The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-18

when bethought myself TO look at the
captain IL was easy TO see that the thrall
Jaqueline had been weaving about him
was complete.
"Jaqueline"'
Miss Pinkley had entered the hall and
stood looking at her severely. Jaqueline
stopped as suddenly as IL she had been
moved by electricity and the current had
been turned Off.
I'm astonish,5 at yo'." said the lady.
"Yo've made the acquaintance OF these
gentlemen only this afternoon. and here
yo' are dancing befo' them as II yo' were
a soubrette in a theatre"
MY dear madam" / interposed, you
have no idea of the pleasure she has
given us. She would be a grand success
upon any stage"
do yo' think so?" queried Jaqueline
triumphantly. I'D love to dance on the
stage"
"Jaqueliine." again cried Miss PinkIey.
Whats the harm. auntie? I'm not on
the stage"
Yes, but you want TO be. To think OF
a Rutland on the stage! Yo' pa would be
mawtifed TO death"
She passed up stairs, and Jaqueline be-
gan again 10 rattle on I'm her singular
way. Suddenly II struck her that she
wanted Ginger's banjo, and. calling Gym
tha, she sent her for IL. Then. after test
ing the strings, she began to play and
sing. The music was light. but sweet be-
Ing composed chiefly OF those unique ne
gro 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. astonishing
us by her condolences, sometimes asking
ht,e a,l1 fAr
swer. Presently I spoke of my stay with
the Stanforths.
"The stanforths'" she cried do you
know 'em?"
Eyes. Do your"
Ought to; they're my cousins. Did you
see Minerva7"
mo. who's Minerva7"
Her real name Is Helen. We called her
Minerva at school. / went to school with
though"
"I have met Miss Helen Stanforth"
'If you refer TO the young lady we met
today" the captain remarked shes a
very beautiful and high bred woman.
much like our Geowgia beauties"
She knows everything" said Jaque-
line; theology. geology. biology. psychol-
ogy. Any more OF 'em?"
That's quite enough" admitted.
Did you see Buck7"
"oh. yes. Buck and became quite
friendly"
"Friendlyi Buck was born to be hang.
ed"
What makes you think that7"
Most fiery. pestiferous little imp yo
ever saw! Doesn't stop at anything"
Mere flashes OF n strong nature. When
he grows up he'll control II and be al
the stronger for It,"
Think so? II he was black and own
ed him. I'd have him whipped every
day"
A colored woman came In and told the
captain that Miss Pinkley presented her
him whenever ne chose to occupy II. 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
me Is In league with others who are in
terested in getting me out OF the way
Now, II you'll permit me 10 go TO bet
without a guard III give you my word o
the watch has been resumed tomorrow"
Now, captain" put In Jaqueline before
the officer could reply. "let the poo mar
"Fo' yo' sake7' he asked looking al
her. with an expression half admiring
"Fo' my sake, To- yo sake, To- every
| bodys sake"
she went ur In front Of him and. put
| ting her little oval face within a few
| inches OF his, brought her swapping eyes
| 10 bear on him and stood waiting for ~
decision.
We'll, I reckon ] must let yo have yo
way. No're too pretty 20 duael with"
She clapped her hands. II knew IL
! Loveliest man l ever mel Too sweo
| for anythnR!"
The captain smiled that pleasant. indo
| lent smile or his. looking at me at tn,
| same time. as much as 10 say. What
| deliciously odd crenturer while Jaauelin,
] disappeared as suddenly as an actress
who had finished her part. Ginger cam,
| in with decanter and glasses, which III
! placed on the table The captain sat dowf
| before the wine and Invited me 10 joir
him.
Miss Rutland r. ce'tainly dainty NTH,
| thing" he said az he took the stopper
from the decanter and filled our glasses.
she certainly is"
Most charming creature ever saw"