The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-30
A RULE FOR BOTH.



sand is this the girl my nephew Paul has
married!n said cd Maj. L'Estrange to him
self. why. she is nothing but child, and
alovely child, zoo"
The soft, yellow twilight was EMBEDDING
the drawing room in its enchanted glamor.
and Dolores, rising from her piano, stood
with large eyes and heightened color to re-
ceive her new uncle.
She was only 10, but she belonged to the
beautiful Creole race, who blossom 50
carly into womanhood, and she had the
dignity of young princess as she stood
there all in white. with her jet black hair
Gathered into a net Of cleaning gold.
Young L'Estrange looked first at his
,r;fa and then at his uncle with natural
pride.
"Here she is, sir" said he. my little
And then the old gentleman courteously
advanced. holding out one slender, aristo-
cratic hand, on which CLEANED diamond
If rare size and water.
81 am very glad to see you, my dear, u
said he. courteously, and not without a ten
der accent of affection.
And from that moment all Dolores Sc
graf fear and dread of her husbands uncle
vanished.
liam so glad you are not cross old
crab" she said. impulsively.
"Has Paul given me such bad charac-
ter as thatw said the old gentleman, smil-
ing.
always says, My uncle would like this
nv uncle will disapprove of that until,
don't YOU see, have learned to be afraid of
this unseen potentate. But" with a
shake of the blue, black curls, 81 am not
afraid now. Oh, am sure / shall love
YOU very very muchl Might 1 kiss you,
pleasep
lyon might try" said the major, looking
very much pleased, and from that moment
Mai. L'Estrange and his niece-in-law were
sworn allies and firm friends.
'And you love him very muchn said the
major, speaking, of course, of the one
Prince Charming who had ensnared the
Creole's heart.
"Oh, yesp' cried Dolores. 81 am sure,
Uncle Gerald, that there is no one like him
in the world. No onep
"And he is good to your
YES always"
Sand you are happyw
Eyes, and-except-"
"Hallol" said Uncle Gerald. "Here's a
flaw in the diamond-a crumble in the rose
leaves! There ought TO be no such thing as
an eXCbpbI
There isn't" stoutly maintained Dolores.
"Only-n
Its the same thing" said Uncle Gerald,
shaking his head. AN 'onlyr Come, Dol
ores. what is it! Open confession, remem-
Der, is good for the soul WHAT'S the mean
ing of this mysterious 'onlyg"
Dolores hung down her head, the ink
black lashes dropped over her peach blossom
cheek.
ut isn't anything at all. Uncle Gerald"
said she. 'Only-I should like little money
to spend sometimes"
"Ehln said the major. "Why, how is this?
Paul isn't miser, hope.n
Not in the least" cried Dolores. "But
butt hardly know how to explain my
self he thinks [ ought TO come to him for
every penny | spend. He thinks 1 should
right, but it's a little hard sometimes.
There's no need for a woman's spending
money, he says"
"Ahp commented the major.
"And | wanted some bonbons dreadfully
yesterday" said Dolores, laughing and
bushing. ''Of course it's ridiculous-a
grown woman like me wanting bonbons
like a child; but, indeed, Uncle Gerald, l
couldn't help it, and | was ashamed to ask
Paul for 81 to buy French candies with : and
if there's an organ grinder, or a beggar, or
poor woman selling buttons and shoe
strings, why, / have my rings and my
ribbons and my bracelets, but nothing
elsel"
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 it?' cried Dolores, earnestly.
II told Paul he ought TO give me regular
sum for pin money, but he only laughs at
me aud says am little goose. How would
he like it himself, l wonderg'
''Ahg' said the major; show, indeed|
"And fiowersr' cried Dolores, clasping
her hands. ''There was flower girl along
yesterday with the sweetest Japan lilies and
tuberoses, and l could not buy one. And
tuberoses always makes me think of beauti-
full New Orleans. Oh, Uncle Gerald, did
80 want those waxen darlingsl But Paul
says it makes woman extravagant to have
all the money she wants. Would the
tuberoses have been extravagant, Uncle
GeraldW
"No," said the old gentleman. looking at
the beautiful. speaking face, 81 don't think
they would. But now, little Dolores, there
comes your pony up the drive. Go for
your airing and leave me to Sleep"
But the major did not sleep at ALL He
meditated. He faced the financial problem
of the LEstrange household and resolved to
conquer it.
Paul LEstrange came UP from the city
that evening in excellent spirits.
MY dear uncle" he said, 81 shall have
to call on your generosity once again. Only
fancy my meeting Hall and Ovington on
the parade this afternoonl And they tell
me that Col. Praed and young Jennings are
in town also. So have just ordered little
bachelor supper at Auranio's for tomorrow
EVENING"
ttT looLOd at that rhaStpt1t mara cir
added Paul. ''She is simply perfect, so
told the man to bring her up here. l am
to have her for 1856. It's bargain"
"Indeedn
Paul L'Estrange turned quickly around
and looked at his uncle.