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

first came, and so could not appear to
advantage; and az my brother thinks you
are a tolerably fair scholar, have de-
cided to keep you"
l bowed in acquiescence, and she CON
unued, Trhere is something, however,
which | must first say to you; but US this
Is not the proper place, you will go with
me 10 my room"
l complied with her request, and clos
ing the door, she began with a long pre-
amble as to the proper way for young
lady to conduct herself in the presence
of gentlemen, especially those who were
every way her superiors. For instance"
said she, there's my brother Richard,
who is rather noted for his familiar, af
fect'onate manner toward the ladies'. Al
long ms he confines himself to his equals
do not so much mind it; but when he
lavishes his attentions upon my gov.
ernesses, | think it wrong, for he might,
you know, raise hopes which of course
could never be realized. Miss Montrose,
of whom you have heard US speak, will
probably be home this summer, and then
his time will be Occupied with her. | do
not think he will ever marry any one, but
If he does, it will undoubtedly be Ada"
That night ! cried myself to sleep, half
wishing | had never come to Cedar
Grove, for / knew Mrs Lansing would
prove an exacting, unreasonable mis-
tress; and when Ada came home my sit
uation, ! thought, would be anything but
agreeable. | was surprised when, the
next morning, in the presence of his sis
ter, Mr.. Delafield handed me hand
some bouquet.
Mrs. Lansing's face, which had been
unusually placid and serene, now looked
cloudy and disturbed; but she said moth
ing; neither did she ever again make any
allusion to the flowers which so frequent
ly came to me from Magnolia Grove. l
saw how anxious she appeared for Ada $
return, however, and how much interest
Mr.. Delafeld, too, seemed to take in her,
and felt sure that matters were AMIGA
bly, arranged, and that for once rumor
was right in saying that Magnolia Grove
would In the autumn, be graced by the
| presence of a mistress. Mr.. Delaiield
had been making some repairs, and when
| CHANGED to be there with Jessie, he
| had taken me through his library into o
pleasant, airy room, which he was Sitting
up with great elegance.
| This" said he, laughingly, 81 design
as the boudoir of Mrs. Deafeld, when
shall be fortunate enough to boast sucl
an appendage to my household; and as 8
woman's taste is supposed to be superior
to that of men, | want your opinion
How do you like it? DO you think II
would suit my wife-if / had one?'
OF course he meant Ada, and in fancy
| saw her reclining upon the luxurious
lounges, or gazing out upon the vine
wreathed piazza and wealth of flowers
which greeted my view when | looked
from the large bay window. For an in
slant | dared not trust my voice tC
speak, and when ut last l did so, | an
sure it must have trembled, for he came
to my side and looked me earnestly ir
the face, while he smiled at my answer
ut ought to suit her, unless her home
heretofore has been Paradise
After that | had not the least doub
of his engagement with Ada, and | be
gan seriously to think of going back t
Sunny Bank to take charge of a selec
school which was about to be opened
there.