The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-05-18
ACoMEDY OF ERRORS.
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Mr.. Jack Connyngham, aged forty-fve,
and his nephew, Jack Connyngham,
twenty years younger, lived in Washing
ton City.
They belonged to the same club, and,
in spite Of the difference in their sges,
went in the same set How II came to
pass that the elder man was not called
sOld Connynghan" and the other
aYoung ConnynghzI.s IS not known
But it was singular FAC; that the un-
cle retained the prefix mister that had
been attached to his name for 50 many
years, even after the nephew had grown
to mans estate and might also lay claim
to Il. He was simply called Jack Con-
nyngham.
This rule was generally adhered to.
Had there been no exceptions to II We
would have no story TO tel.
Angela Morningstar was a beautiful
girl. Bright and accomplished, the only
child ofindulgent parents, she was much
sought after.
Jack Connyngham was foremost in her
train Of adorers; but although Angela
was kinder to him than to any Of the
others, he yet lacked courage to risk
possible rejection
He felt ashamed Of his indecision, and
9t last resolved to know his fate at the
earliest opportunity. Two days after this
determination the British Minister and
his family gave their annual ball.
Jack attended hoping to find his d.
vinity there and be able to tel his love in
the dreamy mazes Of the waltz orin some
propitious nook in conservatory OF tete-a-
tete roon-
Il was late when he entered the long
ball roon and looked an1iously around
for Miss Morningstar.
He discovered her quite at the end Of
the room, eonyersing animatedly with
his Uncle Jack. lie started leisurely
toward them, but the crowd was large
and il was several minutes before he
could reach the corner they we're en-
sconoed in.
In the meantime Mr.. Jack Connyng-
ham and Miss Morningstar were talking.
The decorations are extremely lovely
tonight the lady said, glaneing, as she
spoke. at = mass Of gorgeous blossoms
near her. Those roses are simply su-
perb.5
@But see those orchids, Miss Angela;
did you ever see beauty more fully EN-
bodied in 3 fioEer27
Miss Morningstar was silent for mo-
ment, then, evidently yielding to Al ia
pulse, turned to her companion and said
I'm ashamed to confess it, Mr.. Con-
nyngham, but I actually do not care for
them
Mr.. Connyngham was shocked He
had an unbounjed admiration for or
chids, and thought every one else should
see their beauties. Desiring to make
this charming girl q convert to his views,
he leaned toward her in his zeal.
@Why, my dear Miss Angela, do you
know positively adore"
BEG pardon, Miss Morningstar, bat
this Is our waltz interrupted = dis;in-
guished attache ofthe legation and An
gela, with a graceful adieu, glided away
from him, and Mr.. Connyngham lost his
Of telling her Why be adOr-
Jack reached his unele's side Just as
the young couple disappeared. Hestood
around, furious al himself for missing his
chance, until the evolutions of the dance
brought Angela almost 10 his side as the
last strains Of the music were dying
away.
Going up to her he offered his arm and
led her to the conservatory. There, amid |
the sweet odors Of the flowers and the
silvery tinkle Of the fountain, Jack fond !
" imagined his tale Of love could be easi-
ly told.
Not So The glowing words Of the |
: ksctCu lie uAA - carefully Cu1 1pOacu 4cI- I
sock his tongue. lie sat by Angelas side |
for some moments, talking Of Indifferent /
things trying in vain to recall them. At /
l2st he. in despair, he spoke:
Miss Angela, you know adore you /
Can't you love me q little, and-marry
me, Angela ?'
Il have found you az last, after fear
fal hunt, Miss Morningstsr,' broke in =
Joyous voice. and the tail form Of one Of |
Jacks friends loomed up before them
Untilnow Jack had counted Frederick |
Trevsyne a prince Of good fellows.
'-Confound the man ne muttered be-
nelth his breath, then turned 10 Ange-
Ia, who, though inwardly annoyed, had
managed 70 put on smiling face
As she rose Jack rose too, determined 4
to szy something more.
@Ah, Miss Angels, that little matter
we were discussing, you know. Weuld
you kindly drop me note at the club in
the morning. telling me what ron will