New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16

CnfAf LEN ANIL
A dewy August morning melted into glorious
summer day. Not speck to be seen in the
sky while the CLASSY water reflected every OBJ
ject on It's surface. and the quiverlng air along
the fences and gateways evidenced the heat In
store.
ut will be pleasanter for you than for your
oarsmen" observed Lord Carnoustie. addressing
his spouse to whom he always spoke Of the day
as your day" and OF the party as your party
your weather is all right for you. anyway"
Yes indeed. dear mamma is most fortunate. /"
observed Louisa. And dear mamma herself gra-
ciousy smiled assent.
She was in the best Of humors. and Lady Car
noustie could really be very nice long the
best of humors lasted indeed she was at no
time a bad-hearted woman. only unreasonably
self-satisfed exactns and punctilious in small
matters
When all went well. and her petty mind was
content to believe that no one was seeking 10
thwart or overreach her. more especially when
taken entirely out of her own beat. she could
open out quite wonderfully and be so grateful,
and obliged. and considerable that you would
hardly have known her for the same woman you
met under other conditions.
Penelope, who had prepared herself for day
OF annoyance or al best of chastened enjoyment
was agreeably surprised to find in her usually
prosy and pecvish relation a meek. bland, re-
sponsve companion. who was pleased with
everything and obedient TO the slightest sug-
gestion Of her conductors.
Her walk down to the shore a royal prog
ress She was the centre Of attention-every-
body's thought: and her comfort and convenience
everybody's primary care. This position exactly
suited her.
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daughter carrying her shawl. and another her
cushion. with Nina and Penelope running along
IN front to say she was coming and her own
maid following behind to make sure she was not
!ncommoded by the way, she was-for her-com-
pletely happy; end all had the benefit OF her
serenity.
my good Dickinson. do not come down In this
hot sum- am quite we'll taken of. assure
you / insist upon IT, Dickinson. That little cap
upon your head IS nc protection. Oh, well, II you
will disobey me. you knnw"-in high good humor
Then with q pinch OF Carnousties arm she Is
such a good ature: she fancies that she must
see me safely off with her own eyes: 1t is no use
my sending her back. she would be quite un-
happyr'
Anon 1t was. Dear Louisa. I quite sorry
you should have encountered yourself with that
heavy shawl There was really no occasion on a
day like this. Some OF the men could have
brought up the paids from the boat for me to SIT
on. II you think the caves may be damp You are
lightedly deprecated the idea OF being encum-
bered."
Penelope had the next paean.
"A pretty figure. has she not, Carnoustle
with another pinch. Lord CarnOustie did not Ike
his arm being punched; the fingers were rather
thin and bony and they gripped a tender part
but he would have endured anything rather imam
ruffle the smooth surface OF the days events
one could never tell what might happen ana ne
was always glad when the affair was wen over.
penelope has a very pretty figure. and she trips
along lightly" continued her ladyshiD ewing the
pair in front "She il not so tall as Nina; but
many people indifferent 10 height in women.
hope those two will not fatigue themselves with
running. They have long day before thefn'
with junction.
The run. however. came to an end as she
spoke Redwood at the gates, and other
figures were OF the shore. and all was In read-
ness. No haphazard fashion Of getting OF was
permitted on such day; nothing had pen al
lowed TO be forgotten or neglected Inc BOAT
had been baled and carpetcd. ard oVerhauled
from bow to stern there was spare oar ana
couple Of spare rowlock pins; the luncheon pas
kets were slowed away: aid Lazy 'drnousue
herself was the next article required
Graciousy responding to every sanitation Iauy
Carnoustie was passed on from mana 10 manu-
and eventually landed in her seat OF hohor.
There was nothing for maid or footman to put
Themselves forward about; no means by which
her ladyship's eye might be brought 10 pear
unon their attentiveness. She was pleased 10 note
however that they were there: and Duncan ana
dickinson felt that they might have their day
off with an easy NINA. M, ,,,r -,
Carnoustie, taking the helm
Redwood made no objection
"rorouu next Won: Peter next him: and John
next him" directed Lord Carnoustie: and the
In the stern were the three elder ladies' Nina
and Penelope being joyously re.egated 10 the DOW
and the boat pushed on mirrored III the 0'"'
what a day Lady Carnoustie has got for her
playr' exclaimed the elder Miss Soutter to her
sister as from their doorstep the worthy laoieS
lo~a vtura
tie is always fortunate. What a pretty sight
that boat is! And Mr.. RedwOods flannel suit
really most picturesque st,n Maranne ai'ef I"
80 am l." said Marianne. blinking In the sun.
That's just what I'm thinking, too Jean;
Mr. Redwood's fine young man. Marianne
And not too young Jean.
They're beginning-if one might say so or
Lord Carnoustie's daughters-to get on. 10 ne
sure. II is no matter no matter ior ra1,"y inc
"Or 60 off," cackled Marianne and the two ola
bodies laughed together. ,
Nina Ia not Just like her sisters. continued
the elder. thoughtfully after while III one
might say so Of such people as the Carnousties'
Louisa and Joanna are cut out TOT ora iIa .c',
ike ourselves. l could almost doubt their dolhs
so well In the married state. as ! have often
said: they are cut out for Carnouste Castle ana
nownere else; and whatever they wou'd 90 VIII IA
OUT Lady Carnoustie to give them her ADVICE ana
help, and supply them with all the Information
they require-Lady Carnoustie being such very
superior person. really can't think aiwa ass
ask Lady Carnoustie's opinion. whenever get
the chance. and sizes always most kind In CIV
Ing it. And really don't think LOUSY and
Joanny could get on al all without their mother
Nina Is different When she a little thing
90 you remember how she used to run I'm here
and cry that she wanted other girls to play
with? Take my word for It now. Marianne. she
wants other girls TO play with still"
We'll. she's got Penelope"
Jean gave her sister a little push.
In. you're a gomeri Penelope, indeed. us
not penelope now-but It's the same thing. The
Idssie frets because she's cooped up like a hen
with chickens or like hen without chickens
without anything She's not 10 do this and she's
rot TO do that. and what IL she to do? She has
no Fancy for pudding Ia and ont among the poor
l0lks small blame 10 Ter. I'm not fond OF II