Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-16
sHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 1891.

to know what we were going up for.
All ~ he exclaimed, as they reached a
room the door of which he opened
and held, while the other entered.
Now, here we are, come in, Baron.
Now, my dear sir, l know you must
think we are barbarians here. l
wouldn't for the world have my wife
and the girls know this" he added,
slipping the lock Of the door and APP
preaching a cabinet which he opened,
but the truth is, Baron, keep here
a little-iust a little-liquor for pri-
vate use And he disclosed a row of
bottles within the cabinet. Now,
here is some fine old brandy-ten
years old What do you say to a
drink with me g.
Vonderkampf's eyes opened wide.
He murmured his thanks politely and
accepted the proffersd glass, while
Mr.. Benson Brown helped himself to
similar portion. The latter smacked
his lips and refilled his glass, Offering
at the same time to replenish that of
his guest.
mo more, ehg' Well, never mind.
It's best to be temperate And re
placing the glasses, he locked the cab
met and the two descended 10 the
parlors. where Molie was singing TO
the accompaniment of her sisters
playing. The girl had a beautiful
voice, and Vonderkampf compliment
ed it, to the great delight of Mrs. Ben
son-Brown.
MOTHERLY PITY AND CORDIAL.
Baron said the lady, when the
girls had begun duet, have you
ever seen through an American house?
No? May have the pleasure of show
ing you how the rooms are laid out p
Again Nonderkampf expressed his
delight at the cordiality of his hosts.
as he arose to follow the lady.
She led him up to the second fight
and passed along a hall.
Pushing open a door he was ushered
into u ma.nifcently furnished apart
ment.
This is my boudoir, Baron said
the lady. You will pardon me, l
know. when | confess that | pitied
you all through the dinner. knowing
that you are accustomed to having
wine at table, | felt that we would be
worse than barbarous to permit you
to dine on ice water. But you know,
my dear Baron, that we must sacri-
flee something for the sake Of exam
pie. Now, here as she approached
a dainty enameled secretary, lis
where | keep little cordial for per
sonal use Baron, if you will do me
the honor to fill this glass
with pleasure" quickly replied
Vonderkampf, and suiting the action
to the word he poured out modest
portion Of whisky.
1T is the best in the market, said
Mrs. Benson Brown in a confidential
tone. You see, I'm afraid Of heart
disease, and this is a sure preventa-
tive of such attacks
And the considerate hostess helped
herself to an equally moderate por-
ton, after which the glasses were re
placed and the escritoire locked.
The music was stillin progress when
he again reached the parlor below
He found no difficulty in expressing
to Mrs. Benson-Brown his extreme
qualification at being privileged to
look over the rooms. Young Mr..
Reginald seemed bored.
"Oh, l say, Baron he whispered,
pulling at the latter's sleeve, its aw
fully dull here. Take any stock in
horses ? Would like to show you some
pictures of De Wrinkles stud-the
finest at Morris Park this season.
Fact! Will you come upstairs and
look at them?'
There was a faint twinkle in Won
derkampfs eyes as he grasped the sit
uation. Again he mounted the stairs.
This time it was a quart Of cham
pagne. The young man produced it
from cooler, after a little rummag
ing in closet where were kept pile
of fisherman's filings and odds and
ends.
COMRADEsHIP AND CHAMPAGNE.
Bored to death below, eh p he in
quired, as he cut the wires and pulled
the cork. No, you're too good TO say
so: but | know it. Beastly of the gov
ernor to treat fellow as he does.
Regular crank on temperance, he is.
l don't mind it, but when | see fel-
low suffer as you must have done, |
can't help asking him up here on the
quiet Then as he poured out a COB
let OF the sparkling fluid and handed
it to Vonderkampf, "Go ahead and
drink, I'll join you"
When they again descended the
girls showed just a little temper at
Reginald for carrying of the guest so
uncsremoniously.
Had TO show him De Wrinkles
horses, you know" he explained.
They're beauties, aren't theyl" he
added, winking at Vonderkampf
That individual, whose sense OF prob
ity was growing somewhat hazy,
winked back and averred that De