The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-07

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very rapid,
AtWell what does he say, this fellow
Beach3 What's he going to do?" pro-
ceeded the admiral.
DO, sirf He says he has half a mind
not to have anything more to say to
herl' The general shot out these words
as II they were his ultimate degrade
ton.
Bravo. Beach, Green, I'm really sorry
for you. If you feel like yourself again
and Will take me on at piquet tonight as
usual l tell you what I'll do. I'll keep
it all as dark as"
There was weird, cracking sound.
The general had drawn one Of the deep
est breaths in his experience
MY dear fellow, what has happened to
| your Was 1t q rih2" asked the admiral,
| with real concern.
The general winked fast, and hooked
very angry, indeed; never yet had his
| corset thus betrayed him. But distrac-
tlon was in sight in the shape of his
daughter. The girl was coming along the
pine walk with her pug dog held by
strlhg. she looked as graceful as the
Lazy Hygeia herself, and her pale pink
dress was quite as becoming as the
! statues somewhat incomplete attire.
There she is! Now we'll get at the
truth! said the general THAT IS" he
added pompously, my statements will
receive the corrobora ton which for one
do not require"
The admiral hastily took SNIFF "She's
a neat little craft, Green" he murrnured;
but I'm afraid she doesn't steer true.
| However,
The two veterans stumped toward Hell
ena, whose face lit up with smiles. They
did not see Master Eric in their back
ground The smiles were largely for
| him, though her greeting of the admiral
| was warm enough fn aCfoOiG11 no old
man.
TIT beg to be excused, Miss Greenr
said Admiral Brown. Your father
Merely desires a plain answer to an
insulting question, my DEAR" put in the
| general testify
Papa" exclaimed the girl. But her
aston1shment was lost upon the general,
for Eric Brown was now at hand with a
telegram.
II thought I'd bring 1t on" he said.
My father said you were here. 1t came
the moment you left dad"
The general snatched the envelope from
Eric, giving him look that would have
been alarming if it had not been so gro
tesque. The message was from Sir Titus
Beach: This to say gOod-by Under the
circumstances, don't expect to be in Eng
land again for a year or two. Hope you
understand. Sorry"
Admiral Browns face relaxed into q
Green He forgot his grievance against
her.
The impudent rascal:-the lying,
knock-kneed little upstart!" cried the
general.
Father dearr' protested his daughter
I'll be deared' by no one, MISS" con-
tinued the irascible old man. "Pon my
word, III not be answerable for ny
senses! Here's one fellow charging you
with making that young man kiss you II
public, and"-
TT is true, papa said Helena Gree
in whisper. Her cheeks were as PIN;
as her dress, but her mouth and eyes
were steady.
True! You did-did your
Take him to a seat, Eric!" said Ad-
nliral Brown quietly.
The old warrior had collapsed, and was
held up apparently by his daughter at
one side and Eric Brown at the other.
He allowed them to guide him to a
bench. where he breathed in heavy
gasps.
Papa, dear!" lamented his daughter,
what is it? Is it your hearth
The general raised his eyes toward the
admiral. Heart be hangedT he said
family; and then, with yielding in his
gaze, Read that. Brown
well! we'll! well! wellI' said the ad-
miral, when he had read the telegram;
ais daughter and smiled.
Were well quit Of him, sir!' excIaim-
ed Gen. Green suddenly.
"That may be-" said the admiral pen
sively; "but my boys character has to
be Considered now. When a young man
is to all intents and purposes kissed in
public"
Helena Green blushed dfvinely.
''Shut up, dad" said Eric Brown.
''Once for all. let's settle it, interrupt
ed the general, sternly. WAS there any
thing between you two here or. here
abouts yesterday afternoon?'
Eric Brown said not a word, but Hell
ena Green spoke out like hero.
at was Eric's birthday. papa" she ex-
planned, land II said he might kiss me-
''You said--do you mean that he asked
If he might"
But the admiral INTERVIEWED with a bois-
ferrous laugh that cleared the air like a
thunderstorm.
my dear Green" he said afterward,
that settles everything. Fates strong
er than couple of old hulks like you
and me. And, by Harry! I'm not sorry
There's no ones daughter I'd sooner see
Eric married to. He's not a pauper,
either. Gets all his poor mothers mon
ey, you know
The general was beaten completely
His astonished eyes wandered from one
to another OF the three. But the men
ton of Eric Browns pecuniary circum-
stances recalled him to himself.
'.Shes in the same case" he murmured,
nodding at Helena. my wife's property
was entailed. you know"
At these words Admiral Brown stopped
an linked his arm into that OF his friend.
"Come along. old chap; well just leave
them together" he said.
1.-THE titled nincompoop!" muttered the
general, yielding to the adIf1fal's move
ment
"Ay, he's all that" said the admiral.
Then turning to the girl: ''Fie. fie, my
dear! but you've made us all happy"
Come. Brown exclaimed Gen. Green
| innpatiently, I'm quite ready for totter,
| and. If you feel in the humor. I'll chal-
lenge you to game of piduet this very
minute
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