Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-09-27
WINTHROP'S ROMANCE
Wneb Shattered the Lieutenants
Dream of Love.

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acquaintance. Miss Garland Al, ~
boys have been talking 81 nnoh 80 ~
you that feel almost know you.
Lieut. winthrop" turning toward
him eoquettishly, Il think that i pnre
, hattery, as surely in two weeks Won
nave had time to make my acouaint.
ance, if you We're so DESTROYS of il.
True but then you see only re-
turned day ago
As he spoke the band PLAYED tho
march for supper. and, Offering his arm
Lieut.. Winthrop led his partner from
tie ballroom.
Lieut.. VIII Winthrop was one of the
most popular officers Of the til. Al
though but twenty-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 ono ~ 40
bellies of the place. She was not a tam
stately society woman. but m III.
pulsive southern girl She was The
only child Of millionaire orange plan
tation holder. Having been educated
in Virginia, she had been in society but
short time, yet was already one Of
The most sought after and favored girls
in the place
Two days after the ball Winthrop
might have been seen slowly strolliDr
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, mol his praiseworthy
intention was to have a coy talk with
Mr.. Garland about the least romantic
subject, financial news
Although very few knew it, Lieut..
W. Winthrop had 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 to see her, but will show them
the contrary"
AS he arrived at this conclusion he
marched up the steps and gave a de-
termined pail at the great lions head
that served as knocl5er. A trim maid
servant opened the 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 message.
Even as she spoke the parlor door
was pushed open and Miss Daisy APP
peared.
"Ahl Mr.. II mean" with pretty
blush and smile, Lieut.. Winthrop, so
you have come at last" and she put
out her dainty hand, which was cor
daily clasped in his for moment.
Papa waited until 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 |
go there, but ! am quite alone and Will |
be very pleased not TO have to wait |
alone" she continued, pleasantly.
well. Miss Garland, if won't in
terrupt you reading. for | see you lave |
been quite studious by 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
case 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
out the dainty tea roses, while violets
-, 81 .aI Of |
Near the window stood Daisy's favorite
chair, and the second volume of the
book she still held in her hand, thrown
carelessly 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 carelesslv
back from her white forehead, and he
hands were clasped behind her head as
she leaned back in a big chair talking
lazilv 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 uld not come III uuli
five o'clock, so although Win had come
intending to stay only an hour, it was
well past six when he walked back 20
his hotel In his mind he saw the
pretty face he had just left.
The next day Mr.. Garland left for
short stay at his home in Virginia
VIII had cordial invitation to step in
any time and see 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. Garland's invitation, and
on the fifth yielded.
Then began again the old story of
Eve tempting Adam. After his fall
was constant visitor at the
Garland's pretty home. Soon it became