Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-12

not very brilliant; and he's . psppsry old Eel.
low, too. Who Won't listen TO reason But still
1 like him A harbitrary gent Of course, but
we'll meaning enough in his way for all that
How he Jared at me like Bengal light Of din
ner last evening. I'm really afraid he made
poor Miss Worthistan feel most awkward and
uncomfortable
My blood ran cold. He was talking Of me
And. what was more, though he called m, '-har-
pitfary with an unnecessary b, he had posi-
lively the audacity for al that 10 patronize me.
presktasted alone. Maria and Sylvia sent
Gown WORD by the maid they were tired that
morning. The coffee vas capital After break
last stroiled out into the grounds by myself
most charming grounds. too,-and composed
my soul Tor few serious words with that
fellow Hampton. Coming back from the clifls
aIter q while. by the side path, 1 stumbled un-
overriding with rose bushes and other scented
southern shrubs whose names are unfamiliar to
me Sylvia was sitting there. half in tears once
more, and oh, horror BY her side that fellow
hampton won't be quite certain. but I al
mos. oeneve his ann was around her waist, or
Papa was so unreasonable" Sylvia was sob
ping out as came up: so dread.ully unrea-
sonaole. He wouldn't allow me even 60 explain.
And, Hugh dear. he called you all the dread
fullest names in the English dictionary
MY tongue itched me TO correct her ana sub-
sutuse Tor that incorrect superlative most
dreadful, but waited 20 hear what the fellow
would answer. so interposed nothing.
he lifted her band to his lips before my very
eyes and kissed it tenderIy.
my darling" he said, in his soft. Low xoico
very winsome and seductive, don't let this
worry you for moment at all 1t didn't mat
ter IN the least to me, / assure you love Won
ten thousand times too WELL Sylvia, to think of
being angry with your father about a mere
Misunderstanding I'll explain il al 20 him
by handing him my card that's the only way.
It's extremely natural. You know, you your
sell went wrong at fret about it"
He drew card from his pocket as he spoke
and glanced at it careiessiy. could stand il
no longer; 1 burst forth from ambush and
discovered myself openly.
Give me that pasteboard, sir 7" said, in nv
sternest voice.
He laughed and handed il across 70 me.
stared at Il In surprise. lmpossiblet In
credible 1t bore on its face the words, "Mr.
hnga Ampton;" then, down in the corners.
'lteld Hall, Sussex" and Omitted Universe
tics Club, st. James"
Excuse me" said, gasping, Fam to IN
oerstand that yonr names Amptou, without
any II at all in the world to it?''
30 my ancestors decided for me-" the young
man said, bowling
And you live ut Q place called I3old- eonaIlv
without an HI" cried.
dc bent his head slightly again.
swered modestly,
stop moment" exclaimed. taken aback.
ms Ism Az cleared up yet must get to
lived?" 'e SAe
de started and laughed again
nat a curious coincidence ~ he cried in his
PHEASANT, musical yoice-he was really a very
eentemanly young man and extremely hand
some Mrs. Fortunes husband, i happened
TO remark, lives in i street in an American
CITY, The streets there are lettered. Won
know-A street d street. c street and SO forth
down TO Y, Y. streets. and Col. Fortune .
mouse Is IN street. You thought meant High
street can readily understand how the
word misled you
''One second more" cried, painting. There
was one mystery still. "And how about the
are. The are thar ran across the hills behind
cannes. lou can't get out of that-you remem-
BERN the smoking ROOM"
oh, the herr he replied, smiling and
WIRING his mustache as before. Yes, the
helrsa young Frenchman who's TO inherit
the Duo dc Esterers property, and everybody
c c MIN the heir. don't you know. because he
thinks such precious lot of himself on the
strength OF his prospects. He happened to be
one OF the hares In our paperchase. You
conception
But the harbitrary CENT? went on. push
ing him hard this time. Il don't bear malice,
put you called me a harbitrary gent you re-
member.
"A quotation from Thackeray. he answered
with broad smile. Its a weil-known phrase
Jeames de Ia Pluche says it."
stared at him and paused. II al broke
upon NE with a burst
You are gentleman Of property" I said
slowly, trying to take 1t all in. You live at
ineid Hall You were educated at Oxford. You
don't drop your HIS. And Sylvia ia in love
with you Ny child, my child, don't cryI You
are hls-let him take YOU"
Sylvia flung hsrsef upon me with Q torrent
You dear, stupid old thing !" she cried. hug
ging me round the neck to an unpleasant de-
gree. II tried to explain, but you wouldn't let
me. However, it's all right now, and you un-
derstand everything. and Hugh's SO good and
KIND, he's quite ready to forgive YOU"
nnd 1neid Hall, where write these words
at my future son-in-law's desk, one of the most
charming country seats in the county of sus-
SEX Mrs. Worthistan agrees with me. We
are here awaiting Sylyia's marriage next Wed
nesday.