The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-02-01

was absorbed in some views, and Fred
was warming his hands by the fire,
slipped noiselessly out of the room, and,
laughing to myself turned the key softly
the conservatory, where knew the little
window opening into the drawingroom
commanded a fine view Of any proceed
ings within.
Both seemed to be much embarrassed
when they found out they were alone,
but each endeavored to be oblivious of
the others presence: After a few mo-
views, and, humming softly, crossed to
the door. After turning the handle once
or twice, she returned to her views again,
in some confusion.
Soon after this. Fred. who had been
whistlins dejectedly with his face to the
fire: looked round cautiously. and, seeing
lsobel still occupied, thought it was a
carelessly to the door. and his look Of
anger and establishment at finding it
locked changed to one Of embarrassment
at the thought of his unfortunate posi-
ton.
He sank into an armchair as far away
evening paper, from which every now
and then his gaze wandered, as If i'm
PEELED to the dignifed little figure at the
farther side of the room.
once lsobel looked up, and their eyes
met. both turning away in confusion.
After this the book of views lost its in
tterest. and 1sobel got up. and, moving 70
very softly.
Evidently the air was familiar one.
for Fred started violently. and. dropping
the paper, rose to his feet, and went ia
1sobel's side. What he said / could not
catch, but his face was eloquent. Isobers
head dropped, and she ceased playing. l
could see he5 fingers trembling from
was on his knees. and Isobel was sob
bling on his shoulder
In the delight and excitement at the
success of my plan, danced hOrnpipe
and chuckled aloud, to the utter surprise
Of my wife. who, seeing the conservatory
door open, had come to shut it.
mad?'' she said sharply.
Look! was all | said, pointing
through the slip of window.
Miliy looked, and, although pleasantly
surprised with the effective tableau, as !
could see from the sparkle in her eye.
pretended to be utterly Indifferent, and
edged further away from my touch.
Milly:" I said, with admirable tact.
"What.' said Milly, surprised out of
herself
Shutting them up together said.
Mllly stared vacantly, and then smiled
sweetly. She looked up at me, and put
her head on one side knowingly.
1t was so dreadful, you know, John, ~
she said, Il couldn't bear them to treat
one another so"
''Disgracefulv' agreed, stealing an arm
round her waist. I'VE have taught them
to follow a good example tonight, if we
have done nothing else. Why, Milly?"
Milly had hidden her face in my coat
sleeve, and was crying softly.
:Oh, john she said, you needn't be
so horrid il l have been little wretch
tonight. I'm very sorry, am indee'.;
but it wasn't all my fault. You have
been cross, too, haven't you?"
I've been a brute!" declared, kissing
her pretty lips. ''And now let's come and
congratulate them" !.
There was slight shuttle in the draw
ing room as We turned the door knob, and
1s0be1 was looking at her views, and
Fred at the FIRE, as we entered.
Il don't want to detain you, 1sobel
DEAR" said my wife, crossing over to her,
and placing an arm through hers. ..YoI:
know I love to have you, but If you would
like to be going, I thought perhaps yen
would like me to send the maid for a
cab ? .4:=z Z. z-. "a H 5.@r
1sobel looked up blushingly at Fred,
and hung her head.
81 expect you would like to be olf, too,
nd man ~ II said to Fred The LAST