Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-01-15

founded sell, and Pm getting quite fond Of

ROUNDED sell, and I'm getting quite fond oi
the girl-villainous accent and all"
Nothing amused him more than when she
talked about London. Her curiosity on this
point was unbounded.
She guessed" that above all things she
should like TO meet a real lord-a real Eng
lish lord.
There was girl in Omaha who had mar
ried an Italian prince, but Miss Grey, on
her part, was Of the opinion that the ALI
ance had been eminently unsatisfactory,
and there were even stories afioat-in
Omaha-that the bridegroom had once
been a waiter at Delmonico's. Did Mr.
Sargent happen to number any English no
bleman among his acquaintance
'Ohl 1 know one or two," said George.
assuming fine air Of indifference. There's
TonbridRe; he's decent sort Of chap. He
was my flag at Eton, don't you know. Ton
bridge was always a bit Of a fool, but, az
Englishmen go, he isn't bad. Why, II
you'll give me your address In town I'll
III bring him TO see you some afternoon
Miss Grey's eyes sparkled
why, that will be just real lovely" she
said softly, and for the rest OF the voyage
she was very nice to the young man.
hhu Jtb up W but COulu uldhc
her out. Though she talked a good deal
It was principally Of Omaha, and he had
70 confess 10 himself that she had told him
very little.
He had spoken Of calling upon her, but
he had to admit that she had never ex
pressed wish that he should do so. She
was going to stay with some people in the
country" that was all he could gather as
10 her plans, and yet he, the much feted
Mr. George Sargent, Of New York, had
never taken so much trouble to please any
young woman in his life
This little western miss had known how
10 keep him at an aggravating distance for
seven long days Of lounging in steamer
chair, for seven long evenings OF moonlight
walks and talks on the upper deck
BY the time they had landed In Liver
pool the young man felt quite hurt He
lost sight Of her for a time in the hustle oi
the custom house, and it was with feel
ing Of relief that he caught sight OF Mis-
Grey's charming profile again in a railway
carriage at Lime street station.
May see you mp to town" he asked
jumping into the carriage, the young lady,
brilliant smile obviously implying assent
II may be Of use 10 you while you are II
London" said Mr.. Sargent as the traiI
Numbered south. II should like you u
say when you get back to Omaha that yoI
had a good time over here"
But it was not after all Mr.. George Sar
gent who was destined to contribute-ex
cept indirectly-to the young lady'samuse
ment while she was In London. As tn.
train steamed into Euston station fai
boy rushed forward to the carriage door
"Oh, Bertiel Have you Gomez" crieC
Miss Grey, while her companion CALCULATED
"Tonbridgep
"Hullol" shouted the fair young man
You two have been over in the sam,
steamer. What larkl Then | needn'
introduce you to Miss Dering Grey, ols
mani Been having a high old time II
Washington this winter Ell, Gwenp AM
have you picked up the real Yanke
twangp
George Sargent had grown crimson from
forehead TO chin.
Dering- Greyi The name was familia
over two continents. The girls mothe
was one of the most beautiful women Il
England; her brother was one Of the Brit
ish secretaries at Washington
And here was Tonbridge on the most In
inmate Terms Win girl whom SarRen
had been alternately patronizing and mai
ing love to, and who had turned ont TO b
one Of the smartest young women in Lor
don.
His annoyance increased when he fouD
that Lord Tonbridge was to convey his fe
low traveller In the Dering- Grey carriag
alone to Grosvenor square.
Tat old chap" said Tonbridge. w
shall all meet again at Tonbridge at th
end Of the week Miss Dering- Grey's com
ing down Of course. In fact. you know
we're engaged"
IL congratulate you, old fellow, Ia
sure" said Sargent, forcing a smile.
Sargent betook himself TO hotel an,
after dinner indited brief letter 70 hi
Elton flag. IL was to the effect that a.
urgent telegram from New York demands
his immediate return, 10 that after all b
should be unable to join in the festiyitie
Of bis friends coming Of age.
He did not mention In the note that b
was afraid Of the fine smile Of the futur
Countess Of Tonbridge. Globe.