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EXTRACT.
QUEER STORY,
OLD SMITH'S ROMANCE,
When it was whispered at the mess of the
"We'd keep out of their way, Gracio said the young man. Go and live quietly somewhere,"
"Bus you don't get out of the way of your brother officers," said the girl
"
soid Bub.
THE DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 29TH, 1887.
"Yes, I take a great interest in him and in the girl," replied Smith, "and I've taken the liberty not only to speak pretty plainly to your son, bot to bare the girl removed."
"Then you've constituted yourself young-the young Indy' protector, Mr. But if the anone of the evil la
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Hopshire at "old Smith," as he was "But-Lo return to Smith, "What about him? Smith ?" aid tremorad, why bother FIRE AND LIFE at Currant Rates
RUTOUNCEIMONt, wus
he was made a hutt by these snins
loves
Neror mind about them, familiarly called, had been actually detected When I know that you meet him, and go
any more abant it? Wity, air, Robert hus in a clandestine acquaintance with a certain walks with him, what am I to inter?
Gracie besitated for a moment, and then, boen in lore-hopelessly in lovea score of pretty wit
milliner girl in the town of Filstone,
the face, said: Bob, if times to my knowledge; yet he has survived in where the regiment was quartered, the looking his foll
with I tell you that you are the only man I love sachsase. Why shouldn't he survive in this " received
Well,
girl in the world, you should be satisfied. But I amuarment cad partly with incredulity.
ones ord, you see the
y and truly, and I conscientiously Swith was a quiet, retiring man, perfectly implore you to think over what I have exid. bim barmless, very good-astured, the gaide, Tom-I mean Mr. Smith-is an old and dear believe that, in this instance, his love is really genuine," replied Staith. "Tras that and friend of yourstora/friend of mine, and-
"Thera interponed
the young man, she is out of his way now, but I could not yaungsters, on account of his awkwardness"you've called kitu by his christian name. Good answer for the effect which such a separatish
might bave on his and his mysterious habite, and was univer- beavers, Gracie! what does it all meant"
##m! Well, coures, Lord Cray's son The girl did not answer, and the Honour- sally respected, sa be had shown conspicuous gallantry amongst the zerebas of the Bouable Bob, aiter a few more entreatise and ex-mustn's marry a girl in trade, although Lord dan, he he was a poor man, and remained postulations, took himself off in a rage, vos Cray bimarif does sell his gase and bis in the regiment partly out of alpor effection ing that he would have it out with his fruit, and possesses a coal-wharf on the for the service and partly because he was at brotheroficer before he was many hours older. Regent's Caun," said the Robleman." Yet
On his to barracks
his way an age when it is difficult to embark upon a
opened fire at once Smith p Iany, Topabaro,
I wish
With her father in the country," replied you'd gaiction, and hospitality for which the Hop- by sayings may open, shire was famous, spent his time principally give no ten minutes talk in my quarters."the officer.
I've come on purpose to ask the amo "Who is be? What is he paskay Lord amongst his booke, and, it was generally believed, in adding to bis professional thing of you," replied Bob, earnestly. But Cray
He is a clergyman--the rector of a poor d better come into nine, so there's Liccome by contributing to radioul litora you had
portal, with a large family to bring up upon lewa chance of being overheard. The object of of
Bother turned into Bob's quarters, and ends a very insufficient income, so that he has old Smith's intentions, it was reported, was Gracie Clough a pretty, being supplied with a cigar, Smith beganeen obliged to send bis daughter out to get One thing, Topsham, before I any a word, her own living in the world," replied old madest, well-behaved girl, who occupied a position in the millinery establishment of must ek you to keep your temper.
Batle, and after whom huf the
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"Well, Sauth," replied Bob, it will. I The great man rose from his chair and
under its gircumstances, be hard, paced up and down the aubs in the battalion were raving, though am strand, not a word had ever been breathed that she but I'll do my level best. Now then to the moments in deep thought. At last he stop.
point
[ped short and said :-
bad in the smallest degroo outstepped the bounds of propriety, or had upon any occasion behaved herself oberwisa than modestly and becomingly.
Of these smitten youngsters none was more ardent in bis professions of admiration, and none could congratulate himself upon having made a monter approach to conqueat, than the berus- scurum, devil-may-care Honourable Bob Topelsin, eldest son of Lord Cray, upon : whose wuthority the news of okl Smith's, attachment had been sprand abroad,
As first the motion that old Smith could
"No. You must promiec."
