The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-03-17

That's So" he answered When he
had gone she told herself that there
was something about him you were
never able to forget. He stopped at q
florists on his way home and bought a
handful of yellow roses Its impossi-
BILE TO go by this shop and not come
In" he explained to the young lady,
who put them down to his account; he
looked SO much more than he said, that
the rest of the day seemed to be bright
ened for her by the mere remembrance
OF his voice They will please Mrs
Berwick" he thought; 'she likes little
attentions. and there Is no reason on
earth why she shouldn't have them
while the game lasts I expect it's
about slipped from me this afternoon;
but it's as we'll to take it calmly. It's q
foolish thing to say, but l believe l
could have borne it better If I'd had q
single kiss to remember" He let him
self in with a latchkey. Mrs Berwick
had evidently been waiting for him; she
came to the dining-room door and
becxoned; there were tears in her eyes,
and little cambria handkerchief was
crushed up in her hand. Her agitation
interested him, but he wished that she
used some other perfume than white
rose; it was too strong, and he was
tired of it
"Ohl MIR. Midway" she said, "there
is horrible man in the next room.
He says he must be paid before he
leaves the house."
81 may differ from him on that
point" he answered, slowly, "but
meanwhile don't distress yourself
Here are some roses. saw them and
felt that their natural place was under
your care. If you wo uld give me cup
of tea in the drawing-room should be
very grateful But first I'll speak to
the scoundrel in the library" A little
later he sent for the butler Rogers"
he said, take care of that gentleman
downstairs, and make much of him.
To-day is Wednesday: he will be here
till Friday morning. when the bills will
all be settled. ] am tired of people
clamoring for their money. And,
Rogers" he went on after pause;
while his eyes flashed with amusement,
II shall invite all the gentlemen and
their bills here tomorrow night. Have
a good supper ready in the dining
room the best you know how. I shall
take one end of the table, and Mrs. Ber-
wick, have no doubt, will have the
kindness to take the other" Rogers
looked at him for moment puzzled.
Eyes, sir, I'll see to it" he answered
without a word of comment. The next
morning the majority of Mr.. Medway's
creditors received q little letter. 1t |
ran thus:
ected you so long. but my Australian affairs |
have taken up all my time. 1t would give me |
much pleasure II you would come here to-mor- |
'ow night, at eleven when wish to do myself /
he honor OF entertaining you with some other |
'redftors at supper, and Of Immediately after
wards settling your claims upon me.
Yours truly, G. MIDWAY"
At ten o'clock the next night, Med
way and Mrs. Berwick stood looking
It the supper table. Rogers" he said
get four of those folding Japanese
Greens from the bedrooms-the very
Ugh ones Open one fat cross the end
II the table, So Put small table, not
wider than this, and not more than
wo or three feet long, on the other
ide. and push it close up. SO that but
or the screen it would join on to the
upper table"
Rogers, who prided himself on never
howing any surprise. did as he was
old
"Now," continued Midway, LAY my
upper behind the screen. shall want
bottle of champagne-open it. mind
nd my check book, pen. ink and a
beet of paper by me- No. you needn't
ut any candles; ] shall not want them
guess that l am here. and there will
. light enough from the lamp above.
low place my chair. then the other
aree screens close ~ possible, 20 that
hey make little square room that [
nyone may walk round and yet see ]
othing." He looked at it carefully
hen it was complete. quite q snug
tile place." he said. "Mrs Berwick I
went on, turning to her, II am go
q to ask you to receive these gentle q
en- when they arrive. Bring them
own. sit at the head of the table, and
as gracious to them as you can. 4
lall eat my supper behind those 4
reens; you can make any excuse you
ke for my absence. Rogers, put the
inc on the table, bottle of cham !,
lgne to each man. When it is pretty !,
W down" he said, speaking to Mrs. ;,
srwick again, II want you to say that 4
ere's pleasant surprise awaiting o
EN-. as well as q settlement of ali
cir claims. and propose that they h
ouid drink my health. Just as they d
e putting the glasses to their lips, A
'Gers is to pull away the front screen II
ross the end Of the table, and they
III have the pleasure of knowing / ..
we been with them all the time, and 81
en- man will be able to reflect with Il
on any remarks he has Il
de-"
oh. Mr.. Midway" she exclaimed, h
g Mi N |