The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-12-16

aroused him to high pitch of anxiety
concerning my reply, l will step into
the room, quite by accident, and you,
of course, will be taken aback and re-
tire precipitately.
Angie, mastering the feeling of re-
volt with which her friends cold blood
ed reception of her suitor's hand inspir-
cd her, entered into her plans with an
assumed seriousness that awakened in
Agnes an unpleasant suspicion that she
was amusing herself at her expense.
cat any rate, l shall laugh last, p"
thought Agnes.
Angie sent for Mr.. Ellard, and hay
ing dressed in simple white gown with
dash of pink, that threw q pretty glow
beneath her eyes, she waited among the
cushions of the divan. Agnes had ar
rayed herself deliberately in an imported
costume, displaying her figure to its
greatest advantage.
The electric bell rang and Harry was
announced. He was visibly embarrassed,
but Angles frank and cordial reception
soon put him at his ease, and presently
when she kindled the tiny alcohol flame
beneath the brass teapot, saying, Il am
going to brew you cup of tea, and il
you don't mind the grounds will tell
your fortune, :" he had quite recovered
his self possession. II shall be glad to
have you do so, )" he replied, for l am
very DESTROYS of knowing my fate. "
Angie glanced toward the portieres,
which trembled not;eeably. His eyes
followed hers, and he said: There
seems to be draft Is the window
open! Do you feel chilly? will close
it. " And he arose with alacrity to cross
the room.
"Oh-no, mol" said Angie precipi-
lately. You must not-that is, l mean
Il am not chilly" Then she began to
talk rapidly to conceal her confusion,
while he sat down, looking at her Gu
riously.
After he had disposed Of his tea, she
ordered him to reverse the cup on the
saucer and turn it three times. This he
did, wondering what motive had prompt
ed her to select this peculiar method Of
entertainment. AS he handed her the
cup she said impressivcly: II SEQ a
young man. He has written n letter. F"
Here her auditor colored, evading her
glance. He has written it in great
haste, she continued, land very care
lessly, which he should not have done
considering the Importance of its sub
stance. AT this point they We're inter-
rupted by cough from the portieres
Harry Ellard looked ut her steadily.
"Angie, is there some one behind those
eurtains?''
Don't interrupt was the reply.
"Listen to what l have to say. The
young man neglected to address the let
ter further than the Christian name of
the lady for whom it was intended. 1t
was returned to him, and this morning
the lady received it i'll Il somewhat de-
moralized condition. The lady loves
you very much, and her answer
The portieres were thrown apart and
Agnes stepped out, just in time to see
him knock tho teaeup from Angles
hand as he made wild dash toward
her
"Angie--you hoaxln he cried, cover
ing her in his big arms and holding
the face of the struggling girl where he
could kiss her lips over and over again.
"Why didn't you tell me at once that
you had received the letter."
Because-because," turning hei
head with difficulty and glancing at
Agnes, II did not receive the letter at
all. 1t went to Agnes. a"
but you knew it was for you. u
II suspected-but you had the g. in
the wrong place. But at this point
Agnes passed out of the room, slamming
the door. St Louis Globe Democrat.