The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-06

ingly To his supposed future father-in-law's
inquiries.
GLOW is your Aunt Armande, nv sonm
asked the old man suddenly ~ remember
her as a charming young woman; when
was 20 came near falling in love with her.
We must keep In her good graces, for she
will leave snug fortune 10 her nephew"
Dear aunt" exclaimed the youth in a
tone of deep affection. 81 hope she will
enjoy life for many, many years longer"
and his plous wish was rewarded with a
te der glance from Sylvia's dark eyes.
Aunt Dolarlce also listened to him with de-
light.
"He has the instincts as well as the bear
ing Of born gentlemar 3" she whispered to
her brother who would think that his
ancestors had always sold cinnamon and
nutmegsp
Unce Dorival. who read encyclopedias
and was thought very learned, retorted
quickly:
And why should he not have as fine
sentiments as a noolemanl Away with
your absurd notions, sister All men are
eJuaiW
the clock struck ?, and Saint Andre sud
denly felt pang of remorse for the part he
was playing, as he recollected that he had
TO arrange for his friends burial and would
be expected a. the hotel
tie therefore Sc from the table and, an
Uouncing that he had important business to
attend 10. prepared to leave. His host pro-
tested In vain, sylvia looked up in blank
amazement aud every one entreated him to
remain.
Il d. not understand" began the old
man, following his visitor to the ont oor
he young man Interrupted him, saying
s7emnly:
~ will explain. At II o'clock this morn
ing died, after a short and sudden attack
OF colo, aid | gave he hotel proprietor my
word or honor that my body should be re-
moved this Afternoon.
You see. therefore, that if | were to
absent myself any longer it would be very
awkward" With these words he disap-
peared, leaving the old father overcome
with amazement.
When the rest Of the family heard what
had been said they decided that the youth
was joking.
He has humor," said Uncle Dorival. 81
shall congratulate him the next time | see
INN. He will be here in time for supper a"
But supper time came and passed and
there was no sign of the son-in-law The
family became anxious and alarmed. aud
toward O'clock they sent a messenger to
the hotel to inquire for the passenger who
had arrived by coach that morning. The
proprietor sent back word that the gentle
man named had died at II o'clock Of collie
AID that the body had been taken
away for burial in the afternoon.
This news was received with unbounded
astonishment, and little Sylvia burst into
tears and declared that she would wear
mourning as If she were a widow.
1t was his ghost that came here"
said the girls mother, IN a tone Of awe;
but Uncle Dorival shrugged his shoulders.
DO ghosts eat and drink as he didY' he
asked. That fellow was merely some young
scapeErace who wanted to play a trick on
and Qat a pOO1 unaal af ba
Nevertheless the ghost story went the round
OF the servants hall, and the footman
boosted of having seen a spirit IN broad
daylight. The tale spread until it became
a subject of wonder in boudoirs and draw
ing rooms, and the fair young widow who
had never been married wore a black gown
ana veil and shed passionate tears for the
aftianced husband whom she had seen but
once.
Two weeks later she was wandering about
the garden one evening, listening sadly to
the songs of the nightingales. The stars
were shining brilliantly but the sight of
their beauty only served to increase her
sorrow
"Alasr' she sighed, "if he were but here
to stroll with me aloug these pathways"
As she spoke a cracking of boughs near
her made her start with terror, and IT, an
other instant a man broke through the
Towering shrubs and knelt al her feet The
stars we're SHINING to some purpose then,
for by their light she recognized the face
fer which she had been longing, and in
voice which betokened JOY and dread she
cried:
Then you are not deadr
mo, indeed, sweetheart" he ans wered,
softly; II am alive and 1 hope to live and
love you for many long year yet"
When the two young people entered the
drawing room the family were playing
backgammon. A look of amazement greeted
the appearance Of Saint Andre, aud every
one being dumfounded, the young baron
had no difficulty In telling hi story, which
he concluded by asking for Svlyias hand.
The marriage took place as soon as the
proper period OF mourning had elapsed, and
Aunt Dolarice was triumphant.
did not tell you he had the bearing Of
a nohleman" she cried.
"Alps ell that ends we'll, and baron is
as good as a grocer" said Uuole Dorival.