The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-26

What ,rds transpirinJ.
Suddenly the ancient spinster released
her hold OF the trsnsosl. sprang from tho
chair with a suppressed scream. hastily
undressed herself. got into bed, and
pulled the clothes over her head like q
frightened child.
".
What was the cause of Miss Goggles
agitation The spinster had neryed her
self to see and hear strange goings on In
the Claypoe sitting room. Something out
Of the ordinary run Of scandalous proceed
ings must have occurred TO make her dive
deep under the bed clothes rs if she
wanted to shut out the remembrance Of a
horrible sight
When tie expected visitor was admit
ted. Mrs Claypole was seated nj the piano
warbling plaintive love songs. She rose
and received him cordially. called him
dear Herman. and allowed him to press
his lips 10 her check
The boariers were right nc 70 the age
Of this Youthful admircr. He was about
l. years CD lie had a bright. sunny
face. with laughing blue eyes, and iiaxen,
curly hair. brushed from a squire. intelh-
gent forehead, adorned by heavy bushy
eyebrows which were arched like bow
al full tension
He was dressed with great neatness.
lis black cutaway coat was OF the new
est pattern. the vest cut low. showing a
wide cxpanse Of shirt bosom. He wore "A
gold watch chain of excellent make, and
on the little finger OF his right hand was
a solitaire diamond ring
The boy looked like well 70 do bro.
kers clerk. Tie carried himself easily and
gracefully, as though accustomed to so
ciety
lie was evidently welcome guest, for
Mrs Claypoes eyes dwelt lovingly on ms
handsome face, and beamed with pleasure
as he asked her to resume her seat ct the
piano.
What shall play, Hermann she
asked. smiling.
You know my faycrite song. Ally. he
replied Sing. Youll Remember Me
Mrs. Claypole complied and the boy
hung on tho tones of her low. rich voice
with rant attention His eyes followed
her every movement: his face flushed
with delight when she turned to him dur
ing the tender passages OF the song and
accented them by glances which sent
thrill through his frame.
There could be no doubt as to the feel
ings with which the lad regarded her. he
was desperately in love with this fair Ell
chantrcss.
Aud Mrs. Claypoe? 1t would be diff
cult to probe her feelings Practiccd IN al
the arts Of coquetry, she could play "iti
hearts at will and yet remain serene anc
cold beneath the surface
The conversation with her husband de
noted that the lad was kept under The
smell for purpose What was The
purpose which could induce q woman o
mature age TO enthrali C boy and keep LIS
heart jumping in response % her seduc
tive wilosy
Just a. Miss Goggles vas gently open
ing the transom Mrs. Claypole again lei
the piano and seated herself by the side o
the boy. who. with n trace OF old TIM
gallantry. raised her jeweed fingers to III
lips and kissed them The action sent
thrill through tie bosom OF the antique
cagesdropper. which was intensified whel
tneLlonde run her fingers lovingly through
his naxen curls and tondiy patted ms res.
checks
wow. that IS enough nonsense for to
night. she said with winning smile
/ Tell me what you have been doing lately
Herman
you ought know. Ally. heanswere'
laughingly. "or doesn't the governor max
daily reportst
Il an afraid he does not tell me every
thing" was the smiling reply. and
always like 10 hear the exploits OF ia
bows from the captains own lips
The lad was evidently pleased. II
said frankly. "Totell you the truth. ally
have been a little suspicious OF tho gov
crnor of late lie doesn't seem to b
.otlng fair He said he only got si.OO
for that last bundle. while | have 1t o
the best authority that the stun broagh
81 200 Tho gang are mad about II. an
YOU better give him gentle hint that "
will stand anything but swinding on hi
part. We run all Che risk. and he ough
surely TO DO satisfied with square dizzy
a shadow crossed the woman Is face. Du
i. was gone IN moment
You are right. my boy" she said. In
caressing tone Henry should be NOR
careful Of your interests-indeed. OF a
our interests, since we are all in the sam
swim But you know what he is
Yes. responded tie boy moodily. .
know what he il, and lie better DO llttl
more careful Had ii not been for yol
Ally. We would have broken with hiI
long ago and given him a push toward I'll
pen II you say tine word now III ris
everything 10 settle him. aud well 6
south together
mo, mol Herman. cried the woman.
a tone OF alarm. that would never d.
you foolish boy | must still be yor
mother. and you must be kind and col
siderate to Henry"
The boy pouted, but returned the kl'
with which this declaration terminated
81 am getting tired OF this 'mothe
business" he said. testify "A fcllo
don't want two mothers
But you need me. my dear to keep 20
safe You would have been in trouble
, year ago had | not caught you in tim
Now. be patient. Herman. and don't hal
, Dor harsh thoughts about the governo
want my boys to work pleasantly I
, gether. and well soon be able to enlo
the good time that's coming
, "All right, Ally" said the lad in mo
, cheerful spirit. IN not only wait. b'
work. If you say So.
That my brave boy. said the woma