The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-07
CHAPTER XXI.
CALLING ON THE BRIDE.

.ba rext mOrning, she announced III her
t,ri,bt lively way that she intended driv-
ing at once into Headfort to call on Ruth.
ssball drive you, thenp asked Col.
Keuvcn, looking at her smilingly.
"WilI you" she answered "Of course,
sbould like that awfully, but l thought
norbops that you two" land she glanced at
tor f.tber) would be going partridge shoot
ing this morning.
s,Sbould you like a days shooting,
rortb,n asked Col. Kenyon. because
Palmer will go with you if you would, and
no tails me the birds are strong and plenti-
fuI. Int must look after this young lady,
7 think - and again he looked at Frances.
,,Weu | think 1 would like to have shy
~ tbem but caut you wait until the after
aoor 70 go into Heaifort, FrancesW said
her father.
war II am diving to see Ruth, and dying
20 show nv new carriage and ponies to the
e1vious inhabitants"
n"Silly cir, . said her husband fondly.
she iaGgbed. and when breakfast was
over went into the conservatory, which was
at the right side of the house, aud cut some
of tbe choicest flowers to take to Ruth.
them
she told her husband; and when Uhe car
rjege came round he wa watt g for her in
no hail as she descended the staircase, ready
TO drive her to Headfort
az have told them to put two brace OF
nartridges in the carriages also Tor Mrs.
Audley.n he said, kindly; lis there anything
else, dear, you sd, uld ike to take to your
sisterN
n aud EraOcps ought have
felt that she was lucky woman, and per
hans did feel so as they entered Headfort,
and drove down High street, passing the
little house in the garden, where she had
suffered so much And their arrival created
quite a sensation i'll the small place, which
doubtless pleased Frances, who loved to be
envied and admired, and sat proudly con-
scious that everyone they pas ed was look
ing at them, and commenting on her new
carriage. her ponies, and her good looks.
The ponies were in truth splendid pair,
and Frances, who was a fair Whip, though
of late she had nothing to drive, intended
TO begin again, aud was delighted with
these beautiful bays; and when the colonel
pulled up at No. AZ, she was looking as
pleased and happy as it was possible for
woman to look.
And Ruth from her window saw this, and
a sweet glow stole over her fair face.
AT least she is happy" she thought,
softly: 1T has not been all thrown away,
them her life is safe"
She ran into the hall to meet Frances, and
flu @ her arms round her, and kissed her
f0ndly.
II am so pleased to see you, dear-ohl so
pleased. - she murmured, with her cheek
against her sisters.
And have brought my good man with
me, said Frances, gaily, Ipr the colonel was
still outside talking to his groom, and ex-
aninmg the ponies; land look what swell
flowers, and there is some game and some
fruit in the carriage for you"
"How kind you are, dear" and the sisters
weat toward the street door together, and
met Col. Kenyon bringing in the par
tridges
"WelI, my DEAR" he said, shaking Ruth's
hand warmly, land how are you getting on,
and how is Audley"
"He is very we'll" she answered, and she
cast down her eyes.
"And how do you think my young lady
Is lcokingp went Oh the genial colonel, with
tender light in his eyes as they fell on his
handsome wife.
"As well as she could look" sail Ruth,
now affectionately regarding Francs s.
lovely face; "but we must not hatter her
too much, colonel, or we shall turn her
head"
'You must call him Hugh now, my
dear, said Frances, putting her hand on her
young sisters shoulder.
Must IF'
"Yes, unless you think me too old, smiled
Col Kenyon.
"Oh, no, no." said Ruth, quickly; 81 am
happy to call you Hugh-oh, SO happy"
Aud sic turned her head away to hide the
moisture which had ste len TO her eyes.
"And now let us go over your CASTLE" sug
gested Fra lces, brightly; tits jolly
house, su'L it, Hugh"'
And she looked round and then walked
into the dining room, the door of which
was open, and went to one of the windows
Why, it's close TO the fortp she said.
"How convenient for Audleyp
HE thinks 1t too near.n
Perhaps"-began Frances, and then she
stopped. "Do you know, Ruth, you are 60
IN 6 back to dinner, and to stay all night
with U.S.? she added a moment later. Isn't
she, Hughp
AudleyT
"At the fort, answered Ruth and again
the colonel noticed that the young
wife,s eyes fell at the mention of her hus-
bands name
81 tell you what, my dear" went on Col
Kenyon, suppose you aud Audley dine
WIN us tonight stay over tomorrow,
and then Audley will get a days shooting
~ H4NiiO"s anu you ana fIauCeS nice Cos
SIP al to yourselves, when we men are pot
iterlng away al the partrdges! Should you
like thatF
>, Very, very much, if Maj Aulley--" and
hnth hesltatod and slightly blusled.
>. vi course Audley will like itr' cried
FRANCES. HThe partrdges will fetch him;
you may trust man in one thing my dear,
which Is never to miss days shooting when
be can get it."
Come, don't be so hard on us poor men,
aiu kenyon, with a ready laugh; "Ill go
over TO the fort now, aud hunt up Audley
and settle with him about coming: | dare
bay you two have lots to say TO each other,n
ana ne nodded kindly aud went away.
Inc sisters looked at each other after be
was gone, and Frances went up to Ruth aud
TOOK her hand.
We!,o sue said, land how do you get on
with HING
AS well as expected" answered Ruth,
sra'eIyi but do not let MS talk ABOUT it;
happyr
Frances gave one of her pretty shrugs.
nave everything a reasonable woman
e0uld require" she said, brightly; plenty
ol money, good home, yes everything
Oniy you know, my dearr'
ana again she gave little shrug
l. IN, Frances, you have everything in
Seed SAID Ruth, earnestly. "Col Kenyon
% Ine best and kindest of men,"
30 he IS; he lets me have all nv own
Swlay, and be gives me whatever / ask.
he is SO unselfsh, so thoughtful: l am