San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-30

saw the blunder, smiled at It, and, rs the
naval officers say, "mado II so;" and
when Gwenny came to the table shs was
introduced, miss Gwonny. Mr.. Beo."
As she was the niece he concluded her
name to be Cooper, but as tho farmer ad-
dressed her a. Miss Gwenny and tho
farmers wife as Gwenny, Philip chose
the more respectful Of the two.
AS Philip was gallant young gentle
man, and as the young lady was charm
ing In manner, he naturally paid her
much attention. When q young man
and young woman arc thrown together
under such circumstances, II Is not un-
usual for q Irritation TO follow. 1t Is
generally foregone conclusion.
Philip soon learned that "Gwenny"
was the diminutive Of Gwenllian, and
not Of the more stilted Gwendoline, which
interested him. Philips mother had been
Powell, with Welsh blood In her veins,
and bore the same name. This latter
Gwenllian was mystery to him. For
the niece of coarse farmer, for Cooper.
though worthy man, was the reverse
Of refined, she displayed unquestionably
gentle manners. Then she showed fair
knowledge of any subject touched upon
in conversation.
What was she, teacher' She had
not tho look nor the way Of the school
ma'am. A governess? Possibly. If 80.
in good family. But her belongings
were not of the second hand kind.
Philip had keen eye for female apparel.
Her lace was of tho rarest; her gloves
we're perfect and Of the newest; her
dresses were pretty In material and wsa
fitting, though quiet In tone; and though
she displayed little in the way Of jewelry.
the stone that sparkled on the head Of a
lace pin was Enthusiastically diamond.
She had been well cultured, and every
word and action showed O purity that
fitted her name.
On the other hand, Philip was as much
q mystery to the young girl He was q
gentleman beyond doubt. But what was
he doing there, n man Of culture, refine
ment and aesthetic tastes, in that farm
house? He had said nothing Of the Boudi-
nots, which would have explained 1t.
With little affectation Of cynicism,
which did not ill become him, the man
was as clear as water, frank rs air. But
why did he loiter there with no apparent
purpose? The girl did not at first deem
she was the attraction, but 1t came to
her after five weeks, and she grow shy,
and her shyness for the last week Of her
stay infected Philip, who became shy.
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nounced to Mrs. Cooper that she had to
return home, and that her father, who
was in Philadelphia visiting friend
there, would come for her on the follow
ing day, and his friend with him. Philip
heard this with depression that told
him he had met his fate, and that 1t lay
in the power Of this girl to make him
happy or miserable for life.
Ali 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 wife
then or mover Near morning he arose.
dressed, and sat at the window, until the
sun showed itself. Then lac slipped Out
of the house and strolled toward glen @
few yards off, intending to remain Out
until he heard tho breakfast bell. It had
been q favorito haunt of the two, and YET
for the last few days both had avoided 1t.
He made his way to a mossy rock which
formed sort Of rustic scat, and there he
saw Gwenny.
miss Gwenllian," he exclaimed.
She rose with rather embarrassed air.
"I rested badly last night, Dir. Bee, and
came out at daybreak. have beer
here ever since. The morning air seems
to refresh me-"
81 have the same experience" he said
81 have rested badly, or rather have moi
rested at all. p
She looked up inquiringly, and at some
thing she read in his eyes, dropped hel
own, while q flush ovcrspread her face
and neck.
"Gwennyr' he said desperately, and
took her hand. Tho fingers trembled In
his, but were not withdrawn. "Gwcn
n.y." he said, 1--WE are TO part today. Dc
you know that / love you dearlyT
"Do you, Philip" she murmured, but
did not look up.
"Gwenny," he said, 'I have been sail
ing under false colors, but innocently
enough. / have q way among my gen
tleman 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 did not care to rnde
ceive her; but desire no concealmenI
from you, unless you do not care for me
Then we will part as we met; but l shal
be changed man."
He waited for reply. There was
slight tightening Of her fingers on his u
she half whispered:
"You must know that I care for you
Philip"
Now" said the exultant Philip. "yot
must let me speak TO your father today.
81 fear you may find him rather oh
stinate," she said He sets an undu'
store by his daughter"
"I can satisfy him Of my position ir
society and that am able 10 maintain
YOU have means Of my own, and
have-wcll, I might say had, great ex
pectations; but my father, who is severa
times a millionaire, has taken Il into hh
bead to ct me with a wife. I prefer Il
choose one for myself. II you viii b
content TO share what ] have, PhiliI
Briggs does not care for more
"Bnggs-Philip~ cried Gwenny, re
leasing herself from his grasp and look
ing al him wonderingiy. "Is your "a
TIERS name john
Yea
And ho lives IN PhIadelphiAy
Yea
G~erny burst into . peal q silver
Laughter. "Do not fed vexed- Philip.