Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-01

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 domain. But he very lovingly came t
 the side of his cage when Cousin Adela'
 large form loomed in the background
 In truth it was a very bower of beauty "How lovely it is! How I long fo
 papa to enjoy it with mer'
 "Here he is, thenv' said a hearty voice
 as the tall figure of Col Massingbir,
 pushed aside the soft plush portiere ant
 entered the room. Carmen ran into hi
 arms and embraced him with all he,
 heart.
 "Ah, you darling father! It is simply perfectr'
 'So 1t suits my little queen, does it
 Not so little either. Let me look at you Garment and he held her at arm, length and critically examined her You will do, Miss Massingbird. shal have all the young fellows of my ac qualntance making up to me now, and no mistake. An, little one, you are nearly as beautiful as your mother. Ii she could only have lived to see her little Carmencita grow up! Yes, you have he, eyes exactly, but your skin is fairer your hair lighter, and you are much taller''
 That's after you, dad"
 But l can't think" continued her father, "where you got that saucy, az gressive nose! It is quite original Tip tilted is the poetical way, believe, of describing it"
 ''Never mind my nose, dad. Tell me how you arrived here so soon. Cousin Adela did not expect you until dinner timer
 Dear, found could just get away for an hour. and wanted so much to be in time to receive my girl; but, after all, I Just missed you. However, shall we in spect the alterations, especially the draw Ing room? An, Carmen, it is ten years since you were in these rooms. And then, must run away till 7 o'clock"
 Together they made circuit of the place, striking pair, he tall and strong in the prime of life, for he was only for ty-two, she with her beautiful girlish face and form like young Aphrodite clinging to his arm, delighted with every thing.
 Il have told your new maid Hortense to get you good stock of feminine frin- peries, under Aunt Catherine's direction. and any other dresses or anything else you require. She and you can get them at your leisure. So you will begin your campaign armed cap-a-pie. And now, my Carmencita, l must say good-by for the present" And with a kiss of love on her forehead, her father left her. His daughter watched him from the window until he was out of sight
 III.
 Twill mademoiselle be pleased to in spect her trousseau?"
 By all means, let me see everythinpr' and very soon the chamber was filled with a charming confusion of dainty garments, all of which appeared to her pleasure loving nature everything that a young and wealthy girl could desire. Later on she donned one of her pretty evening frocks, and awaited eagerly her fathers return.
 As 1t was their first evening together, they dined alone, with only Cousin Adela for company. And how Carmen appre- ciated the well appointed dinner and ar 
 what a curious ring you are wear ng, Carmen; a keepsake, suppose?"
 "1es, papa"
 But her father did not see the vivid | blush that dyed her face and then left it pale. For the first time her secret mar 'iage troubled her. Hitherto it had been delightful mystery; tonight it id not seem quite so delightful There vas feeling of regret, of uncertainty.
 My little love is tired" said the colo 1el, noticing his daughters abstraction.
 "Oh, no, papa" she answered eagerly.
 Because have box for the Savoy; I bought you might like to see Pa ience.'"
 "1ndeed I should" she replied joy 'usly, casting aside her momentary rouble.
 "You will come, Adela?'
 "Ies, Herbert, if you wish"
 There was nothing eager in this eply, for indeed Cousin Adela would much have preferred a onfortable after dinner nap. which he always thoroughly enjoyed, but she 7as kind hearted, unselfish old soul. nd dearly loved these two.
 "Very we'll, ladies, the sooner we start he better.''
 x ihls was the beginning of a very de- ghtful life. Month after month rolled n.
 Carmen was presented at court, under 10 chaperonage of the Lady Catherine [assingbird, and very soon became one the ''beauties." The beautiful Miss Lasslngblrd was to be seen everywhere; 0 dance, no picnic, no club afternoon T the Thames was considered complete ithout her charming presence. Young, oh, gay, lovely, who can wonder she as so happy, when the world turned s fairest side to her?
 The boy husband seemed further and 'rther away. Her letters grew less ire lent Now and then a vein of sadness In through his replies; sometimes a nder reproach. At length she wrote ld told him not to waste a further ought on her, she was not worthy of Q furthermore, they had both com, ltted foolish piece of imprudence, and would be best for each to go their own ay and forget it all. To this last there me no reply. Indeed, Carmen did not ish one. She was only too anxious to lnish the secret marriage from her very art and thoughts. She considered it Of For <F l~ -A