Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-07-31

a joyous voice, and the tall form of one
OF jacks friends doomed up before
them.
Until now Jack had counted Fred
erick Trewayne prince of good fell
lows. "Confound the mani" he NUT
teredbeneath his breath, then turned to
Angela, who, though inwardly an
noyed, had managed to put on a smil-
ing face.
AS she rose Jack rose too, determined
to say something more.
"Ah, Miss Angela, that little matter
we were discussing, you know. Would
you kindly drop me note at the club
in the morning, telling me what you
will do?"
Angela was almost convulsed with
mirth at Jacks confused manner, but
she loved him, and intended to make
him happy. REFRESHING her mirth, she
promised to send the note, and passed
out of the conservatory with Frederick
Trewayne, leaving Jack to cast male
dictions on that 'confounded idiot!'
Miss Morningstar's chaperone was
taken i'll and they left the ball early
Jack heard the unwelcome news while
searching for her hopes of continuing
their interesting conversation.
He had to content himself with the
thought of her note in the morning.
1t was late that night when he fell
asleep; as consequence, he did not
waken until quite late the next day.
His first waking thought was of An.
gela's letter awaiting him at the club.
Dressing hastily, he rushed off to
procure it. 1t was now noon. The
winter sun was shining brightly, the
skies were blue, and Jacks heart felt
happy and light as he hurried into the
| clubhouse.
my mail, please, Billings" he said
going up to the old servitor.
Nothing for you this morning, SIR"
said the old fellow, with a shake of his
head.
"What! Nothing2 Areyo positive,
Billings?"
Yes, Billings was quite positive.
Jack sank into chair in dark cor
ner of the room and tried to think
Suddenly the thought flashed over him
that Angela's silence meant refusal.
She intended to refuse him, after all,
and could not bring herself to write un-
kind words. He had been deceived.
She did not love him.
Then came wild desire to get away
away from his thoughts, from all
that might remind him of her. Acting
on hasty impulse, he sat down aud
scrubbed note to his uncle.
Gone to New York. Wire me at the Fifth
Avenue il wanted. JACK"
Then, calling cab, he drove to the
station just in time to catch the New
York train. Thirty minutes later,
when his uncle arrived at the club and
found his message he almost tore his
hair in desperation.
Jacks train was not wrecked, as he
in his wretched state of mind almost
hoped it might be. He reached New
York safely and, worn out by his emo
tions, went to bed and slept a dream
lie SIS sleep.
When he awoke there was telegram
awaiting him. 1t was characteristic OF
Mr. Jack Connyngham that the mes
sage contained only three words:
Come home instantly"
This was something new to think Of
The telegram gave vast scope for
imagination.
Jack was able to catch the early
morning train, and reached Washing
ton few hours later. He was met by
his uncle who drove him to the club,
saying that they could talk while they
lunched.
After freshening himself up Jack sat
down and waited impatiently. He felt
instinctively that Angela was con
cerned in the matter.
The elder gentleman seemed to have
hesitancy about beginning. Finally
he spoke abruptly:
give Thousand dollars is a neat little
sum, isn't it, Jack? 1t shall be yours
my boy, if'-dropping his voice to &
confidential whisper-''if you will take
charming girl off of my hands"
Jack stared in amazement, unable t.
speak.
"She's everything that's sweet anC
good lovely, and every way desirable,
he continued in nervous haste. 'Bu'
you know, Jack, would not marry fol
all the gold in the world"
Spite of his wretched feelings, Jacl
burst into q fit of uncomfortable laugh
ter, His uncle looked the very picture
of woeful anxiety as he told his story
He waited until Jack had subdued hi
ill-timed mirth, then continued:
, "You see, Jack, at the ball Tuesda,
night was talking with Miss-well
we won't mention names yet-and w
spoke of orchids; she said she didn'
care for them at all. You know my
weakness for the orchid. l wanted t.
make convert of her l leaned over
alas fear too devotedly, and said
My dear Miss -, positively adore
and before could finish and say sohdt
adored an idiotic dttdche came up anC
, took her away Don't laugh, old fel
: low; it's turned out pretty serious bust
, ness. Yesterday morning received 1
note from her saying she accepted m,
: interrupted offer, had loved me lonI
while, and called me dear Jaclkr D,
you understand? She thought mean
l adored her instead of orchids. Angel;
, Morningstar has always been grea
favorite of mine, but she is too pro
gressive; possesses too much imagina
tion."
p AtAngela's name Jack started, and
light began to dawn upon him.
9 LET me see the letter, uncle" h
= said, and it was handed to him. Scan
/ ming it eagerly Jack saw with joy tina
E it was his longed-for letter. A mis-
S chievous fate had tossed 1t into hi
uncles unwilling hands.
4 With subdued emotion he read tn