The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-03-21

l06 lOlllAl LOT his buTndIue. AlleI sue
bad called him Mr. Bee several times
Philip saw the blunder, smiled at i , and,
as the naval officers say, made it so;
and when Gwenny came to the table she
was introduce "Miss Gwenny, Mr..
Bee." As she was the niece, he conclud-
ed her name to be Cooper, tut as the
farmer addressed her as M SO Gwenny,
and the farmers wife as Gwenny, Philip
chose the more respectable form of the
two.
As Philip was gallant young gentle
man, and as the young ladv was charm
ing in manner, he naturally paid her
much attention. When young man
and young woman are thrown together
Under such circumstances 1t is not un-
Usual for a Irritation to follow. 1t is
generally a foregone conclusion.
Philip soon learned that "Gwenny"
was the diminutiye Gwenllian, and not
Oh the more stilted Gwehdoine, which
Interested him. Philips mother had
been Powell, with Welsh blood in her
veins. and bore the same name This
latter Gwenllan was mystery 10 him.
For the niece of rather coarse farmer
for Cooper, though worthy man, was
the reverse of refned-she displayed un-
dhestionably gentle manners. Then she
showed a fair knowledge of any subj ct
touched upon in conversation.
What was shea teacher 7 She had
not the look nor the way of the school
na'am. A governess2 Possibly. 1t 80,
| id a good family. But her bel ngings
were not of the secondhand kind,
Philip had keen eye for female appart |.
| Her lace was of the rares,; her gloves
we're perfect and of the newest; her
dresses were pretty in material and we'll
fitting though quiet in tone; and houEh
she displayed lIItle in the way of 4wel-
~, the stone that sparkled on the head
OF a lace pin was unmistakably dia-
niohd. She had b. en- well cultured and
every word and action showed purity
that fitted her name.
Ga the other hand, Philip was as
much a myster to the young girl. he
was gentleman beyond doubt. But
what was he doing there-a man OF cul
ture, refinement and aesthetic tastes, IN
that farm house He had said nothing
OF the Boudinots, which wOul have ex
blained it. With little atfectation OF
cynicism, which did not i become him,
the man was as clear as water, frank as
dir. But why did he loiter there with
no apparent purpose The glrl did not
at fl st deem she was the attraction, but
1t came to her after five weeks, and she
grew shy, and her shynesS for the last
week of her stay infected Philip, who
became shy too and lost all ease. AT
length she announced tu Mrs. Cooper
that she had to return home, and that
her father, who WAS in PhiladeIpia Wis
iting a friend there, would come for ht r
on the following day, and his friend
with him. Phi ip heard this with d, E
btessiun that told him he had met his
late, and that it lay in the power OF this
girl to make him happy 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 woul | win II
wife then or never. Near morning he
arose, dressed ana sat at the window
lntIl the sun showed iself. Then he
clipped out of the house and strolled
toward glen few yards off, intending
TO remain out until he heard the break
fast bell. 1t had been favorile haunt
of the two, and yet for the last few
DAYS both had avoided it, He made his
way to a messy rock which formed a
sort of rustic seat, and there he saw
GwenDy.
"Miss Gwenllian !" he exclaimed.
She rose with rather embarrassed
air. IL rested badly last night, Mr.. Bee,
and l came out at daybreak. have
been here ever since. The morning air
seems to refresh me-"
~ have the same ex perience," he said,
II have rested badly or rather have not
rested at all. l."
She looked up inquiringly, and, at
something she read in his eyes, dropped
her own, while flush overspread her
face and neck.
"Gwenny y he said desperately, and
took her hand. The fingers trembled in
his his, but were not withdrawn.
pGwenny darling" he said, 1--WE are to
part today. Do you know that l love
you dearly ?"
''D1 you-Philip che murmured,
but he did not look up.
"Gwenny," he said, IL have been sail
ing under false cOlors, but innocently
enough. have way among my gen.
lleman friends of using my initials, and
so am called among them +. b., or
Mr., B. When your aunt asked me my
name, said, Mr.. B > and did not care
TO undeceive her; but desire no con-
cealment from you, unless you do not
care for me. Then we will part as we
met. but shall be changed man.
He waited for a reply. There was
slight lightning of her fingers on his as
she half whispered
"You must know that care for you,
Philip"
"Now, darling" said the exultant
Philip, "yOu must let me speak to your
father today"
~ fear you may find him rather OBJ
stinate," she said. HE sets an undue
store by his daughter"
"I can satisfy him Of my position in
society and that am able to maintain
you, l have means of my own, and
have-well, may say had-great ex-
pectations, but my father, who is several
times a millionaire, has taken 1t into MS
head to fit me with a wife, ] prefer to
choose for myself. II you will be con-
tent to share what l have, Phllip Briggs
does not care for MORE"
"Briggs-PhIlip r. cried Gwenny, re-
leasing herself from his grasp and look
ing at him wonderingly. "lsyour faith
er's name John ?"
eyes"
'And he lives in Philadelphia 7"
| "Yes."
Gwenny burst into peal Of silvery
laughter.
"Do not feel vexed, Philip" she said
at length. Il am only laughing at the
similarity of our positions. My father
chose a husband for me in the same
way, and it was to escape discussion Of
the matter that took these few weeks
rustication. Mrs. Cooper is my old
nurse, and have called her 'aunty' from
the time / could toddle around. She
was married from our house, Her hus-
ba nd had very little money, and father
bought them this farm and stocked It,.
But. oh ! think. Philip dear, how your
father and mine will chuokle You are
Philip Briggs, and IL am Gwenllian
SpTiggs r'-Boston Traveller.
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