The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-21
That there isn't enough to make it up?
nc finishes. with light laugh.
The time is six weeks later.


The time is six weeks later.
To the two sisters the long. hot sum
mcr DAYS seemed To have fairly rushed
iwav. 80 rapidly have they gone since
they made the acquaintance of their
fairy prince, as they have playfully
christened Julian. And well does he de-
serve his name, for never did queen on
her throne receive more devoted atten-
ton than did these two unfortunate
orphan sisters. There has been ALSO
iutely nothing left undone that lie could
COMPASS for their benefit. or amusement.
n pleasure. Baskets of choicest fruits
and most lovely flowers; tickets for
,piendid concerts. invitations To delight
full Yachting excursions all found their
way to the Young ladies humble abode 4;
md | may add, Likewise, the donor Of
hcsc gifts also finds his way there with
surprising frequenc;. His visits are the
most delightful events in their hard
working. dull lives. 80 no wonder they
are hailed with such manifestations OF
pleasure.
I'm fact. he is due in this cool. moon
ii room in a very few moments now.
Cleo il To have a drive in the park this
cloriou. summer night; and contrary TO
all the annals Of female history, she is
Iuite ready. and Is leaning yonder
against the wide open window awaiting
MS arrival. As she 50 stands. with the
nchanlng moonlight falling athwart
her She resembles nothing SO much as
some snowy statue, for she Is clad all in
white.
Her gown is Of the thinnest. feeciest
material. and shows the rounded beauty
IF her arms and shoulders to perfection.
The becoming hat she wears and her
long silk mitts are white also. SO charm
ne Is the picture that the blood red
hollyhocks out in the moonlight bend
forward only to lool, at her. And her
ewes are fixed on them with dreamy
smile in their velvet depths, and are so
lustious that they resemble twin stars
The dimplcs in her checks have come
forth. and are playing hide and seek in
the light Of those Obs. Suddenly she
moves away from the window.
lie is here, jamie, 50 I'll just run out
20 him. Good-bv for a little while. I'll
not be gone more than an hour" she
saws gently, bending down and Kissing
her sisters check then she steps lightly
out. and Is gone.
And jamie,
Well. jamie sits where Cleo leaves her
and looks out at the blood red hollyhocks,
100, with a very happy and mysterious
smile on her face She mods her pretty,
fair head at the flowers also, and wills
pers: Yes, it is all arranged nicely, I'm
,mc.'
In less than an hours time Julian and
Cleo have returned Janet IS slightly
astonished to see them back 50 soon.
Julian strides into her presence, leading
Cleo by the hand and wearing a very
happy and triumphant look indeed.
MY Lady Jane, wish to inform you
that have done this young person the
honor to propose for her hand, and she
has condescended to accept me. / love
her with all my heart, and
Janet puts up one slim hand.
1T Is not necessary for YOU to men
ton the fact. knew it a month ago. .
"You don't say sou Julian exclaims,
with great force and brilhancy. Then,
having recovered a little from his aston
ishment. he begins again. well. Miss
Minerva, what YOU don't know IS that
we are 10 be married in two months
time. | would not wait another day"
And jamie gets up and embraces them
both, and kisses Julian warmly on both
smooth dark cheeks Frank Leslie's