The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-08

course there could be no danger in enjoying the
society Of so Intellectual man; but then MANI
mas prejudces must be considered.
However, IL did happen again. Every lonely
ramble In which Eta INDUCED brought her 10
contact with the interesting Stranger. she
loved no place so well as the shady, secluded
lane beyond her mothers cottage and lie SAID
the same.
His name was Albert, hieA told her. and he was
aseion Of the ill1strous French Iamly Oh TUG
Montmorences. His Intense love OF art bad
brought him 10 this charming neignDornoou'
Where-he looked tenderly at his blushing com,
panion-where he had passed hours OF the uust
unutterable enjoyment.
You are an artisI ?" said Eta.
mot a professional one. My sketches are Tor
my friends and myself
not mean 10 imply-t0 Infer But mere Der
embarrassment made her pause.
"My dearest Miss Grayley, you conld not
offend however much you might misunderstand
me. But why did you start when spoke your
name? How could l resist inquiring what the
world calls the lymph who haunts these verdant
shades But do not imagine that was melted
by coarse, vulgar curiosity. The interest you
have inspired ,,.
Mamma would be dIsplrased If she knew that
IL"
&" II she knew how strangely yet how sweetly
YOU ana have drifted into acquaintance? All !
take me TO her, aud II she baAes me i shall
smile and say, Be as angry as you VIII, you
cannot rob me of the dear delight OF Knowing
your daughter; Of having looked into her soul
and learning that it thrObs in fullest response tc
mlne.'"
Mamma would say we were both mad %
and Eta laughed Historically.
"Tben she has the cold English nature per-
hans. How you must have suffered with no one
near TO think and feel with your
a. must go home" she said again: " IL Is
scarcely week since we first met, and for thls
imprudence you must despise me"
"Say rather adore your he Interrupted. "But
do not be alaI med; / approve, l admire your
delicacy and / Will emulate ii. win not go
with you 10 Mrs. Grayley to-day. My aunt, La
from her villa at Cannes. shall meet her at her
hotel, and lay bare my heart before her. l shall
beg her 10 come here and effect an introduction
to your excellent mother, and, with her scluples
satisfied, what an ocean OF bliss expands before
our euTaptuTtd eyesI'
"But il La Comtcsse should object ?" urged
Eta, trembling and confused at this sudden
decl ration.
"Why should she? You are yourselves OF
la haute nubesSe!"
"Oh, no! there is Viscount Grayley, but we
are not related 10 him; and mammals income
dies with her"
Mr.. Montmorency laughngly demanded why
she had added this information? His aunt was
great stekltr for etiquette, aud would seold
MIN for having presumed to make young lady 5
acquaintance IN such an unconventional fashion;
but she was uOt meTcenaIy, and when she saw
the fnweI-uke face that must be his excuse. she
would cease 10 be surprised al what he had done!
" Anyhow must not come here aga M, SAID
Eta gravely. II have done very wrong in
walking this way often"
But she lei HE gallant M0ntmorency kiss her
hand ele-haVng begged her 10 make arrange
meuts for Mrs. Grayley 10 be at home 10 receive
me Comtesse-he left her; pausing at the Top of
The hill 10 wave his handkerchief and press TO
his vest sprig OF myrtle lie had induced her to
give him.
81 wish you would not ramble so far away
you look heated and Tired TO deathi" COM
planned Mrs. Grayley, meeting her daughter In
The garden.
alt shall not happen again, mamma. IL
have had an adventure! A romance has stirred
and dissipated the monotony OF my life; but
dou't question me as 10 Its nature yet. Alter TO.
morrow you shall know ALL"
Aud With this assurance Mrs. Grayley had tC
he content.