Passaic City record., 1891-09-12
re often enough for the whole country

here often enough for the whole country
to know him."
ssI think do" answered the girl, in
nocently. 'A very tall, handsome young
man. with beautiful dark eyes, and
black, curly hair"
Hupert Gedney WINGED. This praise
of Harry Milbank did not agree with
him, somehow. But, bahl he thought,
why sicken over ita Twas only the
opinion of country girl.
ssMr. Milbank answers somewhat te
your description, he answered, rather
stiffly; ssbut l must confess that ! do moi
see what there is in him to attract lady
of Miss Mountjoy's standing"
"Indeed! l do not see what there ii
about Miss Mountjoy to attract such
handsome young man as Mr.. Milbank
Has he been telling you that she wa
handsome2" asked the girl, with an inno
cent air.
"He tells me nothing; but I have
heard it from others. Milbank is of oul
firm, and Colonel Mountjoy often calls
at the office-every time he comes te
town, believe. That is how got ar
invitation to come here. The Colone
seems to have taken quite fancy to me
So Miss Mountjoy is not the least BIT
good-Iooking2 Now, that is too bad"
The mud on his clothing was pretty
we'll dried by this time, and Gedney
drew nearer to the young girl.
"Not at all pretty, and awfully prouc
wouldn't think of speaking to you this
morning as have DONE"
'sIf Miss Mountjoy were only half as
pretty and charming as yourself, lwould
surely cut Milbank OUT" said Gedney
drawn on by the girls laughing eyes.
At this speech her frame convulsed
with laughter.
"Why do you laugh9" he said, his face
coloring. "Do you think / am only jest
ing9 I never was more in earnenest in
my life, assure you"
"The idea of you thinking me charm
ing made me laugh" she answered, still
shaking with laughter. "I'm sure Miss
Mountjoy cannot fail to fall in love with
such sweet gentleman; but / am also
sure that you will never make love to heI
when you see her. Good morning, sir,
as cannot be of any service to you."
"Cannot prevail on you to remain
longer; it is not often one finds such
charming companya I think I will en-
joy this visit to Mountjoy."
81 hope you will" answered the girl,
her eyes dancing.
''I'm sure you win, if I can meet you
in my walk every day." he said, boldly.
.sYon shall meet me again, if that
gives you any pleasure, but now I must
bid you od-day;" and her face dim
pling with merriment, she turned away
81 can meet her again." said GedneJ
to himself as he stood looking after the
plump little figure. ''By Jove, what a
Irritation is in store for me! I made a
favorable impression in spite of my
shocking appearance. Now, then,
must walk back to the village hotel and
get myself up all over again."
1t was late that afternoon when Hu-
pert Gedney, looking as if he had stepped
forth from handbook, presented him
self at Colonel Mountjoys. The Colonel,
being lover of company, was always
delighted when a new visitor appeared.
s'Glad to see you, glad to see you,
cried the Colonel, III his jovial manner.
At this moment there was a rustic o
woman's garments at the door, and tht
Colonel continued: "Ah! here's Lottie.
Lottie, Mr.. Gedney-my daughter, Mr.
Gedney."
"Great Heavens!" fell audibly from
Mr.. Gedney's lips, as the young lady be-
fore him bowed with the utmost dignity.
"What ails you, Mr.. Gedneya DE-
you not feel well2" asked the Colonel.
"You look as if something had fright.
ened you" said the young lady, demurely
He shonld say something had fright
ened him. The young lady before hin
was the little country girl of the morn
ing.
sI-I don't feel very well, stammered
he in answer to the Colonel.
'Oh, a little fatigued, I suppose
That's nothing; you'll feel better after yor
have had your dinner; it will be served
in a few minutes" said the hospitable
Colonel.
Swallow mouthful, with those eyes
that were laughing at him now, upor
him! He would choke sure.
''No, I thank you, Colonel. Haven't
time-to stay-to dinner" he stammered.
II was only passing-I must say good
bye, and be off," and Mr.. Gedney wa:
off before the Colonel could reply; bu,
as he flew down the steps Miss Mountjoy'l
laughter reached his ears.
''Has the fellow taken leave of hii
senses2" cried the Colonel. "What are
you laughing at Lottiea"
And Lottie explained why Mr.. Gedney
"hadn't time to stay"
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