Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-08-22
THE SENATOR'S DAUGHTER,
I.-THE SMALL GOLD Box.

1.-THE SMALL GOLD BOX.
On the evening of the 4th of March. year nj
grace nineteen hundred aud thirty-seven, Mr.
Daniel Webster Wanlec devoted several hourt
TO the contamination of rather elaborate
toilet. That accomplished, he placed himself
before mirror and critically surveyed the re-
suits OF his patient art.
The effect appeare a to give him satissactton
In the glass he heheld a comeIv Young man
OF thirty, Ir.ething under the medium stat
ure, laultiSssly attired In evening dress. The
Iace Wo's perfect oval, the complexion deli.
eate' the features refined. The high cheek
Dohes and a slight elevation of the outer cor
ners OF the eyes, the short upper lip, from
which dropped slender but aristocratic nous
tache, the taper fingers of the hand, and the
remarkably small feet, confined tonight in
dancing pumps of polished red morocco, were
all unm1stakable heirlooms OF pure Monpo-
lian ancestry. The long, stiff, black hair,
brushed straight back from the forehead, fell
In profussiOn over the neck and shoulders
Several rich decorations shone on the breast of
the black broadcloth coat, The knickerbocker
breeches were tied at the knees with scarlet ri b.
bons. The stockings were OF lowered silk.
Mr.. Wanlee's face sparkOed with intelligent
good sense; his figure poised itself before the
glass with easy grace.
A soft, distinct utterance, filling the room,
yet appearing to proceed from no particular
quarter, now attracted Mr.. Wanlees atten.
tion. He at once recognized the voice of his
friend, Mr.. Walsingham Brown.
How are We of for time, old fellowln
It's getting late" replied Mr.. Wanlee,
without turning his face from the mirror.
You had better come over directly.n
In a very few minutes the curtains at the
entrance to Mr.. WaDlee's apartments were
unceremoniously pulled open, and Mr.. Walls
ingham Brown strobe In. The two friends
cordially shook hands.
How is the honorable member from the
Los Angeles distlictan inquired the new conner
gayly. And what is there new in Washing
ton society," Prepared to conquer tonight, |
see, what's all thiss Red ribbons and flow-
cred SILK hose All, Wanlee, / thought you
had outgrown these frivolltiesln
The faintest possible blush appeared on Mr.,
Daniel Webster Wanlee's cheeks. "Is it cool
to-night" he asked, changing the subject.
"1nfernally cold" replied his friend. "I
wonder you have no snow here. 1t is showing
hard in New York. There were at least three
inches on the ground just now when l took
the Pneumatic,'
"Pull an easy chair up to the thermo-elec-
trode, said the Mongolian. "You must get
the New York climate thawed out of your
l0lnts you expect to waltz creditably. The
spect,n ~
Mr.. Walsiugham Brown pushed comforta-
Die chair toward sphere of shining platinum
that stood on crystal pedestal In the centre
OF the room. He pressed a silver button at
the base, and the metal globe began to glow
incandescent. A genial warmth diffused It,
sell through the apartment. "That feels
good" said Mr.. Walsingham Brown, extend
Ing both hands to catch the heat from the
thermo-electrode.
BY the way" he continued, "you haven't
accounted to me yet for the scarlet bows.
What would your constituents say if they saw
you thus--you, the impassioned Young orator
oI the Pacific slopei the thoughtful student
of progressive statesmanship: the mainstav
hone Iaf ba A.
the side OF conservative Vegetarianism; the
0ete wore OF the whole Indo- European gang
you, In knee ribbons and lorid extensions,
ike club man at fashionable Harlem hop,
or a-n
Mr.. Brown interrupted himself with n
hearty but 0ood-natured laugh.
Mr.. Wanlee seemed III at ease. He did moi
reply to his friends rRillery. He cast stealthy
glance at his knees in the mirror, and tt ten
went on one side of the room, where an end
less strip of printed paper, about three feet
VIDE, was slowly issuing from between noise
less rollers and falling In neat folds into will.
low basket placed on the floor to receive it.
Mr. Wanlee bent his head over the broad strip
OF paper and began to read attentiyely,
"You take the CoRtemporaaeolts Ne,Gs, SUD.
pose," said the other F
No, prefer the Ifetermi,dble I,lte,ligencer. ,,
replied Mr.. Wanlee. "The Contenlpordaeo,ts
rs TOO much OF my own way of thinking. Why
his own partyl How much wiser is it to keer
and say"
the evening9n -
The ball has opened" said Mr.. wanlee
and the floor of the Capitol is already crowd
ed. Let me see," he continued, beginning tc
read aloud; "'The wealth, the beauty, The
chlValry, and the brains of the nation combine
10 lend unprecedented lustre to the Inaugu.
ration Ball, and the brilliant success of the
let RuN fAHR d
question:
That is encouraging logic" Mr.. Brown
"'President Trimbelly has Just entered the
rotundA, eseorting his beautiful and stately
Vile, and accompanied by eX-Presdent Riley
Mrs. Riley and Miss Norah Riley. The illus,
trious group is of course the cynosure of all
eyes. The utmost cordality prevails among
statesmen OF all shades Of opinion. For once
bltter political snimosities seem TO have been
lAlo aside with the ordinary habiliments OF
everyday wear. Conspicuous among the guests
are some OF the most distinguished radicals
OF the opposition. Even General Quong, the
defeated Mongol- Vegetarian candidate is now
proceeding across the rotunda leaning on the
arm OF the Chinese Ambassador with the evI
dent intention of paying his compliments tc
MS successful rival. Not the slightest trace
OF resentment or hostility is visible upon hi,
strongly marked Asiatic features
The Hero Of the Battle Of Cheyenne car
aHord 10 De magnanimous,h remarked Mr.
Wanlee, looking up from the paper.
True" said Mr.. Walsingham Brown
warmly. "1he noble old hoodium fighter ba,
settled forever the question OF the equality OF
your race. The Presidency could have added
nothing to your fame.n
Mr. Wanlee went on reading: "'The tot
let's OF the ladies are charming Notable among
those which attract the Teportorial eye are the
peacock feather train of the Princess
hMshyida; the mauVe Jill
"Cut that, suggested Mr.. Brown. "We
slDl see Tor ourselves presently. And give
me dinner, like good fellow. II occurs Ia
days.n
The Hon. Mr.. Wanlee drew from his waist.
coat pocket small gold box, oval In form. He
pressed a spring and the lid flew open. Then
ne handed the box 10 his friend. II Iteontained
number OF little gray pastilles, hardly
larger than peas. Mr.. Brown took one be,
tween his thumb and forefnger and put Il
into his mouth. "1hus do I satisfy mine
hunger" he said, "or, 10 borrowthe Language
OF the opposition orators, thus do lend my
self TO vile and degrading practice, subver
siVe OF society as az present constituted, and
outraging the very laws OF nature.n
Mr' Wanlee was paying no attention. Will
eager gaze he was again scanning the columns
OF the IhiterDatldbte htteiiigegtcCr. AS II inyol
unfairly, he read aloud; "-- Seeretar,
Quimby, Count Schnecke the Austrian Am
bassadoI, Mrs. Hoyette and the Misses Hoy
ette OF New York, Senator Newton OF Massa
chusetts, whose arrival with his lovely daugh
Ter II causing no small lSensation-in