New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-14

then, seeing his companion 6alcly lntO ueI Coa,
riaRe. Guy turned intS the house.
Maynard and Paulett had arrived at WOOD
thorp, and been very heartily welcomed Inc
other guests who were expected not having yee
the old people being en- evidence, the three friends
determined to punt up the river 10 spot Dave
nant knew Otto take their lunch with tnem,
and in fact to have good time Of 1t. And II
was one Of those glorious summer days when the
pity said Mark that We SS, have .h not
be overrun with petticoats Tomorrow
Thanks" returned Maynard. II shall do very
we'll Are there a number Of ladies coming''
Harrington sy ~ sir. Lady f Bei Gordon Mrs. Beau
Oft the s' los %Fi s think '
And then there is yonr sister You have .
II hone said Guy. there is strong family
likeness, for with all these people,
"Ah. WE'LL returned Mark, intcrruptins him.
unfortunately, there is none. But we must not ,
' x1e YOU 'a' 1eady Pe Then on :" 'e ~
They went up stream at a great pace, and after
charming retreat in bacls-water, and running the
punt up on the sloping hank, staked it securely.
and then, sat down to well-earned lunch and .
you two fellows seem awfully SILENT" said
Mark. when they were all fairly ensconced
What's the matter with you' Anything
"It's the calm beauty Of the scene that sobera
me. Mark" replied Maynard
What Basil the tired London swell. actually
affected by the Thames! Is Saul also among tho
You and Guy being the prophets"
III you will have it SO. But Guy seems juSs
as much In the dumps as are you'll"
The two guests were lying side by side with
their backs 70 the bank. their host facing them
Mt the opposite side Of the punt, and now. having
seated themselves Mark again took up his parable.
Now. you two fellows. If you have com-
in out With IS for be man WSa
can give you the best and sOundeSt of advice.
What! not word! All. see what it is! You
both have gone and thrown away your young
Maynard made answer, hut attended to thu
lighting Of his pipe: while Paulett laughed triha
uneasily, and did net seem TO care to catch Marks
Now, look here: my noble patrons! This
sort OF thing won't do remarked Davenant
severely. Here have got the governor to fll
two. And what is the reward I get? That
yon wish all the lovely fair at Jericho
Come. come! Not SO bad as that.' pleaded
@And what do you say, Guy ~ asked Mark
PERHAPS it's only fair to DO honest" he re
Piled Yes .you are right starting up with
mind confessing I have met one of tho sweetest
and prettiest girls And I'm over head and ears
in love with her. So there the murders out
And shc?' asked Mark
Don't care brass farthing for me- for all
I know. But whatever her feeling for me is l
swear she is lovclicr than the lovcliest."
IL can't allow that, holly put in Maynard.
81 too have met one whose stately beauty marks
her as q Queen wherever She appears. Her charms
will Yield to none
by Jove, you two are far gone! Come. now.
suppose you both, without mentioning names. at
tempt to describe-say Celia and I.ncinda-thcsc
names will do we'll as any Others.
Il agree said Maynard II choose. Celia.
and for all ] know She may be Celia for 1.-The the
uosurdty Of it Is l have never f0und our whar
very good, Yon leave me Lucinda. That
name will do rs well as another Now describe
Hang me if do But fire away. You begin,
Basil"
Very good Celia is NOT ono Of vour country
Row. of which she is the glory. and in every
ballroom. where she is the Empress
Lucinda" broke in Guy Il am proud 10 say,
is country bred. Sec her on the river bank. and
life and soul Of the party. for she is sweetness
and light in one. While as to her voice-but all ?
there description fails.
little touch of contempt, is as eminent as an In
srumentalist as she is as q vocalist All. for
ono more look at that peerless face. and but
on your arm for but too brief second.'
Away with your crowded ball -room and your
sitting concerts. Show Lucinda in the peace
fnl summer twilight. To be near her and but but
Wen Calculated Mark You have both
piled II on pretty hot, i must say. l suppose
they are equally good-ooking?'
Il know said Maynard warmly. Celia has
the most splendid gold brown hair that ever
adorned womans head IN her LOOK Is IKE tha S
vet all command; her eyes of deep, soft brown
her complexion beyond what even leighton can
depict ,, cu,. l.. ....,
into the distance that Lucinda poses god
dess. She u.s." and here there was trcmor in
his voice. "a sweet. simple-mlndcd; charming
happy good girl should be. AS 10 her personal
appearance, she SO far resembles all you describe
your Celia to bc that, with the addition Of q
smile that is glory in itself. and figure which
is perfection can add no more And he dropped
his hand into the cooling tide and looked upon the
ripping water.
While they were thus disronrsng. TWO young ladies
clad in white flannel, with straw hats on. and
SO exactly alike II were hard TO tell one
from the other, presently appeared upon the bank.
10 stop, and silently they stood I'LL the last
speakers voice had died away
"Of coursc" presently said Mark aloud. lyon
would at once recognize the ladies If yon saw
them"
An eager affirmation from them both was the
response ,-,. .,,.,
Hy JOVc.' CrlCu Marh silTtInC UP, tH'Ic
arc the girls on the bank. Guy and Basil, my
sisters.
hut tho latter was the first To spring ashore,
ono Of the Miss Davrnants now advancing being
u little in front of the other Basil immediately
recognized his ialr nr"Cnia.
Al last. Miss Davrnamt,' he joyousy cried.
we meet again"
Il think yon must he Mistaken said tho lady,
looking puzzled.
Surely not" he urged. "lou rccollcrt my
being with you rs YOU left tho opera. AMI my tell
ing you had seen vour h"rs" run away wifh yoii
in the Row. and Ia hearing You sing al concert ~
Il am afrall you take me for some ono else.
I have not ridden in the Row this SEASON. and
never sung at any concert.
Meanwhile Paulctt. not catching the first Miss
Dayenant's face, which was turned aside, seeing
her sister, strobe toward her with outstretched
hands.
And this is why You would not tell me yonr
name! | need hardly claim the performance Of