The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-20

.y,u'll see her tonight, Ingram!'
had returned from the country that
EARNING; still deep in my thoughts, i
replied; 200 ,u
town. and
/ stopped abruptly as l caught
.,;,rnse of his face. Fortunately he |
had not noticed my observation. $50,
! continued, graspng the situation,
"you have once again decided that the
fsruine interest in your life should be
conferred in one:
.Irrram. old chap" he said, solemn
,r ITS serious this time!" Il have
heard this remark made before under
similar circumstances.)
81 sincerely trust it isl" replied.
good-looking. wealthy man, past
m has no right 10 be unmarried.
This has happened whilst have
Keen away?" added.
lie nodded.
And the maiden is" began
81 Croix actually looked confused.
.Well. she's hardly" he said. awk-
v,r1l, that is--of course, she's
| ,oupg-wcu. the fact is, she's
widow"
glanced at him reproachfully.
"Any--er--
NO, no." he replied. hurriedly. "of
course there are no children. Why.
nan. she's only young herself--hus-
land died in India-fever. snake bite,
or some other handy thing of that kind.
O, no." he went on, with a smile, i
couldn't do il if there were any chill
dren."
Haze YOU actually proposed to her?
"Not-yct," he replied thoughtfully.
'but feel that il is as good rs settled
Ingram" he continued, with an air OF
enthusiasm. shes adorable. She
NV dear st. CroiN," l said, these
condolences remind me of the good old
days"
nh" he replied. with sigh. this
i, no boyish iiirtation!"
BY Jo,e!" he cried, as an idea struck
him. 'you two will get on capitally
together Having both been IN lndla'
YOU will be able to-
Chat about her husband" / sug-
gested,
st. Croix looked serious.
Poor child" he said in compass
sionate tone. 'She must have been
very unhappy during that time'
II is strange how men generally re-
fer to their wives first marriages IN
this way.
I'VE are admirably suited" he con-
tinued, his face lighting up. II am 80
and she-well, should say she is %
man should be year or so elder than
his wife"
YES" 1 agreed, "she is very young
for a widow"
Much too young replied St. Croix;
"that's one reason why she should
marry again!"
True" l said. How long has i
been going on?"
He considered for few minutes.
Il frst saw her." he said, slowly, "a
ten minutes to nine on Monday las
week."
MY dear fellow!" exclaimed. "yo'
must hurry up matters; the lady vii
positively weary Of the courtship!'
Just then the cab drew up with
!,rk.
Here we are" said st. Croix. "JumI
QUIT"
After greeting our hostess we sep
arated. Several people of my acquain
lance were there, and had to g
through the usual number OF dut.
dances. Presently saw st. Croi'
coming towards me.
Ingram" he said, taking me by tn
arm, come with me-"
There is nobody so exacting az ma
in love.
She ia waiting to be introduced I
you,' he said. as we made our way to tn
conservatory. Here, in seclude
corner (for st. Croix Is experienced
these matters), we found the lady.
Mrs. Fordyoe," said st. Croix, "A
low me to"
MRS. Fordyce!"
l looked at her, then burst out laugh
ing.
DR.. Ingram!" she exclaimed.
lou know one anotherF cried
Croix. with puzzled look.
Why" said, "I have known Mr.
Fordyce since"
Yes. DR.. Ingram and are quite o.
friends" she interrupted. with glan'
at me.
/ understood.
That is jolly!" st. Croix said, hear
lily.
am not sure that Mrs. Fordy'
agreed with him entirely.
The strains of waltz came throue
The open doors. st. Croix looked at b
programme.
Bother!" he cried. "It's my dan
with the daughter of the house. w
Eou kindly look after Mrs. Fordyce, /
gram?"
i should be delighted" replied, al
he hurried Off.
AS soon as he had disappeared
"rned to Mrs. Fordyce.
It's all very odd,r remarked.
What?". she queried-"that y
should turn out to be the friend \