New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-13

sent 'self to me IN other aspects IMAM tnat Oh J'hc
But this unwOn.ed mood was quickly dlspelied by
the sound Of Uncle Augustnss far reaching voice III
the distance. ] hurried M toward Nora, ealing
ont without preface or demur:
Nora Nora do come back. Uncle Augustus Is
really angry mt your going OIL like thus Mt.
Brown. who seemed startled NJ this Intelligence,
moved as If to lead the way down. rs Nora seemed
in no hurry. We two followed linn, leisureiy' DC
hind
Nora" whispered. suppose you are trying
to make Mr. Brown propose. Has he done 1t yet
How dare your" said Nora, suddenly turning
upon me- in real anger for the first time in her me-
and then to complcte my unspeakabr amazemsnt
she burst into tears he others Joined ia. anu Mr.
Brown turned with them in time to witness TINS
Astonishing spectacle Nora. through her tears,
murmnrcd something about the sun and hoanache'
"lhen Won had better come ana walk quietly
with me-" said Uncle Augustus: sternly ana took
possession OF her accordingly. 1t was as gloomy
days outing as ever was gone through, even by
English pleasure seekers. Uncle Augustus was
smonldering with suppressed rae. Mr.. brown
was evidently completely and h0peessly bewild-
cred Lady Fborne feeling that she had mMio
herself ridicnlons was naturally cross. Ter
daughters were scandalzed. Even was sobcre l.
hollow pretence OF interest was kept M by us ALL
rs we wandered through the gardens watched the
gamblers in the big ball. sauDtere1 round the shops
and lunched at last on chocolate and whipped
cream. 1t all like n dream. ana n very I'M
Pheasant one and we're thankful when 1t was
over
1t evening when descended at the door Of
the pension. The SKY was darkcung above Nc, and
the mountains to the left of deep transparent
violet against 4 background of molten gold Nora
went upstairs at once. AID followed her leaving
the gentlemen to bring mp the wraps. Aunt Caro-
line raised her eyes in0uirngly from the book she
was reading as we entered.
"Wcll. we've had delightful day" / remarked
shameessy
Rather n long one" said Aunt Caroline. Nora
looks quite tired"
Uncle Augustus entered carving a bundle of
wraps. and BANGED the door behind him.
81 hear You have had pleasant day." remarked
Aunt Caroline, sitting yawn
I've have had Internal day. cried Uncle
Augustus, dashing his hat on chair and speaking
IN !, a voice tnat c9rresponded with he words
describe as dlsgracefu. should Ike very much TO
know. Nora. how Won, who by your airs and
graces: have disguised moro than one man OF v hose
attentions any girl might he proud. you. who coud
barely he polite to adDrers of vour own rank,
could have condescended to flirt in the scandaous
way you have illrted to-day, with that-that cad,
Brown" Al the word cad, Nora Strengthened her
self, ana saw she was herself again. The face she
turned upon e., her father wore its accustomed
What do yon mean by itf' cried Uncle
Augustus imperousy
II mean to marry Mr. Brown" said Nora. softly
and sweetly, and then she began to pull out and
smooth her gloves
Marry" began Uncle Augustus but the words
died upon his lips Aunt Caroline sat erect her
eyes fixed upon Nora. There was moments
silence which permitted US to hear a gentle tapping
at The door " Entratc," cried Aunt Caroline. and
in obedience to the summons Mr.. Brown entered.
1t was impossible that he could tail to see that he
had interrupted scene. and very unpleasant
one. Much embarrassed. he muttered an apology,
and laying down the shawl lie had come to deliver,
prepared to depart.
Stop SIR said Uncle Augustus in voice in
blended; since you are here, be good enough 10
explain. if you can, your infamous conduct You
thrust yourself into our society on tho plea OF being
Lord Galbraiths nephew, and then take advantage
of the position thus gained 10 propose to my
daughter.:-you,. penniless tutor" watched
stupefaction give place to Indignation on Mr..
Browns face as he listened to this extraordinary
speech. For moment his soft brown eyes flashed
and lis lip curled as if he would have spoken his
anger. Then Ire checked himself When no did
speak. his manner was cold and calm.
"Mr. Vivian" he said very deliberately, "you
evidently at present hardly master Of yourself.
When You are, shall expect You, and you as
gentleman will not fall, to apologize to me for
what you have just SAID. iou perfectly well
aware Il at never thrust myself upon YOU, and
that never pretended to be any other person than
am. AS to your daughter here his voice fat
tered, and he glanced in humble appea! toward
Nora" have not presumed so far as to- ,
"Oh, no." cried Nora, nterrupting him IN the
clearest and most untremulous voice, " Mr.. Brown
has not proposed to me- Ii is who propose to aim,
and when ! SAD | was going to marry him. OF
"Nora." exclaimed her mother in a very low
voice. Mr.. Brown looked sadly at the girls bright
face
When you are Older. dear Miss VIVIAN" he said
rcproachfully but gently, " and have learned what
sport Of Re sMns Of ohep s st mrnd to So
but Nora sprang forward and barred his exit.
" was not laughing she said eagerly, with
curious little catch i'll her voice is if she had
| mean it, | will marry you If you will have me-
Uncle Augustus came forward, ~ if he would have
struck them botn. but Mr.. Brown put HIM back
with movement OF his arm and still moro
authoritative look. Then he turned and looked at
Nora with the stranCest mixture of wonder, and
JOY, aud sadness, and unut erablc owe.
How can thank you = he SAID III very low
voice. :" You are better even than believed you to
be- and to have been so honored by such woman
will make me feel happier and prouder all my life
but" here he drew long breath, love you far
too well TO accept such otter. You too young
to know how poor and Insignificant | am. and how
hIgh place in life such beauty As yours may claim
lie stopped aud kissed her hand
tod bless yOu and give you TO man WhO shall
be able 10 value his prize'
The next moment ne was gone and the door had
closed behind him sprang forward just IN time
to catch Nora as she tainted.
The doctor as he went ont of our rooms that night
lett us very grave He limited myster.ously about
a certain deiicacy of the heart in Nora. No agita
ton, no opposition was the sum and substance of
Lis directions.
Il haven't the slightest faith in these foreign
doctors cried Uncle Augustus.
" Then LET Us 60 home and ut once consult Sir !
Michael smith," said his wife,
Thank goodness, Brown is OIL already, said my |
uncle.
" 1t makes very little difference" retorted Aunt
Caroline: see how it will end"
Mercitul Heaven! What a desperate thing it |
is, erred Uncle Augustus III uncomfortable |
burst oil despair. Nora. the beauty of the family |
who might have married anybody. Ciss,.' he |
cried III tone of almost piteous eDtreaty. do yon
thIrK, she really cares for him p Unfortunately |
| could give 10 comfort |, also. taken aback at |
this extraordinary infatu1tlOn, had made an |
attempt TO dispel II not long since. had gone INTO
the room where Nora was resting and had iShel !
up from the depths of my trunk the carIcaturc of !
Mr. Brown had hidden there about three weeks
Nora" | sand. approaching the bed and holding
the paper out. " do you remember this p As she |
took II IRON me, fully expected from her express
ricn that she would tear 1t to pieces But Der face
gradually softened into smile. She looked ut il.
still smiling, till t9ars gathered and sparlled III
her eyes.
:" 1t is like him" she exclaimed, and thcn-she
kissed it.
less.
Sir Michael Smith confirmed the verdict of the
French doctor. lie more impressive IN
his ipjunctous that nothing should be allowed TO