The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-02-22

In either emergency it would be de
sirable for him to dispel any illusisni
she entertained regarding their acquaint'
ance in the future.
~ don't know, my dear girl" he
answered, with familiarity; tiny time
in town is pretty much taken up'in club
meetings, balls and theaters. But ]
shall always think Of the time I met
you as the pleasantest adventure Of my
life, and of our harmlSss Irritation as toe
delightful to be ever forgotten"
She looked at him moment curious
| ly, intense and irrepressible amusement
dimpling every arch feature, and then
she laughed gayly
"Why do yeu laughf he asked,
annoyed, and nearly angry. "Are you
mOeking met You need mot, Kathleen.
| OF course i knew that you were too
sensible girl TO dream of marrying a
man whose friends expect that bis future
wife must be lady of wealth and all
that sort of social humbug. But, l tell
you this, Kathie, l."
He stopped abruptly.
Her sudden laughter had stung him
ints speech which he regretted as soon
as made. But the careless captain had
discovered that he had heart, and that
it was hcaying rather tumultuously just
then.
"Never mind what you wished to tell
me-" she said, gently, and seeming q
little scared aud sarcastic also. "I am
truly glad that our Irritation has not
been disastrous to cur peace of mind.
have known so little heretofore of The
diversion that really began to fear that
You might forget what your friends ex-
pect of you.g
81 shall never forget you" he an
swered, all his nonckaIance lost in con-
fusion.
81 am sure you will not" she re-
turned, wihlethat puzzling smile dimpled
again about her lovely mouth and
cheeks.
Kathleen Tlayers is mystery, and
have made dolt of myself" thought
Frederick De Forrest, as he left her.
He had told her he would not forget
her, and because he could not, he did
not He had toyed with rose to be
stabbed by thorn.
The season advanced.
There were new amusements Of all
kinds, new plays, new stars, new prima
donnas, and perhaps new loves TO charm
him for awhile.
He wandered into theater one night
to hear novel drama that was draw
ing increasing thousands nightly.
He heard and listened to all with in
doient indifference through several acts.
''It's terribly tame. I'm going home,
he resolved
just then the curtain rolled up, and
alone magnificent woman swept across
the stage. White velvet and misty
laces fell about her like cloud, and out
of it shone her dazzling arms and shoul-
deIs, sculptured as Of living marble.
Diamonds blazed about her like points
of flame.
He started, and raised his opera-glass
with shakr hands.
"Who Is shef' he asked some one.
"Why, have ysu net heardi" was the
response; "that is La Barbarina. She
is an American, and was educated in
Europe for the STACY. She has starred
for several seasons on the Continent
She came here some time last summer,
and hid herself in some country place
among her relatives, that she might rest
preparatory to her debut here. She is
success splendid creaturep
''La Barbarinar' whispered the cap
taih--"that is her stage name Is she
known by no otherf"
kathleen TraYers, believe. Hush !!
She is speakingf'
The captain turned his face toward
the stage. The lights seemed to whirl
around him like clouds of yellow smoke,
and out of it all, be saw only Kathleen's
dark, inspired eyes, and heard only the
rich voice that enthralled him.
And it seemed to say, mOckingly:
81 ana sure you will never forget me"
He was quite vain enough to think
of his summer Irritation with feeling
of triumph.
Il shall marry the Bar6Grina," he
declared. 81 shall call upon her to-
morrow. Dear Kathl4enl She surely
loves me"
He made his visit as he had deter
mined, and by means of bribery, fat
terry, or cajolery, was permitted to enter
the parlor unanneunced.
Gently he opened the door, and then
started back with his hand upon the
knob.
In the center of the beautiful room
the gallant captain saw the girl he loved
in the embrace of another.
His foetstep aroused them.
Kathleen stepped forward, surprise
and displeasure shadowing her fair face.
But, recognizing the intruder, she
smiled sweetly and put out her dainty
finger tips.
"Ah, Captain De Forrest, this is a
pleasant surprise"
Iawardly thecaptain repeated the wOld
surprise" " preceding it by an adjective
not found in the choicest literature.
"Anteny, DEAR" went on Kathleen,
with inimitable grace, "allOw me to pre-
sent you gentleman who has large
claim upon my gratitude. Captain De
Forrest, my husband, Mr.. Strathmore.
The gentlemen bowed and became
politely pleased with each other.
But the captains call was brief
"Why are you laughing, love-" asked
Kathleen's husband, after the gentleman
had departed.
And, of course, like the trusted and
trusting wife she was, she told him all
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