The morning call., 1890-07-12
A SET OF SURPRISES.

SNES Out L lllDh you are just u lltAS SAIAt'Sn
NS with Claud as of course he was with you
Now, don't say word by way of protest
Why shouldn't you think my darling brother
lust what lie really is-perfection? And how
can he help loving and admirng you, the incest,
dearest girl in the world? Surely, too. you can
forgive me for wishing that the Two people
think most Of and love most, should love each
other" concluded tie enthusiastic speaker, III
rapturous tone, and suddenly embracing her
friend whose fair cheeks were flushed with the
most becoming rose tint "Oh! how happy shall
be when know that YOU and Claud are really
engaged to each other"
" ought 10 scold you, Heen," murmured tie
girl she had addressed as Adeue; Il ought TO
scold you, and yet you make me smile. Your
brother aud l scarcely know one another.
have seen hun twice, ii is true"
is not that enough TO show you that he IS
chaImng-tO make HIM see that you are an an
gel?" Interrupted Helen.
There is no talking TO YOU" reiomed Adelne,
blushiug once more; bup'-tIyins TO speak
lightly hear the postman's knock and hope
that MS arrival viii bring you the letter you ex-
pect."
Tile letter l expects from Claude exclaimed
the lmpusiye Helen, rising from lie breakfast
table IN her impotence and running TO The door.
Size was by no means IN her first youth, for she
was eight and twenty but she was as impetuOus
as a girl in her teens. Moreover she was an
lelre-S, owning q EOOu County uuuSo Guu al III
come OF e15Oo a year Her only and adoied
brother, Claud Wlloughby, had equal in
come, but he had not Inherited Z country resi-
denee. Having said this much Dy way Of ex-
PLANTATION, lei US see what the poslman brought
Miss NlllOughby.
alternating 10 repress all outward signs OF per
tuibatIOn-caused by her friends recent remarks
was soon startled by Little ely from Helen.
" Adelne he has written. Dear boy Oh,
hope lie Is coming 10 stay with me whilst you are
hele!"
Adeline bOped so too, but she would have died
rather Than allow Helen 10 believe that Sue felt
interested in one who was, aiier all, nearly
stranger 10 her. Their short acquaintance had
been As brief as II had been delightful and the
fair young gITl who was not yet - still TeInem-
beied The sad, fond look she mad surprised uuwit-
uugly fastened On her face before he TOOK his
farewell. OlIeu had II TecuI cd 10 her indeed "
dWeit in her memory. Why had he looked so sad
III lie had not ielt something ike dawnlng alice
lion for her? There was nothing 10 separate
them. Hey were If equal bnlh ana tOltuuei
there were no stern relatives 10 raise objections
for AdelIue was an orphan, left 10 lie care ot the
most ludUlGeut Of guardians.
our thoughts ale 50 fleet Of wing that merely
few ;ecCnoS were consumed Uy lie young, mex
IeIienctd Adeline as she was occupr by these
backward glabceSi. ana then Size WAS again
stalled by another CRY from her friend: HE IS
CumiI z, Adeliue! lie viii he hele today, but
hIs lew lines mysterious. DO read them, and
Tell he What you think they mean"
"N eu?" inleuOgated Helen, lmpatlently, as
Adelue raised her blue eyes from the paper.
- iisu Wy hbON NEat " hlSAN VI ~ lAS4SHf
isn't il strange ~ cried Helen. LET me read
il aloud 10 you-that may help Us 10 declpherI lie
udule."
so saying she took the sheet OF note-paper
from Adrllne aud read:
Dear Oid Ntitis: You ask me to come; well, am
coming, but yet 90 not know whether you win he
glad 10 me. Prepare youf mind Tor great sur
prise, Aellie-the very greatest! There are you
enlightened? Ever little? l hope To tell
you All ia this would be too much at Once-t0o much
for me-. An, Nellie, summon up all your indul-
an rrftT I ON To Sf-Tl mn me
most nlserab.e or most happy man ~ the world
CLAuD MMLOUGHBY.
II is Yely ambiguous" faltered Adelne, as
Helen paused, locking al her earnestly, await
ing Ter comment on what she had Just heard.
~ hat can LIE meau" asked Helen, family.
Ad-lHe did not make any reply 10 mis- her
sweet, blue orDs had grown troubled, and her
to>e-tInteu cheeks shade paler. "Wtl, Ad-
die" SAID Helen, don't let US sit here ruzzllug
over Tie rldue. Come INTO The garden and
sa.theT some roses. What pity lie has not said
~ what tram lie VIII arrive, then you and
>r0nid lave driven 10 The station to meet hIm!"
