The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-16
cHApTER x.-(contlnued.)

CHAPTER X.--( (Contlnueu.)
N"I am not very uneasy for her; II
Arenta is in trouble she will cry 1t
out. and cali for help on every hand
During this conversation Annie was
I'M a reverie which it in no way touch
Ed, she was thinking all the time OF
her cousin George, and Of the singular
abruptness with which his love life
had been cut short. and il was this
train Of thought which led her to say
impulsively.
Uncle. it is my desire to 80 TO
Philadelphia
The earl looked at her with lncredu-
lity. What nonsense, Annie! ne
exclaimed. For you a journey to
Philadelphia would be an arduous un-
dertaking, and one without any reaT
sonable motive
"Oh. indeed Do yoa call George
Washington an unreasonable motive!
wish to see him"
4 wish the journey were an easier
one
10 be sure, the roads and the cold
win be a trial; but then my uncle, you
can give them to me, as God gives
trials to his beloved. He breaks them
up into small portions, aud puts a
nights sleep between the portions.
Can You not also do this?"
You little Methodist" answered
the earl. with a tender gleam in his
eyes. Il see that shall have to give
you your own way. VIII you go with
us. George?"
Yes / desire to see Washington. |
wish to see the greatest Of Ameri-
cans
This was the initial conversation
which, after some opposition, and a
little temper from madame the count
ess. resulted in the Hyde family Wis
iting Philadelphia.
A handsome house, handsomely fur
nished. had been found; and madame
had brought with her the servants nee
cssary to care for it, and for the fam
ily's comfort
In a week she had come to the con-
cIusion that Joris was disappointed; ;
which indeed was very much the case.
He could hear nothing Of Cornelia. He
had never once got a glimpse OF her
lovely countenance, and no scrutiny
had revealed to him the place OF her
abode.
A month passed in unfruitful search
ing misery, and Hyde was almost
hopeless. The journey appeared to be
Altogether a failure; and he said tc
Annie. II am ashamed for my selfish
ness in permitting you to come here.
see that you have tired yourself to
death for nothing at all.
She gave her head a resolute little
shake and answered, "Wait and see
Something is coming. Do you know
that / am going to Mrs Washington
reception tomorrow evening? | shat
see the President. Cousin, you are tc
be my cavalier, If it please you, ant
nv uncle and aunt will attend u.s.
4 am devotedIy at your service
Annie; and will at least point out t
YOU some Of the dazzling beauties o
JuT cOuIl-NAt SplShulu NAA .. D'hs7Ats*Aa
the Mi Aliens and Miss Chews, ant
the brilliant Sally Mexican"
The next evening Joris had ever
reason to feel proud of his cousin
The touch Of phantasy and flame il
her nature illumined her face, and NJ
one could look at her without feeling
that fervent and transparent sou
enzed from her eyes, SO lambent witt
soft spiritual fire. This impression
waa enhanced by her childlike Cow
Of white Grape over soft white silk
ii suggested her sweet fretless life
and also something unknown and III
seen in her very simplicity.
Mrs. Washington's parlors wer
crowded that night The earl at ono