The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-12
JACKS FAIR SNINDLER.

JACkS EAIR SNINDLER.
1t was Commencement Day at Union
College. and the little town of Schenec-
tady had for the time thrown of its ac-
customed lethargy. Jack Hammond,
4 graduate. was saUntering along
toward his hotel when he saw the figure
of man ahead stealing along in the
darker corners. The figure was slight
and graceful, the hair short and pretti-
" cUrled, the hands and feet small and
dainty.
That's no man" said Jack to him
self. Here chance for lark. I'll
speak to her"
y few rapid steps brought him be-
side the figure where the falsity of the
dainty mustache was plainly detect
able
Good evening"" saii Jack, boldly.
The figure siIrank away.
Don't run" lie continued. because
that wouldn't be manly, and when a
girl attempts Il masquerade she should
perfect herself in the part"
You have penetrated my Disguise y
Sdih thC -l4i' ANU NOW Liit YOU hHON
am woman YOU WILL | am sure, treat
me courteouslv."
But You will allow me to escort you
home?' pleaded Jack.
Please. sir. let me pass"
1T is for your own good l make the
request" argued jack Your dis
guise is so thin that anybody can see
through it. You viii certainly be fol-
lowed and iusullcd without an escort" ="
Il had supposed that my disguise
was perfect" said the girl but since
you prove tbat am mistaken, | will
accept your kind offer OF protection. |
am stopping at The Star Hote!"
Jack drew the delicate hand of the
girl through his arm. We will take
the back street, so as TO avoid observa-
ton" said he.
The hotel mentioned by the fair
masquerader was respectable. quiet
establishment. On the way to il neither
spoke Il word; and upon entering, the
girl led the way into small reception
room opening from the ladies' hall.
She dropped gracefully into the chair,
and Jack also seated himself in anolh-
er.
You doubtless wonder why / am
dressed in This disguisc?" said the
musical voice.
Il do, certainly" asSented Jack.
You have, possibly. prevented me
from getting into serious difficulty, for
fooiislIy thought my disguise im-
pcnetrab!c. | am very grateful for
your kindness and II,under pledge OF
secrecy, explain nay motives
Il promise, sa,l Jack, unhesitating-
ly,
4 fear shall bore you; but you will,
am sure. excuse it. ID you know
Harry Grceuhail, of the Freshman
class"
by sight, not personally"
That IS my brother, aud the only
son Of mv widowed mother. TO say
that Harry is the dearest object on
earth to me IS using mild words to ex-
press my love for him. Imagine my
grief. then 10 hear that he is getting
wild and dissipated. | refused to be-
licvc it, but could not rest until knew
the truth. | resolved to come here my
seIf-wc live in Chicago-and see for
myself. Fearing. however, that Harry
would see me. disguised myself as
YOU see me now, never dreaming but
my sex was completely hidden You
have proved that | was mistaken, and
have saved me from shame and eX-
poSure. for which | can not sufficiently
thank you."
Here the beautiful girl gave her
hand in token of thankfulness, and
Jacks pulses bounded ut the gentle
pressure.
The gratitude is mine" he ex-
claimed; ''ior ii has'9iven me the pleas
ure OF your-or, ut least"
And hope" said she, kindly COM
inc to rescue him from his julnble.
THAT my uniady-,ike costume has not
lowered me in Your estimation
Jack assured her very warmly to the
contrary; and then the conversation
turned upon the brother, about whom
the Girl seemed so solicitouS.
What am l to do?' she said. My
first plar has sadly failed"
Il will do anything 10 aid YOU said
Jack. gallantly. # will myself ascer-
tain the facts regarding your brother,
and report TO YOU here tomorrow
night. In the meantime, you can
ctt4tat bui SUI. III " hit Clldi IlClcI ulc
YOU known in the hatcl?''
As Julia Greenhall simply. l only
donned my male attire tonight in-
tending to watch for Harry in some of
the hauutS. which he is said to fire.
quent.
Very we'll Expect me tomorrow
evening. Good night
Good night. sir; and many, many
thanks for your kindness"
Again her soft hand pressed his, and
her smile made his heart llutter.
Jack went away convinced that he
had just parted With the most beautiful
creature in the whole world.
so intelligent and winning he
unused; ''and 50 devoted to her scape-
grace OF Il brother What a love that
would be to win. | never thought
much of woman's eonstancy or depth
OF affection, but here is certainly con-
yiueing case TO the contrary
Jack devoted the whole OF the next
day to prying into the affairs OF Harry
Greenhall. lie made inquiries of those
who knew him. and by night had ac-
nnired nj! nossible details regsrdi:-