The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1882-12-02

hrs. Burrill and another CANDY butterfly
Subject: Miss Cecil CLAYTON
''Whare On earth did she get her mlu-
rer-:'
This from Mrs. Blrrill.
The bitterly: Goodness knows"
G.rs. Bdrrill: Common stnse would keep
even Gn ignorant person from ooing whe-e
ohe was not inyited.'
The butterfly: Miss Coles is really blame
able for sucn d breach Of etiquette
Mrs. burri'l, why her father has been
dead only u lew weeks"
Tie Butterfly: '',jA. it's shocking"
The blood mounted to Cells temples
All, hypocrites" she thought. And
these people represent the cultured the
bon-ton CT New Yorh. Unhappy New
York;
She felt thankful that che w,s alone the
oyerhearer Of this little lit Of backhit'ng,
and she passed on, wondering at ,he effect Of
Petty jealousy on women accustomed to
monopoly OF fatlery.
Clara came toward her eXcited!y.
.rilcre he is.'
'NNho-AIr. Eldridge?" inquired Cecil,
Gbseutly.
"Yes; don't you see him?-under the
chandelier, his back to us bnttoning his
gloves. Come; he VIII be captured by
Mrs Burriil unless you are speedy. There
she is with him now
Cecils heart gave a bound.
The man WIS none otler than Jared
CLARK!
His astonishment at sight Of her was un-
bounded.
He led supposed her still ii at her home,
ara here she stood i'll TIE full flush Of fast
returning health.
The heiress was herself scarcely surprised.
Her suspicious had been aroused-they
were now proven to be well founded.
EIr. Jared Clark alias MIR. Jared Eldridge!
One link in the chain!
Taken completely otI his guard, he would
have uttered her ta!l name.
How strange that we have not met be-
fore, Mr.. E!dr;d,e!." said Cecil, ere he could
speak.
Not the slightest token Of recognition did
she give.
Ciark's astonishment increased.
How could she possibly, knowing him so
we'll! mistake him Tor stranger? Ii she
did not, why did she appear SO uuconcerned?
He could not think her inpuisive nature
capable of restraint Yet there she stood,
her clear, bcaut;ful black eyes turned iull
upon him.
aiiu Nc, EtF GiOIGil SiASiAiJ
who would crush out her young life, l. need
be, for the sake OF gold.
No compunction for the misery he had
caused her. entered. into the feeling Of ad
miraton produced by her beauty. The
basenes;s OF his heart overshadowed every
twinge of conscience.
Better late than never, Miss Clayton,
he returned. 'Will you favor me with this
dance?"
Certainly"
They glided off together. and in moment
We're amid the walters, having left the gay
Mrs. Burrill in a very unamiable frame OF
mind.
Both were graceful dancers, and immedi-
ately became the centre of attraction.
But Cecil did not mean TO waste time.
The waltz over she BEGGED the polished
villain TO lead her out on the piazza.
with pleasure, Miss Clayton
She took his prolTered arm, and, crushing
! down her feelings, was escorted from the
room.
The moon shone brightly, making objects
about tie ground as discerniblc as i'll broao
daylight.
:laather sultry, isn't it, Mr. Eldridse?'
said Cecil as she stepped over the low Win
dow-sill.
YES, replied Clark, wonderinsly. Blu
the uncomfortable atmosphere melted away
in the enjoyment of the dance!'
"Indeed? How different! Would you be
lieve it?-eyUry step Itook filled me witt
loathing"
Hs stepped aside and uttered an exclama
ton.
CAV, and with contempt for myself that
could belle my character by allowing you
! fo11.h inaf'
She aid not stop tanning herself. nor ap
pear in the least excited, but her voice toll,
Of repressed passion.
Clark leered.
Harsh language, Miss Clayton"
':Is it? l shall use severer, and to som
purpose, Mr.. Jared Clark
"Enouoh.' calculated Clark. "Pray q
not speak so loud ''Wbat is your wis!i?'
"Al, YOU understand the advantage hav
this evening gained. Well, first, requir
the details Il your completely III the dt
struction Of tie Clayton household eisltee
years agor ,o.
..Ara You SIRE Of your hand, Miss Cecil?'
'Periec;iy.'
"Aro ven aware that arr able to ORA
TIE mask which covers the crimson blot @
Your escutcheon?'
- am
You do not fear it?'
Il do not fear it. y
But If choose to"
She interrupted him.
Unless yoa answer MY question, sha
return to youE friends
At last 1ear mastered him,
Your demand is modestI' be said.
sarcastic tones. do you expect me to te
you to-niglt?"
.'1lo: this not The place for revelations
domestic troubles. To morrow morning,
ten, at the residence Of AIiss Coles, where
am at present staying.
Miss Coles,
4 fendish thought flashed across b
brain!
Il viii be there within the hour
DO not disappoint, il yon value yo'