Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-20

Duncan - Yes; very well. Now l
want you to fzap8 my small trunk. l
am going to Europe. And, James,
about what age is-er-the gentleman,
Mr.. Botan? Did he seem to be feeble,
delicate-looking sort of man at all?
James-No, sir. ] took him to be
about thirty-six or seven-a little older
than yourself, sir.
Duncan = Yes. Now 60 Fate is
against me!
Duncan Holmes lin his married sis
ter's drawing room two years later)-It
was certainly strange coincidence, to
say the least. Soon after reaching &C.
neva l saw in a New York paper the
death, suddenly" of Charles Botan, at
the address to which had sent the fur
cape Two weeks ago 1 came home,
and while attending an afternoon tea,
here at Margaret's, saw sitting in a
corner, dressed in black, Theodora-
went to my sister and whispered:
''Who is she?" "She?" returned
Margie, "in black? Oh, that is Dora
Botan. Poor dear! she has only just
left off her Grape. You must meet her;
she is charming" In another minute
we were standing before her. Margie
said, hurriedly: Dora, this is my
brother, Duncan Holmes. You have
heard me speak.of him." and then flew
off to greet newcomer. All, what a
delightful half hour l passed talking to
her, listening to her voice, and looking
into her eyes! She is not much
changed, though sadder than she was,
and fancied once that she had dim
recollection of me, but that is hardly
possible. She did not speak of the fur
cape incident nor of her husband
have met her twice in the street since
then, and last Sunday | went into
church with her She promised me she
would be here this evening, and she
has kept her word.
(His sister shows Dora in.
Dora-I am early, see. Good even
ing, Mr.. Holmes; are we the first ar
rivals?
Duncan-No; there are several per-
sons in the next room, but it is very
comfortable here.
Dora-I have not been anywhere for
30 long that feel quite strango
Duncan-Yet, a musicale is not for
midable affair. Have this armchair,
and will take this one. Now, / want
to tell you secret.
Dora-A secret, Mr.. Holmes?
Duncan-Yes; and to restore to you
piece of property of yours which ac-
cidentally came into my possession
two years ago, and which / have fe-
loniously retained and concealed until
now. Oh! you need not think this is a
joke, it is solemn truth. Have you for
gotten?
Dora-Have forgotten what?
Duncan-That we met twoyears ago,
you and /. There is recollection writ
ten in your eyes, but you do not quite
| place me.
Dora-I thought had seen you be-
fore and heard you talk. Only yester-
day was thinking-
Duncan-Of me? Thank you. Now
| listen. | came uptown to-day in a
street car and as we reached the tun-
mel heard familiar voice which gave
me a thrill of delight. The words it
"Bananas! ten for quarter Put 'em
| up in a bag for yer?" In an instant l
seemed to see you sitting opposite me.
| a sweet-faced old lady at your side.
| She asked me where No - Fifth av-
| enue was. Do you remember now? A
hunted dog ran through the car and
you vanished from my sight. What is
the matter? There are tears in your
| eyes.
Dora Yes; / recollect it all 1t was
only few weeks before my great,
| great sorrow--
Duncan-Oh, pardon me. did not
mean to grieve you So Harlz, the mu-
sic is beginning. Shall we go into the
| other room?
Dora-No, thank you; we can hear
very well. Are you fond of music?
Duncan-Yes; very. That fellow
plays well, too.
Dora-I am SO glad you thought dear
grandma had sweet face. 1t suited
her character exactly. / nearly died
when ] lost her. and now | am quite
alone.
Duncan-Is she dead? am shocked
to hear it. had no idea you were in
mourning for her. (Aside). Where on
earth is Botan, then?
Dora-Your face shows You are
grieved Thank you. remember that
you were very kind that day. (Singing
begins.) That is fine voice, but l am
very tired of the song Are not you?
Duncan-I do not know it.
Dora-Not know "Marguerite?"
Duncan-Yes, yes: of course! Par.
don me, 1 was thinking of something
else. l am glad we are not to have an
other verse. 1t is time l restored the
rest of your property to you. This
| handkerchief has been all over Europe
with me.
Dora-Did j drop it in the car? But,
no; you have made u mistake 1t is
not mine.
Duncan-Not yours? founl it in
the pocket OF your fur cape, and it has
your name. Look-Theodoral