The record-union., 1897-12-06

We shall be back in ten minutes, :"
said Bradley.
Master Waller had to trot to keep up
with the long strides Of his new friend,
but he did not mind this, because he
felt kind Of reflected glory in being
accompanied by the man who had
brought home some of the rarest of
the amazing. specimens in the crowded
tent
Girls are nuisance, aren't they?"
said Master Waller looking up conf
dentially
Sometimes" said Bradley
She isn't so tiresome, though, as
some.'
Il think 1 agree with you there
Works awfully hard. Too hard,
my mamma says"
No necessity for that, surely" said
Bradley, rather sharply
But Miss Llewellyn has to live"
urged the small boy. My mamma
says that she was we'll off for q year
or two before her father died, but since
that
Her father dead?'
Here, 1 say said Master Waller.
Don't grip mans shoulder like that" :"
Sorry
They came into money. so my mani
ma says, a few years ago.
Il remember that"
And then Miss Llewellyn's governor
put it all into something, and it never
came out again That's why she has
to manage the calisthenic school that I
go to- And 1 sayi Can you touch
your toes with the tips Of your fingers
without
Where does she live now?" Mr.. Brad
ley seemed excited.
I'm rooms,'' replied Master Waller,
volubly. I've been there to tea along
with my sister. That's a fine orchid
there. You can't see it now; a girls
hats in the way. And Miss Level
lyn's got awfully nice furniture and
photographs, and"- Master Waller
slapped his knee suddenly II remem-
Der now where I've seen your face be-
fore. Mr. Bradley. Only without the
short beard"
Come outside" said Bradley, land
tell me-
They made their way through the
crowd and reached the exit. Bradley
held his breath. and bent to hear the
small boys reply.
ION her dressing-table." whispered
Master Waller, confidentially. 'in the
beautifulest frame you ever saw, and
where are you going?"
Back to Miss Llewellyn," cried Brad
ley.
We'll but" said Master Waller, pro-
testingly, wait for me-
Bradley did not obey the young
IL do
the band, which was playing a quick
keep pace with him. Before Master
Waller found the two there had been a
swift exchange of low sentences that
altered their views of the world, and
made them both think of it as a place
where happiness is to be found.
And why did you refuse me before,
dear?"
Because all my people pressed me
to accept you" said Miss Llewellyn.
The excuse of a very obstinate young
woman
Why did you-why did you not ask
me again?'' she demanded.
Because said Bradley, "ft was just
then that your father came into that
money"
Inc excuse or very independent
man." said Miss Llewellyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table. When
when is it that you leave for South
American
Not until you tell me to go, dear"
he said, promptly.
Here, I say" cried Master Waller,
arriving after some difficulty. You
two, Don't lose sight of me, mind.
Miss Llewellyn, have I been a good
boy?"
i've a great mind to kiss you, Ken
Meth she said.
Rather have some more lemonade"
"As Kenneth declines your sugges-
tion.'' said Bradley, signaling to
waiter, may / venture to submit my
self
"Hushi" said Miss Llewellyn.-W. P.
Ridge in Woman at Home.
The camel and the scorcher both
have humps, but the camel has the
advantage in being able to go for ten
days without drinking.