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the time I had arranged for the per.

the time had arranged for the per.
f0rmance-midnight
Unfortunately for me- though l was
unaware OF the fact Aunt Matilda
had an unconquerable prejudice
against music in any shape or form.
German bands visiting the vicinity.
as afterward learned were always
sure OF rich harvest-to take them-
solves Off and Italian piano and
organ grinders from the purlieus OF
Saffron Hill and Seven Dials were
amazed Mt the openhapded generosity
which preceded threat OF tho
police II they came again within five
hundred yards OF the place.
Arriving there l stationed myself
under the window Of Louise's bed
room. extracted my instrument of
torture from its green baize cover and
placed it to my lips
just then ] felt something shifting
about my legs and looking down be-
held my aunts fat poodle. II had
been locked out by accident by the
servants. l conciliated the brute
with pats and caresses and il lay
down contentedly on the grass at nv
feet
had started the serenade 1T
went beautifully. l didn't think tho
instrument was capable OF such
pathos. had got half way through
1t when the window OF the bedroom
was opened and dimly saw white
figure half hidden by the ivy which
embowered it. This gave me fresh
courage. Louise was looking at me-
l poured my young soul through tho
silver-tipped mouthpiece had got
to the last note when n mouruful and
discordant howl came as an accom-
paniment raised my foot and sent
the poodle spinning five yards away.
You wretch"
Horror! l had mistaken the win
dow. Aunt Matilda stood there in
wrathful Indignation. Here was a
pretty predicament l had nearly
killed her pet which lay alternately
bowling and whining under some
holly bushes
= Poor Flossie! Font dare TO ahow
your face within these walls again.
My darling pet! l know there was
no good in such stock. My precious
treasure! After being second
mother to you" and the window
went down with bang while from
my uncomfortable position could
hear bell Violently ringing. Utter
ly crestfallen l repacked the now
hateful cause OF my troubles. As
passed the corner of the house heard
a suppressed tittering and window
was hurriedly closed.
Fair and false. bitterly thought
as l recognized the dark locks of nv
inamorata-
Slowly and sorrowfully l retraced
my steps homeward and with dull
foreboding OF the consequences TO fol-
low. Nor was l wrong. l lost half
day with the intention OF apologize
ing to my aunt but was refused ad-
mittance.
While / stood at the door uncertain
how to act Mr. Raymond. my aunt's
lawyer made his appearance This
looked Ominous and turned away
with a heavy heart As reached the
garden gate Louise came out of the
drawing room and ran after me. She
begged me to enter. aud as the servant
did not oppose her followed noticing
that her eyes were red with recent
weeping.
What is the matter. LouiseP"
Your aunt is much worse" she re-
piled. She caught chill through
that foolish freak OF yours. am afraid
she will never forgive your cruelty to
her dog"
Hang the bruter' circulated an
grily.
with all my heart; but you know
how fond she is OF it. She has sent
for Mr.. Raymond.
Yes" l respond moodily. IL sup
pose you will benefit by any atera-
ton OF her willP"
Don't suspect me of any mercen-
airy feelings Bob she entreated.
Its rather hard to be robbed both
OF fortune and wife by that lout of a
cousin OF yours.
You are ungenerous and ungen.
tlemanly." she rejoined flushing
1t is difficult to act the gentleman
under such circumstances But 1
heartily apologize II l have wounded
YOU"
Then we are friends once more
she said taking my hand
Louise l said huskily Il read
by your altered manner that l no
longer hold place In your heart
can part with you without a pang
for If l have not grown to love you
you are at least dear to me. Let us
remain friends. am sure l wish you
all happiness
The poor little thing hung her arms
around my neck.
You are very good. she sobbed
81 could not help it. tired to think
only OF YOU hut couldn't help low
ing Tom. You believe me- don't youp"
Il am sure no one could accuse you
of heartlessness. Now, good by; just
one kiss for the last"
A fortnight later Aunt Matilda
died. l attended the funeral and
listened to the reading of tho will
1t left me sufficient TO buy a mourning
ring Everything went 10 Louise.
returned home. and taking the
French horn from Its case l jumped
on IT till it was past recognition. |
then p tched it into the lumber attic.
And this Is the end of my bright
visions Of the future. shall end
my days in the work house. in all
probability. or some equally disagree
able and disreputable
Rat-tat!
The postman. Another bill. sup.
pose. to keep its disconsolate brethren
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