The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-30

must ne unuer SV ana OIL uH ulLeCllull-
ate disposition, How viii she suit
your"
very WE'LL" replied Frank. 81
should be glad II you would arrange
for an early interview"
II will communicate init her at
VOnce, and ask her to make an appoint
ment nit you for tomorrow. Good
afternoon"
From Miss AdelIna VansIttart to
Hilary West, per express:
1.-The brunette with the gray eyes will
be at the Natural History Museum.
South Kensington Central HnlD. ct 3
p. m. precisely, unless she hears to the
contrary. Mr. West may know her by
the pink rosebud in her left hand"
He discovered her pretending to ex-
anime the skeleton whale, and casting
furtive glances ut the entrance; and
his eyes Travelled from her face TO the
flower in her hand, and back again to
lInger with unfcigned surprise and adj
miration.
And she looked a lady, tool Aston
ishment for an instant deprived him Of
his assurance. But he was journalist.
He recovered himself and addressed
her.
Miss vanslttart, I believer"
He WIS Immediately aware that she
was as surprised at his appearance as
he had been at hers
YES: and you. Of course, are Mr..
west?" she said, and extended q
friendly hand
A little pause ensued. Frank cleared
his throat, She was not at all enbar-
rassed; she waited for him to breach
the delicate subject they had met to
discuss with a perfect repose OF man
ner and calmly eXpectant eye. Frank
broke the ice with a little nervous
gasp.
"Er-I don't know. he began, what
is the custom in these affairs, never
having, OF course, undergone similar
experience before, and should be sorry
to appear impcrtinent or to offend you
In any way Perhaps you can suggest
how we ought to proceed?"
~ expect," she replied, thoughtfully,
1.-THE best way would be to ask each
other personal questions, First, of all.
are you satisfied with my appearance"
Your appearance surpasses my
highest expectations, Miss VahstttaFt, ="
declared Frank, solemnly.
4 am told that you intend to settle
in Canada. Have you any experience
in farming?"
81 am a Suffolk man, and my father
is a landowner" he answered with
truth.
shouldn't have thought It. You don't
speak or lOok-llke countryman. And
you can give me reference. OF
course, should wish to be assured that
you are -er-sober, and honest, and
Industrious. mean that you are NOT
already niarried, Of course. and re-
spectabte. and-aud-" She paused
and looked at him. Now, it's your
turn. What are you smiling at?''
I'm sure. / beg your pardon" said
the guilty Mr.. Verrindcr. But before
we discuss the future any more won't
you allow me to get some tea, or some
thing? l believe there's refrcshment
room"
While she partook OF n strawberry
ice they dropped business" and chat
ted upon n variety OF TOPICS. The girl
talked well. and showed herself to be
witty, Intelligent, culturcd-as charm
Ing in manner as she was In face.
After n few minutes Mr.. West arose
to go, saying: $500
/ wish tn be home by o'clock"
but we have settled nothing, said
she.
And added to his pcrpIcXity was n
rcgret that deepcncd az the moments
passed. She was nothing 20 him-shc
would never be anything to him; and
still It panied him, man OF the world
as ne was, 10 think this Girl, so young,
30 pretty, so attractive In every way,
should have stopped 10 such modo OF
obtaining husband.
"You are very serious. Mr.. West
don't think 1t IL complimentary to me. ="
ut n tho greatest compliment can
pay ydh," he said, with unexpected
gravity.
She gavo him n rather curious look.
IL don't understand you at all said
she.
me- see you again"
yes. n YOU WISH" she answered.
shall We say at the same time and
place tomorrow