The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-12-18

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She began to dance lightly about the hall
thought myself to look at the captain
1t was easy to see that the thrall Jaque-
line had been weaving about him was
complete.
"Jaquelinev'
Miss Pinkley had entered the hall
and stood looking at her severely.
Jaqueline stopped as suddenly as II
she had been moved by electricity and
the current had been turned off.
I'm astonished at yo'," said the lady.
"Yo've made the acquaintance OF these
gentlemen only this afternoon. and
here yo' are dancing befo' them as If
yo were a soubrette In theater."
my dear madam ! interposed. you
have no idea OF the pleasure she has
given us. She would be a grand sue
cess on any stage"
do yO' think so7" queried Jaqueline
triumphantly. I'D love to dance on
the stage"
"Jaquellnep again cried Miss Pink
ley.
kWhat's the harm. auntie? I'm not
on the stage"
"Yes. but you want to be. To think
of Rutland on the stage! Yo' pa
would be mawtified to death"
She passed up stairs, and Jaqueline
began again to rattle on in her singular
way. Suddenly II struck her that she
wanted GiDger's banjo, and. calling
Cynthia, she sent her for 1t. Then.
after testing the strings. she began to
play and sing. The music was light,
but sweet, being composed chiefly Of
those unique negro melodies born under
the slave system as delicate plants
sometimes spring up among poisonous
weeds.
Without warning she put the banjo
down and began to talk again. skipping
from one subject to another, astonish-
ing us by her condolences, sometimes
asking questions. but seldom waiting
for an answer. Presently spoke of
ny stay with the Stanforths.
"The Stanforths" she cried. ado
you know emp
Eyes. Do you"
fought to; they're my cousins. Did
you see Minerva"
"No. Who's Minerva?"
"Her real name Is Helen. We called
her Minerva at school. ! went to school
with her two years. She's older than
/, though"
=, 20
IF you refer to the young lady we
met today" the captain remarked.
"she's q very beautiful and high bred
woman. much like our Geowgia beau
ties"
"She knows everything" said Jaque-
line: theology. geology. biology, psy-
chology. Any more Of 'em?"
'~rhat's quite enough" admitted.
"Did you see BuckT
"Oh. yes. Buck and I became quite
friendly"
Friendly! Buck was born to be
hanged"
"N'hat makes you think thatT
"Most fiery. pestiferous little imp yo'
ever saw! Doesn't stop at anything"
"Mere flashes Of strong nature.
When he grows up. he'll control 1t and
be all the stronger for It,"
"Think SO? If he was black and l
owned him, I'd have him whipped
every day"
A colored woman came In and told
the captain that Miss Pinkley present
ed her compliments. and n room was
ready for him whenever he chose to
occupy It. She also Informed him that
could have room.
Captain" said. II have no reason
to get away from you. Indeed. !
wouldn't leave your guardianship just
now for a plantation. The man who
has accused me Is In league with
others who are interested In getting me
out Of the way. Now. II you'll permit
me to go to bed without a guard Ill
give you my word of honor not to
leave this house till after the watch has
been resumed tomorrow"
"Now, captain" put In Jaqueline be-
fore tho officer could reply. "let the poo
man 60 to bed"
"Fo' yo' saker he asked, looking al
her with an expression half admiring
half comical.
$40 my sake. TO yo' sake. TO every
body's sake"
She went up In front of him and, put
ting her little oval face within a few
inches of his. brought her swapping
eyes to bear ON him and stood waiting
for his decision.
"Well, reckon I must let yo' have
yo way. Yo're too pretty to qua'e
with"
She clapped her hands. II knew II
I.oveliest man I ever metz Too swee
for anythlng!"
The cantaln amlled that nlaasant In