Never mind, Mr.. " llloughby VIII take ny
walk. You VIII soon lave The answer 10 tile
riddle, Nellie, Tor few hours Will bring the solu-
lion. Do let Us 20 into the ga den; II Is delight
lul OuI OF doors This morning"
The Two ladies got their garden hats and were
soon IdiIng away pleasant hall hour among The
flowers; but all tie Tine Helen was wonder ing
what her brother intended 10 convey by his
strangely WoICtd letter, and Adeline was trying
10 Danish a suspicion which took away the
beauty OF tie sunlight and the scent out OF The
roses.
lesenlly footman came hurIyng over the
lawn toward Miss WllUuEhby, Carrying yellow
tuyeope upon silver saIyer.
d" A telegram, ma am" said he, respectfully.
1T IS Tom Clau1! am sure OF IL" cried she,
neIYOusy, tuning 10 Adellne.
Hastily she broke open lie fastening and read
aloud:
Expect NE at O'Clock this afternoon I shall
not be alone Send 10 meet me, but do not come
yourself Let MI letter eullghten you as TO what Is
eonllng.
"Adeline. what is going TO happen ?" faltered
Miss ~ illgUUlbV really iutgn lulfafRd-
Nothing very terrible, depend upon IT," re-
joined Adeliuei tying 10 appear at ease and in
aiiiei ell. Your brother VIII be accompanied by
a liiend, ! suppose, aud asks you TO send to
: yes, yes, that is plain enoughi But there is
=. soAething hidden under all THIS He tells me
moi 10 60 10 meet him, bnt TO send l, WHO have
never missed driving down myself 10 The station
10 welcome Lin Whenever LIE chooses TO come
suppose you drive me somewhere instead,
Nellie? That VIII divert your thoughts from
dwelling Oh This pulling letter and telegram.
i axe my advice, aud let US 20 10 Bayiorth Al
hey"
Helen kissed her, and Immediately went to or
deI The carriage. Ii was a long drive 10 the Alb
hey. When they returned Claud would PERHAPS
have already arrived.
a pleasant wind; pleasant shade and sunlight
cOnlbIuedi sweet scents in the ALT; flowers elus-
ierng against cottage walls; sleek cattle brows-
Ing IN par and meadow all contributed their
quota 10 the enjoyment Of The excursion. Yet in
reality, both the ladies were glad when il came
to an end, and they both sighted Helens lodge
gales once more.
Il do believe that Gland has arrived already :"
exclaimed Helen as size perceived an empty fly
standing before the hall door.
Auellne could not answeT-heT heart was beat
lug too fast. Why should she care so much for
the issue Of this enigma?
Helen barely waited for the carriage 10 draw
~ before she Jumped from II and ran into the
hall
Is my brother come, Martin ?" asked she,
bTeathlessly, Of the servant
Yes md'am: Mr.. hillOugbby has been here
about ten minutes StammgTed tie land
II you please. ma am, lie begged that you would
20 TO him In the library.
- Is lie hurt? Has there been an aeeident?"
cried Helen, turnln very pale
ION no, na'am MI Ciaud seems very we'll"
Te1Olned Martin.
HThen why does he not come to ME ?" ex.
claimed she. "Adelne, come with me l am
quite unnerved Oh, do not refuse" added
She. as Adeline drew back.
They cached tie library, and 1t was Adeline
who opened tile door for her friend to enter.
One glance explained all. Claud, her hand
some, distinguished brother but now Ill at ease,
and, surely, sorrowIul, was standing In front of
The fireplace, and, seated In Longing chair,
was very peTtloOking young lady.
Helen's eyes strayed from one 10 the other; but
She did mol, could not speak.
Helen, forgive me for surprising you like
his" said ClauG, In a falterng voice; T'but tie
IhIng is done. IL was married this morning.
Let me present my-wife."
"Claud Who is she? Why was 1 not told 2"
AS for Adellne, she had sunk out Of sight
upon seat behind a screen almost at the en-
trance.
married You married, Claud, and 10 a
sITanger?" murnuTed Helen, rapidly changing
color.
Eyes. married !" exclaimed the young lady.
now rising from the lounging- chair and coming a
tiep forward. II am Mrs. Caud WlllOughby;
and II l didn't bring money into the family, at
Ieasr'-wlth shrill little vulgar laugh-"at lie st
have brought some good looks My face is my
fortune, as The old song says !"
Helen could not say word. Yes, it was true
that The girl lie had so fashly welded was pretty
enough;
But when she spoke she charmed more
Their admiration all was oer
Yulgarity, tllppancy were already discernible in
GIaud's bride.
FAINT nothing TO be so fabbergasted at,
maam " said the new Mrs. Willoughby, pluck
Ing up spirit OF seli-assertiOn when she per.
ceived how lar from welcome was her presence
TO her husbands sister. "MaDy man has done
worse; and can dress 10 look well iu any com.
paDy |"
Unhappy Claudl What had lie done 10 bring
such bride to such a sister? Regrets re.
pToaches were, however, unayalling low And so
the bride Appeared to think, for presently she
spoke again:
"Well, Miss Wllloughby, amt you a-golng to
give US him 10 eat after our long journey?
sTiSni OuifA the n VOL "A