The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-08-12
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Which Is perfectly natural, !" Wolde-
mar FASTENED to quench any scruples
his companion might have, consider
Ing that ] am responsible for launch
ing the subject" Poor man, he little
knew the others capabilities. IA
"And so?" Miss Throckmorton raised
her wonderful eyes to- those of tho
young man. -
"And so, in her little hand"-ho
glanced cursorlly at those of his COM
panion, lying idly in, her lap-'in her
little hand she holds my happiness"
said he with, considering the subject.
wonderful self-possession. What
would you advise me to dog" asked he.
anxiously. .
Thus appealed to. Lillian remained
thoughtful for a full minute. III I
knew the GIRL" said she finally. with
characteristic innocence. If knew
the girl-assuming that it is girl
might be able to advise
"As to that" returned the young
man, craftily, las to that, I'll venture
to assure you that you do know her"
Perhaps" admitted the other, but
not intimately, and SO cannot adj
vise." Before the young man could say
anything, Lillian proceeded to explain:
"You see, I have heard rumors," and
she looked up at him radiantly.
"Rumors!" echoed the count, con.
cernedly.
Eyes; rumor has it that you are very
very much in demand-over-in GER
taini quarters" said the girl, with q
toss Of her fine head.
o,"And so?" asked the young man.
hopefully.
"And so, with the field clear, and 3
welcome certain, I 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 I tell
her that love herr"
Lillian smiled very amusedly. II I'M
derstood that you have done that al
ready" said she pleasantly.
'No, not directly" returned the 9TH
er, resignedly.
"Nor intimated it in any way?" pur-
sued the girl, laughing unsteady.
Il could not say positively as to
that" replied he, naively. 1T is pos
sible that have done SO, however"
II dare say" remarked the girl. gra~
ciously.
Woldemar took a deep breath. II
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 far cry from this
to love-" continued he, lugubriously.
Lillian answered with peal of sill
very laughter, displaying thereby the
smallest and whitest teeth in tho
world. Il should utilize my first OPP
portunity to make sure" advised she,
ight-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 q small exclamation. a
pair Of blue eyes. matching the heav-
ems in their purity, were raised in sur
prise and wonderment my dea:
count" said Lillian, admirfngly, my
dear count, your cleverness forces it.
self upon my mind more and more per-
sistently."
Bobrinski sighed helplessly. Docs
my love seem SO ridfculous?" asked he,
piteously.
The girl colorsd crimson, in spite of
herself. rs it not shame!" said she,
sympathetically.
Most assuredly!" was the decided
response.
What would you? We American
girls are so heartless!"> And Lillian
looked very humble.
II am too old, suppose" said the
man, who was but 20.
mo; perhaps you think me too
young" replied the other, who was al
ready %.
"Too young?" Woldemar raised his
eyes questioningly at the girls TRAN
gular face.
"Too young to know things" ex-
planned Lillian.
II see!" The young man famed his
companion most violently What is
it you know" he whispered, softly,
watching her small mouth for pearls
to come forth.
"The niece Of the Russian ambassa-;
dor" began the girl, distantly.
"A youthful affair."" interrupted tho
other, struggling his shoulders elo.
quently.
II had youthful affair Of my own"
said the girl, irrelevantly.
II beg a 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
a far-away, dreamy look.
"Of course" The Russian was
silent for q moment. "How am I pro.
gressing?" he asked, with barely
raised eyebrows.