Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-29

wonder they sent you west, But we're
coming on famously. Give me about
ten minutes more and then drop along
rs if by chance. Don't wear that hol-
low-eyed look, but try to be unconcerned
and cheerful. Hum little if you can.
Nothing stirs up the slumbering passion
in Il woman's breast like the careless
hum of lover"
When the stout man re-entered the
main body of the car the young lady
was gazing out at the foothills, the
elderly lady was deep in her book and
the pictures had been significantly
placed in the adjoining section. The
stout man was not to be bluffed.
"This country" said he, tentatively,
must possess no end Of interest to peo-
pie from Boston. Dear old Boston I'd
give a good year of my life TO be there
for one month just now, Mrs. Van
Dorm"
The lady looked up sharply. II don't
care for Boston" she snapped.
WHAT Not care for-Oh, | see,
you are mentally comparing it with
New York. New York My old home.
Couldn't be untrue to it. But then,
you know, we always leave New York
out of the question, as List said of him
self when he named the next greatest
pianist"
Then you have lived in New York ?"
asked the young lady.
Lived in New York? My dear girl
pardon me, I'm old enough to be your
father-l was born in New York. Went
to Yale; graduated in the famous class
Of '53 with George Shiras, 1.-The" Brom-
ley and Chauncey Depew. Good fel-
low, Chauncey, but talks too much.
Had that same impeachment in college.
suppose he cultivates it to keep from
having dyspepsia. :"
what induced you to leave such
excellent society,"" said Mrs Van Dorm,
relaxing little.
"Well, you see, ma'am, was in Eng
lahd, settling up the estate Of deceased
uncle, and met Lord Hawkcsbury.
through him | was thrown in with the
Earl OF Dorchester (who subsequently
married my youngest sister and Lord
Dartmouth. Major said Hawkesbury,
we must make some money in America
and you're the man to show us how to
do it, The upshot of the matter was
that we made up asyndicate and bought
ranch lands in New Mexico. Dor
chester, that's my titled brother-in. law
just left us last week in Chicago, my
nephew and myself. BY the way, you
must know my nephew; charming
fellow, young and impulsive. All, here
he comes now. Charley, my boy,
want you to meet the ladies! What |!
you know them and never introduced
your old uncle There's gratitude from
the heir to the finest ranch in New
Mexico, Well, boys will be boys. We're
just beginning to ascend the Ration
mountains. Take Miss Clancy out on
the platform, my boy, and show her the
finest scenery in the territory. Now,
now, my dear Mrs. Van Dorm, not n
word. There's not bit of danger and
Charley will hold her tight"
Some women rise with an emergency.
Miss Clancy was of that kind. She
arose, and rising, failed TO note the elo-
quent, protesting looks Of the elderly
lady. The stout man continued
Il haven't introduced myself. am
Major De Forrest. You will see our
ranch down near Wattrous, right next
to Steve Dorscy's property. You don't
know Steve? A wonderful man. Was
United States Senator as long
as there was anything in it. Major
Mckinley built up his tariff bill to pro-
tect Steve and me. We own sheep.
Right between our properties there is a
cry run. Rains come up suddenly, and
in Is minutes it's bowling torrent
Three weeks ago II young Mexican and
mis- sweetheart were clipping from a
cruel and unforgiving aunt, who was in
hot pursuit As they reached the run,
Just after a storm, the water swept down
upon them and they were drowned.
The aunt became raving maniac, the
judgment OF heaven"
The major thoughtfuly wiped his
glasses and the elderly lady shivered n
little. about your nephew, major? !"
she said. David Grieye had already
slipped to the f1oor-a very common oc-
currence with David.
MY nephew, ma'am, is the finest
young fellow in the west; and he has
prospects, too. Tho other day Dorches-
ter said to NE; st. Clair, we must look
after Charley when We 60. And said:
We'll start him now. "There's a for
tune in mules. New Mexico needs
mules. Wen send up to Kansas CITY
and Chicago and buy up lot of worth
less mares and" -
"Pardon me Major. My interest in
mules does not extend to details. | am
content 10 know that your nephew has
such distinguished Endorsement"
The apologies of the Major, which
were Offered with an air Of the highest
cnurtliness, were interrupted by the
porter, who, entering, proceeded to
close the windows and transoms.
Pray" said Mrs. Van Dorm, "whati is
the meaning of this?
"We are approaching the tunnel, the
dividing line Of the Ration range"
I'm that event think mustsummon
my niece"
"Now, my dear Mrs. Van Dorm, don't
be alarmed. | have assured you that
my nephew will hold her tight
"But | don't want HIM to hold her
tight" cried the lady, Indignantly.
"A mere figure Of speech, MA Jam, for
my nephew is not the sort of man to
take advantage of a helpless woman.
All we arc in the tunnel nova mag
niticent piece Of work, great triumph
for the Santa Fe. They call it the
Atchison in Boston, which is one of the
few privileges the stockholders in that
town enjoy"
The train shot out Of the tunnel and
Miss Clancy entered the car, very rosy
and very happy. Young Mr.. Jobson
followed, and in passing he gave the
Majors hand grateful squeeze.
"Such charming ride" cried Miss
Clancy "Such an exquisite scenery
and such lovely wild flowers! 1t seems
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