and have her
back to night" and Capt Leslie departed
without giving his mother any time to
make a rejoinder.
He had however, said quite enough
Mrs. Leslie forthwith put on her bonnet,
and went down to the rectory. She found
Mrs, Grey and Lillian sitting under q tree
together, making a languid pretense Of |
needlework. Mrs. Leslie greeted both |
affectionately. I'VE particularly want |
you to come up and dine with US to- |
night" she said to the rectoress; "and this |
naughty truant must not remain away |
any longer smiling sweetly at Lillian
20, auntie, we are SO busyr cried the |
young lady, plying her needle vigorously. |
You must not quite forget my love,
that you are my guest" said her aunt, |
with a certain amount of dignity, and in |
q tone that implied reproof
Lillian unders TODD it and colored deeply. |
Il shall be delighted to dine,r inter
posed Mrs. Grey. hastily. And you must
blame me for monopolizing 50 much of
Lilisn's time"
Il do not blame any one," returned Mrs
Leslie, suavely. But hope to see you
both at dinner tonight"
So, as Miss Lillian had no desire to offend
her aunt, she overcame her repugnance
10 meeting Mr.. West, and TO that gentle
mans great delight he had the pleasure
Of taking her In to dinner that same even
ing. Two or three neigh bors had been in
vited But although Charlie had an i'm
mense fund Of small talk, and was re-
puted excellent company, he failed alto
yether in inspiring any interest in his fair
neighbor. She appeared, As she was,
thoroughly uncomfortable, and only re-
'ponded to his sallies by monosyllables.
1t was a glorious moonlight night, and
after dinner some Of the young people
vent out into the gardeps Charlie
his opport unity, and pounced on
Lillian, keeping her engaged in converse
sOn until they were separted alittls some
distance from the others. Then he said
and not without slight flute,
It his heart:
"Why will you not speak to me, Surely
Is not my fault that such a stupid little
Iccident should have occurred. Why need
'ou bear malice becausa I was mt in the |
DOM that your brother had been occupy
ngtn
In the moonlight he could see the swift