Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-01-12

"He has the Instincts as well as the
bearing Of born gentleman, she
whispered to her brother "Who
would think that his ancestors had
always sold cinnamon and nutmegsl"
Uncle Dorlval, who read cyclope-
dias and was thought very learned,
retorted quickly;
"And why should he not have as
fine sentiments as a nobleman? Away
with your absurd notions, sister, Ali
men are equal"
The clock struck 2 and Saint An
DIRE suddenly 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 at the hotel. He there
fore rose from the table, and an,
nouncing that he had important
business to attend to, prepared to
leave. His host protested in vain,
Sylvia looked up in blank amaze
ment and every one entreated him to
remain.
81 donot understand, began the
old man, following his visitor to the
front door. The young man inter
rupted him, saying solemnly;
II will explain. At IL O'Clock
this morning l died, after short
and sudden attack Of collie, and l gave
the hotel proprietor my word of honor
that my body should be removed this
afternoon. You see, therefore, that
if / were to absent myself any longer
it would be very awkward" With
these words he disappeared, leaving
the old father overwhelmed with
amazement.,
When the rest of the family heard
what had been said they decided that
youth was joking.
"He had humor," said Uncle Dori-
val, II shall congratulate him the
next time L see him. He will be
here in time for supper"
But supper time came and passed
and there was no sign Of the son-in
law, The family became anxious and
alarmed, and toward 8 o'clock they
sent a messenger to the hotel to in
Quire for the passenger who had ar
rived there by coach that morning,
The proprietor sent back word that
the gentleman named had died at II
o'clock of collie, and that the body
had been taken away for burial in the
afternoon. The news was received
with Unbounded establishment and
little Sylvia burst into tears as she
declared that she would wear mourn.
ing as if she were widow.
cit was his ghost that came here
said the girls mother in a tone OF
awe, but Uncle Dorlval shrugged his
shoulders.
''DO ghosts eat and drink as he
did?" he asked. THAT fellow was
merely some young scapegrace who
wanted to play trick on US and get
good meal at the same time. "
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 subject of
wonder in boudoirs and drawing
rooms and the fair Young widow who
had never been married wore a black
gown and veil and SIZED passionate
tears for the atfianced husband whom
she had seen but once.
! Two weeks later she was wander
sing about the garden one evening,
listening sadly to the songs of the
nightiBgales. The stars were shin
ing 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 along these
pathways!"
AS she spoke a cracking of boughs
near her made her start with terror,
and in another instant q man broke
through the Towering shrubs anG
knelt at her feet. The stars were
shining to some purpose then, for by
their light she recognized the face for
which she had been longing, and in a
voice which betokened mingled Joy
and dread she cried;
"Then yOE ARE not dead!"
mo, indeed, sweetheart" he an
swered softly; II am alive, and hope
TO live and love you for many q long
Gay yet"
When the two young people en-
teGed the drawing-room the family
were playing backgammon. A look
of amazement greeted the appearance
of Saint Andre, and every one being
dumbfounded the young baron had no
difficulty in telling his story, which
he concluded by asking for Sylvia'S
hand.
The marriage took place as soon as
the proper period of mourning had
elapsed, and Aunt DOlarice was tri-
umphant.
Ibid l not tell you he had the bear
ing Of nobleman?" she cried.
"All's well that ends well, and
baron is as good as a grocer said
Uncle Dorival --Romance.
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