Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

Well, the fact Of the matter is" he
began. II was afraid"
THAT mamma might jump at the
chances!
His manner became apologize.
We'll. you know your mother is-we
might ssay-a practical sort of woman-1
was afraid She
The girl laughed loudly; the explanation
Poor mammal said Elinor. What she
has missed, This is delicious! And what
did-he say?"
"He-who?
THE fairy primer
Mr.. Rossiter was becoming more be-
wildered. His daughters mood was like
the whirlwind; it blew him hither and
thither.
Mr.. Strong said-ahem-.
His exact words, papa! The hands
frightened on his shoulders; the brown eyes
probed him.
Perhaps he looked little taken aback-
The hands fell from the old mans
shoulders.
"Of course" she said, "he is used to get
ting control of whatever he wants. Any
thing that is wrecked. Then he restores
the circlation.-isn't that what you call 1t?
Did you speak to him about mammals
bonds, papa?'
Mr.. Rossiter sighed. He had wished TO
forget the scene his daughter had wit
messed.
Il believe + did mention the matter to
him some time ago. l asked him II he
regarded the bonds as a hopeless investment
and he replied he so regarded them; that ne
had never had any confidence in them!
Then ne knows that we are anemic; like
some of the railroads he picks up?"
Really, my dear, l will say that MT.
Strong is man of unimpeachable recti-
tude. That he has a genuine regard Tor
you I have no doubt. Mr.. Rossiter.' he
said, I have met your daughter and
The girl placed her hand playfully over
her fathers lips.
Hush, papa!" she said. He met me
but twice. Once at Mrs. Fanning's and
once at Miss Van Dolsen's On both occa-
sions he spoke to me: l answered; we part
ed. Quite romantic, dear, don't you think
so?'
II had made up my mind not to mention
the matter Elinor," he said, not without
conjunction.
Then why did you?'-quickly.
TT seemed to come out naturally
in connection with the fifty millions"
An expression Of real distress mantled his
oversensitive face
"Elinor--
I'm not blaming you. After all,
it was the monkeys fault!' she said smil-
ing II believe that monkey will haunt
me- she went on. after pause. How
he wanted the money; the money! How
he begged for it.; implored it! And how he
jumped when he got IT. What fright
fully terrible and human thing he looked
Interpreting through the window! AS II
he would haye done anything to get 1t!
Mr.. Rossiter again shifted uneasiy; phil
osophizing was not in his line Besides,
the morning had been trying one and he
felt the need of fresh air.
well, my dear. l think 1 had better be
off to the club Remember, don't tell your
mother. 1 am sorry to have distressed you
And as for Mr.. Strong, l don't think we
shall be troubled by him. He said he
would do himself the honor to call; he has
not done so. however,
But he has walked by the house every
morning for the last week.
Mr.. Rossiter looked startled for mo
ment. 1T is on his way to the office, he
then said. 'GOod-bye my dear
He bent over and would have touched her
brown hair with his lips. but she lifted her
face.
tut, what's this?" he asked playfully.
Would you refuse a lady's lips, sir?"
she laughed.
AS he kissed her, light in her eyes. half
wistful. rested On him for moment. When
she looked after him, almost pitylngly.
"oh the that has me must have silver and
Must have chariot to ride in, must be handsome
His hair must he curly as any watch spring
And his whiskers as big as-a-brush-for-
clothing
The hand-organ was moving away
and the ambitious lay of Polly Perkins died
in the distance.
Miss Rossiter went to the window. The
street was now fairly awake; the precipi-
tate delivery wagons mingled with the lux
urlous landau, brougham and victoria.
Across the way maid scrubbed the front
steps of the Garnett mansion with n dill
gence as hearty as that of the inmates
Dutch ancestors, who chased out dirt and
the devil with the mop and the broom
As E,linor was about to turn away, figure
approached that arrested her attention;
flush overspread her face; she started again
to draw back, but did not. Some power
seemed to hold her there against her Will.
What business had he to walk by every
morning? Then she noticed Miss Garnett
a hopeless spinster. peering from one of
the broad windows opposite. Hateful
thing!" thought the girl. The figure drew
nearer; he was looking down; he even
seemed to walk more slowly. With grow
ing antagonism the girl watched him
How strong he looks" she thought. And
then triumphantly: "He is not so confident
as he seems. I am sure he is hesitating
He wants to call and-he doesn't dare! He
is afraid!-afraid-" she repeated-"of me-"
Her lip curIed; in her eyes an indefin-
able light
How l hate him. she said, and at that
moment he looked up.
He started perceptibly when he saw her;
the glance they exchanged seemed of in
definable duration. He bowed formally, and
then she suddenly smiled. He stopped
outright; she was gone. Thoughtfully he
walked on but his countenance appeared
TRANSPORTED.
Go be continued tomorrow