Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1890-06-10
A RULE FOR BOTH.

aAnd Is this the girl my nephew Paul
n. married." said old Maj. L'Estrange
,obimself. "Why, she is nothing but
hid. and lovely child, too"
The soft, yellow twilight was enfold-
rr the drawing room in its enchanted
gamor. and Dolores, rising from her
siano. stood with large eyes and height
med color to receive her new uncle.
She was only 10, but she belonged to
he beautiful creole race, who blossom 20
auy into womanhood. and she had the
dignity of young princess as she stood
here all in white, with her jet black hair
rshered into net of cleaning gold.
Young L Estrange looked first at his
rife and then at his uncle with natural
pride.
Here she is, sirl" said he. "My little
DolOresg
And then the old gentleman courteous
" advanced. holding out one slender,
,ristocratic hand, on which cleaned
diamond Of rare size and water.
Al am very glad to see you, my dear"
aid he, courteously, and not without
tender accent of affection.
And from that moment all Dolores
vcret fear and dread Of her husbands
uncle vanished
liam so glad you are not a cross old
crab, she said, inpulsively.
HAS Paul given me such bad char
,cter as thaty" said the old gentleman,
smiling.
"Oh, no, mol" cried Dolores. but he
slways says MY uncle will ike this-mv
uncle will disapprove Of that until,
don't you see, have learned 10 be afraid
Of this unseen potentate. But with a
shake of the blue black curls. Il am not
afraid now. Oh, am sure shall love
you very, very much! Might kiss you,
| pleaseT
"You might try" said the major look
ing very much pleased; and from that
moment Maj. L Estrange and his niece
in-law were sworn allies and firm friends.
"And Won love him very much:H said
the major, speaking. of course, Of the
enc Prince Charming who had ensnared
/ the creoles heart.
oh, yes.' cried Dolores. ~ am sure.
Uncle Gerald, that there is no one like
him in the world. No onei1
"And he is good to your"
Eyes, always"
"And are you happy"
Yes, and--except'--
"Hallo!" said Uncle Gerald. Here's
sfaw in the diamond a crumple in the
rose leavesl There ought to be 10 such
thing as an except
There isn't stoutly maintained Do.
lores. "Only"-
Its the same thing said Uncle
Gerald, shaking his head. AN 'onlyr
Come, Dolores, what is it; Open con-
fession, remember, is good for the soul.
What is the meaning Of this mysterious
only"
Dolores hung down her head, the ink
black lashes drooped over her peach bios
som cheek,
"ltisn'tanything at all, Uncle Gerald,
aid she, "Only-I should like a little
money to spend sometimes"
En- said the major. why, how is
this: Paul isn't a miser, I hope
Not in the least, cried Dolores, But
butt hardly know how 10 explain
myself-he thinks l ought to come 10
him for every penny I spend. He thinks
should keep within a certain limit OF
course he's right. but its a little hard
sometimes. There's no need for
woman's spending money, he says
All commented the major,
And | wanted some bonbons dread
iu,ly yesterday" said Dolores laughing
and blushing. "Of course its ridiculous
"a grown woman like me wanting nom
boas like child; but. indeed. Uncle
Gerald, couldn't heap it, and l was
ashamed to ask Paul for 81 to buy French
candies with; and if there's an organ
grinder. or a beggar, or q poor woman
selling buttons ami shoestrinGs, why.
have my rings and my ribbons and my
bracelets. but nothing else.
The major smiled and stroked his
white silk beard as he sat there in the
bamboo chair in the shadow of the sweet
southern passion vines.
at is hard case, said he.
YES, isn't IL" cried Dolores earnestly.
"ItoId Paul he ought to give NE reGu-
lar sum for pin money. but he only
laughs at me and says am little goose
How would he like il himself, l won
derG'
"Ah." said the major; chow, indeed;
And flowers" cried Dolores, ciasplnS
her hands. There was a flower girl
along yesterday with the sweetest Japan
lilies and tuberoses. and could not buy
one. And tuberoses always make me
think of beautiful New Orleans Oh,
Uncle Gerald did so want those waNen
darhngs! But Paul says it makes wo-
man extravagant to have all the money
she wants. Would the tuberoses have
been extravagant. I'm Geraldt
No" said the old gentleman. looking
at the beautiful spea face, Il don't
think they would. B now, little Do
lores, there comes y"u pony up the
drive, Go for your airing and leave me
to Sleep"
But the major did rot sleep at all He
meditated. He faced ne financial prob
lem Of the L'Esuange household and re-
solved to conquer it.
Paul l. 'Estrange came up from the city
mat evening in excellent spirits.
MY dear uncle" he said, Il shall
nave TO call on your generosity once
sIain. Only fancy my meeting Hall and
oFngton on the parade this afternoon!
And they tell me that Col. Praed and
young Jennings are in town also. 50 !
nave just ordered listle bachelor supper
AZ Auranio's for tomorrow evening
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