"Captain Smith, get the girl out of the Of millinery business a 1000 25 you can.
you are, and l'incourse, I am saying this upou the supposi-
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tion that you are so far acquainted with berHE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the nhove Company are pre- entitled to give you advice,"
as to be able to do it. If money is nended, pared to issue Polistes of Insurance agaiust Fire "Depends upon the subject." «Woll, you're in love with Gracia Clough, write me a lipe bors, and let the young on the usual terme,
suit, I don't know how raacal pursue his arent't you p
Yes, I am. Bot what of that ? What to thank you suficiently for the trouble you have taken in the matter, as in the absence has it
it to do with you? Whe told you ? ** "I found it out by accident-only a day of the information you have given me II
Now do you think that you are should assuredly have treated the clandestine doing your duty both to her and to yourself union of my son with a williner girl with nothing can come ?"
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titled young sub was scouted a sidiculous,
12 T most answer with another question,"
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Lates
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for Smith was not exactly of haage and ap-replied Bob. "In it your business, or any pearance to win the love of girl at whose other fellow's, to teach me my duty in a casa feel a score of eligible bachelors of good like
this n position and
qualifications were ready to "Yes, it is my duty to prevent unhappiness throw themselves. It was very well known, and misery if I can, and that's why I've sk
that he was not in a position to
sapped you to give are ten minutes' walk. Gracie , and his character stood too high for Claugh is a milliner girl. You're a noble offer throughout the repast. Indeed, old E Undersigned, AGRNTS for the above any one to dare to breathe hint that his -intestions 15wards aneh a girl wond man's eldest son.
"The very words Gracie used to me, by Jore aid Bob to himself, feeling an im. jose his temper and say something pulse to
but remembering his promise in time himasty.
ly remarked - Well,
ba
anything but strictly honourable.
Ba: Bob Topsham invited his brother suha to see. for themacivre,
And arranged that after mess ona evening they should into the town, conceal theompany
and kean snd be what of that?"
watch on the premises of Rache & Bustle at
I know your father, Lord Cray, well," the bear when the young ladies of that famous empor
emporiva wara liberated from their continued Smith,
The devil you do! That's more than I
The sooner he gote married;¿be hattor," | azid Lord Cmy.
Old Swith look bis leave with a beaming face, and arrived at Pilstone in time for mese. The Honourable Bob Topsham was there, and glared anattorable shinge at his brother
Smith could not help being conscious that he was an object of general interest, and from the fact that conversation at the table was more subdued than usual, although it was a gusat night, he opined that during bis brief absence a storm had been gather Ing which would presently burst opon his head.
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Hongkong, 27th March, 1376. AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, (OF CALUUTTA). Immediately after dinner, Smith, na wasHE Undersigned are prepared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE. RISKS st his custom, ross and left the room, without day'a servitude. This they did, and they can say," replied the young man.
Current Rates. taking any wine, Bob Topsham also rose, ware rewarded by seeing-old Smith walking, Smith went on, it he's not the and followed him, and when be got outside down the street in the true cavalier sort of nu te regard suck a animad, of the door, said in a voice which was almost RP ADC arvente
siyle, to be presently joined by course, you are aiming at nothing but ainarticulate with anger :- Gmeie, whe greeted him with cordiality, union-with favour."
Smith, are you going to apologies for and, putting ber arm in bie, went of with
your behaviour (" ivity the diraction of the pleasant holde by
Hallo exclaimed Smith, laughing which Filstone in surrounded.
that's rather good; a sub of three foars' standing making a cool request like that to & man fifteen years bie senior!"
sani
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Agents. Hongkong, 27th September, 1936. THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCULTORATED 27 ROYAL ORANTRE OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 1729.
THE
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LIFE DEPARTMENT: -Policies fasped for sums not exceeding £5,000,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July. 1872.
