San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-13

denying that young girl has fascination
that belongs to her years. / will ask Miss
Blanche.
Ny resolution made, called on her.
Il am here ON important business, Miss
Blanche" said l. when we were seated
Indeed she replied, her eyebrows arch
ing in surprise.
Yes" | went on, II have thought the
matter over. Ny mind is made up. have
a question TO ask you"
"What can it be, Mr. Quoterr'
will you marry ner
It was a plain. business like question, call
ing for plain, business like answer. put
it honestly and in good faith. To my amaze
ment. Miss Blanche almost tainted
What is wrongT l cried.
WHY, Mr. Quoter!n she replied, indef-
uitely, turning red and pale by turns, and
looking positively pretty.
pray be calmer, Miss Blanche This is q
matter calling for GOODNESS and judgment"
But it was so unexpected, Mr.. Quoter
You startled me-"
II regret it very much. Miss Blanche
What is your answerf'
II cannot answer now, Mr.. Quoter. l
never dreamed Of such thing. l must talk
to mamma"
Certainly. Miss Blanche, a very proper
decision am sorry to have disturbed YOU"
and rose TO so.
"A moment, please, Mr.. Quoter. l cannot
talk now. 1t was 50 sudden. will speak to
mamma"
when shall call. Miss Blancher'
If | come to church next Sabbath morn
ing, Mr.. Quoter, Trinity, you know, the an
~ eb.,v Al in, he fr,0
confusion, blushing quite charmingly.
And in case you do not come to church,
Miss BlancheF
Then the answer will be nor she an
swered, very family, looking at figure In
the carpet
IAN odd idea, Miss Blanche But how am
to know"
Why. surely you will be there she
did not finish the sentence. | really believe
ST., meant to call ME stupid She seemed to
oe uettled.
Certainly said L. Il had not thought Of
going to churcn--tha; is, | had other ar
langenents, but will break & prior engage
t.lelt and be there. | wish you u good even
ing, Miss Blanche"
In going cut met Miss Mary in the hall
Sic shook hands with me cordially. A fine
81. | sui,I, mentally. as ! let her; Miss
1!.@rae Las the advantage of her only in
:c...lcr checks and brighter eyes
II. ict; wing Sabbath ::sOruing | confess
cit t5.:.:a.ryhgc ilurrled The nj mt before
- lot s.e.y. vel. Business troubles had
sometimes kcps NE awake, and the excite
.agmt OF successful IDEAS had at times broken
"a l:.;ua NJ! rest. DIT this rGSt.esSnesS was not
s-o.:. 20 same cause. A vague and rather
p.c..s.a: feeling i! tie region Of the heart, a
stra2.;e expectancy, kept me awa&o for
hos II took me longer than usual to get
read for church Ihc fit of my clothes did
not please me, my uecktie would not remain
| straight. and the polish on my shoes seemed
very dull st times my heart gave most
| uuaccountable jump When at last found
| myself in the street, it seemed as If great
many people were looking at me, and began
| to fear that there was something unusual in
ny appearance the sun was not warm, but
my cheeks burned. l confess with shame
! lat my heart huttered when I reached the
| ,tCrch door.
enter thus infinitely into the details OF
NY feelings and appearance because this
| narrative is in the nature Of a confession, q
confession Of weakness. The reader may
| urge that confessions are unbusinesS like.
resort by insisting that love making is IN
business like from beginning to end, and
defy him to show me anything that u
| more so.
| | paused at the church door. There was
nothing to prevent me from going in, but
heSitated. Something in me kept asking: Is
Miss Blanche therel My heart beat faster
than had ever known it to beat before, and
! something rose in my throat and half choked
me.
AS | started in, hesitatinS. undecided, ]
| Met my business friend Sellers
Gracious, Quoter, are You sick~ he asked
Never better"
You are as pale as a sheet" said he
| went slowly up the aisle There was an
occupant in the Ridgeway pew! Ny heart
| beat fast. Miss 6lanche's answer was yesl
| When came opposite the pew looked at
the lady with the sweetest smile could call
up. To my inexpressible aStonishment
found myself smiling at Miss Mary!
Never had been so astonished or so dis
| appointed Yet, perhaps, i. was all chance
| The hour was early and the church almost
empty few persons occupied distant
pews. As sat down by Miss Mary, feared
she would observe my confusion.
Good morning, SAID III SreetlnS, Wild
all the GOODNESS at my command
Good morning, sir" she said, demurely.
Miss Blanche is not with you"
''Oh, she is not coming"
And you"-
YES, came in her place"
at can't be-that is-you"-
why. Of course" she replied with the
pleasantest smile ever saw.
But surely
"Tm so glad that you came, Mr.. Quoter, "