Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-05-23

DlIu was 10 leave SCHOOL. l1er eOuc3tlOn,
SO far as actual school work was con
cerncd, was completed.
Col. Massingbird had returned from
India, entered parliament, and was now
anxiously awaiting the companionshipo
his cherished daughter and only child.
Carmen had greatly improved this last
year. She was now above the medium
height, and her figure perfectly proper
toned: a tall, graceful woman. She
heard constantly from her young hus-
band, letters full of love and enthusiasm
He had entered into partnership with
man at bush station, and hoped to
realize the great fortune which was ever
present in his imagination. Carmen
wrote pretty frequently. Now that she
was leaving school for her fathers house,
arrangements had to be made about the
letters that came SO regularly. So her
school friend, Emily Landsard, under
took to forward them. under cover of
her own Though this young lady was in
happy ignorance of the relationship of
the two correspondence. This satisfac-
torily accomplished. Miss Massingbird
dismissed from her mind any further
thought of the matter.
What an event it is in the lives of all
school girls the day they leave school!
One foot, as it were, on the brink of the
lovely, unclouded future. What grand
possibilities exist for them! What un-
raveling of future enigmas, all the more
delightful for being so vague.
Thus it was the day dawned for Car
men. One Of the governesses was to
escort her safely to her new home. Did
she feel any regret at parting from the
scene hallowed by the memory Of Allen
Fitzclare!
Not in the very least. She was instead
eagerly looking forward to all the de-
lights promised her. Her life for many
years had been passed at school, and ex-
cept for the episode Of her short love
affair. had been singularly quiet, not to
say dull. And Carmen was essentially
Of o gay, pleasure loving disposition.
Her companions envied her. but they
loved her nevertheless.
It was the height of the London season
-leafy June in all its beauty. And the
charming little house in Mayfair was q
worthy abode Of the pretty daughter Of
Col. Massingbird.
An elderly cousin Of her fathers was
to act as chaperon and housekeeper, but
to all practical purpose Miss Massingbird
was to be the mistress Of the house.
.
us papa at home. Cousin Adela?''
asked Carmen, as she crossed the TIRES
hold Of her new home.
"No, my dear. He is at the house, but
you will see him at dinner. It grieved
him not to be able to receive you in per
son."
"How long to sec him. But now,
Cousin Adela. want to examine every.
thing. Let US make tho tour Of the
place"
"Have tea nowy"
"Oh, no. cousin. presently win do foz
that"
"Had you not better see your new
maid then. my lover
"Of course! Where Ia she?"
IN your own apartment Your bou.
DOR is charming; your dear father has
made it a very labor Of love. He says
nothing is too good for his Carmen"
Darling old dad" And the tear
came into the girls eyes. II will try
and make him happy. Cousin Adela, In.
deed I will"
"Well, dear. think you ought lam
sure it is surprising in these days to see
what is done for young people; 90 differ.
ent to what it was in my time. We had
to take what we could get. and be thank.
full. I sometimes wonder il you are any
the better for it, II 1t does not make selfish
young men and women"
"Now, Cousin Adela. that's quite toe
badl It's just like being at school; nc
moralixing, beseech you" And giving
an affectionate hug to her relation, che
ran lightly up the richly carpeted stairs
slowly followed by her more massive
cousin (who was stout Of limb and short
Of BREATH
Carmen made at once for her boudoir.
Il opened on balcony covered over and
round with striped awning, filled with
choice flowers and tall palms and ferns
The room was hung with dainty blue
cllintz. Soft low lounges. many hue
rugs. a piano. books. paintings on tn
walls. charming little details scattere
everywhere. A pert little canar
suspended his song to inspect hi
new mistress a. she entered upon he
domain. But he very lovingly came {
the side Of his cage when Cousin Adela
large form doomed In the background
In truth it was q very bower Of beauty
"How lovely II hi How I long fc
papa to enjoy Il with mer'
Here he Is, Them said q hearty voics
a the tall figure Of Col Massingbir
pushed aside the soft plush portiere an
entered the room. Carmen ran into hi
arms and embraced him with all he
heart.
"Ah. you darling father! 1t is simp1
perfecti"
$50 It suits nay little queen, does Il
Not 20 little either. Let me look at yor
Garment" and he held her at arm
length and critically examined be,
"You win do. Miss Massingbird. aha
have all the young fellows Of my y
quaintance making up to me now, an
no mistake All, little one, you n
nearly a. beautiful q your mother. ]
abe could only have lived to zee her littl
Csrmencita grow upi Yes, you have be
eyes exactly, but your skin Is faire,
your hair lighter, and you aro muc
taller"
THAT'S after you, dad"
But ! can't think, continna. ne
father, "where you got that saucy. a.
gressive nosei It Is quite original. ii
tilted b the poetical way. believe, 9
describing it."
} "Never mind my nose, dad. Tell m
} how you arrived hero 60 soon. Cousi
Adela did not expect you until Dime
timel"
Dear, found could just get avn
Tor an hour. and ! wanted 30 much to
J in time to receivemy girl; but, after all,
just missed you However. shall we IL
spect the alterations, especially the draw
; ing room2 All. Carmen, it is ten year
since you were In these rooms. An,
then. / must run away till z o'clock"
Together they made circuit Of tn
place. striking pair, he tall and stron,
IN tho prime Of life. for he was only fos
ty-two. abe with her beautiful girlis]
face and form like young Aphrodit
clinging to hisarm. delighted with every
thing.
II have told your new maid Hortens
to get you good stock Of feminine "trip
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