St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-06
LOVE IN THE LABYRINTH.
A Chapter of Romance From the Ice
Palace Maze.
CUPID WAS LOAFING THERE,
And He Shot Through the Hearts Of a
Boston Man and st. Paul
Girl.

The ice palace of 'SS, though now de-
serted and awaiting to be forgotten by
the masses, will be remembered by a
few with deep affection. The old palace
seems to have OverflOwn with romance.
First came the pretty little wedding in
the chilly court, and next the pleasing
story here related.
1t occurred last Wednesday night, and
tits possible that another couple may
join hands in the courtyard ere the
walls crumble to decay. On the even
ing mentioned, party consisting of
four very pretty young ladies were
strOiling about the grounds enjoying
the sights, and finally wound up at
the palace. One of the young
ladies', a handsome brunette with
those fascinating eyes you read about,
declared her intention of going through
the labyrinth, and without waiting for
any words on the subject darted in
through the entrance and was lost to
view. Another party of young ladies,
accompanied by gentlemen, have joined
the three at the gate, and, apparently
forgetting all about Bessie in the laby-
rinth, Strolled away to the Indian camp.
The palace was deserted, though the
electric light gave ample illumination
to every part. Soon after the party
disappeared handsome young stranger
from the East, attired in cape over
coatand cute English cap, walked into
the central court and gazed about him
in wonder. He finally disappeared in
the labyrinth. and, greatly to his amuse-
ment, was soon hOpelessly lost. Judge
OF his surprise, however, when he came
face. to face with very handsome
young lady, her cheeks red as roses and
a yeXed look on her face. She was
about to speak. but checked herself, ,and
walked forward very Independently.
They were soon hidden from each Oth-
er'S view, but,a minute later met again
in another passage. This time BesSie's
face,
' GREW MORE CRIMSON
than ever, but she went right Oh and
met Mr.. Stranger again on the other
side. She was mad now, and noticing a
faint smile OF amusement on his face,
planted. herself ,squarely in his path.
Its mean of you to laugh" she said
abruptly and angrily.
Il beg your pardon, Miss. am not
| laughing" he replied as gravely as he
could under the circumstances.
You are, too. You know I'm lost
and you think it's funny" she said
hotly.
VERY well. have it your own way.
IT you are lost, [ will show you the way
out. if you wish," he courteousIy re-
piled.
She hesitated moment, bit her lip
reffectlvely and dropped her eyes to the
ground. Her anger had cooled down a
trlf1e and she was considering the best
policy to pursue. The young man be-
fore her was handsome and certainly a
gentleman. He stood there respectfully
and patiently awaited her decision.
"WhO are yOu?" she abruptly in
quired, looking up at him with a deep
blush.
He searched in his pocket for a card,
and meanwhile the silence was painful.
He finally handed her card, upon
which was printed. "R. H. Allison, Bos-
Pm junior partner in my fathers
store, Miss, and merely came to StPaul
TO see the carnival" She looked at him
in silence an instant and then said:
'sDid you know | was here?"
Certainly not" he replied, laughing.
ooh, we'll, you needn't laugh about it.
didn't mean to ask that" she replied,
veXed with herself for asking such a
ridiculous question.
Pm sorry, Miss -"
s'Dornly," she added.
''Thank you, I'm happy to make your
acquaintance. l meant to say that Pm
sorry laughed, but couldn't help it, !"
he said.
why couldn't you help it?' she
asked.
Because the whole thing seems so
funny, and you went right at me as
though it was my fault that you were
lost"
Ibid -" demurely."I didn't mean to.
My feet are cold,'' she added with a
grimace.
"fhen you accept my offer of assist
ance." he said. smiling.
well, l ose-PIl-have-to.''
''Oh, there's nothing compulsory about
it," Allison replied.
''Well, then I will accept it, if that
suits you any better. But / won't if
you laugh at me all the time"
Il promise not to laugh any more,"
he said, assuming grave, sober look.
'1ou needn't look like bear, either"
she said, noticing the change.
He fixed his face to suit her and they
started off together, though she kept
about two or three feet distant from
him. He was afraid to offer her his
arm,
81 THEY TRAMPED AROUND
for a few minutes and discovered that
he knew no more about the place than
she did, and was also lost.
Il thought you knew so much about
it,"she finally exclaimed with amused
Scorfr.
II said I'd show you the way out, and
will" was the determined answer.
We'll, wish you'd hurry up about
it, Pm awful tired" and she leaned
rather wearily against the icy walls of
I their prison..
"Get away from that ice, you'll take
your death of cold" he commanded,
and to his great astOnishment she
obeyed without word. He offered his
arm and she accepted it.
II don't think Pm lost" she said.
'sbnt am just bewildered."
Exactly" said Allison, dryly, ''you
are not lost. you are only lost" and he
looked at her. She looked at him.
Both laughed, and the ice was broken.
In two minutes more they stood outside
the walls free.
''Shall we hunt UP your friendsp' he
asked.
Just as you say" she answered.
They met the party by press head
quarters. They were anxious and wor-
ried over Bessie's disappearance and
seemed surprised to see her in company
with a strange young man.
Mr.. Allison, an old friend of the FAM
ify,p was the introduction she gave her
preserver to her companions, but the
story leaked out. Bessie, in burst of
confidence, told lady friend. She IN
turn told member of her family. who