Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-03-22
WINNING AND LOSING.

WINNING AMI LOSlNO.
"Ha, hal hal-itn be such Joke!
and Richard Strout gave himself an
approving wink as he stood before the
glass in admiring contemplation of a
complicated bow knot, accomplished at
the expense of vast mental effort and
the crush and ruin of half a-dozen
crsvats.
It WAS the evening of Mrs. Dazzlitt's
ball. All Antequam-at least all the
fashion of it-would be there, and
MIR. Richard Strout had gotten himself
I'D with special reference to outshining
even hi, own brilliant self. He was to
be the escort of Miss Coryphe Wellmet,
the tip top beauty of Antequam and
only daughter of a rich retired banker,
who might any day succumb to be-
nignly proridential stroke of apople1y,
In the race IN which the stake was
the lady and her fortune, Richard
Shout was sure he held the inside track.
1t was plain, to his eyes, that she was
deeplv smitten-how conld she help 1t,
for that mattere-wasn't he. the afore-
said Richard, simply irresistible He
hadn't Just popped the question yet,
but there was plenty of time for that;
he would do it in due season--and,
when he did, he had no misgIvings as
10 what would be the answer. Having
the fish already securely hooked, like a
true Waltonian ne would enjoy playing
I.swhile.
But what WAS the Joke Mr.. Strout was
contemplating jointly with the wonder
ful Low of his crayar? Let him unfold 1t
70 Miss Coryphe himself as they meet
II her fathers front parlsr preparatory
to starting to the ball.
"See here, Cone" he said, touching
her elbow with finger miraculousiy
gloved; I've got a little job for
You"
"What is ii, most noble Dick!
TO tame bear?
.Must begin Row?" she asked, with
o roguish look which seemed to intimate
that the subject to be operated on might
not be a Thousand miles away.
Hal hal" laughed Richard, not qnite
heartiIy-''present company, you know,
IL excepted. The particular grizzly on
which l would exercise your docile
powers, Is not here. but will be at the
bali tonight. You've heard me men-
ton Bruce cambridge" he began.
The bore and bookwormg
Yes"
"And woman hater?'
"ExactIy-how well you remem-
berr'
"a man too bashful to kiss his own
mother, I think I've heard you say.
Well. what of this dried specimen OF
yours?"
Hes wishing some friends here In
Antsquam and as 1 said, will be at Mrs.
Dazzlit's ball tonight" :"
'.And he's your"
"Bear." added Richard-"you've hit
it straight.
Now Corie," he continued. I've
laid a wager with Charley Brace, an old
College mate of Bruce Dandridge's and
mine. that if Bruce can be introduced to
Won. he'll fall in love and propose to you
in a fortnight. Won't you help me
VIM"
"You don't want me TO court him. do
your" Coryphe replied-''you know II
isn't leap year"
"No; but if you'll let yourself on to
play the agreeable, I think I'll stand a
chance. know it is heavy odds, but
it proves my confidence in your
charms"
"WeII, trot out your monster and let
me see him." said Corypde, buttoning
the dozenth button on her right gio- g,
which completed her preparations for
departure.
Mrs. Dazzlitt's spacions parlors were
already crammed when the fair Coryphe
entered with her beau. The belle OF
Antequa never appeared to better ad-
vantage; and Richard Strout's hear'
swelled with pride at the consuming
envy cleaning from the circle OF mas
culine eyes of which he and his beaun
full ewes were tine centre.
Il see him now," whispered Rich
ard, when they had paid their devoirs
the mistress of the mansion; "1et me
bring him at once. that no time may
be lost"
Miss Wellmet, Mr.. Dandridge,
said Richard, returning and presenting
tall and singularly handsome gentle
man, who colored deeply, but In splt'
of his confusion, he did and said th'
right things without bit OF awkard
ness.
Richard slipped away and left TN
two together. A set was forming 10
a dance. Bruce Dandridge could a.
no less than ask the lady to join him u
1t.
Il fear. Miss Wellmst, you will mn