New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-05

was deep n thought I not thinking more
than 7 could help. Across the sparkling water the
trees were green and gold. with here and there
CLEAN Of silver or a band Of black. The birds were
wooinr ardeutlv in the treetops; indeed. prac-
teal fellow seemed already to be making furniture
for the home: or. at least. saving the necessary
wood There was scarcely breath 10 move the
r,lshes and the FISH slumbered peacefully IN the
cool depths Of the river or glided slowly oeneatn
their water-lily sunshades. Now and then the 1T
tie water fairies shot up from the bottom OF me
river in their bubble boats. and few 20 ION 'nI
should come seated the falling drops -. -.
But the beauty thar s'T T,,5, i's
its such suitable match" she remarked. rous-
81" !-Pnrbaps LADY Marion might not think So said
7. aware OF what was troubling my companion
Marriages are rot rnaIe-by being sensible"
remarked
Not exclusively. Your husband told me-
The attitude OF the Duchess warned me to de-
esides he Is much older than Marion and I'm n
mistaken Now T. weTe to ma marTy tsnl, adding
more thoughtful.y though shoulah nave 10
rs IL a parallel case?''
Ny better nature asserted itself
It is so Often the duty Of ones better nature to
tell falsehood. And really she does not look her
FLATS sugar" sighed the Duchess; Tn as old
NJ the hills. And don't skip Ike young sheep'
There was silence for moment I remember
ike a young sheep. l think the heat had softened
if not partially meited-my uraln. BUY my col
panion retained her mental strength o. 49,. =.
''Winterton himself is the cAle. d!thcHlty, she
said. presently lie wants brlnsins 10 'i,g Po. ,.,
You lead man 70 the point but You can I
make him sit on it,. murInured r,,..o-. en-.
shook my head sadly The thing seemed so
Hes not sentimental enough. He wants stirring
" 7 could only think OF hatpins. but dared not
III they We're together under suitable condi-
.MoonIght', suggested
Mixed with music"
II don't see how it could be arranged
Then a brilliant idea flashed into my brain
Have Peter Macnulty play to them! CRED
dYou are really a wonderful man. Massingham
Just when I'm thinking your mind IS ptIInahtHI nv
gone you sparkle Ike TINS MI li'''''S l. ''-7
with the man in the moon TO help.
But how to mix them
thought for moment and hen n Zet y scene S to
the terrace; you and Will be seated In dark
co orr shall III f fnG I ike Guy Fawl,esr'
The moon, luckily full just now VIII be IN n, It's
usual place and 56e 4 e0 81 no one IoV Elise
play it-shapinE destinies with his finger tps-the
les magniicentr' cried the Duchess. as I sank
back exhausted in my chair But how are we 10
Il know his address in London. Write to him"
! T6 yer rnoners she said You're Won
5orFuI creature John though no one would think
il to look at you or hear you talk I'm eternally
in your debt
perhaps it won't work,
1T shall work" said the Duchess. and swept
T'' smile Of her age few women could walk like
her / noticed that lit A. cigar
Then / began 10 think of Peter Macnulty.
little man Inclined to stoutness, with merry laugh
and bright eyes: a good companion and thorouGh
Macnuity found his shoulder lust in time to pre-
vent unpleasant consequences for me.
plucky, little English gentleman. with a certain
dry humor and fOrgetfulness OF self that made nm
conrratuiations) thousands like him In this little
island OF ours. EIt Macnulty at the piano! Then
red hair And when he had done with you-wheu
he had made YOU laugh and cry, ana love ana nate
and stirred and uekled your very SOU WITH I nlI
never think of him in quite the same way again.
Then fell asleep. | felt needed rest
But it is the difficulty that Is unforeseen that
highest hedge trips the hidden root. Next day
a bolt from the blue.
He in town. and gave no reason But there
no trace of indecision in his reply. He would
''why not? What's the matter, with the man?'
said the Duchess to me when she announced ina
That could not be. suppose = -, -.
.I fed him well What more does a man wantY
There certainly truth IN that .,,.,. =.
You must got him for me- IL was your plan.
u shall have to so to town, ] sighed, ,-,
ing You shall be called at g.
| murmured my thanks -, -
Be back 10 diuner-but you sileh hdNe any uil-
'The gallant knight will ride forth on the quest
.fJa Won't get any dinner added the Duchess
who has soul for the romantic
You we" We're always fond OF your meals. she
Next morning. to my indignation (the gallant