The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-16

Shoh HVs lait IN love Win ner-
there's no danger" said Aymer, "bu
It's such fun! I'm so much obliged t,
You for suggesting it."
Fanny cried herself to sleep tina,
night Dewey didn't seem to care ,
pin whether she Airted with Capt
Aymer or not.
The next day she went out horse
back riding with the captain. Kent
sat on his horse like d centaur and
Fanny came back rosy as q whole bed
OF carnations
Are you going with us to the Cede,
Falls tomorrow, Fanny" asked Mr.
Dewey that evening. ave said some,
thing about going together week OF
SO ago, didn't we?,
Fanny was ready with her lesson.
did we? l had forgotten; besides,
promised to go with Capt. Aymer."
With Capt. Aymer? Oh, well, all
right, I'll take Julia Symington."
Fanny's lips quivered, but Hide.
garde shook her head at her, and she
did not call back the young English,
man, as had been her impulse.
Capt. Aymer proved most devoted
cavalier and Fanny half reproached
herself that she had enjoyed the day
so much.
"1tsvery wrong OF me, sighed Fanny
to Hildegardc, her faithful confdante.
mo. it isn't; it's exactly right" re.
sponded Hildegarde.
IL begin to be afraid he don't care
for me-"
Hes BRUTE" asserted her friend;
land it will serve him right II you
never look at him again.
So the glowing midsummer swept by
and Mr.. Dewey held aloof, hugging
himself to think how he was outwitting
the conspirators. though an occasional
twinge Of jealousy now and then
passed through his mind.
Presently there was q sore cutlery
among the allied forces. An order had
come from tho memorable war depart
ment and the captain must go some
where on the frontier straightway.
The matter was beginning to get a
little serious" he thought, land just
as soon as that COMPOUNDED puppy gets
away I'll make little Fanny a happy
woman. Maybe, though, 1t would be
we'll to punish her for a few days
longer"
"0h, Fanny. Fanny, aren't you
sorry" sobbed Hildegardc, clinging
around her tall brother, whose face
was unwontedly grave.
"Yes, Hildegarde," said Fanny, II
am very sorry"
Capt. Aymer looked penetrating,y
into her face. There were real tears
quivering and sparkling on her eye.
lashes and the roses had all paled from
her cheeks.
Fanny he said, impetuously. .'is IL
from your hearth
Fanny-silly little creature that she
to cry, and Hildegarde
rushed forward.
"Oh, Kentl You promised that"
"a man isn't responsible for his fate,
ind have fallen in love with her." ex.
the young officer. Fanny,
I'm to love you in vain?"
Fanny tried to laugh hysterically.
"Of-of course; all this is only part
If the programme" she faltered.
BY Jove, but it's notr' cried Aymer.
What was jest has become earnest
love you, Fanny; cannot leave you
lere to become the bride Of that
elf-conceited puppy. Tell me that |
nay hope!"
Hildegarde seized both her friends
lands.
"She loves you, Kent-she loves you.
can see it in her eyes!- she cried ex-
Stand aside, Hiidegarde," said
iymer. II have the first right here.
The is mine now" And he took her |
to his breast.
Yes--it was true that the little moi.
el of acting had become strong, life !
ong reality. Kent and Fanny had
played at lovers until love, the shy
ogue, crept into both their hearts |
With almost unpcrceived footsteps.
"Are yon happy, Fanny" demanded |
he exigent army officer when all was |
ettled and Hildegarde had gone to |
ell Mary Bell as great secret" how
he little stratagem had ended.
'Oh, Kent" whispered Fanny, II |
lever knew what true happiness was
,efore."
And Capt. Aymer must have been
indeed not to be satisfied |
With the answer.
He departed, carrying in his keeping
he loving little heart of Fanny White.
Ralph Dewey contemplated the de-
,arture of Hildegarde's brother with
10 small degree Of satisfaction.
"Now's my chance" he thought 81
ness, on the whole, I'll not keep her
n suspense any longer, poor child. I
My wanted TO let 'em see that I
vasn't to be coerced."
Mr.. Dewey proposed accordingly in
uc form that very day.
Il am very sorry, Mr.. Dewey" said
amy. looking provokingly lovely.
but-but I'm engaged"
"Engaged?"
"Ycs-to Capt. Aymer."
Now. Fanny" said Ralph, argu-
where's the use Of carry
NJ on this pretense any longer? CT
curse know it's all stratagem."
But 1t isn't stratage M" said Fam
y, Indignantly; Il love him and he
,ves me-and there's my ring"
She held up . pretty finger as she
poke, wherein glittered q solitaire
iamond.
So Mr.. Dewey found himself outma-
euvered after all, and accordingly re-
.eated in as good order as possible,