The National tribune., 1880-08-01

The thoughts which mingled with the smoke from his fra
grant Havanas he sat by his window listening the
oceans roar, if anything trie cynical than
his usual wont--nor did he sleep soundly usual
81 need walk he said to himself next morning and
started off about nine O clock for solitary stroll
In this however, he doomed to disappointment,
for turning sudden angle the beach, he face
face with Miss Kngsland.
oWhat unexpected good fortune ~ he exclaimed dofing
his hat ' did not dream you such early riser,
looking he spoke at the bright color the morning breeze
had brought into her cheek and the dark eyes frankly
uplifted TO his own
"Frightully unconventional is it not?" she queried
with a little low, ripping laugh 'But one must be
alone sometimes and driven to it in selfdeence
Rather an unfeeling hint that my mornings trespass
must not be repeated" said he ruefully
,Oh. no indeed We would not be likely to meet
an in any case Besides the beach is public property
Again that uncomfortable of pique prevaded her
listeners frame. Really it appeared matter Of most
sincere indifference whether or not he appeared upon the
scene of action
for the admiration of the seaguls he continued, look
in down at the dainty dress perfect in all belong
ings with the eye of who considered himself
connosseur in feminine appareabelt inclined to use his
taste for it's condemnation.
s dress for myself Mr. Arnold am passionatey fond of
etty tbinps and fortunately am able to crafty myself
I have often wondered how men, who upon
women for their love of the beautiful would like their
wives to appear in itting garments, satterns,
By-the-way did you man who did not return
straichway to his tailor coat which had in it crooked
seam or ugly wrinkle9
81 cant saw ever did . he replied, laughing while he
suddenly remembered that in all his imagnings the old
fashioned girl who his IDEAL had presented her
self in old-fashioned garments
The hop that evening Mr. Arnold voted success though
he usually regarded them necessary bores.
Miss Kingsland had made dancing an art He could
have wished the music to last forever she oated through
the room on his arm. She like some beautiful dream
OF course he decided mentally Carry her into the
waking realities of e and you would destroy the charm
Still there was freshness piquancy, in her
tiop which not only attracted, but held him.
To into her presence was seeking more oracing
atmosphere, and ere many days had ed, Caua Arnold
found himself counting the hours not spent with her
wasted hours Yet that there any danger to himself
or her. he never dreamed
He had made for himself ideal to which she in
every way the opposite Fashion and uxuries to
her necessities The woman he married must have a
mind above such trviallties.
Meantime the ideal for the present set aside and
the glitterng, alluring reality enjoyed
Three weeks had passed since he had met Miss Kings
land when, standing morning on the piazza, waiting
for her to join him for promised drive, and idly scanning
the morning papers, Just delivered the hotel his eye
fell upon the startling announcement of the temporary
but feared permanent, suspension OF kngsland
/ CO. New Yorks great bankers
These were troubous times when the weak and strong
ottered together. Their failure would loss to
himself of several thousands; but this Claud Arnold
never gave but passing memory.
His whole thought filled with the girl on whom the
crushing blow must fall.
sHow pale you look !" said sweet voice beside him.
s.Are you not well? Shall we not go?'
He turned toward the speaker. How lovely she looked
lovely only with natures loveliness but all the
cessory of perfect taste added make perfect whole
Her dress moulded to the exquisite form, heI
glove the tiny hand her hat rested gracefully on the
Rob this girl of all externas and she would still be
beautif but it would be like robbing the rose of its dark
green leaves, which seem to belong to it by right.
How would she bear poverty and failure? She should
not if could her from them In that moment he
knew how false his sophistres, and how all
cously he had learned the lesson Love only teaches
first they both silent their drive then she turned
toward him with of silent sympathy in her voice.
''Te what troubles your she said
"Only he answered. 'stha am waking from dream
and is for you decide whether my waking shall be
earth heaven. Maud love you The dearest wish
l1a fa haua
been too abrupt?''
bright blush mantled her cheeks, she raised he
dark eyes to his
81 will be frank with you, Mr.. Arnold" she answered
Had you spoken yesterday your words would have gve
: me only peasure-now they bring mingled pain for
cannot give the my heart prompts am no onge
rch Mr. Arnold My father is threatened with failure
While he is in trouble, cannot think of my happiness
place is by his side intend returning home tonight
meant to have told you in any but hated to spoi
our drive by dragging in my troubles
y In utter amaze Caud listened TO her words She ha
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