Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-03-16
WINTHROP'S ROMANCE.
What Shattered the Lieutenants
Dream of Love.

over the tiny hand extended to him.
"Delighted, / am sure, to make your
acquaintance. Miss Garland All the
boys have been talking so much about
YOU that | feel l almost know you"
Lieut.. Winthrop turning toward
him coouettishly, Il think that is pure
1attcry, as surely in two weeks you
have had time TO make my acquaint-
ance. if you were 50 desirous Of it."
True, but then you see ( only re-
turned a day ago"
AS he spoke the band played the
march for supper, and, offering his arm,
Lieut. Winthrop led his partner from
the ballroom
Lieut.. VIII Winthrop was one Of the
most popular officers of the --th. Al
though but twcnty-eight. he had been
in many campaigns. and was now on
leave, spending his time at that most
delightful place, Point Comfort
Miss Daisy Garland was one Of the
bellies of the place. She was not a tall,
stately society woman, but an i'm
pulsivc southern girl. She was the
only child Of q millionaire orange plan
tation holder. Having been educated
/ in virginia. she had been in society but
a short time, yet was already one Of
| the most sought after and favored girls
in the place.
Two days after the ball Winthrop
4 might have been seen slowly strolling
up toward the pretty cottage Mr.. Gar
land had hired for the time he and his
daughter were TO spend at Point Com
fort If anyone had told win he was
going to see his pretty partner of the
ball he would have politely told him he
was crazy. Oh. no! mis- praiseworthy
intention was to have a coy talk with
Mr.. Garland about the least romantic
subject, financial news.
Although very few knew it, Lieut..
I w. Winthrop had a snug little fortune
invested in the far north. Ever since
| his cadet days he had laid aside part of
the generous allowance his father sent
/ him.
"Of course" Winthrop soliloquized
as ne went along, everyone thinks
just because there is = pretty girl here
/ come 10 see her, but will show them
the contrary"
As he arrived at this conclusion he
marched up the steps and gave de-
termined pull at the great lions head
that served as a lmoc,:cr \ trim maid
/ servant opened Jhc door and tod him
the master was out, but she had orders
to ask the lieutenant in when he called,
as Mr.. Garland had left a message.
Even as She spoke the parlor door
was pushed open and Miss Daisy APP
peared.
"Ah. Mr-I mean with pretty
blush and smile, Lieut. Winthrop, so
you have come at last" and she put
out her dainty land, which was cor
/ daily clasped in hi, for a moment
papa waited until a few minutes
ago for you and instructed me to keep
YOU if You came until his return. You
can see him at the club if you care to
90 there, but l am quite alone and Will
be very pleased not to have to wait
alone" she continued, pleasantly.
well, Miss Garland, if | won't in
tcrrupt You reading, for see You have
been quite studious 10y the book you
carry. will wait for Mr.. Garland here "
As VIII followed his hostess in he
could hardly conceal his surprise at the
beauty Of the drawing-room. The
walls were hung in the palest
rose color. Great lounging chairs and
| tiny Gilt ones stood around in an in
viting way The table was covered
with magazines, and handsome book
ease was well filed with the choicest
literature. Everywhere was the evil
dence Of refined taste.
Each stand was loaded down with
flowers. Great hardy jacks crowded
ont the dainty tea roses while violets
nestled lovingly in their bed Of leaves.
Near the window stood Daisy's favorite
chair, and the second volume Of the
book she still held in her hand, thrown
carelcssly on the floor, showed she had
left her nook hastily.
As VIII took in these details his eye
rested upon Daisy. TO him she was
the sweetest picture in the room. Her
dark, curly hair was pushed carelessly
back from her white forehead, and her
hands were clasped behind her head as
she leaned back in a big chair talking
lazily TO Winthrop. One tiny boot was
thrust forward and tapped the floor
gently as she spoke. A few pale roses
were fastened to the white folds of her
collar, and one nestled in the dark
masses of her hair.
Mr.. Garland did not come in until
five o'clock, 50 although VIII had come
intending to stay only an hour, it was
well past six when he walked back 10
his hotel. In his mind he saw the
pretty face he had just left
The next day Mr.. Garland left for a
short stay at his home in Virginia.
VIII had cordial invitation to step in
any time and sec his daughter. After
his last visit Winthrop thought he had
done his duty and stayed away three
whole days. On the fourth he recon-
sidered Mr.. Garlands invitation, and
on the fifth yielded
Then began again the old story Of
Eve tempting Adam. After his fall
Winshrop was a constant visitor at the
Garland's pretty home. Soon it became
known TO every one that the handsome
lieutenant was suitor for the hand Of
the southern beauty. Every day
promptly at two Winthrop would APP
pear on his well-groomed horse, leading
a pretty bay by the bride. In a few
minutes Daisy would step out in her
stylish habit, and off they would ride.
About two months after Lieut.
Winthrop was sitting in large arm
chair before the fire and evidently in
deep thought Suddenly he addressed
the fire thus:
"See here old man, you're in love.
No use denying it. Here you sit
grumbling and wondering what to do,
and there is only one course for you to
take Bless her heart, she has always
} seemed glad to see me whenever
came. Yes! by George, will try my
fate tn-nipht "
After making this resolution VIII
put on his hat and went out Strolling
in to the club he found a square white
envelope addressed in the hand he
knew so well.
81 shall be very glad to have you
spend the evening with u.s. as papa is
. ,,;,,,. 1,o,oau co ran Miss Carlaud's