Stop! stop" cried old Smith, "don't go too far! Let me bare a word. Come to my rooms 2"
Directly the door was closed behind them, old Bmith, without any profico, ait:ÅN
in love with Gracie Clough?"
ment. "But what's the use of it now you've bolted with her? You're taken a advantage of a fellow. You've behaved like
still
mean
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be'd cut up internally rough about No: it, and that's why I want it kept dark," said Bob Topabam. The young cutiemen, with the exception
"And he'd be quite right," remarked Smith, of Bob Tupslin, regarded the affair
I don't think so, said the younger escollent joke, and resolved that old Swith
officer. Bat look here, Smith. The fact I don't care if you were fifty years my chand bear of its discovery in divers plea is you're gone on the girl yourself, and you senior," retorted the young oficer." Yon'te
but Bob Topabain took it very think you'll got rid of me as a ripal by behaved in seriously, for he
he was head over heels in lovefacturing me upon what I ought and oughta't with the girl, and up to a recent date had to do. Why don't you say so at once, with good reason to believe that his effection. was reciprocated, and that he held, otdivided out so auch beating about the bushi
What makes you think that I'm gone possession of her heart.
Smith, Course, every one knew that between upon ber?" asked Rob Topsham and Gracie Clough a very go out for a walb meet her at night, and you of course I am," replied Bob, in amaze at reduced rates,
Why, I've seen
with her, and so have the intimate understanding existed, but the other fallows, replied Bab young géalismen had already fallen in love Smith started. This was evidently nows half-a-dozen times, and thoides was never to him. Baby Topstaru observed the effect entertained for
moment that the prospec of his spases, and chuckled inwardly. Then sive Lord Gray, the heir of one of the he mid-
UEEN FIRE INSURANCE proudest noblemen in the county, seriously s has told me that she loves me,"
COMPANY. union with a pru modicated
matrimonial
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com "Fo sarry to bear it," replied Smith. icial shop-girl; so that he was made the
"Of care you are," said Bob. "Just as taken her away, hat I only did so to enable any, are prepared to A CEPT RISKS on subject of innumerable willicious anout the sorry se I am to know that she meets you me to do you a good turn,
FIRST-CLASS GODOWNя at per Cout Nett pre- You're quite new rival who had suddenly sppened on the and walks ant with you. It would make sure you love Gracie sufficiently to make her mium per Annum
NORTON & Co., Agente field. The result was that a coolness aprang
Fengkong, 20th May, 1881. up between him and eld Smith, though theray & fellow think that she's no bettar a good busband
Why, of course I do!" replied Bob, had hitherto been on the best torus with than the ought to be, but I can't."
Jocking inquiringly in the face of the alderNIX FIRE OFFICE officer. "But I say, Saith, what does this The Undersigned are now prepared to all mean? What bave you been doing?”
GRANTPOLICIES MINSURANCE against Well, I've got your father's coast to FTRF at the following Rates:- your marriage with her, that's all,” replied On Firab-class Eazopaku
Tenements at Nat per Anaum. WRES vid Smith,
On Firat-olaas Godowne,
"No, vo," said Faith, with energy. Don't think that; stre's the beat of girls.
There was a pause. Smith broke it. "Are you going to follow my advice, Topra
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No. Certainly not I love the girl. She loves me. If I can't marry ber I shall do no Bob good. It's the knowing and loving her that
So old Swith took his departure.
Stands, lad, atoady!" interposed old Smith, issing his hard gently on the shoulder Q
of the excited youngster.
me?
"It's true I've
You bave 1" gasped RobTopstam. "Do you mean to any that you've given her up to You, who loved her as much as I did? You, whom I're been slanging right and left for doing what I thought was a mean setion Where is Grasia ?
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each other, and it became very evident to the onlookers, who hailed with delight any- thing which promised to vary the monotony of barracks life in a quiet old country town, that the affair would soon esame aerious! aspect.
The climax came in due course. Topsham had seen Gracie, and the following bus kept me straight conversation had ensued between them :---
" By Gracis," said the Honourable
Of course, it was tory soon all over the Bob I wish you'd put me out of my misery barracks that the rivals had been closeted and tell me plainly and bonally how matters together, and general interest in the affair stand beke
Tretween us. You're Baid ores was intensified. This reached a climax whon, times that you care more for me than for upon the evening after the interview above other fellow Pre sworn to you that I recorded, Bub Topstu rushed into the could never lavs another girl, and rot I've meng-roms, this face flusbed, bis eyes apark- found out that not only are you in the habiting with anger, and roured out. of meeting Smith of ours, but that y
you brrat Where's Smith? Where is he? By couldn't afford to keep Gracie at home. SheTHE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE
any
gathe,
and I can't
theee accusations, and at length heatatingly
"At her father's-at my father's house," replied Smith?
Her father's and your father's ?" repeated the young man.
Why,
is abe your sister " "Yes, she is my sister,” replied old Swith. My father is a pour country parson. He
censed Godownsat 17. Net per Antuv
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