The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-31

capable of such pathos. had got halfway
through it when the window of the bed
room was opened, aud | dimly saw white
figure half hidden by the ivy which embow-
eaed 1t. This gave me fresh courage. Louise
was looking at me. | poured my young soul
through the silver-tipped mouth-pece. L
had got to the last note. when mouTnful
and diScOIdant howl came as an accompani-
ment. raised my foot and sent the poodle
spinning five yards away.
GU wletchl"
Horror had mistaken the window.
Aunt Matilda stood there, in wrathful in
dignatiOn.
Here wss pretty predicament I had
nearly killed her pet, which lay alternately
whining and bowling under some holly
bushes.
Poor Flossie! Don't dare to show your
face within these walls againl My darling
pet! L knew there was no good in such a
stock! My precious treasure! After being
second mother TO you!' and the window
went down with bang, while, from my I'M
comfortable position, could hear bel
violently ringing. Utterly cresttallen, re-
packed the now hateful cause of my
troubles. As l passed the corner of the
mouse heard suppressed titterlng, and
window was huriiediy closed.
Fair ard false" | bitterly thought, as
recognized the dark locks of my Immortal.
Slowly and sorrOwfuly | retraced my
steps homeward and with dull forebod-
Ing OF the consequences to follow.
Nor was l wrong. | lost half day with
the Intention of apologizing to my aunt, but
was refused Abundance.
While ! stood at tie door, uncertain how
to act, Mr.. Raymond, my aunt's lawyer,
made his appearance. This looked ominous,
and turned away with heavy heart.
AS l reached the garden gate Louise
came out OF the drawing-room and ran after
me. She begged me to enter, and, as the
servant did mt her I fO1IOWa1 n
ticing that her eyes were red with recent
weeping.
What is the matter, Louise?' l inquired.
Your aunt is much worse" she replied :;
she caught chill through that foolish
freak Of yours. | am afraid she will never
forgive your cruelty to her dog"
Hang the brute!" L CALCULATED. angrily.
with all my heart; but YOU know how
fond she Is Of it. She has sent Tor Mr.. Ray
m0nd."
you Will benefit by any alteration Of her
Don't suspect me of any mercenary feel
ings, Bob" she entreated.
Its rather hard to be robbed, both of
fortune and wife, by that lout of cousin of
yCqEs,"
ly, she rejniued, flushing.
ut is difficult TO act the gentleman under
such circumstances. But I heartily apollo
glZe II nave wounded you"
Then we are friends once MORE" she
said, taking my hand
Louise" l said huSkily, 81 read by your
altered manner that no longer hold place
in your heart. l can't part with you with
out pang, for if l have not grown to love
you you are at least dear to me. Let US re-
main friends. l am sure | wish you all hap
piDess."
This poor little thing hung her arms
around my neck.
You are very good" she sobbed. 81
could not help it. l tried TO think only of
you; but | couldn't help loving Tom. You
believe ne, don't your"
81 am sure no one could accuse you of
heartlessness. Now, good by; just one
kiss for the last"
A fortnight later Aunt Matilda died. l
attended the funeral, and listened to the
BUY mourning ring. Everything went TO
Louise.
returned home. and taking the French
horn from its case jumped on it till it was
past recognition. then pitched it into the
lumber attic. And this is the end of NV
bright visions of tie future. / shall end nv
days In workhouse in all probability or
some equally disagreeable and disrepu-
table
Rat-tatl
Tie postman. Another bill. 1 suppose
to keep its disconsolate brethren COMPANY
Two letters for you," breaks in the
maid, handing me an Important looking
blue envelope ana smaller white one.
tore open the former impatiently.
What's TINS?
We beg TO Inform you that the sum of eIO.OOO
mas oeen placed TO your credit by Miss Louise
hawthorne. Awaiting your Instructions, we
are, sir, yours obedieDty, CLINTON & Co
| opened the smaller envelope. | GEN.
tanned but few words. but how tender and
welcome:
Dear Boo: could not rest In the endowment
OF Tie entire fortune your amt left me- She al
ways intended We both should enjoy IT, and in
dividing II with you feel am only carving out
her true wishes. Tom and l are TO be married
as SOON as circumstances will permit. | am sure
you wish US happiness. i do this with his
knowledge and sanction. Ever yours in friend
ship, IOrIsE.