Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-13

/ oSity."
Which is perfectly natural" wolde-
mar FASTENED to quench any scruples
his companion might have. consider
Ing that l am responsible for launch
Ing the subject" Poor man. he little
knew the others capabilities.
And SOP" Miss Throckmorton raised
her wonderful eyes to those of tbs
young man.
And SO, in her little hand"-be
glanced cursorily at those of his com
panion, lying idly in her lap-"in her
httle hand she holds my happiness, -
said he with, considering the subject
wonderful self-posSession. What
would you advise me to do?' asked he,
anxiously.
Thus appealed TO. Lillian remained
thoughtful for a full minute IF ]
knew the girl" said she finally, with
characteristic innocence, IF knew
the girl-assuming that it is a girl
might be able TO advise
LAS TO that" returned the young
man, craftily, "as TO that, I'll venture
to assure you that you do know her"
Perhaps" admitted the other, but
not intimately, and so / cannot ad-
WISE Before the young man could say
anything, Lillian proceeded to explain
YOU see, have heard rumors," and
she looked up at him radiantly.
Rumors!" echoed the count, con-
cernedly.
Yes; rumor has it that you are very
very much in demand-over-in GER
tain quarters" said the girl, with a
toss of her fine head
And SOP asked the young man.
hopefully.
And so, with the field clear. and a
welcome certain, fail to see that you
need any more advice" replied Miss
Throckmorton gravely.
The young man took the girls fan.
bent his head close to hers, and whis-
pered in her shapely ear: Shall l tell
her that love herr"
Lillian smiled very amusedly. "I I'M
derstood that you have done that al
ready, said she pleasantly
No, not directly" returned the 9TH
| er resignedly.
Nor intimated 1t in any way?" pur-
sued the girl, laughing unsteady.
could not say positively as to
that, replied he, naively 1T is nos
sible that l have done so, however"
dare say" remarked the girl. gra-
ciously.
Woldemar took a deep breath. "I
cannot make her out" said he. dole.
fully.
You have my sincerest sympathy.
my dear count" the other responded.
piquantly
She tolerates my company, is rather
pleasant-but it is a far cry from this
to love-" continued he, lugubriously.
Lillian answered with a peal of sill
very laughter, displaying thereby the
smallest and whitest teeth i'm the
world. Il should utilize my first op-
portunity to make sure" advised She
light-heartedly
The young man looked devouringly
on the girl by his side for a second
Have the goodness to answer that
question" said he, seriously.
OH" came a small exclamation. A
pair OF blue eyes, matching the heay-
ems in their purity, were raised in sur
prise and wonderment. MY dear
count" said Lillian, admiringly. my
dear count, your cleverness forces it,
self upon my mind more and more per-
sistently"
Bobrinsli sighed helplessly. Does
my love seem so ridiculous?" asked he
piteously.
The girl colored crimson, in spite of
herself. us il not a shame!" said she
alphabetically
Most assuredly!" was the decided
response.
What would you? We American
girls are so heartlessi" And Lillian
looked very humble.
Il am too old. l suppose" said the
man, who was but 90.
No; perhaps you think me too
young" replied the other, who was al
ready 23.
"Too young?" Woldemar raised his
eyes questioningly at the girls TRAN
gular face.
TOO young to know things" ex-
planned Lillian.
Il see!" The young man famed his
companion most violently. What Is
1t you know" he whispered. softly
watching her small mouth for pearls
to come forth.
The niece of the Russian ambassa-
dor began the girl. dstantly.
A youthful affair."" interrupted the
other, shruSing his shoulders elo-
quently.
Il had youthful affair of nv own "
said the girl irrelevantly.
i beg thousand pardons." came
from the nobleman, imploringly.
Granted a thousand times" re-
turned the girl. queenly II shall re-
main true to that" continued she. with
far-away, dreamy look.
or course" The Russian was
silent for moment. How am pro
eressing?" he asked, with barely
raised eyebrows
Progressing" queried the girl.
Yes, in small talk" EXPLAINED the
young man.
You are wonderful adept" the
teacher replied, admiringly. LET lis
Join the dancers"