The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-10-02
TIE FATE OF A C0QUETTE.

IafR : AIh aUls "a UUQUAL1A'
{, There was great party given at the house
toE Mrs. Dayton, in Park Square, and moving
majestically as queen among the "goodlie
companie," was Alice Montgomery. She was
as beautiful as 8 poets dream. Her rich olive
complexion was family tinged on either cheek
dark as midnight, and her hair fell almost to
her waist in ebon curls, their jetty hue relieved
hy a.erimson rose fastened near her temple.
Hes: features rivaled in the beauty of their
classic outlines the finest work Of ancient
Phidias. e@,e9ee,a.
Acknowledged as the belle of the evening
By all present, she received the many compli-
ments. which were paid her with the greatest
GOODNESS and slight air of weariness.
'tHow beautiful she is!' said one of group
of three gentlemen who were standing near
her.:
eyes, magnificent, but utterly heartless," said
another, ~.
Ans arrant coquette as ever breathed," said
the third. ePoor Darlington fell into her
snares and worshipped at her shrine with the
greatest alteration for nearly two years, and at
the very moment when he fancied he had at
tanned the summit Of his hopes she cast him
off as wayward child would a broken play
thing" .3JssS ~szf1 aa
ri heard. she had rejected him." said the
arst speaker; "yet they seem to be very firm
friends"
"Heaven preserve me from such friendship w
replied. the other, "Carrington is as hot-hedded
and passionate as can be- although outwardly
he appears as cool and collected as any of us.
He knows he has been played with, and he will
yet make yon fair lady rue the day she first
1tr.iffed with his affections N a9. t.s
'See, he is making his way through the
crowd towards u.s. Who is that foreign locking
gentleman in company with him?"
"r do not know him" "-
sfesNor f. iEtrsg2s 3TE
'<@Good' evening, gentlemen" said Darlington,
as he reached the group. "a Allow me to intro
duce my friend, Senor Armengole, of Vene-
zuela." - a:r7t'.t - a>A
The usual salutations were exchanged, and
after q few moments conversation, Darlington
remarked: aars :, z.t.7--.. 2ar
1--WE must leave you, gentlemen for my
friend is exceedingly anxious to know Ia belle
Montgomery. By all appearances she has al
neady made fresh conquest in the person of
the Sen6r." =. .g.s :liE
A slight smile aickered around the mouth of
the Venezuelan as he allowed himself to be
led Immediately to the presence of Miss Mont
gomeHy The Introduction over, the lady made
room on the sofa beside her for her new ac-
euaintance, and they became engaged in an
animated CONVERSATION. Miss Montgomery eX
efted all her arts to make an impression on the
Senor; and truly he seemed worthy of the
smiles of any lady. He was tall and slim, and
as straight as an arrow. His face was very
dark, and he wore heavy black moustache
His dress showed him to be possessed of the
most faultless taste.
MI ok.n IL,
Arraengole and Ia belle Montgomery remained
oipgthes eshGhtest desire to minge in the giddy
dance. ,-,-- .
=, Alice Montgomery had at last found foe
man worthy Of her steel. She listened to his
stories of the revolution in his country with
the most breathless interest, her face glowing
with admiration as she heard his words Of
FIRE. y,4.s-.,.-l~,.-, i
% The: party broke up al last, and d4senor Ar
.mengole handed Alice Montgomery to her
lnzlisious carriage, which was driven rapidly
home; SO 1850
/, "He shall be mine r. said the beauty to her
sell, as she glided quickly along.
- 3. As the South American turned after the
carriage was driven away, he met Darlington
face to face. For moment the two men
gazed into each, others eyes, The face of Car
nngtonj was deathly pale from excitement,
while that Of, tho Venezuelan wore cold,
sneering smile
swell" said Darlington at last, uttering the
word with m effort
'sI shall succeed" said Armengole.
care you certain"
81 SJ"Perfeetly; seldom fail. I am somewhat
fatigued, so must bid you good night. 1 will
call upon you tomorrow"
-HGood niphtp repHed Carrinpton
After the night Of the party, Senor Armen-
cole was welcome visitor at the house of
Aice Montgomery. He was her constant COM
.panion at parties, balls and the opera. Go
where they would, Darlington was always
present. He seemed to haunt their steps like
spirit People who knew Alice said that she
had found a new victim, while the uninitiated
many envied the Senior his good fortune.
Mouths rolled on and still Armengole paid
his devoirs to the beautiful In belle Mont
gomery.
Alice Montgomery was sitting one evening
working on a piece OF embroidery, when her
uncle came and took a seat near her.
"Alice," said he, III cannot see what it is
you admire in that dark-skinned man.
"Well, but he is SO pleasant and intelligent
Uncle" she replied.
"My DEAR" said he, crossing his legs and
looking at her over his spectacles, II think
that man is not exactly all right; how do you
know but what he is some impostor?"
ooh, Uncle how could you speak so harsh
ly about Senor Armengole, who has never be-
haved towards you as anything but gentle
man; and then, Uncle, to think he is Senior "
"l do not pretend to accuse him of this but
as to his being Senor, who could not call
himself Senior? and, besides, l want to see
my sisters child marry an Englishman, instead
of going to South America with this foreign
chap that no one knows as sure as YOU IRE