The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-01-26

I'm an old bachelor. you know, and like
my cup Of tea mo,i noisissf .ipcsl m
mo. thank you {; my wife will be wait
ing for me"psy at 10 Ytisa, .fDt:isL,g
Steyner started almost yisibly with the
sudden surprise he felt It had never
occurred to him that John Eccleston had
wife; and the fact struck him oddly
and cariously. making new cembina-
ton Of circumstances His wife Steyner
looked at the rather shabby coat Of his
guest, and wondered what manner Of
home it could be with this clerk on q
small salary, who was yet. like q young
prince in disguise. t asa9.rw 10 e
HCome again, come in at any time. =
He invited Eccleston cordially. following
him to the doof; but he noticed that Ec-
cleston, in replying, did not reciprocate
the invitation. .i.. l,,r.-s~,t o-.f
53aO .naroN II. l-lyag5 asr.l .7.
II was contrast to step from the spa
cious room with all its elegant appoint
ments, where Clarke Steyner had enter
tained him, to the lowceiled little apart
ment where his wife awaited him; and
John Eccleston felt it bitterly But he
entered with gny smile and an apology
for his lateness; and Alice answered as
brightly: f.a ...+a,g
"oh, you've been to see that Mr.. Stey-
ner whom you like so much. I'm glad
you went-No, I have not been waiting
long" T8l3FG. ul1te -ii-l-..
And ringing the bell for their one
little maid she took her place at the
table. She was an elegant, high-bred
young creature, was this Alice Eccleston,
looking quite as much like princess in
disguise as her husband did like the
prince but it was pretty to see them
both in this simple, narrow room, and
over this simple table; they We're SO
sparkling and CHEEKY in their air and
talk, carrying with them all the time o
consciousness OF something too fine and
rare to be overborne by the meagreness
Of their surroundings. He told her oil
about his call upon "that MIR. Steyner,"
about the picture and its deficiency, and
showed her upon fresh piece of paper,
by few touches what the figure had
lacked, and how he had recalled it And
then they, too. fell to talking about art in
much the same manner as he had talked
with Clarke Steyner. .,.Tt....,,..-,.
HAS Mr. Steyner ever seen the Vio-
lhntef" And asking the question, Mrs.
Eocleston glanced up at q beautiful half
length. with 9 peculiarly spi'ltuele head.
which hung over the mantle.
''Oh yes he must, if he has been in the
Dresden GALAXY eli tadT .bat
"Ah, / forgot Then after Q moments
musing pause: HE would appreciate
your copy. john - 80 biag 9J O..
ID The next moment she blushed scarlet
at the sudden color that came into the
husbands cheek, and the expression of
startled surprise that crossed his face.
But immediately he drained the contents
Of his cup. and said. brightly. almost gay
y: 9GJpJ IN .ssoTmq 5syds adI Iol ii
Do "Ah. weA we don't want any COMPANY,
do we. Anyyi tmasH ,los lf.a y.ll n
|" And Immediately her own face reflect
ed his or-,i ~,of sa,, oyode al, eani,l
- 'Oh no. I'm sure I don't; it is quite en-
ough for my sel6shness to have Mr.. John
Eecleston all to myself" And into Mr..
Alices deep, tender eyes there stole
softness which made the playful laugh .
little suspicious go, i
20 $50 you won't 60 to Lady Russells re-
ception tonight or 70 Mrs Ap Gydon's
bali aterward? You prefer the society |
81 q dull fellow who has been running to |
seed for the last three years-eh, Mrs
Eccleston? 80 Il
(, ';,i( i(Concluded in our nen.
NEWS FROM SAN DOMINGO.
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