The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-20

moro no blushes. Yes, ne Is saying,
have known her since she was a girl in
p1nafores. and I love hcr, but grow
awkward In her company; tho words seem
TO- stick in my throat, but am re-
solved to ask her this afternoon II
got the chance, and he walks into his
office, shuts the door with a bang. throws
himself Into the great once chair, and
say, II will" with a determination
born OF heroic courage.
After purchasing their cards, Caddie
and Rose walk briskly along until they
reach the park gate
oh, Caddte, look; who is that young
man standing at the gate?" and the
speakers voice trembled with emotion, her
eyes began to sparkle. and a crimson
rose would have looked pale beside her
cheeks.
Il declare Rosc, 4 wouldn't show my
love SO plain II were you: anyone can
tell you are in love with Jack Randolph,
but then don't blame you, he is a nice
fellow 3tt
'.Thonk you, caddie; when you conpli-
ment him you compliment me-"
Oh wonder. Is It, so serious as
that?
why, no. caddie. there is nothing
serious. but then you are such dear old
goose, always getting the wrong end OF
everything
Why. what an unexpected pleasure" =
said the young man. coming forward to
moet them. 6ss
"a pleasuer indeed" said Rose. blushing
ifuriously, ito see you again. Why. you
are almost n stranger" taking his ex-
tended hand and looking shyly up into
his handsome honest face to meet his
admiring gaze.
Yes, Mr., Randolph. we have missed
your agreeable company very much since
you went away. and was just saying to
Rose his morning how lonesome 1t was
and she proposed a Halloween party.
Now We want your help. You know
Auntie would never consent to party.
but think Rose has solved the point"
and here Caddie leaves the lovers to them
selves. Wise little girl.
We'll. Rose. I have waited for this
chance for long time. Now that 7
have 1t II make good OF it,
What do you mean, Mr.. Randolph"
said Rose, not daring to look up, lest he
should see how pleased she was at hear
Ing him speak those words to her.
Il mean this, dear Rose" he said, taxi
ing her little trembling hand in his, that
i love you. my darling. and want you
for my VIE, for my very own; say yes
no added in his soft, sweet voice and
persuasive tone. You know there Is
no one In the world so dear to me-
Yes. Jack, love you: I've always
loved you, and II you want me, poor
little mo, to share your life, why I shall
be most happy to do So"
THAT is a nice little girl" cried Jack
catching her to his bosom and raining
passionate kisses on her sweet mouth
Have you finished?" said Caddie. hur-
rying UP. II am coming am going to
look quick. here I am"
Eyes" said Jack, ALLOW me to- intro
duce you to the future Mrs. Randolph"
"Oh. indeed, well l wish you luck"
taking both their hands in her own.
II am happy to own you as brother,
but I'll have to part you now, fear, for
auntic wants ustboth right away, Rose,
dear, You understand, Jack. Auntie has
very peculiar ways. but she Is good to
us. and. OF course, we must obey her,
and 1t Is positively against her rules for
US to receive attention from young mon,
so goodbye until Halloween night"
After saying this Caddie walks away
towards the old gray stone mansion, leav-
Ing Rose to take q most affectIonate
goodbye of her lover.
"Well. Rose you have made me the |
happlest man In the world, can't real
lie that you are to be NINE"
"And / am happy too, dear Jack. I |
wonder what auntie and father will |
say
IAN right am coming" answered
Rose to Caddie's call, and she starts for
ward, but Jack catches her by the hand |
and draws her to him.
Are you going to leave mo like this,
little ono; just think 1t wNl be two days
before we see ach other again." and he
bends his handsome head and kisses her
again and again. "Good-bys. sweet Rose"
"Good-bye jack"
well, hope that kissing match la
over" said Caddle. as Rose catches up |
With her, F5
'Husl. dear! some ono may hear your
II wonder what can auntle want with
Us. = and knowing they would find her
u the library. go straight to her.
Naughty, naughty girls, where have
YOU been? Here ] have been waiting
it least an hour for YOU"
Why Auntte, we we're in the park
;aid Cadl!e, answering hastily to hide
lor sisters agitation. Here they were
Interrupted by bOld Ebony
a.'AIr. Joe Ryyers to sec YOU A1issus,''.i
10 said, usherlng that gentleman into
he library
Miss Garfield rises with flushed cheeks