News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-10-07
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"Oh, Adele she cried reproachfully,
what do you mean? DO you know
you have mortally offended Mr.. Ted
castle? He had the march with you
"And asked him as a favor to ex-
cuse me from it," said Adele simply.
Il had just met Mr.. Miller, who is to
leave on an early train. and | wanted
to talk to him about home. Have you
been introduced? My cousin, Miss
Bishop, Mr. Rayburn Miller"
Miss Bishop bowed indinerently and
looked as il she still saw no justfica-
ton in the slight under question.
I'm awfully sorry" she said reprov-
ingly. Mr. Tedcastle has been as
nice TO you as he could be, and this is
the way you show appreciation for it.
l don't blame him for being mad, do
you. Mr.. Miller?"
I'm afraid I'd be a prejudiced wit
ness" he smiled. "benefiting as am by
the gentleman's discontinue; but real
ly cant think that any circumstances
could Justify man in pressing a lady
to fill an engagement when she chooses
not to do so for any reason of hers"
Il knew you'd say that" said Adele
IF anybody has right to be offended
it is l, for the way he has acted
without waiting for my full explana-
! ton"
"Oh, that is high and mighty course
that will do better for novels than real
life disagreed Miss Ida Bishop. The
young men are badly spoiled here, and
If we want attention we've got to hui
NOR them"
They shall not be spoiled by me-"
declared Adele. why" Struggling her
shoulders contemptuOusly, "if had to
run after them and bind up their
bruises every time they fell down Id
not appreciate their attentions. Be
sides, hir. Tedcustle and his whole ilk
actually put me to sleep. What do
they talk about? Driving, pet dogs
flowers, candies, theater parties and
silly bosh generally. Last Sunday
Senator Hare dined at uncle's, and aft
or dinner he and | were having really
a Wholes vle sort of talk. and | was
respecting myself-well, little like |
am nOw-when in TRAPPED Teddy, with
his hangers on. OF course had to in.
tr0duce them to the senator. and | felt
like fool, for he knew they were my
company land it was impossible to
keep them quiet. They went OH with
their baby talk Just as if Senator Hare
were being given an intellectual treat.
OF course there are some grown up
men in Atlanta. but they are driven to
the clubs by the swarms of little fell
lows. There comes Major Middleton,
one of the old regime He may ask
nae to dance with him. Now watch.
If he does, I'll answer him just as |
did Mr.. Tedcastle, and you shall see
how differently he will treat it."
The majCr, a handsome man Of pow
erful physique and a great shock Of
curly iron gray hair, approached Adele
and with low bow held out his hand.
I'm after the next dance, my dear"
he said. you are one of the very few
who ever dance with me, and don't
want to go home withoutit."
Adele smiled. I'm very sorry. ma.
jor." she said, but | hope you'll ex.
cuse me this evening"
"Oh, that's all right. my dear child"
he said. mo; don't explain. | know
your reasons are all right. Go ahead
and enjoy yourself in your own way"
81 won my bet" Adele laughed Ma |
jor, l knew so well what you would |
say that | bet on it." And then she |
explained the situation.
"Tedcastle ought to be spanked" |
said the major in his high keyed voice. |
"a girl who had not rather hear from |
home than spin around with him ought |
not to have home. Pm going to mine |
rather early tonight. came only to |
show the boys how to make my famous |
Kentucky punch"
When the major and Miss Ida Bish- |
op had gone and left them together, |
Adele looked over the railing at the |
big clock in the Office. I'VE have only |
a few minutes longer, if you are to
take that train" she said regretfully.
81 never had as little interest in |
trains in my life" he said. and he
meant it.
"Not in the trains on our new read?'
she laughed.
"They are too far ahead to interfere |
with my comfort" he retorted. This |
one is a steam nightmare"
To be continued
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