Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-27

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Well shall do it-this once, any
how"
And she went up to her room, with
sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks.
rs this seat engaged, sir?"
1t was a low, sweet voice that ad-
dressed Mr.. Richmond Wintringham,
as the seven-thirty train steamed on
after calling at the last station before
reaching Jersey City terminus.
Mr.. Wintringham arose courteously,
glancing at the small, graceful figure
in navy-blue waterproof and double
veil.
Take the seat by the window, mad
am"
She glided in. and Mr.. WintriGgham
sat down beside her, all unconscious
of the sidelong glance from pair of
eager eyes under the veil.
How handsome he is, and he hasn't
the least idea who | am
For of course it was Jessie who
| had taken the train at the SAME sta
ton with Rich but had waited until
the last station had been reached be
fore she changed her seat in the car,
for the one she now occupied.
Il wonder if he does know me. or
course he doesn't, only he don't seem
very eager TO say anything TO me. y
Then a little fragrantly perfumed
handkerchief futtered accidentallyl9
to the floor.
Jessie made a deceitful little dive
after it, displaying her daintily kidded
hand, and round, neatly cufTed wrist.
Rich quickly anticipated her, and
handed the handkerchief quietly TO
her
ALLOW me, madam
"Oh, thank you, am sorry to
trouble you so much 1t was very awk-
ward.
Jessies checks were blushing furi-
ously under her double dark veil.
Il will give him a chance" she
thought.
But Mr. Wintringham only bowed
gravely, and maintained II courteous
silence.
The train slowed up, and Jessie,
with persistent determination to draw
him into conversation, made faint OF
alarm that amused herself as she
peered out of the window, then at her
seat mate.
What are we stopping for? This
isn't station-oh? is anything the
matter?'
Rich smiled-this little woman was
such an odd one.
There is no need of apprehension,
madam. We are entering the tunnel.
The tunnel. oh, dear, the tlmnei!'
But Rich didn't take at all. He
only settled cozily back and slouched
his sealsIlin hat on his forehead, leav-
ing his companion to fight the imag-
mary terrors of the tunnel as best she
might.
The train had come to its final stand
still at the depot, and just as Wint-
ringham arose to leave the car, he felt
the timid touch of fingers on his coat
sleeve.
please pardon me-but-but-there
is a ferry-boat to cross in-isn't there?
and if You would be so kind as TO tell
me which way to the st. Julian hotel?
Rich buttoned up his overcoat de-
liberately while she spoke.
THE st. Julian?' am going there
myself, madam If you are unaccom-
panied will see you there. This way,
please.
At last Jessie's cheeks were as hot as
fire now, and her eyes bright as stars
as she walked through the long depot
and ferry house beside her husband.
In the ladies cabin Rich gave her "A
seat, then left to join a group of men
who were cOnversing near the door,
and at the New York dock he escort
ed her to st. Julian transfer coach,
much as if she had been child in his
charge, whom he was bound TO do his
duty by, and yet considered some
what of nuisance. As ii happened
the coach had other passengers, so the
hot color had time 10 die from out
Jessie's face, although she mentally
regarded him "a darling provoking
fellow
IF you please, sir, an answer is
wanted!'
One of the walters at the st. Julian
handed tiny notelet 10 Mr.. Rich
Wintringham just after that gentle
man had inspected the arrangements
of his room and was settled down for
a half hours examination Of sundry
papers in his memorandum book.
An answer. letter for me-oh,
yes. from Ned Hartway about the
shares"
His eyes opened widely "a he care
lessly tore it open, to find not busi-
ness communication from Ned Hart
way, but a dainty little note. in n
graceful. flowing back hand.
TO the gentleman IN the sedtski" cap:
You have made ne desire very much
to see you again. Is there not time TO
attend the theatre?
YOUR LADY ADMIRBB.
Rich drew long breath Of surprise.
80 that's the little game is it,
Then he rapidly wrote an answer
and dispatched it by the man, who
grinned knowingly a. he received a
twenty-fve-cent stamp from JESSIE E
trembling fingers.
Now, then, I've caught him this
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