The morning call., 1890-06-01

see you for few moments. Keep Jimmy out of
sight but let him have good look at Kitty"
"Mrs. Finch" exclaimed Platt, enthusiastic
ally "you'Te an admirable woman, credit to
your sex. Future generations will rise uD and
call you blessed. Your picture In the garb Of
guardian angel will adorn the walls OF the Careys
home"
"Or the Platts'," remarked Mrs. Finch, with
mildly malicious smile.
Finally the evening fixed for trying the effect
Of Kitty Nolan's charms upon MIR. James d
mond Carey came around aud everything worked
to n charm.
Jimmy was hard ut work In his shIrtsleeves,
packing up books in the Judges bed room. when
the digniiied gentleman suddenly appeared upon
the scene In quite new role so far as Jimmy
had known him.
"Jimmyi JIMMY" whispered Platt, half en-
clrcllng the mans neck with his arm. and drag.
ging him toward the door, "come here, my boy;
stand behind this screen; there's one Of the
prettiest girls in New York In my Toom."
"Oh Judge, don't mind me-" stammered the
discreet Carey; "you may shut the door II you
"Msn aliyen said Platt, / want you to see
her. She's for youl I've picked her out for yon.
Don't you understand? stay right here and
you'll have good iook at heri l must go back
and entertain them. Mrs. Finch Is with her."
Carey took up his place behind the screen, and
was not slow TO admit that the girl was all that
judge Plat had said she was.
While Carey stood gazing In rapt admiration
upon the radiant-visaged maiden a servant sum-
mOned Mrs. Finch TO attend to some Important
business.
a
had no sooDer closed behind Mrs. Finch than
this altogether charming girl whom the Judge
had picked out for him threw herself upon her
knees and plowIng her head upon the Judges
lap, began to sob convulslvely; then raising her
beautiful eyes TO Judge Platps face, she muir
INJURED III tones sweet enough TO melt heart of
stone:
Beloved friend, speak to me Speak to me
Has your love for me changed? Let Inc know
the truth, implOre you !"
Jimmy Carey, with the discretion OF the born
gentleman. resumed his task OF pack ing up the
books.
In his haste TO lift Kitty from her knees, and
in his absolute terror at the turn things had
tai EN-. Judge Plat struck against Dlsque
staiueIte standing on the table and II fell with
crash to The floor.
Carey came rushing into the room from one
side, looking as scared as II he expected 10 ind
that the ceiling had fallen upon the lovers;
While from the other Mrs. Finch made her APP
pearance with no less startled looS.
"For heavens sake. what has happened?"
"Oh nothing" said Platt, who seemed 10
gather stamina from The difficulties or the sItua-
ton. " Miss Kitly was rehearsing scene ftem
play in which she is going to take part and L
became so much interested that l struck my
elbow against this bi,que figure. l knew I'd
knock 1t over some day; II was such top-heayy
thing"
KIiy and Jimmy had a blushing match for
few iuStants, but Carey made his escape before
she had hardly caught glimpse OF him.
- Ii seems to be decreed that Kitty Nolan is to
be my Wife," said Judge Archer Plat to himself,
when lie was left alone and had thrown himself
down in his easy chair, aud II Is folly for man
TO struggle against fate. rue | may strive TO
elude her by flight; but The world Is small ana
she can pursue me-"
While Plat stiGl had a lingering hope that
Carey might take fancy 10 the washerwoman's
daughter aud lend himself TO any honorable
scheme 10 secure her affection, yet he was not
prepared 10 have " Mr.. James Redmond Carey"
send up his card the very next evening.
" Mr. James Redmond Carey" WIS clad in a
dress suit and although there was certain lack
OF refinement ana ease yet he presented ayry
creduable appearance as he advanced 10 Stake
hands with Judge Archer Platt.
After few preliminary remarks concerning
Tie Weather aud the health of his employers,
Carey went directly 10 the point with wonder
full apInmb for Il basnfu man.
Judge Platt," said he 9 called TO ask wheth-
er you were in earnest last evening when YOU
said that you had picked out that young lady for
me ?"
Platt opened his eyes and gave low whistle
"Why, 10 be sure | was, Jimmy, my boy" re-
Piled the Judgr, never more in earnest i'll my
life SHE'S my choice-I mean my choice for
you. thaPs what l mean"
:" Yes, sir; you're very kind, Judge, "stam-
mered Carey, "but you'll pardon me. Judge
rlatt-ah-tllat is TO say. through no fault OF
mine, | over heard"
''You rascal, you" cried Platt Stimulating IN
dignation, do you mean TO insinuate that YOU
that yOu-ah-doGbt the truth ul the explanation
OF that Sc ne AS made by me ?'
