The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-05-25

been spent on her husbands education
at Harrow and Christ Church, and not
in vain, as we estimate the results of
such curriculum. He had taken many
prizes and o full degree; could write to
Greek boatman in faultless Attic; but
like many another well-read English gen.
tleman, Was sadly atfault when he had
to speak any modern language but his
own. So the Count, who had about ten
tongues at command, was useful COM
panion, and accompanied them every
where. Susey could chatter French and
italian at once with'those she liked, only
it would not do to put her forward Us
dragoman to bazaar-touts and caiqujis-
capital fellow, and most useful; at least,
SC the new arrivals thought. How was
Susey's husband to learn in two or three
days the inner life of such q man? How
was Susey to gness that renewal of
friendship with tho boy she had taught
English ten years ago would set evil
tongues to wagging? Living rs they did.
on board their yacht, and coming on
shore only to see the sights, they did not
even hear the common talk of Galota-
how that the Count was under entence
Of deportation, and would probably be
imprisoned for life in fortress rs soon
as he reached his own country. When
tho Haywardes visited our Ambassador,
to whom they had letters of introduc-
ton, they were asked if they would like
an invitation to the - ball. Stewart,
answering for Susey, said they would;
and when Schuoff heard they were going,
he said: 'I'll have q dance with you,
Susey, before we part, cost what it may"
s'What do you mean, Adolph?" she
asked. "Cost what it may! What can
it cost?"
so, nothing. You will stay at Misse-
ri's for the night, Isuppose?"
''Why, yes. could not we'll walk in
ball-dress through the Galata Streets
IF you asked me to dine, I'd go with
you"
"Of course we will. Do you think
we are going to enter strange house
alone, when we have such cicerone as
you take us under his wing?"
The Count bit his lip, but said moth
ing. Susey was surprised when she re-
ceived q note next day, saying he could
not dine with them as promised. He
would meet them afterwards at the ball.
The ball had scarcely been opened when
q sensation began to be felt that there
was something wrong. Second seoreta-
ries ran about and put their heads to-
gether in an uneasy way. The host and
where they were joined by the male and
the latter doing infinite justice (unwit-
tingly) to the traitor Schuoff's cartoons,
for she was very angry. The traitor had
not only dared to assist at ball to which
she was invited, but had actually per-
mitted himself to attempt to dance in the
same set with her
''My good friend and colleague, and
you, madame" said the unfortunate host,
twill permit me to explain. AS mem
Der of your corps, M. le Count was, of
course, included in our invitations long
before this never too-much- be regret
ted misconduct was discovered. It was
only the day before yesterday that came
to be acquainted with the sad facts.
What was to do? Gould suppose that
he would have the impudence to present
himself? But no! It is m infatuation,
q scandal! Will you cause it to be init
mated to this wrong-headed young man
that he was invited as your secretary,
and that, ceasing to be your secretary,
he ceases also to be invited? Say, now"
Not so. Madame lAmbassadrice,
speaking for herself. (which included
herself and lord, would not pay him so
great compliment. He was beneath
notice. Let him only be warned that he
was on no account to approach her, and
that would be sufficient.
"Madame is most indulgent,' replied
the host, greatly relieved ''The young
man cannot remain long, for the steamer
that is to convey him will leave at day
break"
Adolph Count Schuoff had the repu-
tation of having very bad digestion of
sights, and the secretary charged to in
form him that, although his presence at
the ball, under all the circumstances,
would be tolerated, he was not to ap-
proaoh Madame rAmbassadrice, made
up his mind that he should have some
practice with the small-sword before the
steamer sailed. That would be bore,
as he was engaged up to the last waltz.
But duty before all. What was his sur
prise when the traitor replied, with
laugh, Dear Jules, please assure her
excellency that the end of the room she
pleases to adorn shall be the end most
avoided by her slave. It is my last ball
in Pera, dear Jules, and [ would fain
have what is fairest and pleasantest i'm