Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1876-09-28

quire but fifteen minutes to transact
but of course that was none of Flo
business; and If he chose to make
fortnight's or mouths affair Of it, b
had no one to ask, Only, somehow, hi
wlfe,s direct question Eoored him fo
one second then he arose, in dignifie
indifference, from the elegant littl
break fast table. III
Il thought that was all ARRANGED. Flo
renee. OF course, you can't %. We
men are q horrid nuisance. whao a fel
lows on business, rushing from on
thing to another. and never daring t,
stop until everyt,ing's done"
To his surprise, Florence received hi
edict reasonably.
'Oh, well. Harry, of course if you
business will urge you so, and keep yo1
from having good time, why that's diff
ferent. Poor boy don't overworl
yourself, will you 2"
Harry glanced at her, as he took hi
Panama off the hall rack Was she il
fun 2 Then second glance at her placiC
demure face, treasured him.
Never fear that, dear And for be
ing such a sensible little woman, yor
shall have the handsomest silk in Na0
York next fall. Pack my porsea.antes.s
will you, wifey,---ap have II ready
for the afternoon bQat--.fVe thirty r" ),
He kissed her, and rushed up to the Iur
sery for a ssbye.byeo to the pretty Young
sters in their bath, and then went dowr
town, to arrange matters for that labor
ioas, unenviable trip to Long Branch.
she watched him down the street, 8
slow smile gathering on her lips; then,
turning somewhat abruptly frn,a The
window, she consulted the merri,y tick
ing clock on the mantle, then stoad q
moment in thoughtful deIibgraton, .aat
then hastened zip stairs X 5S.s|. I.
-. = .i.f
! a group of gentlemen were standing
leisurely about, chatting and smoking on
the piazza of the Ocean house, watch.
ing the steady stream of passing car
riages, promenaders and weHeflfed hotel
stages. -. 10 1 ~ !.
s'There that's the lady / spoke to
You of, Michaelson= yQnder, in navy
blue, with the dark veil over her face. /
never saw such perfect picture in my
life, and such a walk.
MIR. Merle indicated quite eagerly the
direction in which he wished his cofnpa-
MON to look. 1870. !. =.
"She Oh I think / heard she was
q widow-Mrs. Rye. 1t seems to me
I've seen her several times with Miss
Cunningham, SO if you are fascinated,
Merle, there's your chance. Laura Gun
bingham will introduce you, won't
she pa ~. .t.-. ~. =.
Harry stroked his moustache, reflect.
lively.
swell, she may. If sha happens to
be in one of her jealous moods,
.--..;... 49,.
Michaelson laughed. ~:... .. =.
Upon my word. Merle. you're too
bad You, an old married man, wife
and babies snug and happy at home, and
gong it 80 deep with every pretty face
you fancy" .<..s... .....-. ......,.
Harry knocked the slender column of
ashes off his cigar with scientific pre-
cision. -..-.. -E... =. >.
mot so bad, old fellow. Just re-
member It all amounts to nothing, and
Just forget there is q wife and babies in
The background" s....
'1'm agreed-only I wouldn't do 1t.
By the-by, yonder comes Miss Cunning
ham. Yes, she bowed to and exchanged
q word with Mrs. Bive. She is grace
full, Merle"
Harry answered, enthusiastically:
''Isn't she | tell you she interests
me amazingly. She was the first lady
met coming up from the train the day
| arrived, and | felt strangely attracted
then. Laura shall introduce me, or"
FSuch an idea, Mrs. Ryve Why no
one wears such horrible thick wells as
you do. am sure there are very few
faces among US that would better bear
unveiling-such a lovely complexion !"
Mrs. RIVE smiled at Gussie Cunning
hams candid compliment.
Besides" Gussie continued, ''l'ye
heard how piqued a number of gentle
men are because of that very veiI-Mr.
Harry Merle particularly. You know
Mr.. Merle, don't you A.? Laura's admirer
hetrothed, for all know to the con-
trary.H
A sudden white pallor swept across
Mrs. Ryve's face but she averted her
head so suddenly that Gussie did not see
"He's a real handsome, stylish fellow,
we think. There, Mrs. RYve, have
in pinning that spray of Gle.
mats properly? Thank you Yes, we
ike him amazingly. Laura seems per
fectly euraptured with him" ~.
Mrs. nyve toyed with her gilt
fan. .....~...- ~ ..... &
Sand Mr.-Mr. Merle, you said his
oain. was-was piqued because wore q
veil p r.. ....@s-s.' (:
Gussie laughed.
$50 Laura said. He wants an intro
.hletfon to you. III give il, if you say
10. n. =. q. ::
A little flash Of Mrs. Ryye's eye ), then
ler answer 'l's,-..... 1893
F'Fhank YOU No. Miss CnepInE-
aam. only came for quiet, ahd. y
lahit of observation natural, to nu. /
fGn't nj all care for society. '''-...... ~
'.All right - Gassie returned, good
"kIrhuugh, why eyer you
anne to the Branch for quiet, ] can
ell I" .',.- = ..-.'t.. Y ~ ..- = ~.
Mr. Myrtle stood before his little look.
ng glass, carefully arranging his hair,
Ind giving sahdry tthishiAg touches to
lis immaculate white lawn tie--;l hand
onae, gay-looking fellow, wearing bis
hirty. five years very iightly-wih few
worse faults than considerable vanity,
md an Unsuitable thirst for flirting, with
very new, pretty face Not that he
iidn't love Florence dearly and truly
le did, only 1t was so good to do a little
ttrtiHg Occasionally. ......t ,...:rt E.
This time, Mrs, Rye was the chief
before whose mysterious
race. even Laura Cunningham paled: .
several attempts at an introduction had
allied; each failure but adding renewed.
lest to the chase, until, in positive de- !.
pair, Harry had sent her the most Gle
ant basket of flowers, containing. q tiny |
tote thtrt.t told his keen. .adu8itaton, and !
egsing a. reply e.; =, 81: .,.l'
And there had come q dainty little
aek handed noteEet accepting the deli
ate offefing, aid assuring Nj. Merle of
'frs. RyRe's gatefalhees and apprecia.
ion. ~Itsf,ssI} fes.a' - ~ Fl = - ~, I
Then Harry had written again. and !
D a week s time q half a dozen BOUQUETS
lad found their way to the seHfes vase
q Mrs. Ryye's room, and: as many ar, i,
ent letters to their place ia her port ::
ofio. IN y ~ -ii lylt s-5i.s...5 & VIZ q
But never an interview. With all bis
'leading to ss'slook in the face, he knew I
vas so sweet and kind with all his
racefaL coaxing. e'to. be eper4nitfed 10 /
ouch the hand that sent such we,oaIse
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