The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-07-03

Al frst Carmen liked Sir OsotIry for her
fathers sake. noW-now. she began &c
ike him OH his own account Col Mas
dngbird felt that u be must part with his
cherished child, let Il be to this man,
whose nature. loyal and true. he knew
I full well.
Sir GcoiTry Estcourt In his younger
days had dearly loved fair young girl;
but before the marriage could take place.
death claimed the bride. The disconso-
late young lover wandered about for
years, seeking oblivion for his miserable
soul. now hero. now ther% AZ length
one may conclude he found t.
For after heightened sojouIn abroad
he returned once more to his country,
looked after his heritage and in q quiet
way enjoyed life hut when Carmen
Massingbird appeared on the scene, Il
was like magicians wand passing over
his heart and changing everything.
Everything was pervaded with her pres
sHce IIeT sunny. careless nature, her
charming, merry ways throw q magic
spell over him. Yes, he was bewitched
As yet he had uttered no word Of love
He thought 90 humbly Of him
self; could this beautiful, spoilt
young girl ever he brought to
love himr lie almost doubted It. And
he was afraid 10 disturb the sweet 30
renity Of their daily lives, the charming
familiarity Of the home circle, where he
was one Of the most privileged Of friends,
the ami intime Of the house. mol lie
a,aa.l1 ItRNlA IN1,.-.S AS.A IL
20 young, Probably had there been an.
other Buitor In the field he would have
tempted fortune But while she had
plenty Of admirers. she had no particular
tendresSe for any one And was she not
carefully hemmed In by q wall Of guard.
isns1 Her father, Lady Catherine and
himself Dear Cousin Adela did no,
count at all. She looked after the young
lady at home, In other words, let her do
precisely a. she liked.
When Lady Catherine was incapaci.
tated BY indisposition or other contre-
temps from chaperoning her young
grandniece, then Cousin Adela's services
were In requiEtion, very much to their
owners regret She had neither the
making Of o chaperon, nor Of lady Of
fashion, whereas Lady Catherine Mas
singbird was, % TO speak. 10 the manner
born; and many an eligible partiO had
been brought forward with perfect sue.
cess. Lady Catherine was considered a
most diplomatic and clever match maker,
and many q Belgravian mother owed her
debt Of gratitude (which was gen.
orally paid In kind. She was o skillful
genera, and deserved everything. But her
ladyship was In despair about her grand
niece, for who 20 willful % Carmen, or
who % utterly inconsequent as to results
rs Col Masingbirdl And the season
was over, the season that ought to have
done such great things for Miss Massing-
bird. And 1t grieved Lady Catherine.
People were rushing hither and thith.
er In search Of health, distraction,
amusement; some to get rid Of their
friends, others Of their creditors. The
Massingblrds, father, daughter and aunt,
spent delightfHl month ut Wiesbaden
This resort was chosen by Lady Gather
Inc for her own particular benefit; she
really intended taking the waters, and
her nephew and grand niece were quite
satisfied to enjoy themselves In their
own way. her ladyship felt that she
had quite earned this little relaxation,
and Col Massingbird was only too
pleased to serve his aunt And now the
feast Of St. Partridge was at hand, 90 the
colonel, who was a keen sportsman, sot
his face homewards, and with him Car
men. Lady Catherine was due at vari-
Gus country houses, but all being well,
they would meet again the following
winter.
Il happened that the last day Of Au-
gust found Sir Geoffry busy In his library,
polishing up and overhauling his guns,
ready for the "first." There was q
happy smile on his pleasant, sunburnt
face. He looked the very type Of an
English gentleman. .cOOl calm self reliant,
and as he stood there. In the warm. mel
low light Of the August day, his
heart was filled with joyous anti
cipations, viStas OF happiness that
stretched around and onward, into
tho coming years. A knock at the door
interrupted his day dreams.
"A telegram, Sir Geoffry."
swat a moment. Brown" a. he tdro
it open "All right, no answer. Where
is Miss EstcourtS
"ln the morning room, Sir GeodFy."
"Thanksi That will do. But zee to
these guns, and put them carefully In
their cases" And then he walked OF
with his telegram and made for his
sisters sitting room.
They will leave BY tho 8:10 train from
Waterloo, and be here BY dinner time.
MARclA."
II am very glad. 0eoff, dear. Their
rooms are quite ready" And - Mtsa
Estcourt watched the happy smile on her
brothers face, she reached his head down
to her level and kissed his forehead.
"God bless you, dear"
There was no need for more words. A
tender and truo love existed between
these two. Miss Estcourt was Q pale,
gentle woman, long past her nrst youth,
indeed she was 10, anil had had troubles
and trials Of her own. Yet she Ionged
with q great longing to zee happy wife
reignIng In the dear old home. to hear
the glad voices Of children echoing
through itS silent rOImA For she and
her brother were the Isist Of their race.
Now there 0eemeu . chance She
knew her brothers seTet, and how deep
y his heart was Get on Carmen Massing-
bird And, a 0eofry left the room.
humming come gay snatch Of song, her
eyes followed him with soft affection.
Her work tell from her banda She
Ieant back In her chair and gave herself
up 10 o roverio.
Yes, twenty years ago she too had