Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-09-26

"Aunt Lizzle?" thought; has elss
discirded the name of RoseT
I remember, however, that her sni'
tia.5 were r. e. w.
The dinner was charming; my alp
petite was good. never had dispep-
sia in my life, and I ate the iuxhr.dnt
food, SO daintily prepared, with IN en-
joyment that must have been qalte
amusing to my companion.
About IN hour after we had sat
down while we We're leisurely partak-
Ing of our dessert and discussing the
rights of women, the butler handed q
note to my vis-a-vis. After asking me
to excuse him he opened and read.
The look Of surprise and consterDa-
ton In his face was simply appalling.
"Has anything happened to your
aunt?" 1 tlmidly inquired, feeling un'
comfortable under The scrutinizing
gaze of his dark grvy eyes.
"No, no-that is, nothing of impor-
tance-but 1 do not think she will be
back tonight. But, Miss Rose
name is Miss Rose, Is 1t not?"
put down the grunge / WIS peeling
aud locked the ainagenent felt.
"AfS haIne is Miss Rose Terry" re-
piled, with as much dignity as I could
assume.
"Yes-certalnly- beg your PARDON
but Miss Rose-Miss Terry, 1 mean~
you will make yourself comfortable
for the night-untll my aunt returns,
1 should suy."
His confusion aeelhcd Very strange,
after his late self-possession, but at
tribatihg 1t all to the contents of the
hcte-alas. did not then dream OF
the information 1t conveyed!-1 en-
deavored to make the best Of 1t, hna
told him not to be uneasy. as I had no
doubt hut that Mrs. Wharton would re-
turn early III the morning.
Books and music formed the prln-
cipal subjects Of conversation during
the few hours passed with Mrs.
Wharton's nephew,..and so pleasant
and agreeable did he prove that l be-
gan to like him very much, and quite
forgot my embarrassment at remain
ing so long alone with strang'r.
at breakfast next morning we chat
ted awuy like old friends, but when
the meal was over my companion
asked me to walk into the library for O
few moments.
complied with his request, made
rather gravely, feeling sensation pass
through me that something was going
to happen.
"Please he seated, Miss Terry" he
began. 81 regret that nm obliged to
explain a very strange mistake-and
beg your pardon for keeping you iii
ignorance through last evening, but be-
lleve me, I did so only because
wished you to have a pleasant and
comfortable rest after your long jour-
ney."
could say nothing to this prepara-
tory speech, for my heart was thrcb-
bing Mt such furious rate I dared net
trust my voice.
"Aiy aunt" he continued. Expected
q Indy friend, named Miss Annie Ro e,
to arrive yesterday, and being CALI q
from home unexpectedly, she commits
stoned me to be her escort from the
railroad station to the house. She
spoke of Miss Roses travelling dress
being brown. and hence my mistake
IN accostIng you. The note received
last evening apprised me of my error,
for In It Aunt Lizzie Informed me that
Miss Rose, learning Of the Illness or
Mrs. Talmage, had arrived by IN earli-
er train and gone directly to the house
Of Mrs. Talmage, so that she might see
her friend once more while alive. II
you will accept my apologies for caus-
ing you this inconvenience and delay
in your plans 1 will truly grateful for
| your forbearnnce and will do oil in my
power to rectify my mistake as speed
lily as possible"
What could I say? He was SO sim
cerely sorry could not find fault with
him. With hot cheeks ! explained my
part in the misunderstanding.
"My friend Is Mrs. Rose Wharton.
She lives on Charles street. If you"
81 will deliver you safely into her
hands, Miss Terry" he interrupted,
"and will Immediately order the car
riage. But first must thank you for
your goodness in so readily granting
pardon for my inadvertance."
When we arrived at Mrs. Rose Whar-
toms doof he turned to me. and. tax
ing my hand. said:
Miss Terry, you have shown me
great mercy. Will you add to your
favors one more kindness, and grant
me permission to Gull this evening and
renew the acquaintance which al-
though commenced under such unto
ward circumstances; has yet afforded
me much happiness"
The look which accompanied these
words was so beseeching that my heart
yielded and 1 murmured IN almost in
audible "Yes," which favor he ac-
knowledged by q slight pressure OF
my hand.
Mrs. Wharton and had hearty
laugh over my adventure, and when lie
called that evening she was completely
charmed with both his manner and ap-
pearance.
The acquaintance, commenced 30
strangely, progressed rapidly, and be-
fore my visit was half over had good
reason to hug my old brown merino
with grateful heart for being the un-
conscious means of. bringing me so
much happiness.
1 afterward had the pleasure of see
ing Miss Annie Roses brown suit.
Need soy 1t was far superior to mine
as a brand new three-dollar-a-yard