New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-10
YOUNG DIpLON AT!S :.
W. PITT RIDGE.

thrown off their usual reserve. Ordinary folks
had only 70 come across Regents Park from
Chester Gate AMI present card at the en-
trance to the gardens and the bowler-hatteo
old gentleman at the gate welcomed theH ~
though they were most important members
Miss Llcwellyn and Master Kenneth waller
her friend. walked on the grass in the direction
Of the music.
"Anybody you know hero, Miss Lle"elIyh!
81 don't suppose so. Kenneth"
You don't know many people. do you. Miss
Llewellyn?"
Every few
"Wonder at that" said the small boy. be
cause you're not bad looking. you know DID
you use to come here when you were well OH :?
DO they sell lemonade here?'
Seems possible. You think that everybody
ought to have plenty Of frionds?'
Plenty Of friends" said Kenneth wisely
Out one in particular. Wonder how old you
are"
That" said the young woman. good tenn
pcrcdly that is the only question. Kenneth
that you must never put to a lady
81 should guess" be said. critically as they
sat down in the low chairs near the refresh
ment tent and watched the people. that you
were about twen:y-six." Miss Llewelyn gave
quaint gesture Of horror well. twenty
i've then. Fancy" The small boy whistied
amazcdly. "Twenty-hve. and not married yet
Young man" said Miss Llowellyn. flushing
and affecting a tone OF great severity. Il find
your conversation much too personal You
would like lemonade think. and two pieces Of
cake"
The scarlet coated band pcrched on seats
near the glass house with a crowd O. srnartly
dressed folks in front Of item. started cheer
-
I.icwelyn. composed young woman in an
ordinary way young women are who work
for their living. found herself in quite de-
lightful mood Music can do much when it
tries.
"Of cours.." said her candid guest. with cake
at his moath. Il don't mean to say that you
michtn't 81 married even now. had IN aunt
once who close upon thirty before she
could get any one 20 look at her"
The instance is cncoura sing. Kenneth. Don't
eat too fast; mind
Still" said the youth wisely. III were
girl | should - Jolly careful no; % miss =
good opportunity. Arc those orchids tn, r"
carry inr thorc? Hasn't that ch"p got a hioNr
face who's Hing tho men here to take them
Seem To have sen him somewhere h''or"
Shouldn't lii., to he IN orchid. should you Miss
Llcwcllyn? Why. you'd have 20 grow out in
South Amc-i,a. ard people would have fearful
trouhl- 90 ind YOU and risk their l!yos
Hullo rroNnfl"'d chaps coming This way"
Mis- Llcw.llyn looked UP. and then looked
down a-1in quickly and fo' moment her farc
went raja,g white Her hand ;rcmbleI ~ sno
held T. out
"Mr bradley" she SAID How 10 you do?
! did not expect to see you here"
Il al n, cXpc.t to see YOU again any,.h re-"
he sad.
There Va a pause that comes after The pa
rali:ics Il greeting Master Waller. not hly!n;
spoken i,r quite half 4 minute. FIT that h"
was In some danger OF being overlooked and
couGhcd
"Thia Is my little fri,nI Kc,rcth Walter"
She SAID. "Kcnn. IN. this IS Mr Bradley"
whats the matter with ,'ur fac."" nsh,I
the email Toy. Have you been aoroll""
Mr. bradley placed a broad list on ia, round
iron table. and leaned down toward Master
Waller Focd-ra:ur'dN. IL seemed con
fused at tn meeting as NJ Llewcilyn. and "a
unTre par,G ~ith conversation.
Il have been abroad. young man. I've been
hurtlnt ur,n.-s
Are you Aou, f,r good now" asked KIN
meth
Miss L'.wcilrl c'iWel H., par-s'i that .
rcstoI in hor lap Win both hands
Il cav; q, aHy good at home" said NJ
bradley Il am oG AGAIN to south Amcr.,, T
In a l.. ~ tno"
"Why don't y,u stay in London?"
":Ioi .dy arls mr t. stay"
"ShouI lave thought" sail Master waller. /
"tha, yoa could hAyt' got somebody to DO that
Have y,u rp. any foreign postage stamps
about your"
Tricrashlp lc;wccn the two gentlemen was
comoht,d and made permanent by the produc-