The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

She and Cecily returned from a visit to an aunt in California in time 10 observe the British custom handed down in tradition. of spending the Yuletide at home. They were at the country house of their father, Sir Will Ham Braddock, in Derbyshire. Sir Will liam. known to the workmen or the Midland foundries bearing his name as "OId Bill Braddock." had given to his girls all that he. would have. given their mother had she lived; but the double share of affection and inde- pendence brought its compensation in a reverent regard for Daddy who was constantly reminded that ne was "the best in the world" and the Ia ther-reared twins were reSpohSlNe 'o his every mood.
 They so greatly resembled each other that 1t was difficult to name. them apart. but the similarity ended eXter- nally Sue was staid severely practl- cal, critical of any relaxation or the good form outlined by a rather melan- cholic goveruess-a woman or the world of women Cectly bubbled with merriment and good nature, found sat- tsfaction in every surrounding and even whistled airs from musical com edies-a woman of the world of men.
 When Sir William obtained his pre- fix as a recognition of generosity in founding and cndowing infirmaries, polytcchnic schools and workmen's in- stitutes, his daughters were 'presen- ted" and the ladies of the court whis- nered admiration as Sir William Brad docks daughters advanced to meet the sovereign It was one of "Daddy's' whims that they dress alike and the similarity of attire was continued all ter he had forgotten the wish
 In the breathing period which tol- lowed the warm greeting on their home coming. the health of Aunt Mary the tropic splendor of her flower-it home in the San Joaquin valley, the sunshine of California and the winter of New York were related to Daddy" with many d personal anecdote. They had q great deal to tell after their several months tour, but finally dis nosed of the wonders of the World { Fair and reached the trip home in the White Star liner.
 I'm so glad MT. Benton won the pi- Iot-boat sweepstake over that horrid chevalier" was addressed by Cecily to Sue but the words were not lost on Sir William. In the fathers heart was awakened the pang which the ear Iv death of his wife left there. His rtr1e were all to him and there was a note Of pain in "Daddys voice as he asked. Who is MT. Benton?'
 
 Su?" Sue rejoined with q precision that made Cecily feel awkward. MT. Benton is junior partner in New York mercantile firm and at present in Eng land on a business mission. He was kindly attentive to us on the passage to Liverpool, especially so to sister
 CeciIy announced again her satis- faction that MT. Benton had won the not" and in a lecture on abuse of the English language which followed, the Inference of the Transatlantic knights attention was momentarily forgotten She had another satisfaction when Sir William asked about the chevalier"
 The chevalier." answered Cecily the chevalier is glorious; you can't lose him; Sue couldn't"
 Another lecture on slang.
 Sue offered details on the subject of the second passenger. among them that his only knowledge of recreation ran to fishing and that he had been very interested in her description of salmon fishing in the Scotch rivers.
 There was a gleam of triumph in Cecilys eyes. She was never success full with rod and line and had no pa tience with a sport requiring patience aa its first essential. Striking an at