The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-04-19

NO, Teplleu NIii"hS'
Lets have IT,"
"Well," said Hugh Remington. lean
ing back in his great easy-chair, Il
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 OF
her as the widow 1t is a sufficient
title"
"well, I won't interrupt. Go OIL"
So Hugh continued:
II 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 IT,
While thus engaged the door opened.
turned thinking II was Mrs. Lee,
when, OH what beauty met my
sight!-so small that she looked like
child, large deep blue eyes that
came out from under mass Of light
golden curls, a small nose and n rose
bud OF a mouth. She was dressed In
deep mourning. and / thought, ms !
looked at her, that had never seen
more beautiful picture. She didn't
gee me until made n slight move
ment which startled her. Coming for
ward, / said:
"I frightened you, did ! notF
"'Yes; / 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 a
most perfect row of teeth.
Before | 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 | was glad OF that, as |
should then have the pleasure Of see
ing her again.
"The evening passed only too quick
iy, and / rose with an apology for
staying so late. Mrs. Lee invited me
TO dine with them informally the next
lay. She said her friend preferred be-
ing quiet, so they should be quite
alone. You may be sure / accepted
the invitation, and was there prompt
iy at the hour. The widow was more
charming than the previous evening.
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-visits were
not noticed as anything strange or
unusual.
Mrs. Lee thanked me for coming TO
them In their loneliness, and the wild
ow would give me one of her sweet
smiles, and l was thankful in my in
nermost heart that it fell to my lot to
cheer them. SO the weeks passed un-
iii the time came for the departure
Of Mrs. Lees friend.
NOW, / had intended going over TO
America In n month or two on bust
ness, but when found that the widow
was TO sail in ten days | began TO
think that the business was very inn
peratlve The more ! thought OF the
matter. the more important il seemed
to me to go.
"'Do you know any one going over
OH the 15thY the widow asked me in
her dove-like way.
"'No one but myself | answered
Business has called me t. America
sooner than l expected
"'How delightful from the widow;
while Mrs. Lee exclaimed:
"'Oh. Mr.. Remington am so glad,
Couldn't bear the idea of my friend
going entirely alone and YOU Of all
others, will know best how 20 take care
Of her
1--WE then began TO make our plans.
Mrs. - intended making visit of
few days to some friends in London.
was going direct to Liverpool. Mrs
Lee and | drove down 10 see our
friend Off, and | looked forward TO
meeting her on board the steamer. My
last days i'm Paris were spent in say
ing goodbye TO old friends and buying
presents for sister Nell. who had mar
ried an American, and the children.
l got every novelty that | could find,
and felt well pleased with my sclec-
ton. AT last | was on the steamer.
and stood looking ut the ship moving
away. By my side was the widow
and | thought that / had never seen
her look so lovely. / cxultcd In the
acknowledgment that she knew no one
on board. l was her only friend, con
sequently l should have her all 90
myself; this was (so | said TO MYSELF
what i had been longing for. Was
In love? That question had not &C
cured TO me. | felt supremcly hap
py. and thought the situation delight.
ful. ] was ready TO do anything for
this fair creature. She had only 20
command; ! was all cagcrness TO
obey. ] soon had an opportunity OF
showing my devotion
The following morning | came out
on deck very early. and was surprised
TO find my little lady already there
She looked very miserable and vcry
pretty. The morning salutation over
asked her how she had slept
81 haven't slept at ALL she said II
fretful. childish way. which
thought charming such n noise n!
night she continued. 4 could not &c
20 sleep; and the smells are simpl!
dreadful. / must have another room
I'd sit up here all night rather thar
sleep i'm that horrible place again
Don't you think. Mr.. Remington. {
you ask tlf. captain or somebody n
would give me another state-room
and her big eyes looked lnquiringl.
into mine.
Certainly I said. 4 will 20 n
once to see about IL. and IL there q
no other, you shall change with me