The Newark journal., 1905-06-16


 Lilians curiosity thus pricked, "Yes." replied she softly.
 "I was thinking of some beautiful woman here" returned the other, his dark eyes ablaze with passion.
 The girl flushed little. 'I do not wish to be thought ill-mannered," said she, "but do confess to a certain curi- osity."
 Which is perfectly natural" Wolde- mar bastened to quench any scruples his companion might have, consider. ing that I 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 the 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 a full minute If I knew the girl" said she finally, with characteristic innocence, If l aaW the girl-assuming that it is girl-i might be able to advise.
 As 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 cannot ad- 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
 Yes; rumor has it that you are very very much in demand-oyer-in cer- tain quarters, said the girl, with a toss of her fine head
 And so?" asked the young man. hopefully.
 And so with the field clear, and welcome certain, 1 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 l tell her that 1 love herr"
 Lillian smiled very amusedly. T un- derstood that you have done that al- ready, said she pleasantly
 No, not directly" returned the oth- er, resignedly.
 "Nor intimated it in any way?" pur- sued the girl, laughing musically
 'I could not say positively as to that" replied he, naively. Tt is pos sible that I have done so however"
 T dare say" remarked the girl, gra- ciously.
 Woldemar took a deep breath. "I 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 1t Is far cry from this to love- continued he. lugubriously.
 Lillian answered with a peal of sil- very laughter, displaying thereby the smallest and whitest teeth in the world. T should utilize my first op- POi NhhiAs eO ihsAnC oulC, ohE, light-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.
 "Ohi" came a small exclamation. A pair of blue eyes. matching the heav- ems in their purity, were raised in sur prise and wonderment My dear count" said Lillian. admiringly, my dear count. your cleverness forces it. self upon my mind more and more per- sistently"
 Bobrinsh sighed helplessly. Does my love seem so ridiculous?" asked he, piteously.
 The girl colored crimson, in spite of herself. "Is it not a shame!" said she sympathetically.
 Most assuredly!" was the decided re 'ponse.
 What would you? We American girls are so heartlessi" And Lillian loo cd very humble.
 ''I am too old. suppose" said the man. who was but 29.
 'No; perhaps you think me too youn%." replied the other, who was al-