Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-01-16
THAT WICKED BOB.

In an egntly-furnished room three
Girls we're seated, busily examining
And criticising sundry patterns of silk
and other delicate fabrics that lay up
81 the table.
II think | shall decide upon this blue
creme " the fairest girl remarked, hold
inc the pale-colored material against
her chin 1T suits me. does it not,
NargeryP
Beautifully Margery responded;
then. with a half sigh aud half laugh,
she added, How nice for you to have
80 many pretty new dresses; begin
to envy you, Violet?
Your turn will GOMEZ Violet said
leaning indolently back in her chair;
YOU will marry next, Margery, and I'M
less | am much mistaken the happy
man is mt this very moment beneath
our roof
Margery Redeemed. and gave
proud little toss OF her head, nor was her
confusion essened by the laughter of
her companions.
You are so absurd, Violetr she re-
marked, in tone of reproof; "there is
DO one here whom am likely to mar
n.
Violet drew herself suddenly erect
and gazed at her friend with wise ex-
preston in her eyes.
How about Colonel Hardwickp He
Is Sandstone. rich, and a hero and
since his arrival has shown a marked
preference for your society. You are
difficult to please. Margery. | know
bu surely YOU can find no fault with
the roiouelg'
NO, Margery admitted. reluctant
H., except that he is a little conceit-
ed
Coa,eitedI' Violet exclaimed, with
profound indignation; did you hear
her, Ellie? Colonel Hatdwick CON
Cc.ted? Why he is one of the most
modest and unaffected men | have ever
krown!'
4 only Wish he would fall in love
with me- Eflie chimed in, with pref
y pout; but no such luck! When
you are near, no ones cares to look at
up.
ut is a good thing Tom couldn't OBJ
tain .eaye Of absence, then, Margery
Observed dryly.
AIhe shrugged her shoulders, and
sM.r dimpied over her face
Oh. Tom! don't count him, - She
answered. "He'sa stupid fellow, and
THINKS, there is no one like me in the
world"
:. an opinion others seem to share,
'.r. SAID IN soft Whisper. 'Foor
I'',.
-. = h sure you need not pity nm
LLa" 'egan; but before She could say
a'".Hrr word the door was flung nois-
'' '|"n, ah' handsome Youth OF
'"'." "i.een u'""d INTO the l"o"h
,uN. girlS-snch lark, ne ex-
Canned digging himself on chair
'''N'n@ maIlrlonNlF ir"m one to
.' ...ef. mere a chance Tor VOC
" wig par OF gloves II yon only
"'aH, taste.
q, Wy aJ An awkward boy YOU are,
N'. -'il sald, Jerking her dress from
1'''' MS feet; your dirty boots have
Nr'e" mind didn't mean it.
n'" answered. calmly3 'but why dc
w. 81. mere when the sleeping beauty
or rather beast-a0d new gloves
AVA. you outside?"
>.eak plainly, Bob; tell us what
"" mean, Ellie urged, LAYING soft.
E.'N.'2 hand on his shoulder; and
'l'>hea IKE schoolgirl as iie
answered:
l|> me colonel. He's been out rid
ny ana ! supposed over-tired himself.
4. .''. he.s lying fast asleep on the
..' .h The corridor giving sou girls
r. f'or coIoneI| Violet said. her
.' 'n.' OF sympathy He has not
~ Lreoyered from the effects Of his
",,"I
"''Sery's face was ayerted, SO it
al Jared in the general compassion.
D.. PRESENTLY Bob turued upon her
@ '' oimtuII OF mischief.
n'ow YOU Margery, are dying to
~. e gloves. Go my dear girI.
..y upon our discretion to keep it
r. ,..at and Ellie laughed; but Mar