Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-25
TURNING THE TABLES.


"WOmen are SO lncomprehenslble p said Major
Arkwright, compOSedly smoothing down his
m1ustaehe, II declare to you, George, the longer
live the less am able to understand their freaks
and fAncies."
"Ab, said Mr.. Allouby, taking his cigar ont of
his mopth. "You think, then, that upon the
whole their natures are more enigmatlcal than
those 81 meus
my dear felowstheF can't possibly Be doubt
on the subject" the Major answered, breaking
into hearty, mellow laugh that did credit TO The
breadth aud capacity of his chest.
He was tall, sPlendidly made man with Jet
black whiskers, merry hazel eyes and teeth as
white as freshly cut slice of cocoanut George
Ahonoy was the average height and size Of man
kind yet beside the Major he looked small and
slight. There are yet LEFT in this degenerate
world some such sons of Anak, in spite of hot
house culture, clubs and champagne suppers.
''Only think" went on the Major-"but here we
are. I'll let Marcia tell the story for herself"
And Major Arkwlight opened the door with
hla ateh-key and admitted his friend into bright
little houso full Of canary birds and winter bloom
ing geraniuma. aqd hanging baskets Of ivy and
ipomOa. Through maFbla paVed veshbule you
entered an octagon-shaped room; hung with huted
draperies Of gOld eOlOFod sin, dPresiy wood-tlnt
ed carpet on the floor, and chairs, sOfas and fau
teuils stand round exactly as If they were made
to be used, not tor mere empty show. .5l
Marcia ArkWrght, the Majors beautiful sister
sat httle table copying, in water colOrs, buncl
OF white carnations, tied mp with feathery ferE
leaves and one or two blades of grass. she, too
was dark, with jet-finged brown eyes, straight
serious ieatpres, and fresh, bright color on he
% eneeks, only shade lighter than the twin cher
nes" OF Of her bow-shaPed lips. Yea, Miss Ark
wright wa very handsome, and SO Mr.. Allonb
culine soul. q VA si14 n
"pVe brought Mr.. Allonby in. Marcia, the Ma
lor Deean his eyes twinkling mlschlevousy "fo
tonight" e. 80 '---. - 4
Marcia looked Hp, smiling yet little confused
ia yoa want TO know the real reason, Mr.. a
lonhy h she asked. ~
.CsrtaiPly, MlAA Marcia. il it ia agreeable to 70
"Well, then, to speak honest truth, it is becGul
tnS Mlll1ner has not sent home my new sult"
"NOt nonAonse at ALL" graysly di@snsAd Mi
genuinea woman 70 wish to appear In public in
eoSssams' which 10 say the least is decidedly pa
"And you would actually lose the delicious M
sie OF Handel, married to the more delicious vol
lag 10 the latest mOdelsI" burt out the Major.
EOr soOdness' sake why don't you put on
,'Coald wear a shawl over my head, Neg n,
Mes iaaeioa, yon unreasonable HaFOldR" -
"Oh, the bonnet Il behind the age too 70
"Hos, the bonnet q bahind the age too, sir"
Marcia, had better opinion OF you" 50
Mis-. ArkwFlgAt glanced timidly at AIIOnBy. ]
"Indeed, indeed,1 pleaded Marcia, IL won
so 5aLnss say e at home all my days than 80 ahrOad
"a. -ASa 3: wAadO you suppose will know the diE
AaEciA dhrSsssd her shoulders Wit pitsingsa'
Every woman Harold, and probably 90
many geHtlemen.h ..--t
"WsR quoth Major ArkWright, puiIing Wig
ooaly q bis NhisksiA "Im thankful wasn't be
sWhyr innOcsntly demanded Marcia, with
micenleyiouS Nurl OF her lip. -
Asa Are Ruose such petty conAidsraliens, y
uont etoOp 70 eoAsider Whethaf their Goals o. q
Fe eat eccOrding 70 this seasons style or last
-NoE Harold. do be = little reasonable" int
saplea hh sieteFs II suspect yOu lords OF ereati
anq ass qal@ e particular IN your way as We Wom'
aeoSt our gsal.S
=, "Bnef-hut not partiOulaEly polite" laugh
I1AEclA Tomorrow evening IN 90 with
Harry, 70 hear Mr. - lecture"
Malor ArkvFlght elevated bis eyebrows.
~ % willing 70 wager new silk dFesa' "A
ams What's Her Names, you would even d.
yourself the intellectual treat OF hearing
"Tm not 20 certain about thai" Tuiogtsa MAJ
gravolY. "SebastiAni might sacfihee 10
Moloch Of fAshloa, bal not Mr.. ---'s eioqueE
However, let us hope the ancTidea may not
required, che addsd, NTH . laaghs AAndr
Harold, By the way, Uncle Ellab is coming
toSa tosnorpoW 70 SO aboak gangNtnG
mOstgagS on ths old farm. got isetsr n
hin to-day" Ye,EF =
HHOrrid oldbossla ~ ths uephstfs dnaui
e0mmsns. tOI course We ahali have 70
him 70 dinner; bnt don't soc thnt thsrs's
help for Il, Marcia. Come, AllOnby no
belatss osNk9d h4tn