Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-09-27

SonpVS az making a grand marriaca
had ended by getting engaged 10
lieutenant of marines, while Cona.p oof
was actually unsuccessful in bos 'aucs
suit of a rich banker, and was son,- Pur'
simple little country girl succeed ~
she failed. "nere
what is exciting you in this w..
Lilian?" inquired Mrs. Durnford
Tuesday morning. II don't sunnoso "
is the party, for you have been to ~ !"
ty of parties, but l never saw vop :
such state before"
Lillian flung her arms round bor
er, and kissed her
Don't ask inconvenient question,
Mammie, she cried, ''for really c.n,.
answer them. l will just tell won ~
something very nice will happen M
evening""
81 am glad to hear it." said NJ,
Durnford, "but hope Maisie will ~.
her share. She has not looked wal,
this last week"
''Maisie will enjoy herself, nsvo,
fear" answered Lillian, and ran awa~
thinking: What a comfort it is mott
ers never know when their children a..
grown up!"
The evening came at last, and tba+u.
Durnford girls looked very nice in plain
white silk, severe simplicity which sot
off their fresh prettiness. Miss Colvills
was gorgeous in pink tulle, but did M,
succeed, as usual, in making the res.
look shabby. Mrs. Clarke received ba.
guests with her usual cordialit0 br.
now and then looked apprehensiyelv "A
Sam, who was in rather uncerta;r
temper, and seemed by no means in.
clined to make himself agreeable
People arrived punctually at Woodbam,
it was not long before the music began
and after the first glee Sans brow "a.
Taxed, and he could even smile az ha
watched his mother having quiet chat
with Lillian in corner.
Presently it was time for Miss Col,
ville's song, and Sam bent over Maisia
for moment. "WiIl you come out ON
the veranda?" he whispered, and Maisia
followed him without moments hest.
tation.
1--WE can hear just as we'll here" ha
said, ''and it is not so hot" There was
pause, aid then he went on: "You
will sing My Lady's Garden, won't
you?"
IF you like" answered Maisia
dreamily. ''How pretty the room looks
from here. Shall we go in, as the song
has come to an end?'
GGNn1 thnTa3. violin 4hfn,r
Maisie?''
Yes"
"Maisie?"
"Yesr'
"You don't think l like that London
woman, do you?"
Maisie laughed. "How very IN.
complimentary you arel" she said.
''No! It's very easy to see that you can't
bear her."
81 can't Mother is always at me TO
get married; -" long pause.
"Yesr' said Maisie, giving him help.
ing hand.
81 never cared for any girl but you"
'Sam! are you there? It's time for
your song," and Sam was led away by his
sister
Maisie stayed outside few moments
to the exquisite notes of his
voice, and then came into the room,
with bright look in her eyes, which
made her prettier than ever. For the
rest of the evening she kept in full
view, singing, playing accompaniments,
smiling, looking after people, and gen.
orally helping.
"One more song, Maisier' said Janet,
late in the evening.
SIS it any good?"
"Yes! the carriages aren't all ready"
and before Maisie had time to object
sheet of music was put in her hand, and
the accompaniment began. She knew
it well enough, and had sung it with
Janet dozens of times; but, though half
the company were at supper, it was
trying ordeal to have to inform the rest
that her true love had her heart and
she had his"
Thank you, DEAR" said low voicein
her ear as she finished.
She turned, saw Sam, forgot all about
the rest of the company, and in another
uAhuV0 'u0J "oi0 Al UA0 oHauy VOL 0H~@
again.
The gue1ts had to depart without an
other sight of their host, and it was not
till Mrs. Dlrnford wanted Maisie that
Janet let the m be disturbed. They came
cut looking rather conscious, and Maisio
did not recover herself till Sam told
Mrs. Durnford that they were engaged;
then the old merry look came into the
girls face as she said:
Indeed, Sam, never said Yesp"
mo! you said something nicer still"
was his answer; and Miss Colville
standing unnoticed in the background,
made up her mind to have summons
to London the next morning .-Casselrs
Magazine.