New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
A RUMMAGE SALE.
From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

AAahseile was waiting at the foot of the stairs
When George Gilbert came down. Her little
black eyes behind her glasses were dancing
lnerIlly, her little lace cap Was perChcd at a
more acute angle on her gray curis There was
letter in her hand and she shook it beneath
George Gilberts rather preposs ssing nose.
Ana she cried in her vlVacious way. ''You
cannot guess. Never. never, i is from my
niece, Hortense- She lives in Grenohle Her
husband nus Is an advocate lawyer. And what do
George Gilbert shook his head 1t was quite
too difficult a problem
Il cannot think SO soon after rising" he
laughed.
For shame." cried Mamseue. such a great
lazy fellow II is almost the noon. But never
mind, viii tell you. My niece has invited me
oble-in France And ! have not been there
since was child Is ii not fine Of her." She
looked al George Gilbert with hey head very
much on one side i should so love 70 CO. she
softly said
And why not?" quoth George
You know very well why not said Nam
sele. 1t is the mOney-always the money. l
have just enough TO keep NE hereto keep me
from flying away 10 the stars. and il doesn't
take mu1h But. there" cried Namselie. with
sudden change Of voice. y quite forgetting.
have such a nice bowl Of tn cons nm for you.
Come"
She led him into the little dining room and
sat by him nodding and chirruping, and watch
ing with keen delight 5 he disposed of the
simple refreshment
And now" she said. lit Is proper that on this
very grand occasion We drink the toast 10 nv
niece, Hortense. wife OF The advocate Cf Gren-
oble, who has brought = day Of sunshine into
the lone life Of her old aunt" She turned To
the sideboard and brought forth bottle and
TWO tiny glasses. 1t is very old cordial" she
said II was my dear fathers. Oh. such a
flavor! l; was sent HIM from Paris"
George Gilbert raised his glass.
Here's to ManseIle.'' he said in his CHEEKY
way. May her native land never cause her TO
forget her adopted one
Namselle wiped her eyes.
1t IS very nice toast, George Gilbert" she
said
Vanguard he smiled ne recalled NIamselles
little serio-comedy. She q dear old lady
and George, remembering her many kindnesses.
ferVenfly wished il vas IN MS power to crafty
her longing TO go abroad George her only
lodger. He had come from the country TWO
years before. a and friendless lad. and in
his search for a cheap lodging had paused be-
fore Mamselle's neat little cottage, and finally
ventured to ring the bell It was answered
by Mamselle herself, Who listened 10 his query
in absolute silence. with her little black eyes
fastened on the lads face. And while he talked
she slowly shook her head.
Yes she said. her head still shaking
negative answers, yes. / fancy l acc0mmo-
date You At least there is d room Will you
il? This way.
1t was an attractive room in the front of the
second story airy. scrupuIously clean and neatly
furnished And the price vas 50 reasonable
that George closed the bargain at
You have the honor 10 be my first lodger.'
Mamselle had said with little courtesy and
bright smile
1t is indeed an honor remarked George
and made her his best bow.
see.
i will do my utmost to retain Mamselle's
good opinion" remarked Master George.
II was the title Namsee that really fetched
her George couldn't have pleased her better
From the moment he called her Mamselle they
were mutually admiring friends.
Il was a lucky impulse that took George up
TO ManseIle's doorstep. The house
yenient the accommodations perfect.
Added 10 these Were many personal favors from
Ala.nselle- A dainty tidbt for his luncheon a
cup Of coffee awaiting him IL the early morn
ing As George climbed higher in The Van
guard" staff. his salary might have warranted
removal TO a more fashionable locality. But he
never dreamed of such a thing.
When he let hims IF into the house at !
O'Clock the next morning light from the parior
told him that Mamsee stil up-
Come in. George Gilbert sh@ called; come
in and why ] stay from nay bed am
reading Some of my fathers letters have
been thinking of France all day. and so / bring
out rny fathers old letters and they BRING
France to me It is your misfortune that you
did not know my father. He was grand gen
tienaan. He left his dear France for reasons
POLITICAL For many years he taught here the
these are his letters. The three here are from
NJ Thierx There is one from NJ cupEler- inns
is from NJ I-amartine. And see. here ls d
letter commencing my father for ms efforts LOT
the advancement of science. Car. you feao 'he
signatureo II is Louis Philippe
George Gilbert's eyes sparkled
Have you many of these autographs MANI
seleZ ?" be asked "a 49,,
This packet" she answered Ana there
may be in the storerooIn among my
fathers old books. IL. ,I l.