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

And I'm twenty and six months! Legally,
oont believe you can De my guardian at all,
but you will have to be- all the same, or I'll
strike, like the trades unionists! The name
down in my uncle's will is Mary Joyce. and
you have got to be my guardian whether you
like ii or mott"
Jack spoke so masterfuly whilst his pleas
ant grey eyes twinkled so with humor that
Mary INDUCED in another little ripple OF
LAT ghter.
1T seems so absurd" she exclaimed.
Absurd or not, we can't help ourselves,
replied Jack; and then, after a pause and
a glance out of the window; Il say, guardian,
may go out on the pier and play?" he said
with grin. "Of course, you must come too,
to take care of me, and see that don't fall
over board
ooh! do you think we might go out for a
walk? I do SO long to-" eagerly replied
Mary.
cot course we may. What is there to stop
us?" quickly answered Jack; and. after
moments doubtful pause of indecision, Mary
disappeared in order to don her outdoor at
tire. She did not take long to make her
toilet, and soon re-entered the ROOM clad
in neat little tailormade costume of black,
which, although it had never yet made its
appearance in Regent Bond streets, both
fitted and became her admirably.
She wore a pretty black toque, and, al
though clad in mourning, she displayed no
ostentatious trappings of woe, nor any at
tempt at regulation widows weeds
I'VE may as well go the pier first" said
Jack, as they crossed the road facing the
Metropole and few minutes later they were
promenading the spacious structure, which
has been the scene of 80 many thousand
f1irtations to the strains of an excellent
band.
oh how delightful it isl" exclaimed
Mary. to whom the most trif1ing object was
of interest, and whose almost child-like en-
joyment formed source of wonder to the
in his opinion-blase and experienced youth
at her side.
"Oh, do come and look at those lovely little
dogs!" she cried, as Professor Doughtys
clever little animals commenced their usual
afternoon performance, and many admiring
glances were cast at the animated and, for
the moment, happy features of Jacks pretty
companion.
Mary could not help observing, too, the
numerous glances bestowed on Jack by those
pier.
GCcd-looking cavalry officers are by no
means uncommon in Brighton; but cavalry
officers in full rig, and one of the most glori-
NED uniforms in the service, and promenad
ing In public are not to be seen every day.
Had it not been the exceptional occasion of
a royal visit, Jack himself would have hest
tated about appearing on the jetty, except in
ipuftEi Srtrl
81 say" he said,.a little later, when Mary's
eager enthusiasm had proved so contagious
that he had been enjoying himself like
yeritable schoolboy; st say, we must have
dinner together today, to celebrate our first
meeting. Ladies aren't admitted to our Of
hcers' mess, you know; so suppose we go to
a restaurants"
Mary assented, and she was soon enjoying
repast rather more elaborate than those to
which she was accustomed at the old farm
house, whilst extravagant Master Jack in
sisted on her trying the most exceptional
brands of champagne on the carte.
I'VE must finish up the evening somehow,
so we had better go to the theater," he sug
gested
Mary, however, drew back a little at the
proposal.
TT don't think it would be right" she
timidly exclaimed.
What, because We are in mourning?" said
Jack. why, both of those we have lost
were jolly good old fellows, and would be the
hrst to laugh at us for staying away on
their account! Come, we will take private
pox. and no one will notice u.s.
And, before she had time for more remon-
STRANGE, Jacks guardian found herself gently
assisted into a cab, and on her way to the
Theater Royal.
1t was the girls actual first visit to
theater. and SO mirth-inspiring did the play
happen to prove, that she had little leisure
to indulge in gloomy "reminiscences.
The evening passed with her like a dream
of delight and her companion for once for
got to put on the manly side he usually
assumed, and appeared in all his natural good
humor and youthful righteousness
"Oh I have enjoyed myself so much; and
only this morning I was feeling so lonely and
miserable" said Mary, when Jack had seen
her back to her room at the hotel and was
about to take leave of her.
The girls eyes were shining with happiness
and joyous excitement.
Everything had combined to make the
usually placid and sedate little Mary triae
tete-montee.
1--WE will soon change all that I'm not
going to have my guardian lonely and miser-
able any more,' cheerfully replied Jack
"Oh! by-the-by, I forgot" suddenly ex-
claimed Mary. What was that coin you
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