" 10 be frank with you, Judge Platt," replied
Give me your hand, Jimmy" exclaimed the
man OF fifty; you're trump, you're gentle
man, you're a good fellow"
Archer Plait then proceeded to give Mr.. James
Redmond Carey full and ciTcumstaDtal ac-
count OF bis first meeting with the Belle OF Min
eta Lana aud OF everything that had tTanspred
since.
"Then you don't love her yourself Judge"
cried Carey, grasping Plat by The hand and l
may have het II can get her may |, Judge 2"
That's what | showed her TO you for, JIM
my" answered Platt. radiant at this unexpected
demonstration OF feeling on Jimmy's part. % and
into the savings bank for her account"
Caley's honest eyes danced In his head at these
words and he blurred out:
Well, Judge, then ! may as wei make
clean breast OF 1t. l haven't slept wink all
night. FIN in love VIII that girl, deeply mady
IN love with her. She is just the kind OF gill I've
baen loeAtng for She fills the bin in every par
licular, and l shall never draw Il contented
breath until get her"
man know in all New York that l would give
Kitty Nolan to for wife. She is a j-wel, she's
a gem, and mark my words, SIR Carey" added
Archer Plat, WIN judicial dellberatIon, treat
her right aud she'll lake polish that only
the most perfect stones from The mines Of hu-
mainly are capable Of taking on. Sit down, Mr.
Carey, light cigar and we'll have a glass of wine
together while We talk this thing over"
archer Plat now related fully to Carey what
he had learned from airs. Finch concerning
kiity's sympathy with the heroine of the novel.
"A Heart for Liie,' aud as he concluded he
almost startled his attentive listener by the
abrupt question:
Can you swim, Mr.. Carey?"
"a / can, Judge. But call me Jimmy, please"
was the reply. 1T viii be time enough 10 call
Very well, Jimmy" said Judge Platt laugh
lngly, and then added:
Excuse me moment TIL send for my old
friend, Mrs. Finch. The time has come when we
need her eOunsels."
As soon as Mrs. Finch had Joined them the
Judge proceeded to lay before the meeting 9
scheme by which he hoped te Eve grey an 90.
portuniIy OF saving nitfy's llIe
Il III meIpJef OF fishing club down on the
Icy coast ss, ana piI MAKE up party 10 go
vie KITTY. Once down there The thing'll b. very
simple Wen 20 out for row and FL tip Tie
boat over"
"Not with me in it, Judge Plat. II you please"
exclaimed Mrs. FINCH IN freezing tones.
ION, very we'll" replied Platt. Then weil'try
Egad l have ii. Pll hire one of the men To
take screw out OF the railing Of the balcony
which projects out over Tie water. Then, when
see that Kitty Is leaning against 1t, the thing
Will give way, and over she'll 30, and Jimmy al
Ter her, OF course"
Carey was delighted with the. plan, merely
making a condition that he should be allowed to
remove The screw with his own hands in order
not 10 inperil the success of the scheme by tax
INK stranger into their confidence.
" Aud now, Judge Piatt," said Carey, as the
color deepened in his cheeks, "you'll pardon me
if make still another suggestion. You need not
act upon it. Of course, unless you see Mt"
Both Judge Patt and Mrs. Finch were all ears
= Ii Is this i" continued Carey. :" In order TO
| to-aL-brl9g home TO Miss Nolan's mind-ah-
| convincing proof-an-Of your unfitness-iT not
asking too much, wonld you kindly faint away
when she falls overheard? 1t will help thugs
along amazingly"
"Sir % exclaimed Plat In mock Indignation
| ''piay lie craven to make your brave deed seem
| the more glorious. Well, IT'S my duty to do It,
Jimmy. aud | will, aud if she hesitates In her
choice after thar, egad, Jimmy, I'll take her my
sell. Tor II VIII prove tiaI fate so wills lt.''
| The day was delightful and Kitty Nolan never
| looked more lovely as she chung TO Judge Platrs
arm, with a rich bloom on her cheek aud flood
| OF soft light issuing from those glorious win
! dows OF her soul. She had none but the falntest
aud most fitting smiles for poor Carey, who IL
must be admitted. looked very brand new and
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