The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
CHAPTER v. AUNT CATALINA DISCIPLINES THE
LITTLE MARQUIS
LITTLE MARQUI

~H HE Marquise de Talanges remained three days
at the castle to rest from her journey. ' i
u ''I shall not come again until 7 return to
take my grandson away she said, 'for the journey
is too fatiguing to be taken often by woman OF my
age But when do return, Sonora Veasco, shall take
with not only my grandson, but your adorable TWINS
''They will be ready to go with you Madame Ia Mar
quse, replied her hostess in low but steady voice.
The afabe old lady tipped all the servants gen
erousy repeated her instructions regarding Fabie
He to be taught with the twins by Brother
he stay out Of doors much possible when the
weather fair; he to have supper OF porridge
and milk and to retire very early Then she babe ad1eu
to embraced her grandson and Kissed MIN on
both cheeks dozen tmes-embraees to which he NO
lenty objected she took her departure with her
maid and her five horsemen.
cit must have made you very sad to part with your
grandmother said Petronilla the marquse and her
servants at last disappeared in the distance ,o ~,
cit did not in the least - was the reply ION the
contrary, rejoice that she has gone away; am gong
be my master now, and I shall do as l please
She always kisses me SO much and hate be kissed.
want tell you right here and Petronilla, that
shall hate you if you kiss me- Do not try it, for
will not have it,
kiss you, ndeed!' replied the little girl Indignantly
<Do let the fear of such thing disturb you for
moment. When I feel like kissing boy, can kiss my
own brother.'
The first day of her guardianship Of the young
hobleman was considered by Sonora velasco
promising He had been told stay of doors, and
Since obey this command was to follow the bent OF
his incnatons, no trouble resulted from It, But
{t supper time of bold and determined
rebellion When offered porridge and milk instead Of
The appezng and tempting dishes partaken of in the
loud that he would not touch it, demanding meats
pastry cakes and haf-dozen viands, which not
Forthcoming His gentle guardian reasoned coaxed, i'm
t,lored; it like dove endeavoring to influence
Particularly fierce young hawk to change its manner
= Of flight and way of living
Let me try it'' Aunt Catalina, who considered
herself an adept in the management of children. She
inclined to truckle to this youth Not only his rank,
But gold, his castles and lands united to form
pleasing vision for her to contemporaries vision which
about the rough head Of the small marquis
sba would be his friend he would adore her. AS grew
older he would talk of 'that dear Senorita Catalina
Espinos' who had been kind to lonely little boy; and
perhaps would send her presents and even settle
small income upon her with the consent of his doting
grandmother ~
sSee Monsieur Marquis,' she said, in a wheedling
tone 'Jues has brought the milk in lovely silver Jug
and the dish which the porrdge is served once
'sOh what do about the old jug and the dish!'
interrupted the boy rudey 1T makes difference to
me if they set with million jewels. / cannot eat
sIverware And won't have the stuff that is in them,
and l will something that want. Bring Of
those pies little birds, such had last night
for SUPPER
'tBut think of your precious health' cooed Aunt
Catalina IA simple supper will make you grow into
strong, handsome Do eat it, my daring'