Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-31

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ating had, with true American pluck and
perseverance, soon entered hospital and
learned to be professional nurse. Her
mother at first was Mortified at the idea,
but Kate had her father on her side, and
they both declared such knowledge was no
burden to carry around, and in stress of
circumstances be useful, and no duty on it
in customs-houses if travelling. So Hates
well-shaped head was stored with "What
to do in fires or fractures, boils or breaks"
in fact for all dire diseases that befall the
human family.
At breakfast Kate amused her mother
with running comments on the guests, her
eyes lighting up mischievously as tall
young mau came up the room. s'Pole,
think you?" said Kate, with a sly refer
ence to the Polish doctor her mother had
spoken of, 'sOr the Poplar Science Monthly
young man? He has tree-like proportions
that might prevent him being popular with
I. short girls" Her mother laughed softly.
as she adjusted her glasses.
. After breakfast they strolled round the
grounds, and coming in, found an ote from
Sir Leonard, who begged an old friends
privilege of asking them to be kind to a
friend of his, DIR. Gideon Westlake, who
would probably call with his letter of
introduction that afternoon.
| The tennis games were in progress, and
as many fine players were there Kate found
| it very interesting. The scene was CAV
one-the brilliant costumes, the various
| club colors tied on rackets and poles
and fiuttering from the guy-ropes, the
gay little tents on the green sward,
| in which were comfortable seats and
tables of iced drinks, cosy seats under the
spreading naples for spectators, and the
sun rejecting the colors of the rainbow
hued parasols. At l o'clock the walters
brought out small tables and delicate
luncheon of chicken, ham sandwiches,
cake and berries, iced tea, coffee and
lemonade. 1t was all like pleasant pic
mic, without the bother of one. Several of
the ladies made friendly overtures to
Kate and introduced their brothers and
she enjoyed the day immensely.
/ The next afternoon the bell boy brought
up Dr. Westlakes card Sir Leonard's let
| ter of introduction, and in short time he
was making his bow, a young man of 30,
with "a form on which every god did seem
to set his SEAL" The face, though not
plain, had no pretentions to beauty. Dark
hair and eyes and we'll Drowned, healthy
complexion, firm mouth and chin, were
| his best features.
Hates eyes met his as she held out her
hand, but the color rushed to her cheek as
she recognized the speaker of the morn
ing, so she was not as cordial, but her
mother, not having any prejudice, made
amends for Kate by saying cordially, CDR
| DO r,ta m fri of
our mutual acquaintance, Sir Leonard"
"Thank you" replied Gideon. land ]
am very glad that you and Miss Ingram
came to this part of the world this season,
as it gives ME the pleasure of meeting you
both. This is my second season here, and
| am more and more impressed with its
natural advantages" Then turning to
Kate he said, "Miss Ingram, if you care
for fishing, my rods and fy-book are at
your disposal"
"Thank you," said Kate, demurely, 81
don't care for fishing, unless it's fishing for
men. We summer girls find the sport
| tame"
EYES," said Gideon, uncertain as to
whether she was in earnest or not as she
looked SO serious. "Most young ladies, /
| believe, are of the opinion you express, but
you did not impress me that way when l
saw you at luncheon to day. There were
many fish willing to be caught by so fair
hand, and thought you were chary of
your bait"
'You were never more mistaken in
your life," eagerly replied Kate "you
drew hasty conclusions; you will Withdraw
them when you are better acquainted"
Then the talk drifted to Sir Leonard.
eyes, the young folks were delighted to
find he is coming this week" said Gideon.
"He is such favorite, and by far the
most popular Governor this province ever
had. 1t was owing to his efforts that last
years summer carnival was such success,
and the St. John Electrical Exhibition
the finest in any city east or west"
After pleasant chat, in which Mrs.
Ingram and Gideon had the "lion's shareV
for Kate perversely held her tongue and
suffered no atom of her wisdom to escape,
Gideon arose to leave. As he stood with
his hat in his hand, Kate could not but
observe what fine fellow he was, and
how honest and clever his face was. His
earnest, dark eyes met hers fully as he
said, easily, "Miss Ingram, if you would
care for sail tomorrow before break
fast I should be pleased to take both you
and your mother"
~ cannot answer for mother, but if you
will excuse me, | don't care for early ris-
ing" said Kate airily.
''Oh, I'm SORRY" said Gideon earnestly,
"the mornings are so fresh and delightful;
and 1 feel a responsibility given me by
Sic Leonard to make your stay pleasant by
showing you all our natural beauty of seen
cry"
"Pray don't put yourself out on my
account. will have any amount of amuse-
ment here with flirting, that is all we sum-
mer girls care for, you know"
"Ah," said Gideon blankly, not under
standing in the least her random shot; in
fact, he had forgotten the mornings con-
yersation, and bowed himself out, in bliss
full Inconsistencies of the drift of her
remarks.
And going down the broad stairs he
unused, ga charming looking girl, but she
don't look natural; rather as if acting a
part Well, Gid, old fellow, it is no diff
ference to you, as the Dutchman said:
Birds NIT one feather go NIT themselves,
and certainly | am no earthly account to
Airt and gush and spoon. If she is the
kind of girl that goes in for that sort Of
thing, | have no time outside of vacation
for nonsense"
j Here his revery was broken by his
friend Horace Wade coming up and say
ing:
"Hi, Gid, how's the summer girl. Has
she rustic ON her, and is her beauty of
the face alone, or mind combination ?"
"She is a very pleasant young lady, ~
said Gid, "and her mother is excellent
company"
"Ah, you've prediction for the old
girl? Well, don't know but you are
smart. They should kiss the guidwife
that wad win the guidmon, or rather the
daughter in this case.'"
"Stuff," said Gideon; "you need smoke
to settle your brain, come" and he linked
his arm in Wade's and moved off to the
smoking-room.
After 6 o'clock dinner the fourth hand
coaches, two in number, took as many OF
the gentlemen who wanted to go to the
city. returning at $50 in time for the
regular evening hops. A spacious bali
room was in the right wing, and a string
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