The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-09

Don't you think the sweet rather pre-
dominates at present.
Lady Bassett explored his face with all
her eyes MY darling is happy now;
trifles cannot put him out.
II doubt III anything could snake me
while I have you and our child. AS Tor
that Jade keeping us all waiting while
she dons her silk attire, II is simply de-
licious. wish Rolfe was here, that is all.
Ha. ha! ha!'
Mrs Gosport appeared at last In pur-
pie silk gown, and marched TO the car
rlage without the slightest sign of the
discomfort she really felt; but that was
no wonder. belonging. as she did 10
sex which can walk not only smiling but
jauntly, though dead lame on stilts as
you may see any day I'm Regent street.
Sir Charles with mock gravity. ushered
king baby and his attendants In first,
then Lady Bassett, and got In last him
self
Before they had gone a mile nurse No.
l handed the child over TO nurse No. ?
with a lofty condescension, as who
the superior artist, reserve myself for
emergencies"
No. received the invaluable bundle
with meek complacency.
BY and by nurse No | got f1dgety and
kept changing her position.
What is the matter. Nary" said Lady
Bassett kindly "Is the dress too tight?"
NO no. my lady" said Mary sharply,
the gowns all right And then she
was quiet n little.
But she began again. and then Lady
Bassett whispered Sir Charles. II think
she wants to sit forward may I?'
Certainly not. I'll change with her.
Here Mary. try this side. We shall have
more room I'm the landau; II is double,
with wide seats
Mary was gratifed. and amused herself
looking out OF the window Indeed. she
was quiet for nearly half an hour. At
the expiration OF that period the NJ took
her again. She beckoned haughtly for
baby, (which did come at her command"
as the song says. She got tired Of baby
or something and handed him back
again
Presently she was discovered TO be cry
General CONSERVATION, Universal but
vague consoationl
Lady Bassett looked an inquiry at Mrs.
Millar Mrs Milar looked back assfnt
Lady Bassett assumed the command ana
took or Mary's shawl
Yes said she TO Mrs. Millar Now,
Mary. be good. IL is too tight"
Thus urged the idiot contracted herself
by mighty effort. while Lady Bassett
attacked the fastenings and. with infinite
difficulty. they unlocked three bottom
hooks. The fierce burst-open that fol-
lowed. and the awful chasm. showed
what gigantic strength vanity can com
mand. and how savagely abuse IL to NAL
Lady Bassett loosened the stays, too.
and deep sigh OF relief told the truth,
which the lying tongue had denied. as IL
always does whenever the same question
is put.
The shawl was replaced and comfort
gained TN they entered the town Of STAY
eleigh.
Nurse instantly changed places with Sir
Charles. and took the child again. lie
was her banner in all public places.
When they came up 20 the Inn they
were greeted with loud hurrahs. 10 was
market day. The town was full OF SIR
Charles tenants and other farmers Hts
return had got wind. and every farmer
under 50 had resolved TO ride with him
into Huntcrcombe.
When nve or six. oil shouting together.
intimated this 10 Sir Charles. he se,t one
OF his people Co order the butchers out 20
Huntercombe with Joints a score. ana
then TO gallop on with note 20 his
housekeper and butler For those that
ride go FAR with me must sup with me"
said he. a sentiment that was much APP
proved
lie took Lady Bassett and the women
upstairs and rested them about an hour.
and then they started for Hunterconhe
followed by some ~ farmers. and q dozen
tovnspeople. who had a mind for a lark
and % sup az Huntercombe hall for once
The ride was delightful: the carriage