The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-21


formed from that of the gorgeous soldier OF
the day before, but he looked handsome and
dctonnaire as ever,
On catching sight OF him Mary shrank back
slightly, with gesture as though about to
cover her face-which had suddenly grown
crimson-with her hands.
+ One of the latter contained reticule how
ever, so the attempt Intellectual.
Good morning" she replied, in tone that
seemed cold and strange to Jack. II have just
arranged with Mr.. Jennings to supply you
with any money you want" ~ -
"Oh, bother the money! What on earths
the matter with you this morning guardian?
Hang it all, don't you know, I went home
and to bed, like a good boy, and have been
dutifully following you about all over the
country this morning.
Jack uttered his remonstrance in a tone of
injured innocence, but his manner quickly
changed to one of dismay and anxiety when
Mary suddenly dropped her bag on the
ground and burst into tears.
The young officer stared at her for one
brief moment, and then glanced quickly
around. e.. y
The lawyers and their clerks were all in
their offices, and New Square happened to be
deserted for the moment. ~
What is it, guardian, dear? Whatever is
the NATTER" he asked, anxiously; and, with
the intention of drawing Mary back towards
Mr. Jennings vestibule, and more out of the
ken of any passers-by, he gently placed his
hand on her waist. -t.f
He drew it away again quickly enough,
little fury. =
How dare you!" she exclaimed. -
Jack apologized, humbly. but with censter-
nation plainly depicted on his face as he ex-
pleined his intention. ~.
But what is it? What have done to
offend your" he repeated. with still more
anxiety.
ooh, you know! but tit wasn't you---it
was-me!' uttered Mary, between her sobs.
But what was it? don't understand"
exclaimed the bewildered and anxious Jack.
oh it must have been the cham-cham-
payne. II don't-dont know how 1 could
have be-behaved myself so! lit was silly
of me to take it, and-and meant to be such
go-good guardian, too!'' ~
A sudden light dawned on Jacks bewil-
dered brain. ~.: .t.~~s..- a..
why, surely you didn't run away from me-
and are making all this fuss now, BECAUSE
gave you just one little kiss!' he exclaimed
III amazement. .>4a 90 .., h
1t is to be feared that Master Jack had
found other damsels who were. not. quite so
dihldent as to the bestowal of their caresses.
Il am afraid I gave it to you; and--and
Mr. Jennings has just told me / ought to
have guardian my-lnyself," sobbed Mary
you don't mean to say that you told old
Jennings about it?' said Jack, in astonisfl7t
ment. ,4 -@i.- $50 80.
mo, Of course rpot!' replied his guardian,
with childish pout. Tit was because
am SC young that he said that" she added
Fancy you being in such state about one
kiss I say. guardian" said Jack, lowering
his tone and glancing round as he drew
nearer to Mary; make it up with me- deaf,F
and let me have another, just to show yous
forgive me! There's no one looking" y Il
You dare!" 20 g. - ~ %
Mays sobs ceased as if by magic, as she
flashed round again on Jack. ".'-'&
"Oh, all right! II only offered it as
suggestion" humbly replied the abashed and
startled youth.
II think it is quite true that require some
one to take of me, as Mr.. Jennings
saws replied Mary, with dignity. -
Jacks entire manner instantly changed.
He drew away from the girl at his side
raised his hat in the most courteous and ma
jestic manner, and them for the first time,
she heard him speak with the customary
drawl, which he had unconsciously dropped
hitherto when in her company.
81 humbly beg your pardon, Mrs. Joyce,
and on my honor as gentleman, will not
again risk offending you
Mary glanced at him. nervously for a
moment turned away her head as her pretty
lips began to culver again, and then. as
though summoning up courage, she drew
near, and laid her little hand upon his arm
"Oh don't be angry, Jack!'' she muir
INJURED. Remember all alone in the
world"
Her wards boyish assumption of dignity
disappeared in moment.
Poor Mary really much more ''alone y
in the world than himself and it was with
tender feeling OF chivalry only that he
gently pressed the hand his arm. =:
"Of course l am not angry, and, If you Will
be good friends again, will behave myself
I promise you" he said. What are you go
ing to do now, may 1 ask?" he added in
tones of anxious inquiry,
Mr.. Jennings has suggested that 1 should
stay at his house with Mrs. Jennings for a
time, until 1 more settled. He lives near
Hyde Park and I was only going back to
Brighton to fetch my luggage
And you were going to give me the cold
shoulder altogether? You are a nice sort of