New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-24


pleasure of helping you out" 49, c.,i,h ct
Thank YOU" replied the Rev: John smith, -
can't tell you how much Obliged l am poo,lr most
ntyt,vard, And if YOU can wait till we get 10
Edinburgh" -. .ho.n said
OH pray don't trouble about that. a sfe%
Rcpinah and you had better allow me 10 Vr L
Won a little more till we get there, coholhucu 20
presenting sovereign, which was also hlos' si"''
fully accepted. A.. cri-b asked
Reginald if he were fond of fishing, ana, on In iu
ccving an answer in the affirmative pressut m roe
10 come and Join him on the 1ay for TWO or 'iAi''
we'll" said Reginald, Il have come on pu s
ness but if | find | can spare time, you you, i'"'
expect me; bun have no tackle as you see rrav
NV dear sir" eagerly replied the other, pay
don't montion that. / can easily rig you o1. NTH
And then they separated, mutually pleased VIII n,,
each other Reginald found he could spare lS Sis
fishing where he enjoyed some very lair sp p1ance
No: the two clerical sportsman did not eAcnainsI
condolences with regard to their ec cen, LIS ex-
views. Reginald was quite saiShsu nd T1 Mr. Smith
was convinced that such D fine, many Soune IA
how as Resnald-a capital angler too-nusIE HE He
correct views that is of course ve%s Of Sarish
work its trials dsappointments. success; ttho
hans Mr. Smith thought that being IN nun, 1,r
discussion of such subjects might appear lhcU ,i
@rnous: AZ any rate he did not open up the sun
ircf and as Reginalds experience was as Sto
rather limited, why like wise man; ne Exp, .tc
IN
discussion of pure business would have pee tar a
treat strain: far better and easier was 1t over
cigar in the smokng-roo at the Lotel 10 5 n5T
once again the battles of the day How splennuIfg
dd that last fish fight. What near shave ~
was at the end when the man was not quite Icaus
with the gaf What, killing ny the ocare'
Lady WAS, and so on al inilnltum .,r
During the few days the two were toge'herr
they had become fast friends, ana thlS lacI ieu
TO feelings of deep regret when louhu eApie''io"
!" an, what y pitv il is" sighed the Rev. j.
Smith. poor Marion did not fall in love win a
really splendid young fellow Ike BROWNING
man like that would not spend ms tc IN worIyt,S
about such trfes as bags Although, OF course,
he added, as principle came IN, sch rhI' Irc re-
What a fine, genial, largc-hearted man Smith ts
is" said Reginald enthusiastically TO hhhe n.
Knows how 10 land big fish too An, II poor
Maron's father were only Ike him how happy
we should have been Fancy his objecting TO to-, a
man because he did not like the Ra'es Inc
idea is quite too absurd, and lseglnaid sihleu'
Browning said the Rev. John Smith TO ms
friend when the latter was about to take his de1
parturc, you really must come ana see me
want 10 show my girls the man who helped tner
father ont of such a scrapc, and ! am sure t'iey
will be delighted to see you. Only unfortunately.
told you We are very unsettled Just now qun'c
birds of passage, in fact 80 ! can ave YOU per
mancnt address, but you give me yours, ana as soon
as We get all straight again | hope you'll come
and sec Ms and if there If any trouthshlnS near
why we'll have a turn together among them. ,
Gi course Reginald said he should be delighted
To- renew their acquaintance, although he ana npo
daughters If they were very nice they Wouln IT,,
mind him too painfully Of Marion and II they were
not he shonld feel sorry for poor old smith, VINO
IL served 10 have nice daughters.
Some two months later. when Reginald was work ri.
inr away in his East End parish, Inc received the
following invitation from smith
Middleton Rectory. Basingstroke. ,o.o
Dear BrownIng-we are settled at last. told
you can. Tho Test Is in capital order Just now.
Write and say when We may expect yoH W,rt f@ifs
Reginald had been working very hard, and this
invitation opened mp 10 him the prosper OF very
agreeable change so he wrote back saying lie should
On reaching the Rcctory, to which he was per-
sonaily conducted by the. Rector, REGINALD was
taken into the study. the Rector observing, " am
sorry all my girls are out, but they have gone TO
n tennis party. They are fond OF all outdoor
sports and capital walkers, so | hope you VIII
make them show YOU the country.
The two men continued chatting together Tor
some little time, and then Mr. Smith heard his
daughters voices in the hall; ana caiieu ou,,
Marion. my dear come here | want TO Introduce
my new friend. Mr.. Browning, TO you. HIS elder
daughter had by this time reached the study door
when he continued; =" hope you viii make his visi'
as comfortable and happy as possible. ., 80 cha
Marion certainly began well, for, as soon as she
saw REGINALD, she rushed forward and threw her
self into his arms, which of course rapturously
The Rev. J. Smith stood aghast All powers Of
spccch failed him He rubbed his eyes. Perhaps
they were falling too? No. II was an awful reality
lon introduce vonr daughter To perfect
stranger with the innocent remark you hope she
will try 10 make lis visit happy one. and then she
PUSHES into the SAID stranger arms Ildu thcy
both gone mad?
Before however. he had time TO think very
muc' his daughter, tearing herself from the
strangers arms rushed into his own. gave him two
or three hearty kisses and then exclaimed. You
dear. kind mani ! always said YOU were the nest
and kindc,t father in the world How sweet oil
you To- give lis both such charming surprise
Here REGINALD. rushing forward. seized both his
hands and shaking them warmly, exclaimed rapt-
uro,'.lv " My dear sir, how can | thank you for
this UNEXPECTED happiness How noble of you to
foreivc thoe.. horrid letters Of mine
Poor Mr. Smith was hewildered AZ last, me
rapture of the lovers having a little subsidized he
was able - gasp ont Marion, my chld, no You
know this gentleman :"
Know him. papa? Why this is my Reginald"
she answered, looking fondly at ner lover.
And, Mr.. Browning, do-do you--
Know tins ladv?" interrupted Reginald
WHY this is my Marion." and he put his arm once
more round her waist
Mr. smith looked even more bcwildcred, but
AT last stammcrcd ont. And who-who then are
you. Mr. Browning?'
am sorry 10 say. Mr.. Smith, that | am the
late Mr.. Brown of Billsforl
And l. sir, am delighted TO hear it, cried
Mr.. Smith. also getting excited. he rushed
forward kissed his daughter. and warmly shook
Rcginald's hand. Delighted 10 hear it; and
| am charmed that ny daughter has won the
heart OF such fine, manly, young fellow! Shake
hands once more. Browning. Marion. You have
made your father very happy. Kiss me again, my
child -lAlunayS Magazine.