San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-13
French accent. observed

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'She rarely comes down till past three.
will let her know you are here; you were
always a fayorite of hers"
Mona rang, and sent a message to Mrs.
Newburgh to that effect; then Nine Debri-
say began to make her adieu.
81 ought not to take up any more of your
time, chGrie."
Pray do not go away yet" cried Mona,
with suspicious eaGerness.
"She does not want to be alone with me, ;"
thought Isle. "Why does not that hor-
rid woman go' She must know she is in
the way"
Indeed, dear, l have one or two things
to do before go home, for next week
shall be in harness again; but L will be
with you by ten o'clock tomorrow. Moth
ing like the early hours for shopping; and
make my compliments to"
"Mr. Warning" announced Wehner, and
Warning entered, with an eager, not to say
anxious, expression, as if not too certain
how he would be received.
Nine. Debrisay, who was near the door,
made him respectful courtesy, and he
greeted her first.
'How do you do, madame3 Not going,
hope, because have come in2"
Here he paused, for Mona turned to him
with kind, welcoming smile, so much
the sweetest she had ever bestowed on
him, that he grew positively radiant, and
evidently forgot there was any one else
present.
Il think grannie would like to see YOU"
said Mona, following Nine. Debrisay.
Excuse me for moment" looking back
to her visitors. "Oh, why do you go, Deb?
dread these tCtG-G-tetG interviews"
But Captain Lisle is a third, dear"
"Oh, he will go away directly"
"Ahl my child, don't give way to these
whims. Sure you'll have to pass your
whole life tCtC-G-tCte with him; and he is
good-real, downright good. Make much
of him. Go back now, and I'll not fail to
be with you tomorrow at ten"
AT the other side of the door, Isle was
congratulating Warning in the frankest and
most cordial manner
81 consider great deal is due to me for
spiriting you up, my dear fellow. Nothing
venture, nothing have-so you won prize
any man might be proud of"
Haven't thought went to the right
man for advice. l say, Lisle, won't you be
my best man"
81 am afraid I'll be halfway to India
when the happy event comes off"
"OhI we are going ahead at great rate.
We-or 1 should say hope to fix it for
Tuesday fortnight"
SHARP work, eh?'
Here Mona returned.
81 do not think my grandmother will
come down just yet, Captain Lisle."
"Sorry shall not have the pleasure of
seeing her. shall be going to India in
about six weeks and have to go to Paris
to see my sister, etc, ETC." The talk flow
ed on in ordinary channels for few min
utes, and then Isle rose to take leave.
SHOULD not see you again as Miss Josce-
lyn," he said, as he pressed her hand,
"you will remember that you have my
warmest good wishes for your happiness.
| shall pay my respects to Mrs. Newburgh
on my return to London; so goodbye"
"And ! wish you all possible success; 50
goodbye" she said slowly.
Warning, in his gratitude, went with him
downstairs, and bid him an ELUSIVE fare
well at the hall door, returning in high
SlGG W AOld WIZ W Us DlAlGILa L1OAV
coal on the fire.
ooh, let me do that. Why do you trou-
BILE? Isn't the room hot enough?"
Ceramic will be down soon, and she
never finds it warm"
''Not just yet, hope. Somehow or 9th
er never seem to get a moment alone
with you, Mona. l was glad to see the
back of Lisle, though he is a capital fell
low. don't know that like any fellow
better; but was dying to tell you how
happy you made me just now when came
in; yOu really looked as if you were glad to
see me. If l thought you were going to
be fond Of me, even half as fond of me as
/ am of you, why, should be almost off
my head with joy"
You are too good to me, " she returned,
sadly, for his words and tone touched her.
81 know" he went on, THAT you do not
care much for me now, but begin to hope
you will. Give me your hand; how long
and slender it isl You could not do much
with it Mona. Why do you draw it away?
Hallool your ring has slipped off! L don't
like that Let me put it on again. Now,
give me kiss for luck; you have never
given me but one kiss, and have dreamed
of it ever since-just one more, Mona!'
And Mona-shocked at her own reluct-
ance, ashamed of her own GOODNESS toward
the man who had given her his whole heart
compelled herself to turn her pale, fair
face to him.
Clasping her hand in both his own, War
ing bent down and pressed his lips linger-
ingly on hers. He scarcely dared to en-
brace her. His frame trembled; his eyes
were moist
Say Leslie, will try to love you,'" he
whispered.
81 will try will indeed, Leslie" she
repeated. 81 have been so uneasy and I'M
hnnnu about nnnr rrannin. and I neyer