New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.

land, twtching his cults and stretching his arms,
before letting his hands fall into his lap sank back
after throwing on the table the letter that an
nounced his promotion to an enviablc post IN the
advancement seemed to him no subject for con-
CALCULATIONS but only one of those grim jests
with which fortune delights to mock disappointed
men,
An old man-scrvant. one of sort growing
rare entered the room with an evening paper.
lie laid it at his masters side. and stood at a
respectful distance, waiting. halt hestatlng with
some anxiety legbe in his countenance
Well. Thomas ?" asked Strickland.
81 beg your pardon, sr' but do you remember
what day it is today
No. Thomas"
Your weddng-day, sirl"
:" did not know, Sir whether you would WISH
for dinner the same wine as-as you used 10 have
No. Thomas; shall probably dine at the
II ordered dinner. as usual. sir and bou-
Quite right, Thomas, quite right
fetal sank The fidelity of his old domestic was
the suggestion that Thomas would remember this
anniversary better than himselfl And that 1t
should fall to the OLD servant to order from the
florist the bouquet Gerard himself had been for
merly so proud TO bring home. on this evening, to
his wife. But the slight sense OF annoyance
passed away quickly. 1t was with absolute IN
difference that seeing the man-servant still walt
Anything else, Thomas Pr
young lady called Hearing you were not at
home, she said she would cali again this evening
about g. She wished to see you on important
business"
Her name?'
She left none"
Did you see her p
bid John say what she was like?".
Rather tall sir; young lady, dark, and
II she calls 1 will see her. You may 60,
Thomas The servant left and Strickland con con
ar nsS Su h@s With m s WSS can a se yell
The lady is here sir, in the drawing
ROOM" said Thomas, returning to the library after
about ten minutes
Strickland went TO the drawing groom. At the
door he paused moment to steal look at his
visitor. She, stood by one of the tables IDLY
turning the leaves OF photograph album. Her
back vas toward HIM, and he could distinguish
only the tall md graceful figure OF a woman we'll
dressed. and wearing expensive laccs.
Madam" he SAID, advancing.
The lady turned. Strickland started If he
had received an electric shock. 10 conceal to
the best of his ability, his surprise and the sudden
pallor Of his face. he made her a profound bow.
/ hope l am not mountaineering youn she
said at the same time returning his salute. Then,
with quiet ease, she selected chair ana sat
down; .,.o ,s. -, o.. rorr sor,.;oo = soid
As shall avail myself of your condescension,
hope that was not merely compliment" -
The lady stroked the soft fur OF her muf. and
once or twice lifted her searching eyes to his face
HPPbaen Ts she Yeas gr H hi
eyes with good look at her. lovely, fascinating
STILL as the first day he had seen her. Only her pure
profle had gained more decision, and her eyes
had profoundcr meaning than when be last
looked into them, as those OF woman who had
lived and suffered.
At length she said
" Do you still correspond with my father p
Yes. 1t is however, fortnight since last
wrote to him.
" received letter from him yesterday. He is
coming to town tomorrow
This time Strickland made nc attempt to conceal
Tomorrow! Your father who never leaves
homei' ..
and he will, on his way, stop IN town, to spend
the night with
His daughter" said Strickland
He says his And SO we find ourselves IN q
pleasant embarrassment
She leant back, and with small hand pegaI
drubbing a waltz on the table at her side.
You call it pleasant said Strickland,
did not come here TO discuss words, Dut u
discover plan OF action"
none
And you are politician, a man of genius
II those subtle arts, that have been so successfully
employed in your advancement could be
without prejudice to you, this once employed L
extrcate me from
Excuse me- madam but your reproaches ar
scarcely likely to assist me to exercise my magna
Bahi Well have plan. First do no
wish, cost what it may, TO let my father know
The unhappy TRUTH
She made little grimace, and proceeded: NJ,
father would be cruelty hurt, and the sins Of tn
children ought not TO be visited upon thei
parents. Ny remorse-I beg your pardon, tina
is of little consequence here she Looked aside I
warn him not TO cXpostulate and continued
Hitherto thanks TO our precautions, the dlstanc
of nv fathers residence, and the seclusion In whlc
be prefers to live, has been spared this sorrow
. Tomorrow our clever edfce of dutlful falsehoo
falls to the ground, and j, at least, am unable
conjecture the consequences.
And L.
MIR Strickland. 1t is absolutely necessary L
prevent this scandal. l trust you will assist me
My father must find together; and we mus
avoid everything that would serve to awakei
She spoke sadly, as well earnestly. A deeI
shadow of concern settled on her hearers face
Wrapped in thought, he delayed the answer. Hi
Your promised courtesy costs too much ?"
Oh. . S am ready But see many difficulties
Give Civ the new man-serSant found here shi
morning t.d holiday sSSoa ea III speak to Thomas
You will see no one: -,
II we meet your father, people will see u
We will go in closed carriage"
Your father will stay here several hours
Good ane simple hearted as he rs DO you penev
H. possible he will not recognize a-bachelor
u win send my work b. my music and so Oh
Is as you left "
Sentimentality.'
"No-respect.'
Have you any further objections ?'
None 1t remains TO be seen whether we sha
he able to deceive Mr.. Gregory
BY playing the affectonate couple Can yo
remember your grmaces and fooleries Of two veal
ago ?, she asked, sarcasticaly.
No have forgotten them," replied STRICKLAND
with frown
And the two looked into each others eyes lk
two duellists 49,
When will you come here ?" asked Strickland
This evening. / will bring my things, an
shall slightly disarrange TINS ana that hoI
1 shall not inconvenience you. You are not e'
No one was going out If you wish,