New-York tribune., 1890-06-29
JUST BACK FROM EUROPE.
THREE MONTHS MAKE SOME CHANGES.
swILL' GOODFELLow IS SURPRISED AND DIS
APPOINTED WHEN HE MEETS HIS RELA-
TIvEs on THEIR RETURN-How
THEY GREET HIN

THEY GREET HIM.
Scene, one Of the piers in the North River. big
transatlantic steamer Is coming into her berth On
the deck John MOneybacs of Chicago: Mrs. Money
bags and Miss Ethel Moneybles. on the pier is VIII
GOodfellow. second cousin of Miss MoneybasS Mr.
CoOdelows eyes eagerly searching for his friends
and when they light upon the group q bright smile
breaks his face and tearing his hat from his head
he waves II little undccOrousN. Mr.. MOneybags
whips big handkerchief from his pocket and waves it
vigorously but Mrs. NJ lays her hand on his arm and
says something to him in low tone. Mr.. NJ. looks
disguised replaces the handkerchief in his pocket
slight tinge dyes Miss Ethels checks when hhe
catches sight of Eer handsome cousin. but she bows
to him with a certain and stateaess. Cousin
VIII looks surprised but continues to smile happily
until he finds his opportunity to dash along the gang
plank and reach the returning travellers.
NV dear old Uncle JOHN he bursts out feelingly
seizing the older mans hand and pressing 1t warmly
"God bless you. boy" cries the Other returning
the pressure with hearty squeeze. - 1t does my
heart good 10 honest American face again ana
to feel less like a stone statue
Will has turned to his aunt prepared to give her all
old fashioned kiss ~hc turns her cheek to him with
great dignity and he touches it codv. his ardor checked
by this frlgld reception.
"WeIl. Ethel" he cries. blushng with pleasure and
taking her by thc hands as il to Hiss her too. I'm
glad you're all back-mighty glad" he adds frankly
But Miss Ethel starts back little to avoid his
profered salute and bushes furoy at the same time
pressing his fingers not unkindly.
plague it," cries Couisn Will in amazement
"what's the matter. Ethel What have done Are
you ashamed kiss fellow because you've been to
Rnropei'
I.ut on the deck and before everybody says Miss
Ethel looking little if she were sorry that they
wcrc on deck. and her mother mods approval
"On the deck7 Will bursts out "Why. Ethel
aren't YOU my Am not - Plagre IT, aren't we
engaged! Weren't You glad enough TO kiss me good
Miss Ethel apparently is ready to rclent. but VIII
has seized on several pieces OF small luggage ana
works of his indignation by pilnS them vigorously
before him. Then the party starts down tlH gang
plank. VIII sullen and silent. Mr. MoneybagS mourn
fuI, Mrs. NJ. haughty and with an evident contempt
for the cosmopolitan hustle and excitement on the Dig
pier Miss Ethel rather thoughtful.
Will conducts them 10 the street and assists Mrs.
and Miss MoneybagS into the carriage.
"You would better drive TO the hotel lie says
darkly. an look after the baggage and meet You
there
NO. my boy" says Mr.. Moneybass dossedly'
"weYl wait for you. I'm glad to see yon. WILL If the
Others aren't. And Lucy, I'm ashamed Of you to
treat VIII this way. AS for you. Ethel, You are I'M
grateful You don't deserve him."
"Oh. papa answers Miss Ethel family "fon
know I'm clad to see him. OF course we shall wait
for you, WILL
.You seem to be glad" grrmblcs Mr.. NJ. as Mr.
this when young. Lucy, we wouldn't nave
taken tns TIP to Europe together. shall wait for
viii if it takes him two hours and ne settles Dach III
his seat with wTathful countensnce. E'heIS eyes
send grateful glance TO his, but he docs not see It,
Ethel did just right" says Mrs. Moneybags =
hope MY daughter would not Kiss even the ma" u
whom she is engaged III public
Fiddlesticts
We must 1--we some regards for conventionalltleS
even if We ~ AMERICA
Even if We are IL America" he rctorS with scoi |
.Dcr-prav. Madam. where were you born9 Where |
have You lived all your life Where did John Money
bags get his mor,y that you should get all yonr |
new tangled notions in three months Even III |
America. Thank heavens Will is an American and !
my Lady, Miss Ethel ought to be prouder to Kiss MN
Oh a steamers deck than TO fook at your puny dang
ling English arstocrats out of hot house. In Amer
lea -"
Don't papa" cries Miss Ethel.
"Oh l wont. I've said my say and that's the end OF
it. but VIII shall see that I'm proud ,l 0i
him you AREN'T and Mr.. MoneypagS closes HIS
finn mouth with determination.
My DEAR continues Mrs. Moneybags mper-
turbabk because Americans is no reason
why VIC should confess to the superior virtues OF
other countries
Ethel is my daughter well as yours and it is
my duty 10 approve her conduct
AZ for Wm think that. that he appreciates that
\ little snort of dlsdain, but no answer
" And Ethel sir must say, you yourself do not |
appreciate when you say that she does not deserve
hiin. Yon forget perhaps, how much she was sought
after. how the best people IN England felt hohoieG
10 @GSS Money 9t'
That sir, is your American way Of estimating
everything 10y dollars and cents
Ethel need not look to viii for a husband if you
please
why don't Won tell him that and have done with
il p asks Dir. Moncybags curtly.
Miss Ethel muimurs something naudibe and
bushes. Her father sees the roses IN her checks ana
j. somewhat molied. Her eyes are looking out
lie is coming. interrupts Mss Ethel hurriedly.
rs ali liked says Vim checriully ~Now for
the hotel
= Sit down by me my bow urges Mr.. Moneybags,
laying his hand kindly wlll's.
He MI s dd% dgl at & &ncc %S % sde nt
for a moment as the csrriage drives u on. noe
remarks, casting a critical glance out the window.
leS, they're American streets" retorts Mr. Money
Now" continues Mrs. Moneybags, not needing her
husband sarcasm, in EnslandI'
Mss Ethel looks appealinsl At VIII. His eyes
are looking sorrowfully at his aunt ., 900.
Il arrived here last night from home 70 meet you,
SAYS Nil still looking at ms aunt. Il thought 10
would please yon We missed y9t ; very % much n.n,os
Mis- Eie waits iOr his reply III, tc Ss;y eassTly a,,.
Office never goes right when YOU are away
re CONVERSATION oD alton turns here and Miss Ethel with
draws further into her corner with dignity.
And here's the hotel" cries Wl jumping ont |
with American alaCrity. Mrs Money bags steps out |
carefully and imprcSsscly. Ethel comes forth
filly and lightly barely touching her cousins hand |
with her finger tips. The old man stamps his feet |
sturdily on the pavement with great satisfaction.
This is a sidewalk broad enough for people TO pass
another" he says.
VIII leaves his aunt and cousin in the reception |
and makes for the door To about the rooms |
which he had elegraphed for three weeks beforehand
Mr.. VI. follows him.
You won't be long ~ asks Miss Ethel, looking at |
him with friendly light in her eye.
Just a minute" answers WILL not cordially. |
"Wel, WILL give me Your hand again" cries Mr.. NJ,
Gringinc his afecOnately. God bless America :"
Thank you for that. Uncle"
"Well. we've got the Worlds Fair. my boy" cries
the old with pride in his honest, keen eve.
"Oh. hang the Fair answers Will. coomily
We're all wrong somehow" replies the Chicago |