New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-14
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courteous reply. Evidently his sus-
plclons were not aroused.
Excuse me" continued the strang-
er, ssbut have / not the pleasure of adj
dressing one who is a neighbor for the
time belng2 Ifancied saw you come
out OF Honey-suckle Cottage this
morning with Your daughter
Yes, sir, you are right-at least my
niece and are staying opposite to
you;
'tYour niece?" and the stranger 20
itely raised his hat as he glanced at
Maude. May I inquire ifyou have
been making a long stay in the neigh
borhood? 1t is the first time I have
visited North Wales, and I should be
glad to know OF the principal spots of
interest in the Immediate vicinity.
My health is so shattered that can
not undertake long excursions
This is the commencement Of our
third week, " replied the major. s'Like
yourself, we have chosen rather to en-
Joy the scenery within walking dis
tances in preference to travelling about
by rail or coach. My niece has been a
little upset lately, SO we came here to
recruit her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To
speak OF the cruel blow which had been
dealt her as il it were a mere nothing!
'The young lady is looking so fresh
and charming that I think she must.
already be on the high road Of recov-''
cry This with a stiff old-fashioned
bow to Maude. 81 was. aboutito say I
trusted | might derive as much benefit
from the change, only | fear that is too
much to expect. Age cannot hope to
compete with YOUTH
"With your permission" suggested
Major Henderson, "my niece and | will
accompany you to the Falls. They are
within a quarter OF an hours walk
from here; and can give you a few
hints about the neighborhood as we
go along"
Mr.. Browne would only be too
pleased.
Maude walked on by her uncles side
experiencing mixture OF Joy and
alarm. She was SO delighted to hear
that dear voice again; SO fearful lest
her lovers stratagem should be dis
covered
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation,
and was careful to devert Major Hen
derson's attention from his niece, in
case her confusion should betray the
secret. The trio had to cross a stream
by means OF stepping stones. The
stranger offered to assist Maude. Man
aging to keep his back to Major Hen
derson Mr.. Browne, alias Lieutenant
Mapleson, tenderly pressed Maude's
yielding hand and whispered: "Be care
full, my darling, and all will yet be well
with u.s.
The next morning Mr.. Browne called
on Major Henderson, II have just re-
ceived these, and I thought you would
perhaps like to look at them, he said,
producing q packet OF periodicals.
Major Henderson was glad to avail
himself of the offer, as current litera-
ture was rather difficult to procure in
so out-of-the-way a place.
After a little further conversation,
Mr.. Browne was asked if he would
care to join the uncle and niece in
their morning ramble. Again he would
be only too pleased.
When the trio had gone some dis
tapce, Major Henderson, wishing to
enjoy quiet hal-fhourin reading, sug-
gested that he should sit down and rest
a little, while Maude conducted Mr..
Browne to a spot close by whence
a good view Of Snowdon could be OBJ
tanned.
II would fain, like you,rest a while"
replied Mr.. Browne; "but as the day
is SO unusually clear I feel ] must
make an effort to take advantage of
it, especially as this young lady has
so kindly consented to act as my
guide" And so Mr.. Browne hobbled
off, with Maude walking patiently be-
side him.
AS soon as the trees had hidden
the lovers from view Jack drew Maude
to him, while she, halt laughing and
half crying, stroked his long gray
beard.
ooh, Jack, whatever madeyou come
like this? What do you intend to
do?"
'"This, my sweetest" and the bold
lover drew from his pocket a marriage
license and wedding ring. Half play
fully the gallant lieutenant removed
Maude's glove and slipped on thering.
"What O. dear little hand it looks"
he cried rapturously, "and how hap
Ply shall be when | can call its dear
owner my sweet little wife.
A slight sound fell on their ears, and
looking up they beheld Major Hender-
son not a hundred yards off.
Maude would have been grateful to
the earth had it opened at that mo-
.ment to receive her, but as it showed
no signs OF accommodating her, she
disengaged herself from Mr.. Brownies
embrace and hastily handed him back
the ring.
Mr.. Browne was equal to the occa-
SION, although he had grave misgiv-
ings, as he hobbled toward Major
Henderson. "Were you Fastening to
join us! You see we haven't got far.
| am Wretched walker at the best
OF times; and in such scenery as this,
one feels forced to pause frequently
to look around.
II expected to meet you coming
back" explained the Major. "ButI
was looking for you in that direc-
ton, indicating another path more
to the rioht. 81 was nllits SURPRISED