The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-21
RESULT OF A MISTAKE.

thc had ever heard.
"Can this tic JackY she asked herself.
"Iic seems 10 be pouring out his very
eoul."
She sank back into her seat, drinking
ia the inspiring tones, wondering in an
lndis,inci way if he had ever played as
well, and why she had never been az
foctcd so before.
When the last thrilling notes had died
away, she slowly approached him and
said, softly:
"You have surpassed yourself tonight,
Jack. l have been listening spcllbound. -
Instead Of turning around and greeting
her in his usual frank way, he started IN
surprise. then hcsitatcd, and finally said
Il am glad YOU like my music, and hia
fingers sirayod ON over the keys.
Lena marvClcd at his manner, and,
after a moments silence said.
Il wonder the others ATE not here. IL
Is surely time.
At this hc turned slowly around, say
ing:
"Do not he frightened Your comph-
mcut WAS intended for some Onc else,
though my narnc ls Jack.
Lena biusicd and stamIncgcd:
u bcs Your padon'
Then. no the thought Of having been
hall an hour i'm an almost unlightcd
church with q stranger, she plucLcd UP
courage and demanded:
But why are you hcrc;'
lie smiled indulgCntly and answcrcd'
because am very fond OF playing on
church organs. and, having Nh James
consent. saw no reason for net crafty
ing NV wish 10 try this magnificent in'
sirumont. | am sorry TO have lDcon-
VoniCnCCd You.
mot at all, said she hravely. But /
don't sec why the others are not here.
IF YOU refer TO the choir. Mr.. James
told me that IL does not Tehearse until to-
morrow evening
"Why. how odd" said Lena. I've al
wave meet on Thursday evening
"But this is only Wednesday evening.
said the unknown. with winning smile.
"Only Wednesday evening", she re-
peated, hardly believing her ears Are
YOU certain;
"Ycs, quite, he replied.
eyes. Lena" interposcd Mr.. James.
who had approached unobserved. j
assure You il is Wednesday. All, Nor
ton. there YOU are! Miss Hazleton, this
is Mr.. Morton. And, by the way, Lena.
Mr. James las some company and sent
me for YOU.
81 should ike TO go, but feal emhe
will worry"
"No. ibavc seen her, and explained.
She told nc you were here.
Then shall he delighted
Morton. will YOU not come, too. he
asked
"Thank You; nat ! fear ! should in
trudc'
Not at an. know my wife viii be
delighted
Jack besiiatel % minute, but at fhat
momeut his eyes met Lenas, and not only
wa his decision made, but ne knew that
the current # Dis whole life had been
changed.
Daring the evening Lena sang, and
Jack Morton played The accompaniment.
iic PLAYED 80 wen that she was seized
with "a desire 60 distinguish herself
When she had sung few lines her
friends were surprised; and Jack, who
mad heard much good singing was as
tonished 40 the parity and sweetness g.!
nor tones.
Asshe finished, her face glowing with
enthusiasm. they all pleaded for another
song, and giancing 70 Jack. she read the
Same request Iu bis ewes, and compllcu.
Later in the evening she was siI'iDg
near Dir. James.
"Ilow do YOU like Mr.. Norton he
asked.
every well" she replied. with triilo
more feeling than was necessary. lie
istJ escort ne home. Have you 1ncwn
him long,
"Hc il d business acquaintance Of
miro from Chicago I've mot him 50
often that consider him true ino0
At u O'Clock Lena and J1ch were
walking homcward. Ter dainty hand
resting coniidingly on his arm.
Before parting he had permission 10
call. and.s his stay was q he short ana
her next evening was devoted 20 the re-
hcanal 1t was arranged that rc should
escort her home
AZ breakfast her aunt asked;
LENA, how did you ENJOY yourself
last night"
"Ncry well, cuntie.
Did Nr james bring you home3
"No: Nr Morton came with NEE
At this the elder lady laid down her
fork. and looking directly at Lena asked:
"And who may Mr.. Morton be-.
"A gentleman from Chicago " ho vas
there" answered Lena, ignoring the
romantic meeting in tine dimly liz church.
~ gentleman from Chicago repeated
her amt. with an ominous tap Of Lof
foot. THAT is rather indefinite.
.Yes, but hc's nice. auntie.
"Of course said her aunt Curly
golden hair, brown eyes and wonder
iul nustache.'
Indeed he hasn't. His hair il dask
and couldn't say what color his eyes
are
Yet even as she spoke the words there
came before her mental vision n pair Of
ardent brown eyes looking down into
hers.
That evening the choir seemed unufu-
ally stupid. Tho rehearsal dragged
along.
When Lena and Jack started home, as
the evening WAS crisp and starry, they
djIDof hurry. anG Oh their way their
mutual acquaintance ripcned sufficiently
for him 70 ask and gain the privilege oi
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