The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-09-10

guess OF what there Is in my mind q
this moment" "Mishka" was q fin
specimen of Russian wolfhound tn
young man had brought with him from
his native land.
i Lillian considered. Il could not CUES
It in the wide world" said she, dis
tressedly.
you might try" returned the other
insinuatingly. He was making a men
tai picture Of that straight, small nos,
of hers, remarking that the Russian
aristocratic lady is very apt to hav.
her nose retrousse.
The girl looked straight ahead Of
her for moment, then: You wer,
thinking of some beautiful woman il
St. Petersburg" said she,- coyly.
"Wrong!" sighed the count II was
thinking Of" he cut off his intended
speech abruptly. Would you really
like to know" asked he, solicitously.
Lilian's curiosity thus pricked
YES" replied she softly.
II was thinking of some beautiful
woman here" returned the other, his
dark eyes ablaze with passion.
The girl flushed little. II do moi
wish to be thought iIl-mannered," said
she. "but do confess to a certain curi-
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 so?' Miss Throckmorton raised
her wonderful eyes to those of tho
young man.
"And SO, in her little hand"-he
glanced cursorily 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 do?" asked he.
anxiously.
Thus appealed to, Lillian remained
thoughtful for full minute. "If I
knew the girl" said she finally. with
characteristic innocence, IF l knew
the girl-assuming that it is 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 l cannot adj
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 so?" asked the young man,
hopefully.
And 90, with the field clear, and
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 tell
her that love herr"
Lillian smiled very amusedly. 81 un-
derstood that you have done that al
ready" said she pleasantly.
mo. not directly" returned the 9TH
Or. resignedly.
Nor intimated it in any way?" pur-
sued the girl, laughing unsteady.
Il could not say positively as to
that" replied he, naively. at is pos
sible that have done so, however"
i dare say" remarked the girl, gra-
ciously.
Woldemar took a deep breath. II
cannot make her out" said he, dole.
July.
"You have my sincerest sympathy.
ny dear count" the other responded.
'iquantly.
She tolerates my company. is rather
'leasant-but it is far cry from this
o love" continued he. lugubriously
Lillian answered with a peal of sill |
'ery laughter, displaying thereby the
mallest and whitest teeth in tho
world. Il should utilize my first oo-
'ortunity to make sure" advised she.
lght-heartedly.
The young man looked devouringly |
n the girl by his side for a second |
Have the goodness to answer that
uestion," said he, seriously.
Obi" came small exclamation. A
air Of blue eyes, matching the heay-
ms In their purity, were raised in sur
rise and wonderment. my dear
ount." said Lillian. admiringly, my
ear count, your cleverness forces it.
elf upon my mind more and more per-
istently."
Bobrinsh sighed helplessly. Does
~ love seem SO ridiculous?" asked he.
iteously.
The girl colored crimson, in spite of
erself. rs it not shame!" said she.
Most assuredly!" was the decided
ssponse.
What would you? We American
iris are SO heartless!" And Lillian
,oked very humble.
Il am too old, l suppose" said thu
ian. who was but 20.
NO; perhaps you think me too
oung,' replied the other. who was al
lady %.
Too young?" Woldemar ra;esd III,