Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-06-13

meTrlly.
How could know you speak Eng
lish?" he asked, delighted with the dis
| covery.
He presented his card and made known
! his GRAND. She was quite certain her
father would oblige Ms. Raymond as he
played both the piano and violin. Jack
thought either would do, since it was not
possible for the signor to play both at
| once. Perhaps Miss
81 am Giuhetta Scaramela, " she said.
| with certain dignity that was very be-
| coming. Il do play Accomplishments to
nearly all papa's violin music, but never
in public. Papa does not allow that
Pardon me, Jack interposed 81
meant to suggest that Mrs, Raymond will
be delighted with your presence as a
guest, tonight. You dance, do you
not2"
Il do, indeed, for papa has given
| dancing lessons, and I learned them.
But there is still difficulty about my
mond, and I am quite unknown to her"
But that may be easily remedied, "
returned Jack
She bowed, but did not answer. He
fingered, unwilling to go.
Il cannot invite you to enter, she
said, at length, "because papa is alb
sent
Then Jack, feeling he was dismissed,
bowed, murmured an apology and went
down to urge Mrs. Raymond TO call upon
the signOr and invite his daughter TO come
down with him that evening.
Mrs. Raymond assented for she liked
Jack Aside from his being personally
agreeable and obIiging, he had plenty of
money and was not averse to spending it.
She wished him to remain in Rome dur
ing her own stay there, and if fair girl
IN the house would serve as an anchor
for few weeks there was no reason why
the pretty toy should be denied him.
1t was not denied him; for when the
signor appeared, violin in hand, in Mrs.
Raymond's drawing room that evening,
his daughter accompanied him. He
played as Giulietta danced, divinely; sell
dom speaking except when addressed,
and then his grave, dark face lifted its
grave, dark eyes and looked his ques-
toner through and through, though not
unkindly.
From the moment Jack first met Giu-
lietta MS eyes, voice and manner spoke
love to her continually, and she accepted
it, though shyly. She was unlike any
other girl he had ever known; even her
dress was in d style especially her own.
It was usually white. Of simple material
and fashion, and she always wore over it
a low, sleeveless bodice of some bright
hued silk. She seemed as guileless as her
namesake, of Shakespeare's fancy, yet
she was always hedged about with her
fathers presence. For, either because
his evening engagements furnished ample
means for his support, or because he felt
his motherless child needed more than
ever his protecting care, he gave up 90
ing out to attend his pupils altogether.
Jack was allowed to make love in quiet
way to Giulietta, but it must be done
when the grave eyes Of the signor could
look him through and through at will.
Ere two months had passed the little
Bohemian colony broke up and scattered.
Mrs. Raymond was obliged to leave, and
those who had not gene before her now
prepared for flight. Jack dared not
tarry, though he wished it; for if his
father heard he had lost his head to
pretty Italian girl, be would be recalled
at once. Mr.. Elwood disliked Italians.
''Your stay has been pleasant to me-"
said the signor to Jack at the close Of
their last evening, as he and Giulietta
were preparing to leave the drawing
room; ''yet am glad you are going"
with smile that softened his words.
There was no mistaking the regret in
Jacks face as he bowed gravely in an
swer.
81 am very sorry to CO." he said. 81
shall see you both tomorrow and bid you
both good-by," and his eyes were upon
Giuliettas face as he spoke.
II do not see how l can say good-by
to you ALL" she answered, her sad eyes
dropping little. Il could never bear
to say gOod-by."
:'You cannot dread it as I do now
began Jack, impetuously; but with a
courtly bow to all the signor drew his
daughter away.
In the morning neither appeared; and
in some surprise, as the hour of her de-
parture drew near, Mrs. Raymond sent to
ask their presence.
''The maestro and Giulietta have gone
out" the servant said; "but the slgnor
left a note for any one who called"
''Where have they gone" cried Jack;
but she did not know, and all the gold
he had at hand could not make her
know.