Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

CARRYING on tne guest =" y" -
Vs "iIiad 10 show him Do winklc's' n, horses.
-. rucw1 he explained. They're
bcsutiss' aren't thcy?" he added, 1nking
etVondsrkampf. That individual. whose nc,
sonse of prob,ty was growing some VIM ~.
hay. winked back and averred that "a
Winkle's horses were very hne inde w.
No had some Of the same sort IN his ow
stables at Potsdsm ~,
Mr.. henson. Brown sat twiddling ms
thumbs and Mrs. Bcnson-Brown Tanned
herself IN quie, corner. Both inwaroiv
felt that they had helpcd their guest 10
ss,issea Laura thummed the piano
med,ta,,yely. while brown-haired. laugh
ing-eyed Mollic bit at the end OF her pretty
fan "a she looked Mt the Baron. The, gal,
liant spirit of the German was aroused ana
no felt that his repeated absences had not
passed unnoticed by tho young ladies
"You sing very beautifully. Miss Benson
Brown he found courage to remark;
Your voice Is Ike a bird's-clear ana
sweet"
Miss Mollie acknowledged tho graceful
compliment by little nod OF the Drown
head. -.
pray, tell me. Baron. do your gentle
men at home like music as much as yo"
do! Do they sing!'
VERY little laughed vonderkampf.
"Uaye Won ever seen the phonograpnn.
BaronY MOP On my last birthday Uncle
John sent me ore with cylinders contain
ing famous airs az sung By Patt; aud some
other great divas. Would you IKE 10 near
itY" IL.
The gallant German rose with a!acrity
AZ would take the greatest pleasure, ne
rcllied. Possibly Won and your goou SIS
TOR might give me the pleasure -
It's upstairs" whispered Moliie, pehu-
inc over towards him "a she spoke. Lnu-
RAJ she SAID. addressing the pianist, the
Baron would like TO hear Patti.
GIRLIsu SYMPATHY AND cHARrHscsE'
word 10 mamma. and MIR. Benson
Brown and the trio were on the stairs. n
moment brought them to lovely room,
which was q sort of studio for the sisters.
NTH mock ceremony they invited the tai
visitor 10 enter. lie SANK into INC ucP'H'
OF n Turkish char.
Miss Lanra wheeled forward to the mid
die of the room table on which was
large photograph. and. touching sprlng,
n lively aria was trilled out, every syiiaDie
being clear and distinct. The Baron rs
tined enchanted. Ills eye. however. fol-
lowed Mollie, who was unlocking pant
cabinet.
Baron she said, turning around All
ruptly, Laura and j knew all tte tl'ne at
Dinner that YOU must think US Americans
swfully s,ingy and mean. not to have ary-
thing 10 drink but water. You'll think us
shocking. | suppose. but ] don't care.
We've asked Won up because we took pity
on you. | declare, when ! saw you drink
thai ice. water thought should faint"
II was very cold" said EonderkaInpf,
shnddering al the recollection.
Nov, Laura and can't stand ~, con
timed Mollie. land we are forced, aS IA
matter Of self-defence. to have little cor.
dial after our dinner. Here, i,aron. II
YOU will say nothing at all about 1t, never.
TO ANYBODY, we VIII help You to some OF
it,"
The phonograph struck up gayer tune
ms Vonderkampf, taking small glass III
his fingers. held II up while Miss Mollie
poured him out portion of green Char
treuse.
Then. after q short time spent in the
parlors. Vonderkampf began to realize
that he had better 60 to his hotel. He had
faint recollection of promising to meet
the Major for the last act Of the opera,
but be thought il well to avoid his friend;
He therefore bade adieu 10 his hosts and
took his leave.
AND EVEN THE FOOTMAE Piled.
As he passed out he encountered the
English footman.
"Aw-I beg your yer pardon, me lud,'
said the man. advancing and hesltating.
II thort US 'ow, toin' furrlner. likeyour-
SELF might make bold to hask yer lud-
ship -
"Well?" cried vonderkampt severely.
as he struggled with his overcoat.
Seem as 'ow this his temprunce
'ouse. an yer ludship accustomed To
wine. as all good sassiety is abroad. We
know. | thought rs We !nightn't feel 'urt
Inf hasked We to have suthink atore We
went 'Omo. me lud." And the fellow
grinaed. Hits only a step, me lud, and
htll do yer good. Iii know wot good sas-
sIety his, me lud-Delieve me- | does
~ won't go upstairs again tonight"
cried NonderSaIDpf, as he steadicd him.
sell before attempting to venture on the
stoop.
The man fell back. abashed at his own
temerity. He had meant we'll enough. but
| as he gazed at the Baron's receding form
| be felt the conviction gradually stealing
| on him that his sympathy had been wasted
I, On the corner Vonderkampf ran plump
| against the Major.
All. Bless mo, Baron, was coming foI
YOU No hurry. What's the matter, old
fellow" And he looked at his friend.
The matter, Major. is that have had a
temperance dinner. and l an running
away because don't want to 60 up-stair.
and listen To any more music"
The Temperance dinner isn't so very bad
| the Baron says.