Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-01-02

tined TO be sharply interrupted by the
events OF a certain day. She had been
10 school and was In one OF her hap
picst moods. when. upon returning 10
her home she found In its pretty parlor
"A fine looking gentleman OF superior
manner. He was a stranger 20 her.
but something in his look made her
feel at ease In his presence and took
away the embarrassment which she
usually felt under the gaze OF those /
she met for the first time. She there |
fore advanced with q smile halting so /
little that he evidently did not notice |
that she was lame. for his face lighted
Up with that look OF admiration which
n woman never mistakes. rs he said.
Il have letter OF introduction TO
YOU from a friend whose name YOU viii
at once recognize.
And he handed her q short note writ
| ten 10y one Of her most trusted asso-
ciates.
"Wm that suffice to- make my pres
/ cnca welcome. even n should bore
( YOU with personal question or twot'
Bore her, 1t did not seem as II no
could ever bore he. She smiled aud
two exquisite dimnlcs came into view.
The sight appeared 90 Increase his ad-
mlration. lie took a seat somewhat
nearer her side.
Miss Rogers no began. Il have
come upon am important GRAND. I am
looking. IN behalf OF a friend. Tor a
young person suitably qualified 20 take
in charge and teach two mothcrless
children. I know Won have n home"
D. frn "a. ii. rt~t
cation-.lut tho ofTer which I am
ready 90 mako Won is ono so generous
that 7 scarcely think Won viii hesitate
after hearing all us particulars. y
journey 20 Europe
, Her face lighted mp
/ "A nursery maid under Won, consid
s Grafton. Kindness and love from th'
p chndren's aunt with whom you are ex
pcctcd 10 travel. and. lastly. none,
o enough
Please" The small hand went M
again. Il think had rather not hear
have wanted change. I have wantel
travel. need money. and I adore chi
= drcn but 1 have an invalid mother
~ and ] cannot leave her even 20 procur
? The added means her almost hoiplos
- condition demands. Let MS talk e
!, something else. for thcrc is no use
IL talking of this she would die wlthot
p. my goodnight kiss"
N 10 was not the girl herself who to
u, this story. though she corroboratcs
IS iu it's general details. Ii was am aun
r who sat. during the whole interview
~ in tho adjoining room, seemingly
work. but in reality giving fun atte
Up. lion 90 an that passed before her.
no VIII. therefore. DO understood that
"a give the aunts opinion when I say th
ol- this young girl never looked sweet
l,o or more engaging than she did VIII
NO uttering these last few words. Il
ne gentleman showed that hc appreciat
her charms. FOR his eyes kindled a
fr his manner became eager
Il have heard the most Gathering
al 4 marks concerning your goodness n
no devotion TO your mother" he warn
,Fr observed. THAT Is one reason why
tlv have come 20 YOU upon this espec
vi errand. am glad TO be assured Il
nv informant underStated the tr'
IA rather than exaggerated il. II o.
Is possessed the right l should say: j
blessing OF God falls upon the true.
his grant you all your wishes. even TO
on satisfaction OF your widest dreams.
mo- You are extravagant. You 90
in realize all that this means TO 4 yOl
nee girl"
H. Perhaps not. but il would amuse
he TO find out. What Is the hrst Il
our you would ask for?'
She laughed she dfmpled she leo
lovely.
he What sort or plsy is thisT"
cried Tell my wishes. and TO a st
the ger? . no; not even n he were
c or wizard he would have 10 be 10 &
fairs them"
Miss The gentleman smiled.
Il am a wizard he declared. u"
me and see"
the Really"
: eX- Really"
gen "You tempt me-" she cried.
lie continued to smile. but said !
ing.
nnOt "Shan I ask for something" sh
spec CURED.
Any Il entreat you"
Very well" and her face grew
ne at denly demure in its mock gravity.
usual / want the world
like Today" he asked.
lman "Oh. yes, to-day; / am not usI
o see waiting"
He laughed again. then ST
at in shook his head.
over at Is too much. I fear"
n the She interrupted him with mo
pout. not out OF keeping with her
two and innocent face