Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-07-16


cit doesn't matter. We can Just sepa
rate. But then we should have to q
on being together"
Something struck me in this last oil
servatiop. laid down my hat
Cad, so we shouldl" said 1. 'sTha
would be rather queer
I'VE should have to stay in the sam
house-even in the same room some
timesW And Flo's graceful back wa
agitated with a shudder.
1--WE should" ! assented. II suppos
you wouldn't speak for the whole even
ing?"
I'VE shoyld have to keep up appear
ances, and seem to be friendly whel
the servants were there and-oh, i
would be awfuli"
l put my hands in my pos1ets an,
surveyed Flo.
what should we have to do?r
asked, with curiosity.
Make loathsome pretense of-o
still caring for cae another, suppose,
said Flo, with svoan of prosperity,
horror.
But what should we hive to do?'
persisted. I wanted .lesa is. "Shouls
we have to tallx?"
Yes snapped Flo.
should l." I purs0ed, taking ,
step towards Flo, "havs to kiss you?
'0h, l suppose wonder why 20,
don't go!"
And would you have to kiss me?"
To this question | received no an
swer at all. But | was bound to ex
tract one; 1 could not leave the matter
unsettled. So rang the bell.
What are you ringing for?" said Flo
facing round suddenly.
For the footman," said /, noddins
my head.
Il should have thought you coult
find your way out" and she right
about-faced again.
Then William opened the door.
did you ring, sir?" he asked, oh
serving, i suppose, that Flo did not ap
pear to want anything.
Yes, William, rang. I want
Its mistake, William" came sud
denly from the window.
mo, it isn't" said l. 81 must ash
William"
Nonsense, Dick! It's only Mr.. Van
sittart's joke, William"
well, them" said l, "can we do i
without William? If SO, he can 60"
There was the slightest of pauses
Then Flo said:
Yes, you may go, William"
William, looking somewhat puzzled
withdrew; and then Flo, much flushed
turned round once for all
Il can't think" said she, "how yor
can be so foolish. ! don't know what
you'd have done in another minute"
II should" | answered, have kept
up appearances"
Flos lips twitched little. saw j,
in a moment
lit Is perfectly useless for me-" OBJ
served, plaintively, Ito try to escape
from you. Your resentment is not tc
be relied upon for quarter of an hour
/ am nearly heart-broken about Phil
ippa March"
We'll, I'm most sore about Capt
Worsley."
But" said I, I'm going TO be man
I'm going to forget Philippa and keer
my word to you. Will you put the cap
tain out of your hearth"
'I'll try" said Cousin Flo.
Because you know if, after we ar,
married, you speak of him with re
greet"
"Or if you seem to wish Philip,
had"
"All those terrible things will hap
PEN
Yes, know. Dick. Are we reall,
wise TOTO risk it2"
] knitted my brows. 1t was really
serious question. l studied Flo
features.
I'm puzz led" answered. Your,
very charming. Flo, but"
II don't trust you, Dick"
| There was long sad pause. Fl,
held out her hand with a gesture O
farewell. look ed in her eyes. / tool
the hand.
'It is really best" said Flo, gently.
| 81 suppose it is" said /, rather for
lornly, squeezing her hand.
Marriage is such an irrevoca bl,
step" Flo reminded me.
well, anyhow, it's very trouble
some to-"
And if" interrupted Flo, when i
was too late, when we awoke to tn,
fact-No! G-good-by, Dickp'
'Goodby, Flo" said l much moved.
Thus we parted. l took my hat, and
without a backward glance, startet
for the door.
| AT this moment, curiously enough
the door opened. William came in.
please, miss" said he, teas read,
in the drawing-room."
Thank you. William" said Flo, in
very low voice.
lively in the middle of the room. Thel
1 put my hat down.
Hang it," said l, resting my eyes OF
Flo's face, I'VE shall always have tn
servants
1.-The servants?" murmured Flo, il
question.
why, yes" said I. and / began T.
smile. "And, if the worst comes to tn
worst, we must" paused and tool
Flo's hand again.
"We must what, Dick?" she asked.
I'VE must, | answered, rub alonl
on keeping up appearances"
We were disgracefully late for tea
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