The morning times., 1896-11-08

Alexander remembered certain rOsc-tnt-
ed notes that were strewn about Mr. FL
lard's dresser, signed, Yours, as always
Agnes. No. = w. street.-the lady,
doubtless, for whom the letter was Ia
tended, and instead Of returning IL TO the
writer, he delivered it at the above ad-
dress.
Agnes Moran read it with gleam Of
triumph in her eyes.
..At last!" she exclaimed. 81 had
severe struggle landing that fish-wealthy.
handsome, healthy, the beau ideal OF our
circle. What triumph! ! wondered why
he was so silent and lackadaisical the last
time he called. But how is this? ii s.etter
is dated October lit Is now November 3.
The envelope has been opened-how odd!
OH
And upon examining it closely she real
lied what had happened, and laughed heart
lily.
Poor fellOw-and he has been in un
certainty for over q month. But what
possessed him, TO send the letterin this
condition after its return? Perhaps to
let me know how perturbed he has been
Well, no matter. He shall know his cate
by tonight. The first thing to do is to
go over to see Angie Fairfax and tell
her the news. Hateful thing-she play
ed her cards hard to get him. She will
squirm with Jealousy" And the black
eyed, red-lipped round 1.-THE damsel started
off at a deliberate, self-conscious pace.
with her head up, as a line young animal
which has tasted blood and knows where
more prey can be obtained.
She found Angie in her modest boudoir,
before dainty white dressing tabble.
What do you think, dear" cried Agnes.
breaking in upon her calm, and throwing
her luxurious figure into dimity-covcred
chair 1.-The strangest thing has happened,
and have come TO spend the whole after
noon and evening to tell you about it." She
handed Ang.e the letter, watching her mar
rowly. Angels hand trembled slightly as
she saw the writing, then she read 1t aloud
with perfect cOmposure:
My Dearest Girl: address you thus be-
cause you have always been so to me-be-
cause. from the first time l saw YOU, you
seemed to belong TO my life.
"Youare so sodirferrntrrom the wsmen about
you-so sincere, pur1 and simpie-a mount
G:n Flower among hOthouse plants-and, al
though have lived III this whirl OF society
for years, long for "A restful atmosphere,
such as your love might give me.
II have written this to tell you that can
not call on you again until know in what
capacity may come. II it is TO he only as
!our fr:end-und / VIII be your friend as
long us you will allow melt would he a
KINDNESS in you TO let Inc know at once. In
deep anxiety, HARRY"
"A mountain flower!'' laughed Agnes.
''He does not know me. If he thinks
he Viil ind rest with me he Is very IuucH
mistaken. What do young people want
of rest-they need excitement and activity.
l shall cure him OF his sentimentalisns.
But we will hunlor him for the present.
Agnes" said Angie with Il look of
pain, that man offers you Il beautiful
affection. (. II ran f.,
Ciatc IL.
'Oh. YOU don't know anything a bout him."
She SAID, tossing her head in enjoyment Of
Angles discontinue. 1T takes "a woman
OF my knowledge OF human natcTe to see
through suc'l man. Heis SIMPLY iIattering
ne to pTedIspOSe me i'll his favor. Anunu&
| want sou To do something. for me, dear.
want You to invite him here tonight.
You know YOU tell fortunes beautifully
with tea grounds. l want YOU to tell him
his fortune, terminating with this affair
OF the letter, and when yuu have aroused
nm 10 ii high pitch Of anxiety ConCern-
ing my reply, l will step into the room.
Giite by accident, and you, Of course
wilinetdkenabackan ndretirc precipitately
angie sent Tor Ar. Ellard, and having
cre>sed In simple white gown with a
CASA %; PINK, tina. threw a pretty glow he
meath her eyes, waited among the cushions
"I the divan. Agnes had arrarcd herself
ciahurately in an imported cost urne, dis.
playing her figure to its greatest aGyan.
atge.
The electric hell rang and Harry was
Announced He was visibly cfnharra ssed.
put Angles frank and cordial reception
soon put him AT his ease, and present, ly
"h'ii Shr AIndled TIE tiny acuhoi rlal.,,. b,-
meath the hrasS teapot, saving ..I nr, ,,o.
ing 10 brew you cup of tea and if Won
tuh mimi the grounds | Will tell yonr
fortune, he hau quite recovered ms seif-
possession y shall be glad to have Won
DO So he replied, for | am very de.
sirous OF knowing my fate" Angie glanced
'oWafd the por'leTs, which tren.Iied n,r
'iceabiy. His eyes followed hers, and he
SAID, There seems to be a draft. Is tho
window open? Do you feel chilly:o | will
close IT.. And he rose with alacritv tn
cross the room. ~
oh-no. no." said Angie. rrecipitatelv-
you must Hot-that is, | meant am no,
emily. Then She began to tax ranioIr
I" cohceai her confusion, while he sat do w,
looking at her curiousIy. "
After he had disposed of his tea sb,
ofderedhim toreversc the cup on the s,I,ear
ana turn 1t three times; this he did won.
uerins What motive had prom pied her [,
seiect This peculiar method of entertain
| nent. As he handed her the ct,p she On ia
| impressively: II see n young nan. he h ,s
written Ia letter" Here her auditor color,
evading her glance. He has written II i,
great haste" she continued. land very
c;irersSiy, which he should not have dona
considering the Importance of its sub.
stance" At this point they werr ;n,ar
rupted by a cough from the portiers Har,,
Ellard looked at her steadily. ..Ancic !.
there some one behind those curtoinso,,
Don't interrupt" was the ren,v. .,,
ten to what have to say The ymInc ,,,a
neglected to address the letter r,,r,ha ,, .,''
the Christian namc of the lady for W., ,.id !.
was intended 1t was returned to NH hi, u
and this morning the lady received If H.
q somewhat demUraliZed c,,n,,.. u ~