St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

like the Lady Adeliza in this book il
that"
That same afternoon Sarah said:
| Mistress is mad cause lunch wa
late, and she's going to five o. clocl
tea to Mrs. Pennypacker's; and sh
and he won't be home to dinner. S
the mutton-b bone will do. She's locke,
up that saucer of preserves. too
She's going to punish us we'll.
don't care. There'll be no dishes t,
wash, and I put away a lot of tina
chicken Said after the party. 1 guess
we'll do. If you'll read the rest of til,
novel loud I'll trim your new bonnet
I do want to know whether Adeliz:
marries the Prince"
Accordingly, as soon as the dool
closed after their mistress, Hetty shu
the covers of the stationary tubs
down over the yet un finished clothes,
and having prepared meal, which
was hastily finished. drew down the
blinds, lit all the gas in the kitchen,
and took up her novel. Sarah brought
the bandbox near the range, and the
two girls prepared to enjoy pleasant
evening.
Chapter after chapter was read
aloud, for Hetty skipped the biggest
words, and what she called the
moralizing; and Adeliza's woes were
approaching a climax, when the up
stairs bell rang furiously and brought
the reading to sudden close.
lit can't be him. said Hetty, 'for
he's got latch-key." ..a.
"And it can't be her. for she went
in carriage, said Sarah.
WELL suppose it isn't fire or the
perlice, for all they ring like it; and
it don't take long to say there no.
body at home. I'll run up and do it
and hurry back
Up she went according and opened
the door. Instantly two young men,
well dressed and smilingly, pushed
their way in.
One was tall and slender; one, short
and stout. and as they took out their
handkerchiefs they fairly perfumed the
house with altar of roses.
'Mrs. Parkinson and Mr.. Parkinson,
are they at homer" asked the shortest,
with an air.
mo. SIR" said Sarah, quite trans
fixed with admiration of the other
gentleman. who was staring at her
with all his might. They're both
gone out"
Give them our regrets
you card, my Lord? No? We have
forgotten our card cases-but say that
Lords Edward Montague and Lord
Adolphus Harold called. and were
sorry to find them out We've just
arrived from England
Gracious me!'' thought Sarah.
1.-TWO Lordsr'
Come, my Lord" said the spokes-
man. turning away; 1--WE must go.
What are you thinking of so intent
lyP"
Pardon" replied the other. 'Iam
not myself IL All! this is too
much!'' and he still stared at Sarah.
II know what troubles you. my
dear friend, - said the other. Sum
mon up your courage. Come. come"
Il can not, replied Lord Edward.
SIS the gentleman poorly p asked |
Sarah, trembling.
''Aht it is deeper woe than i'll |
ness,'' said the short gentleman.
There is such thing as love at first
light, fair maiden. He has met you;
lis heart is no longer his own, and he
ioes not know your mind. Speak.
comfort to him."
The experiences of Adeliza were
'till too strong in Sarah's memory to
allow her to feel any surprise at this
announcement. It.seemed to be what
he had been expecting all along; but
he thought it proper to feel faint, and
Lropped inio hall chair in a limp
md homeless attitude, and closed her
yes.
At this, Lord Edward rushed toward
leE
Angel! she is overcome. Help!
Vater!" he cried.
Help! Water!'' repeated Lord
Harold. at the top of the kitchen
tairs.
At this, Hetty, who thought natural
Y enough. that the house was on fire,
'ounced up into the hall, and stood.
ransfxed with establishment at the
light before her.
What's the matter. Sarahp" she
sked. rs it frep'' II
s'Oh, dear. dear! You are SO COM
1onplace, Hetty.' sighed Sarah. "Its
English Lord. and he fell in love
nth me; and r m so took aback, Tn
hat faint I can't stand. Oh!'' |
But now Lord Harold. gazing into
lefty 8 round, red face, uttered an
wful groan that made her jump.
..Lord Edward, y he said, solemnly,
! told you / felt that my fate was f
ear. I have met her. Like you.
I'VE at first sight Fair lady. what ia
our namep''
~ m Hetty Sprall. sir, said Eetty.
.embaing in her number five boots. II
Sand yours belovedp" asked Lord
dward