Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-05-23
An Episode at BoWneSS.

IL WIS morning III DOWHesS, anu tnt
behavior of Bowness with the sun
shining on Windermere is Il pattern tC
lakeside towns all over the world
Nothing on these occasions can exceed
the amiability OF Bpwness. There is
perhaps, an explanation Of this good
humor. The scenery is 50 good that
everybody is induced to act we'll.
"I've made an uncommonlv good
breakfast said Andrew West, care
full Y seating himself as stoutish men
do, in the striped canvas chair on the
lawn. He lighted Il cigarettee and
tipped straw hat over his eyes
"At home usually have two pieces Of
toast and small quarrel"
"A quarrel with whom, Mr.. West?'
"Oh, anybody generally the dog"
Not with Mrs. West q
mo. Not with Mrs. West.
never quarrel with her. In fact =
the comfortable man in the striped
canvas chair puiis rings Of smoke =
"in fact, there is no Mrs. West. an
a bachelor.
The girls on the lawn of the hote
glanced ut each other. There had
been much discussion on the point
during the few DAYS that Andrew
West had been staying at the hotel.
Meanwhile, they had been reading
Mr.. Vests novels in order to ground
themselves in facts, for it is Il well.
known fact that some authors object to
being complimented on books which
other people have written.
The horn on the coach from
Windermere station sounded outside
The girls rushed to see the new ar
rivals.
Not my dear friend Andrew West
surely ?" cried a lady. impulsively, as
she came on the lawn. She had ar.
rived by the coach, and She was sol-
lowed by "A slim girl why. how do
you do? This is delight, now.
Who would dreamt of finding you
here p
"Why, aunt, dear - The slim
young person closed her parasol
"Iou know that YOU saw Mr.. Vests
name in the paper at Liverpool.
Il only landed yesterday" went on
TIE elder lady, hastily, 'and its
simply delightful to have met You so
soon. Why it must he years since we
saw each other But" she put on her
most winning expression, I've heard
of you and I've read all OF your de
lightiul books.
In spite OF which, Mrs Roller, you
are looking extremely we'll And this
young lady IS
''Oh, that's only niece OF mine,
Ethel Sanderson, she whispered he
hind her gloved hand Poor girl :
just engaged very hard up makes
very fair companion.
80 should guess" said Andrew
West. He turned to the tall girl
"And are YOU new to the lake district
Miss Sanderson =
"lts my first visit" She said.
"Windermer, has treat in store, "
he sald, with unaccusiomel galIariry
"lou must come on it to day \
party Of Us are going up to AmhleSi,le
on the steamer Whilst Won are hay
ing breakfast | can finish Il letter
"Iou're just the same rs YOU always
were, Andrew" said Mrs. Roller,
softly; you were always one to have
your own way.
Its of little use having anybody
el,t'>,' said Andrew West. Don't
be long il YOU are coming with US"
They were all onboard the small
steamer at the time for starting. Mrs
Rollers niece standing up and looking
across the lake, drew in deep breath
of delight She looked around ut
Andrew West, who was ut her side,
and smiled contentedly.
as the next world like this, won.
der y she said.
a haven't been there yet said
Andrew West. .'Onc hears So man,
different accounts that one will be in.
terested to know the truth-some
day"
but not yet" said Mrs. Rollers
niece.
"Quite So Not yet This is not .
bad world sometimes"
Il think its delightful world
And some of us who live in it are very
happy"
THAT is because YOU are young"
There are other reasons" she said
thoughtfully In my case she
stopped suddenly. You haven't post
ed your letter
81 must get rid Of it at Anbleside,
he said, looking at the letter in his
hand. 81 dare say my nephew wouldn'I
mind If forgot TO post it. Its full
of advice"
"Advice is thing said Mrs
Rollers niece, wisely, that is more
agreeable to give than to receive"
This Young scamp is going to ge
married, and I've written To tell hin
that if he does 50 I'll never help hin
on in profession. Why, he's onl,
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