The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1889-06-22

that told him he had met his fate. and that it
lay in the power of this girl to make him hap
py or miserable for life.
All the night that followed Philip lay and
tossed restlessly. He could not sleep: He felt
that his father would be as good as his word,
but he would win a wife then or never. Near
morning he arose, dressed, sat at the window,
until the sun showed itself. Then he slipped
out of the house and strolled toward glen
few yards off, intending to remain out until he
heard the breakfast bell. 1t had been a favor
ite haunt of the two and vet for the last few
days both had avoidedi it. He made his way to
mossy rock which formed sort of rustic seat,
and there he saw Gwenny.
miss Gwenlain," he exclaimed.
She rose with rather embarrassed air. 81
rested badly last night, Mr.. Bee, and came
out at day break. 1 have been here ever since
The morning air scenes to refresh me-"
II have the same experience" he said. II
have rested badly or rather have not rested at
all. II
She looked up inquiringly, and at something
she read in his eyes, dropped her own, while
flush overspread her face and neck.
"Gwennyp' he said desperately, and took
We're not withdrawn. 'sGwenny," he said.
I'VE are to part to-day. Do you know that
love you dearly2
"Do you, Philip" she murmered, but did
not look up.
'Gwenny," he said, 81 have been sailing
under false colors, but innocently enough. |
have way among my gentleman friends of
using my initials, and so | am called among
them p. B. or Mr.. B. When your aunt asked
my name said ''Mr. B." and 1 did not care
to undeceive her; but desire no concealment
from you, unless you do not care for me-
Then we will part as we met; but shall be a
| changed man."
He waited for reply. There was a slight
tightening of her fingers on his as she half
whispered:
Philip"
"Now," said the exultant Philip. "You
must let me speak to your father to-day"
81 fear you may find him rather obstinate y
| she said. "He sets an undue store by his
| daughter"
II can satisfy him of my position in society
and that am able to MAINTAIN you. have
means of my own and have-well might say
had, great expectations; but my father, who
is several times millionaire, has taken it into
his head to fit me with wife. / prefer to
choose one for myself. If you will be content
to share what | have Philip Briggs does not
care for more.'
"Briggs Philip cried Gwenny releasing
herself from his grasp and looking at him Won
denngly; "Is your fathers name John?''
"And he lives in Philadelphia"
eyes"
Gwenny burst into peal of silvery laughter
'Do not feel vexed, Philip" she said at length
81 am only laughing at the similarity of our
positions My father chose husband for me
in the same way, and it was to escape discus
sion of the matter that took these few weeks
rustication. Mrs. Cooper ismy old nurse, and
have called her 'aunty' from the time I could
toddle around. She was married from our
house. Her husband had very little money
and father bought this farm and stocked it,
But, oh ! think, Philip dear. how your father
and mine will chuckle! You are Philip Briggs,
and II am Gwenlain Spriggs. ."-Boston Bud
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