The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
y I'D I ever tell you Of my
love for the widow"
"No," replied Williams.

Lets have It,"
"Well," said Hugh Remington, lean
ing back in his great easy-chair. II
met her in Paris"
"Met whom:"
"Oh, never mind who. Be content
that / am telling you the story. and
don't ask for names. / thought or
her as the widow 1t is n sufficient
title"
well. won't interrupt. Go on."
So Hugh continued:
81 was calling on my old friend,
Mrs. Lee, and while waiting for the
servant to tell her Of my arrival, an
odd piece of bric-a-brac in the corner
of the room attracted my attention.
got up and went over to examine 1t.
While thus engaged the door opened.
turned, thinking it was Mrs Lee
when, oh! what a beauty met my
sicht!-so small that she looked like
a child, large deep blue eyes that
came out from under mass of light
golden curls, n small nose and rose
bud of a mouth. She was dressed In
deep mourning. and I thought, as
looked at her, that l had never seen
more beautiful picture. She didn't
see me until / made slight move
ment which startled her. Coming for
ward. 1 said:
"T frightened you. did not?
"'Yes; l was not aware that there
was any one In the room. You are
waiting for Mrs. LeeY and she gave
me the sweetest of smiles, showing
most perfect row of teeth.
Before l could answer. Mrs. Lee
appeared and introduced US. Mrs. -
was on a short visit to Mrs. Lee prior
to her departure for her home In
America. 1 was glad of that, as
should then have the pleasure of see
ing her again.
"The evening passed only too quick
", and l rose with an apology for
staying so late. Mrs. Lee invited me
to dine with them informally the next
day. She said her friend preferred be-
ing quiet so they should be quite
alone. You may be sure l accepted
the invitation. and was there prompt
ly at the hour. The widow was more
charming than the previous evening
I longed to stop the hours from roll
ing on. Having been In the habit OF
dropping in at Mrs. Lees at all hours,
my frequent-almost daily-vislts were
not noticed as anything strange OF
unusual.
Mrs. Lee thanked me for coming tc
them In their loneliness, and the wild
ow would give me one of her sweet
smiles, and was thankful in my In
nermost heart that 1t fell to my lot tt
cheer them. So the weeks passed un
til the time came for the departure
of Mrs. Lees friend.
"Now, I had intended going over tt
America in n month or two on bust
ness, but when 1 found that the widow
was to sail in ten days I began t.
think that the business was very Inn
perative. The more thought of tn
matter, the more important it scenes
to me to go.
"Do you know any one going owe
on tne lOtu the WiuOW aonSu - %
her dove-like way.
"'No one but myself answered
Business has called me to Americ
sooner than expected
"'How delightful from the widow
while Mrs. Lee exclaimed:
"'Oh, Mr.. Remington, l am so glaC
Couldn't bear the idea Of my frien
going entirely alone; and you. Of a
others, will know best how to take car
Of her.
1--WE then began to make our plan
Mrs. - intended making visit OF
few days to some friends In London.
was going direct to Liverpool. Mr.
Lee and I drove down to see OIL
friend off, and I looked forward
meeting her on board the steamer. NJ
last days In Paris were spent In sa
ing goodbye to old friends and buyir
presents for sister Nell. who had ma
ried an American, and the chiidre
/ got every novelty that l could mn
and felt well pleased with my sele
ton. At last I was on the steame
and stood looking at the ship movir
away. BY my side was the wido
and l thought that had never SEE
her look SO lovely. exulted In Il
acknowledgment that she knew no Oh
on board. 1 was her only friend, co
seuuently l should have her all
myself; this was $50 said to mysel
what 1 had been longing for. Was
in love? That question had not
Cured TO me. l felt supremacy ha
DIV. and thought the situation deligl
full. 1 was ready to do anything
this fair creature. She had only
commands: 1 was all eagerness
obey. I soon had an opportunity
showing my devotion.
"The following morning came {
on deck very early. and was surpris
to find my little lady already the
She looked very miserable ana W
pretty. The morning salutation os
/ asked her how she had slept.
"T haven't slept at ALL she said.
n fretful, childish way. which
thought charming. Such noise
ni0nt,' she continued, I could not
to sleep; and the smells are SIM
dreadful. 1 must have another rot
I'd sit up here all night rather II
sleep in that horrible place aga
Don't you think, Mr.. Remington.
you ask the captain or somebody,
would give me another state-rool
and her big eyes looked inquirin
into mine.
".Certainly,' I said. I win go
once to see about 1t, and II there
no other, you shall change with z
Take my resm which II Z good