The Forrest City times., 1891-01-23

"why Lady Irving Is to be married again; this time to her old friend, the Duke of Melvorne, and Sir L.oyd Wsverland to Miss Stella Everett, granddaughter of some English earl" he said. But I thought this Miss Everett was your mothers governess," asked Sir Wren, turning to me with an inquiring look.
 ''So she was. Sir Wren," answered, ''but her grand father was the late Earl of York"
 'Then how came she to be in such . po- sition in lifes"
 'Ier father. Charles Edward Everett, married against his fathers wishes and he disowned him for that cause,' explained.
 "How does she become to be known and recognized nowt"
 ''The Duke of Melvorne in some way dis. covered that she was his cousin. Then Stella's father left her as a part of his will Q cryptogram, which when deciphered. ex- plaincd who ahe was and where he came from. Melvorne has reinstated her to her rightful share as if her father had not been disowned."
 "Strange," said Sir Wren, soliloquizing, "thnt I never thought of that I knew Melvorne's mother was an Everett And now I come to think of it, Stella looks very much as Melvornes mother did at her age You know we were great friends at that time and remember very we'll the time Charlie left home." said Sir Wren, becoming excited with the news.
 "Have you found Stella," asked Myrtle, who had been standing at my side listen ing very attentively.
 "I have found her pet, and she will soop be with us at Waverland again." said
 "Then I want to go hoine," said she
 "And leave your pet pigeonst" 1 asked.
 Her face clouded for moment, then she said
 "Yes, for Stella would get me some more"
 "Are you willing to leave Annie, when she has been so kind to yout"
 "No. will take Annie with me-" she said, going to Annie as she spoke.
 "Never mind me, dear,n said Annie, in such weary tone as though life was burden. papa and are going to travel"
 "Wen I.oyd." said Sir Wren. taking my hand in his. "I am glad Waverlaud Is Co- ing to be reopened Annie has been pin ing away ever since the old house has been closed"
 "I am having some Improvements made. It will be quite respectable place when get it finished"
 Yes, you need to make it fine to receive so ilfustrious wife. Quite an honor, assure you, Loyd. to make such an alli- gnce"
 That may be true but loved her just as well as the simple governess as 1 ever can," answered. truthfully.
 Where Is she now?" asked Sir Wren.
 'She is with Lady Irving at Silver Dell, '" l said. Well, Myrtle" asked, "are you ready to go home with me now"
 "Yes. if you want me to, but I would like to stay while longer until Stella comes," she said.
 "Good-bye then,' I said. kissing her. You must be able to attend our recep tion, l said to Annie as left the room.
 All the way home 1 could not forget An nie's sorrowful expression. What could have made such change in my happy friend. l remembered our parting and could not help thinking that she might have known of my mothers wish and fan cied herself in love with me o, why Is the world so full of SOFT : Why must some hearts go yearning through life for the love they can never enjoy But Annie was soon forgotten. l was too happy in my love to remember anyone in sorrow
 The days flew past in quick succession; at last tho time to leave Waverland had come. Everything was in order, and the old mansion was ready to receive it's new 'nistress, As went from room Co room felt pr d of Iay home In the drawing