The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-07-31
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Carnforth, who has somewhat iis-
covered that Mme.t de Pompad our
was no other than his tickle Minna.
came up to her and began to talk. AT
tlrst his attempts at conversation
were coldly received, but ] ack was not
easily snubbed, and at length she
seemed to relent and gradually plided
INTO a friendly chat. . .5
Carnforth was delighted; he begged
Tor q waltz, and Minna did not refuse
the request. When the dance was
ended he led his partner into one of
the pleasant hooks in the garden, hop.
ing that the Widows mood would not
change before he found courageto pro-
pose. But the lady's thoughts were
still running on Louis; she was deter
mined "a, not to throw up the cards yet.
The first thing was to get rid OF Carn-
/ forth, 50 he, was dispatched to fetch
ap ice, much to his disgust. just as
she was about to leave the arbor in
search OF the recalcitrant Fitz she
was startled by a rustic in. the bushes
hear, and q voice Clementina's voice
Isl whispering her name. At the same
time the bushes parted, showing the
blue dress Of the queen.
'Clementina!" cried the astonished
lady; you "here!''
! Hush, dear. I have been trying to
speak to you all the evening. I"
slndeed?' retorted the other coldly;
IS thought you were better occupied"
q "Oh. Minna, don't be unkind! I
Thought I could depend ony your friend
ship
~ Ny friendship! Much you care for.
chat, infatuated as you are by that
little" she paused, unable to find a
word strong enough to express ner
feelings.
'.Minna, dearest, you surely are not
Jealous Of me?"
Jealous! no, indeed. / don't ad.
mire your pocket Adonis your duo.
decimo XIV" said Nina, with wither-
ing scorn.
Then we won't quarrel over him,
but unite our forces against the COM
mon foe" retorted the other with
spirit.
The common foe? What do you
mean?''
Just what say. Minna, there is
treachery somewhere. Some one is.
Playing me, playing US, a cruel trick
to.night."
s. Do speak out plainly, dear" said
the other, with q little laugh. 81 am
too stupid to guess riddles =
Come with me, then, and I will
show you something more pulling
than any riddle" And Clementina
drew her friends hand through her
arm and led her rapidly toward the
most secluded part OF the garden. I
saw them go in this direction, she
:agent on excitedlY ". Loo B.. Minna,
don't you see blue dress over
there?'
/ IS Yes; but there are ever so many
blue dresses here tonight
e mot like that one, = whispered
sClementina in her ear; sit. is a fac
smile OF nine Il.
Then it is not you Mr.. Brandon
has been dancing with all the even
.ing?" replied the other breathlessly,
a light. suddenly breaking in on her.
+ mo. He had been dancing with
my double" .
my poor Clementina; but you
Determined to find out who has
played me this shameful trick" she
interrupted fercely. s.Now silence,
or they will hear us. Here they come
they are going to sit on that seat"
4 Drawing the astonished Min
ma alter her, Mrs. Somers slipped
behind q large bush OF Servings,
which effectually screened them from
view. Little Fitz and his fair COM
panion sauntered slowly down the
path, and as Clementina had predict.
ed, seated themselves OF, garden.
bench close by. There was an air Of
tender empressment about the former.
which at once struck the eager watch
ers.
And you will give me that rose,
dear Mrs. Somers," he was saying
earnestly, as he bent over the small.
jeweled hand Of the unknown.
Clementina nearly cried aloud. Obi
this is dreadful the Adonis was posi-
lively making love to her double be-
fore her very eyes. The fair incognita
laughed musically as she detached the
coveted flower from her dress and
gave it to the delighted Fitz. ts3ass
"Oh, yes, Mr.. Brand on, why should
q refuse you such q triAe? / only ask
one thing in return. =
Mrs. Somer's heart stood still. Was
she dreaming? The unknown not on.
" wore her dress, but spoke in her
voice.
Il can refuse You nothing" protest
ed Fitz, ard emily.
Then tell me why you let that silly
Mrs. Desmond monopolize you as she
does? Come, confde in me; are you in.
love with her?''
In love with her." he rejoined, has
.tily. ooh, no; surely dearest Clemen-
tina you should know better than
thatl'' q
Mrs. Desmond clenched her hands.
"Oh, the little hypocrite." she breath
''Then you (there the unknown
paused and played coquettishly with
with her fam "have somefeeling OF OF
friendship for me?" she finished soft.
5ly,
~ have the deepesJ, the most sin
cere affection for you. Until tonight
i tailed to realize how much u p
81 And Ia am sure 4 shall always have