The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-04-24
IN ENTRANCE
IND AN EXIT
By Tudor Jenks.

re was against their meeting.
vain did mutual friends" con-
and advise ways and means for
ing the two together; there was
rs "a slip 'twiAt cup and lip
Unexpected failure in the best
plans, and Miss Browne re-
ed technically stranger to Mr..
me and again acceptances for the
social function had arrived
both, only to be succeeded by
Silly written apology or excuse
one or the other. Apparently,
fate was against their meet
Each had been willing TO for
the well intended plans for
cling them together, but hitherto
in.
lie evening Miss Browne, having
her visiting cousin, had issued
IS for a reception, and had sent
of them to Mr.. Dunn. Upon re-
Ing the invitation he resolved by
nine gods whom Lars Porsena
ked that nothing short of IL
or sudden death should prevent
from attending.
made a most careful and pune
us preparation for his appear
and when arrayed in solemn
X and fine linen he heaved quiet
of relief as he consulted his
noranda of engagements and as
ed himself that no obstacle in
Fened.
is hand was upon the door. when
man arrived, to thrust a telegram
his hand.
Just arrived, Mr.. Dunn" said
1er, with sympathetic regret
iulated by respectful reticence.
pening the yellow envelope, Mr..
nm read the dispatch:
Arrive by $50 train. Meet me without
Am alone. AUNT JANE"
All right, Pirker. Call a cab"
d NJ. Dunn, after a nerveless
nee at his watch. Il must go tc
station to meet Miss Dunn, my
bit. 1 shall NOT go to the recep-
10. Wait up for me-"
Every good, sir"
Once in the hanson, Mr.. Dunn could
i help a wry smile of amusement.
ybody but Aunt Jane could have
EN- arranged for" or put off in
me way, or at least disposed of in
hurry. But Aunt Jane dearly loved
quiet supper with her favorite
phew, at which she could rehearse
him all the minor chronicles of
e old home town, and Aunt Jane
kpected a certain amount of con-
6eration and Difference from her in
|nded heir.
ARRIVING at the station, he awaited
lie incoming train. meanwhile look
Il over an illustrated magazine and
ordering why he didn't care to do
|ore than glance at the pictures.
liter the train had been overdue for
be usual time, it came in with :,
|isurely carelessness that was mos
kasperating. and deposited Aunt
hne safely upon the platform.
Henry greeted his aunt warmly,
nd told her he had a cab waiting.
[iss Dunn, however, turned to lady
no had stepped from the train with
er, and presented her nephew to
Mrs. Brant," explaining that the
ldy was an old school friend, that
hey had not met for perfect ages"
nd adding that if Henry didn't mind
cry much she was going to accept
[rs. Brant's invitation to pass the
light with her.
Henry begged that on no accoun.
Mould his aunt think of missing so
reat pleasure, and, in short. bowed
imseif away as soon as he had Sc
1red carriage and had seen the
70 ladies and their hand baggage
lfely on their way. Then he stepped
ito the hanson with a CLEAN of
ope upon his countenance. giving
lie direction, Drive fast to HOP
orth End avenue"
Alighting from the cab, Mr.. Dunn
lvanced to the steps, and soon found
imself within the house that had
, long been to him as evasive as the
esert mirage to the Arab. Once
ore he reviewed his toilet in the
ressing room. and assured that all
as unimpeachable. he approached
le reception room.
Mr.. Dunn was not ordinarily SO
lssy, but this was an exceptional
More than a few were
ware of the condition of affairs.
i'd Mr.. Dunn knew that the an
of his name would create
of sensation. He ex-
scted that his entree would not be
nnoticed.
Nor was it.
The footman took his card, held
'ide the heavy portieres. and appre-
ating the newcomers social impor-
nee, exclaimed more loudly than
NAL. Mr.. Henry Dunn!"
The hum of conversation ceased.
4 eyes sought the door to witness
s entrance.
With an easy grace Mr.. Dunn step.
= briskly from the corridor into
e reception room. alighting upon
small mat that was upon the thresh-
q. The mat slid forward upon the
,liShed floor; Mr.. Dunn's feet few
Idly forward; he seemed for one
.fA4 Sux4arf A.