The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

rarely exerted. Nothing would have pleas
ed her more than 20 be forbidden this and
commanded that: but no! the admiral was
a lion with an enormous paw. only he
could not be got to put It into every pie.
In this charming society, the hours
glided, and the wedding day drew close.
so deeply and sincerely was eir Charles
In love that when Mr.. Oldhelds letter
came. appointing the day and hour 20
sign Miss Somerset's deed, he was unwill-
ing 10 CO. and wrote back to ask IL the
deed could not be sent TO his house.
Mr. Odneld replied that the parties TO
the deed and the witnesses must meet.
and IL would be unadvisable. for several
reasons. to irritate the lady's susceptible
ity previous TO signature: the appoint
ment having been made at her house, IL
had better remain so.
That day soon came.
Sir Charles. being due In Mayfair at
p. m, compensated himself for the less
| agreeable business TO come by going earl
| Ter than usual TO Portman square. BY this
means he caught Miss Bruce and two
/ other young ladies inspecting bridal
| dresses Bella blushed and looked asham-
| ed, and TO the surprise Of her friends,
sent the dresses away. and set herself 10
| talk nationally with Sir Chares-as ra-
tionally as lovers can.
The ladies took the cue and retired in
| disgust
| Sir Charles apologized.
This is too bad OF me. / come at an
unheard-of-hour and frighten away
| your fair friends; but the fact is I have
an appointment at two, and don't know
how long they will keep me, so thought
l would make sure OF two happy hours
| at the least"
And delightful hours they were Bella
Bruce. excited by this little surprise,
| leaned softly on his shoulder and pratt
| he Inv Ia rhi ift,r
| fountain
Sir Charles. transhgured by love. an
swered her I'm kind-three months ago he
could not-and they compared pretty nt-
tie plans OF welded life. and had small
differences, and ended by agreeing.
Complete and prompt accord upon two
| points. nrst. they would not have a sin
gle quarrel. like other people: their love
should never lose Its delicate bloom; sec
ond, they would grow old together, and
die the same day-the same minute. II
| possible; IL no, they must be content with
the same day. but. on that. inexorable.
But soon after this came skirlnlsh.
Each wanted TO obey t'other
Sir Charles argued that Bella was bet
ter than he. and therefore more At 10
| conduct the pair
Bella. who thought him divineiy good.
pounced on this reason furlousiy He
defended II. He admitted. with exem
plary candor. that he was good now
awfully good But he assured her he
had been anything but good until he knew
her; now she had been always good
therefore. he argued as his goodness came
originally from her, for her TO obey him
would be a little too much like the moon
commanding the sun.
That Is too ingenious for me- Charles -
said Bella. And for shame! Nobody
was ever so good az you are. I look w
in a minute. l have only TO remind you
that l shah swear at the altar 70 obey
you. and you will not swear TO obey me
But will not crush you under the pray
er- -book-no, dearest; but indeed. &c
obey is want OF my nature and
marry you to supply that want; and that.
a story. for | marry you because love
and honor and worship and adore yor
10 distraction. my own-own--own" VIII
this she flung herself passionately. YET
modestly, on his shoulder. and. being
there, murmured coaxingly, You viii
let me obey you. Charles?"
Thereupon Sir Charles felt highly gel
atinous and lost. for the moment. al
power Of resistance or argument.
"Ah you will; and then you will re
mind me of my dear mother She knew
how to command; but as for poor. dsa
papa, he is very disappointing In select
ing an admiral for my parent. / mad
sure OF being ordered about Instead o
|, that now ri show you-there he is II
the next room. inventing a new system
OF signals, poor dear.
She threw the folding doors open.
Papa. dear. shall l ask Charles L
dinner today
, "As you please. my dear
DO YOU think l had better walk o
, ride this afternoon"
LAS you please. my dear"
2 Which ever YOU prefer"
: There" said Bella. II told you SC
I That is always the way. Papa dear
{ you used always TO be firing guns at sec
DO. please fire one in this house-jus
$ one-before leave IL, and make the yer
. windows rattle"
E II beg your pardon. Bella; l neve
D wasted powder at sea. II the convo
[ sailed well and steered right I neve
barked AT them. You are a modest sen
I sibe girl and have always steered a goo
course. Why should hoist a petticoa
{ and play the small tyrant? Wait till
0 see you going 10 do something wrong Q
silly"
= "Ah! then you would fire a gun. papa
q LAY. n brosdside"
,. well that is something" said Bells
q as she closed the door softly.
q No. no. II amounts TO just nothing.
o said Sir Charles: "for you never do any
thing wrong or silly. Ill accommoda
IS you. I have thought OF way. I shn
q give you some blank cards: you sha
y write on them: 1 think Ia like TO d
N so and so. You shall be careless an
y leave them about; I'll ind them. an
bluster. and say. I command you to q
3 so and so. Bella Bsssett'--the very thin
" on the card. you know
Bella colored TO the brow with pleai
~ ure and modesty. After a pause she sai'
y How sweet The worst OF IL IL shou
~ get my own way. Now what | want
'e to submit my will TO yours. gent
4, tyrant-that is what YOU must be TO Bel
= Bassett. oh you sweet, sweet. for cal
:. ing me that!
" These projects were interrupted by
servant announcing luncheon. This ma,
y, Sir Charles look hastily at his watch. ar
he found IL was past two o'clock.
How time flies In this house." said h
II must 20. dearest. I am behind n
- appointment already. What do you I
this afternoon7"
Whatever you please. my own"
Il could get away by four"