The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-07

Bradley's knee, and staring at hin
with opeL mouthed establishment
Miss Llewellyn, her head bowed
studied the band programme in appar
emily laborious search for the mis-
prints that a musical programme al
ways offers. Bradley told the story
very well, without obtruding his OWL
share in the adventure, and when he
had finished, punched the small boy
humorously to bring him back from
South America to Regents Park.
And is that story tIue?" asked the
small boy, respectfully.
1T has that drawback. youogster.n
WELL" said Master Waller, I'm a
man that's awfully fond of adventure,
but | shouldn't care for that. What
did you think of when that fierce ami
mai was waiting to spring upon you -
Guess"
Cant" said Master Waller. Can
you, Miss Llewellyn -
She shook her head, and a. ain be-
gramme. Bradley looked at her and
waited for her to speak, but she made
no sign. Now silence may at times be
toleratle for growr-up folk, but for
| impatient young men like Master Wal
us there any chance of seeing these
orchids, Mr.. Bradley - asked the
youth. It'll be something to brag
about to my people if could just get
a sight of them"
"We'll all 90 over to the marquee
and have look. Miss Llewel!yn, will
you come. or shall we leave you here :?
There's rather a cru.h.n
Lets leave her." suggested Master
Waller. Miss Llewellyn likes being
alone.n
Il think will stay here she said.
I'VE 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, be-
eau 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 crowd
ed tent.
"Girls are puisanc &c, aren't they -
said Master Waller, looking up conf
dentirlly.
Sometimes" said Bradley.
Ssh isn't SO tiresome though as
some.'
Il think agree with you there"
Works awfully hard. Too hard,
my mamma says"
No necessity for that, surely" said
Bradley, rather sharply.
But Miss Llewe!lyn has to live"
urged the small boy. My mamma
says that she was well off for a year or
before her father died, but since
that"
Her father dead -
Here, ! say" said Master Waller.
Don't grip a mans shoulder like
that
Sorry
They came into money, so my
mamma ;ys, q few years ago"
II remember that"
And then Miss L!eweliyn's gov
ernor put it all into something, and it |
never came out again. Tnat's why |
she has to manage the calisthenic |
school that go to. Aud | say Can
; GU touch YOUR toes with the tips of |
your fingers without
Where does she live now?' Mr.. |
Bradley seem I'd excited
"In rooms" replied Master Waller,
I've been there 20 tea along
with my sisters. CHATS fine orchid
there. You can't see it now; a girls
hats in the way.) And Miss Level
Iyn's got awfuliy nice furniture and
and" Master Wal
Ter sla. ped his knee suddenly Il re-
mem Der now where I've seen your face
before, Mr.. Bradlel. Only without the
short beard"
Come outside" said Bradley, END
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, contidentially, Sin the
frame you ever saw, and
are you going?'
Back to Miss Llewellyn," cried
Bradley.
"Weil, but" said Master Waller,
wait for me-"
Bradley did not obey the young
man. He strobe across tn. lawn, past
the band, which was playing quick
march that was not quick enough to
keep pace with him. Before Master
Waller found the Two, there had been
4 swift exchange of low sentences that
altered their views of the world, and
made them both think of it as place
where happiness is to be found.
And why did you refuse Inc before,
dear ?"
Because all my people pressed me
TO accept you," said Miss LIewell,n.
The excuse of very obstinate
young woman"
why did you-why did you not ask
me again - she demanded.
Because" said Bradley, sit was
Just then that your father came into
that money"
The excuse of a very independent
man." said Miss Lleweliyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table. when
when is it that you leave for South
America ~
Not until you tell me to 60, dear"
be said, promptly.
Here, l say" cried Master Waller,
arriving after some difficulty. You
two! Don't lose sight of me, mind.
Miss Lle,welIyn, have l been Il good
boy?n
I've great mind to kiss you, X en-
neth.n she Sal /.
''Rather have some mere lemonade
"As Kenneth declines your sugges-
tion," said Bradley, signalling to Il
may | venture to submit my
self"
"Hushn' said Miss Llewellyn.