The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

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"What can haze happened 10 bring you
d0lCn so edrtW'
We breakfasted very late, then either
rode on horseback or took long drives
about the ueighborhood. The winter,
which had been severe, was now mild
and pleasant, the snow melting rapidly.
Sometimes we went as far rs Winchester,
twelve or fifteen miles away, and re-
turned In time for luncheon at two
o'clock. Time seemed to hy. Frank and
were generally together In the walks
and drives, hut had two or three long
talks with Mr.. McAllister that were
always interrupted by Miss Ogdsn, who
seemed to b surprised to find us together.
I began to detest her, but Us she was my
guest had to be polite. One day ut
luncheon she came down late. owing TO
some triAing indisposition. She had on
loose morning dress Of a soft, clinging
material, ecru In color. Down the front
were jabots Of rich lace, and bows Of
cream colored ribbon were placed here
and there. It was wonderfully becOm-
ing, and a. she did not look sick could
not help thinking her indispositon was
feigned for the occasion. She apologiEed
for appearing zen negligee, and was told
by the gentlemen she never looked more
beautiful.
Mr.. McAllister sat next to her. and
heard her say flor jealousy has sharp
ears) in her most languid tones:
mo; | am too unwell to drive this At.
ternoon. know promised, hui" with
u swift, upward look, ''you will not care
very much. will your
His answer was too low for me to
catch, but she archly replied;
"Flatterer, take care. | may hold you
to that promise"
Quite distinctly she added; "Ask some
Of the others. There Ia Annie. pour
child, who would love dearly to go. I
know 1t. Ask her"
At this point strained every nerve to
hear his answer, but In vain. He looked
down the table and caught my eye. I
blushed crimson, feeling guilty Of listen
ing to private conversation. Again ]
heard her say;
Eyes; u sweet little girl, but she has
seen nothing Of the world"
Then followed 4 low, earnest talk. At
length she exclaimed; lyon wal not
release me; well be very, very agree
able, and I may forget my headache"
"Annie, dear" raising her voice, ''he
positively refuses to let me Of, although
planned such nice afternoon for him.
Before | could answer he whispered
something that seemed to delight her,
for she tapped him with her napkin,
saying, Foolish manf'
From the table they went to the con-
servatory, and chatted and laughed in
the most Indifferent way. But when
luncheon was over | excused myself
from driving on account Of business,
and sought my mother, whom found
In her room. After watching from her
window the party start, noticing Miss
Ogden was in the gayest spirits, turned
away sick ut heart, and threw my arms
around my mothers neck crying.
81 wish they had all gone. never to
come backi hate these house parties"
She, much surprised. said: my child,
what can be the matter with your Not
long ago you told me you had never en-
joyed yourself more. You must be sick;
let me feel your pulse"
''Oh, no." impatiently exclaimed
II am not sick, but very, very tiredr"
"Yes. that is It." she said, quite salts
Hed, 'you have been dissipating too
! much for little country girl; you must
lie down and take long nap before they
return" Kissing me, she drew up the
lounge, and placing me on 1t. threw over
me the afghan and gently smoothed my
hair until fell asleep.
| ldreamed Miss Ogden handed me
lovely flower. In its center was 4 wasp
which stung me. and Mr.. McAllister had
kissed the spot and made It well. :"
With smile on my face I awoke and
found my mother bending over me.
"Ahi now you look like yourself" she
said. "You screamed out awhile ago
and frightened me very much. Were
you dreamingg"
"Yes, a hOrrid dream; but It ended
happily"
II was afraid you were suffering. but
the bright smile treasured me. Get up,
darling, you have slept long time. and
your guests will soon be here
Dear, precious, mother Lowell What
comfort 1t gave me Just to look at heri I
can SEQ her now-though 30 many years
gone home-as she sat peacefully knit
ting, my hand on her lapi