Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23

lie replaced it quickly. however. At th
| same moment he spoke to the horse In
tone that made the animal toss its head
Miss Cheever's suspicious were arouse
on the instant. But when her cousin
husband replied that he was not sur
how the young ladies' Of Juniper Slop
would regard this announcement Mis-
Cheever was treasured. He was so self
contained so quick at reading her mine
she reflected, that her visit 10 her cousin
could not fail to realize her brghtes
anticipations.
/ How under earth did I get the idea
} that the other Mr. Lee was-well not
Z exactly nomely. but somehow awkward.
I lie can't be either ii he resembles you"
Take care-l may tell julia
on tell her myself on. 1 know just
how 20 take the conceit ont OF you men.
handsome a man as one will find; possi-
bly, better than handsome. But then,
there is the old saying, Handsome is
that handsome does; If you do not come
UP 20 our exceptions
"Oh, that's the ticket, is it2 Always
on performance. You put us on plane
and IL we don't live up % your idea
precisely. If 1 did not consider II
quite a matter of course I'd compliment
you upon your disccrnment. But here we
are at the house already. DO you make
it a business to contriye these sur
prises?'
ASK Julia"
The next minute Julia was smothering
Miss Cheever with kisses. Mr. Lee dis
appeared around the house with the
buggy
When he returned Julia and her cousin
were exchanging the experiences Of the
past six months. lie lighted a cigar and
sat listening little while. then he made
an excuse 90 go upstairs. The cook 10
the mean time announced dinner was
ready. When Miss Cheever sat down she
declared she was on the verge Of star
walton.
The fish was disposed Of; the meat was
set before Mr. Lee, when that gentleman
addressed Mrs. Lee in a manner that
made Miss Cheever gasp i'm surprise ere
she could restrain herself.
"h | remember you prefer the head.
Julia" That was an. But Miss Cheever
felt herself growing as cold and chilly 20
use her own words. as if "some one was
walking on her grave"
The moment they left the dining-room
She clutched her cousins arm.
"What is it,, Hester? Positively you
alarm me-"
1T is all my own fault. cannot ex-
plain to- myself how it happened. But it
is dreadful, Julia"
Miss Cheeyer sat down suddenly and
burst into tears. Then the tears gave
way 20 spasmodic laughter. Presently the
cousins were I'm each others arms.
what I'm the world is IL, Hester? You
frighten me-"
do I? Wen. when you hear all you
will be frightened, too. Where IS your
husband, Julia2'
Jasper? He is 49,. Is It possible you
thought
Hester wiped her eyes.
"rll just have 20 make the best II II. ]
thought your husband drove me up. And
some spirit of misrule made me ask him
II the other Mr.. Lee resemblcd him. And
then-then--"
"Well?" inquired Julia, IN sepulchral
tones. "what then?"
81 said If he was like him I'd be tempted
TO raufy the-your selection in a prac-
teal way-thcre, How IS that for scene
from real life?' Hester covered her
burning cheeks with her hands. when
she lifted her face Il was deadly pale.
as there any way | can return tO-m0r-
row without exciting comment2'
Mrs. Lee sat down and drew her pretty
brows together.
Let me think Jasper Is the rarest hand
In p dilemma. I'll have 20 take him into /
our confidence. Hester"
Il suppose IL can't be helped" Hester 4
noaned. do you know / was Just think !
ing now IT wasn't such a bad idea Of RiD 1
Van Winkle's-where he SAYS IL would be /
such good thing # the old mans chill /
iren were girls-aud they were all dumb"
Where are you. Julia?" There WAS no /
resisting the inquiry the tones that came
ip 20 them conveyed Mr. Jasper Lee had
Come up here. Jasper"
Let me go 10 my room first. Julia"
And with that Hester fed Ten minutes !
alter Julia knocked at Hester's door.
Hester emerged with the manner OF
martyr resolved 20 endure On silence.
"iOu can come down. The other MIR.
ZEE has withdrawn from the premises.
\ sudden thought His services were
'ledged In the village. lie remembered
{ I'm the nick of time Julia smiled faint
y. Hester could not have smiled at that
moment IL her life depended on IL. Julla's
husband had the tact 20 ignore everything
onnected with Hesters first drive They
assed "a charming evening. Jasper Lee
ad seen much Of the world. and was
lossed with a sweet. soft penetrating
dice. Hester saw with his eyes the by
iays in the old world she had hungered