Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-23
CHAPTER XVII.

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Ada was daily expected, the vessel in
which she had sailed having landed at
| New York, and numerous preparations
| in honor Of her arrival were in progress
| at Cedar Grove, where she was evidently
regarded az person of consequence.
The best chamber in the house WAS APP
propriated for her use; Mr.. Delafeld him
self taking much interest in the arrange
ment of its furniture, and bringing over
each morning fresh bouquets of flowers,
which, in costly vases adorned the
apartment. Every one seemed anxious
and expectant save Jessie and Halbelt.
the former of whom did not wish her to
come, as she took up so much of Uncle
Dicks time, while the latter openly
avowed his dislike, saying he wished
she'd stay in Europe always
AS for myself, though there was no
particular reason why l should do so,
dreaded her arrival, and when Mt last
word came to the school room that she
was in the parlor, and the children must
come down to see her, | stole out into the
garden, in order that | might put off the
interview with her as long as possible.
| knew | must meet her at the supper ia
| BILE, and so after a time | went up to my
IbOlh W ultSS' uullllllE pam Nillt
muslin, which | had often been told be-
came me better than aught else ! could
wear Before my toilet was finished,
| little Jessie came in and insisted upon
| twining among my curls a few simple
buds, which, she said, looked mighty
nice" adding, as she stepped back pace
or two to witness the effect, 81 think you
are heap prettier than Ada; but Uncle
1 II II. -. 4 IL, l.,
said, of course Ada was the handsom-
est Hal says how he's her beau, and
| | reckon he is, for he kissed her like
fury"
He kisses everybody, doesn't he?" 1
asked and she replied:
Mighty nigh everybody but you. !
never seen him kiss you; and when
asked him why he said you wouldn't let
him-won't you"
1T wouldn't be proper" said, smil-
ing down upon the little fairy, who, pois-
ed on one foot, was whirling in circles
and then looking up into my face with
her soft, dreamy eyes.
At that moment the supper bell rang
and bounding away, she left me alone
For full five minutes ! waited, trying tC
summon sufficient courage to go down
ana nj lhsl CHUNG my sen LOT my weak
mess, started for the dining ROOM My
footsteps We're light, as they evidently
were not aware of my approach, foi
they were talking of me, and as reach
ed the door, heard Jessie, who was
giving Ada a description of her teacher
say; "Why, she's the propcrest person II
the world, for she won't even let Uncl,
Dick kiss her
Ada joined in the general laugh. ant
ut the same time lifting her large. laugui,
eyes, she saw me, and started slightly
fancied, as she recognized me- Sh,
had changed since | saw her last, RnC
her face now wore weary jaded look
while the dark circle beneath her eyelid
told Of late hours and heated rooms.
Miss Lee-Miss Montrose," said Mrs
I Lansing, and the proud Ada bowe,
/ haughtily to the humble governess who
with heightened color, took, her accus
{ toned seat ut the table.
"You have seen each other before,
| believe said Mr.. Delatield looking curl
; ously at both Of us, while Mrs Lansing
in such surprise, exclaimed, Seen eacl
/ other! Where, prayf"