The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-25
tract a lady of Miss MountJoy's stand

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Indeed, lido not see what there is
about Miss Mountjoy to attract such a
| handsome young man as Mr.. Milbank.
Has he been telling you that she was
handsome?' asked the girl, with an
| innocent air.
'-He tells me nothing; but | have
heard it from others. Milbank is of
our firm and Col. Mountjoy often calls
| at the Office every times he comes to
town, | believe. This is how l got an
invitation to come here The colonel
seems to have taken quite a fancy to
me. So Miss Mountioy is not the least
bit good-looking? Now, that is too
| bad"
s'he mud on his clothing was pretty
well dried by this time and Geiney
drew nearer to the young girl.
Not at all pretty and awfulIy proud
wouldn't think of speaking to you
this morning rs have done"
If Miss Monntjoy were only half as
pretty and charming as yourself l
would surely cut Milbank out" said
Gednev. drawn on by the girls laugh
ing eyes.
At this speech her frame convulsed
with laughter.
"Why do You laugh?" he asked, his
face colorine. DO YOU think | am
only jcsting? | never was more earn
est in my life, | assure you."
"The idea Of YOU thinking me charm
Tag made me laugh" she answered.
still shaking with laughter. "rm sure
Miss Mountjoy cannot fail to fall in
love with such sweet gentleman, but
am also sure that you will never
| make love to her when you see her.
| Good morning, sir, as l cannot be Of
any service to you"
Cannot prevail on you to remain
longer; it is not often one finds such
charming company. | think / wiH en-
JOY this yisit~to Mountjoy."
II hope YOU will" answered the girl,
her eyes dancing.
I'm sure WILL if l can meet you
in my walk every day" he said bold
ly.
"You shall meet me again, # that
gives you any pleasure, but now /
must bid you good-day;" and, her face
dimpling with merrinent, she turned
away.
Il can meet her again." said Gedney
to himself as he stood looking after the
plump little figure. by Jove, what a
Irritation is in store for me! | made
favorable impression in spite of my
shocking experience. Now, then, |
must walk back to the village hotel
and get myself up all over again"
1t was late that afternoon when HUI
stepped forth from handbook, pre-
senred himself at Col Mountjoy's.
The colonel being lover of company,
was always delighted when new visi-
tor appeared.
'Glad to see you, glad to sec you."
cried the colonel, in his jovial man
ner. AT this moment there was
rustic of woman's garments at the
door and the colonel continued: "Ah!
here's Lottle. Lottie, Mr.. Gedney-
my daughter Mr.. Gedney."
Great heavens" fell audibly from
Mr.. Gedney's lips, as the young lady
before him bowed with the utmost
dignity.
what ails you, Mr.. Gedney? Dc
you not feel well?" asked the colonel.
You look rs if something had fright
enedyou, said the young lady, ,demure-
ly.
He should say something had fright
ened him. The young lady before him
was the little country girl of the morn
ing.
IL don't feel very WE'LL" stam-
mered he, in answer to the colonel.
ooh, little fatigued, i suppose.
That's nothing. Youll's feel better
after you've had your dinner. 1t will
| be served in few minutes" said the
hospitable colonel.
Swallow mouthful, with those eyes,
that were laughing at him now, upon
him! He would choke sure.
No, | thank you, colonel. | haven't
timo-to stay-to dinner he stam-
mered. Il was only passing must
| say good-by and be OFF," and MIR. Ged-
ncy was off before the colonel could re-
ply, but as he flew down the steps
Miss Mountjoy's laughter reached his
| ears.
Has the fellow taken leave of his
senses" cried the colonel. what are
| you laughing ut Lottie?"
And Lottie explained why Mr.. Ged-
ney hadn't time to STAY. ."-ErcR