Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-24
CHAPTER "


Colonel Callander had not looked so wer
since he returned from India as the morn
ing he started for London. He under
took various commissions for his sister
in-law, but his wife said she wanted moth
ing.
Il have everything l want, and more
than 1 deserve" she added, as she kissed
her husband tenderly at parting.
Standish had gone to dine and sleep al
n country house at some distance. So tn.
sisters had a very tranquil day, its only
disturbance being a visit from the Dow
ager, who came in unwonted good humor
In the evening, little to Dorothy's dis.
may, Miss Oakeley walked in, just before
dinner, to have a little talk. she said, &C.
companied by Egerton and Major St
John, who was, Miss Oakeley thought. i'm.
mensely struck with her, whereas St
John was equally sure he had made a
profound impression on Miss Oakeley, and
was. in consideration Of her endowments,
disposed to encourage her attentions.
The sisters were sitting together in SYM
pathetic silence at that most witchin9
hour, "the cleaning"
Dorothy had Of course told Mabel OF
the declaration with which Egerton had
startled her. and was somewhat surprised
Mt the manner In which Mabel had receiv-
ed her confidence. She was not amazed,
she murmured something about his being
nice and interesting, and a good match,
then she added, Are you quite sure that
you could not like him, dear|'
Eyes, quite sure" was Dorothy's prompt
reply, Il used to like him ever so much
better before. i cannot think what put
it into his head to imagine he wants to
marry me-"
81 don't think It is so extraordinary.
said Mabel, and dropped the subject.
While Miss Oakeley held forth with an
imation about a concert she was getting
up and Major st. John put In word at
intervals, Egerton moved across the room
to where Dorothy was sitting. and said
In a low tone: II ought not perhaps to
tresspass upon you, but / want to ask
pardon for my precipitancy. VIII you for
get my ill-judged haste and let me come
and 90 on the old terms7 I will not Of
fend again; not, at least, till fancy may
do so with less chance Of rebuke. / ma!
never reach that happy conviction. but
let me try"
'I have no right to interfere with you,
coming or going" said Dorothy softly,
"but I do not like to give you any annoy.
ance, and I do not think shall change"
Here both were called to share tne
consultation, which was rather noisy, ano
ended in an appointment for Dorothy 70
practice with Miss Oakeley at noon the
following day. Then she declared she
would be late for dinner, a crime her auns
would never forgive.
"Ifere is a very amusing article on the
Aesthetics of Dress in one Of the maga.
zines" said Egerton. II forgot 1t, but II
you will let me bring 1t over this evening
I'll read It to you"-he stood with MS
back to Dorothy, speaking to her sister.
.'Oh! yes. certainly-thank your she re-
turned. with little nervous catch IN mel
yoice-raising her eyes to his and ther
dropping them quickly.
"Oh. Mabel dear! Why did you let HIN
Gomez" cried Dorothy, as soon as INT
door was closed. II should have enjoyed
a nice. quiet evening, and above all don
want him."
GLOW could I refuser' asked Mabel
pressing her hands together. HE nae
asked Herbert and Paul to let him com'
and try his chance, and Herbert told me.
"What? did Paul agree to this cret
Dorothy kind Of sharp cry-i tnousn
he knew me better!
"Well, dearest, yOu know you are u"
obliged to marry him."
II am quite aware Of that" said Doro
INV with decision, ''but object 10 o
teased." -- -