The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-10
SUBDUING A CAPTAIN.
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 Then there's Captain Crawford. Of him 1t behooves us to speak with bated breath. He IS fairly good-looking, but he believes himself an Adonis, has comical way of saying things which makes you laugh, and IS agreeable to certain extent. but believes himself to be an original genius who would take the word by storm if-mark the 'if'-he thought Ii worth so taking He is also rich, and is possessed by the idea that every mother wants him for one of her daughters, and that all the daughters are n love with him therefore, as the world will generally take you at your own valu- z.tion, providing you have sufficient con ,idenoe on the subleot-which he cer- iainly has-he is regarded with awe and admiration by lots of women who ought 10 know better. Oi course he IS ilirt. though he fiirts m a manner quite pccu- liar to himself. IL IS against his prinei- ples ever to pa, himself out for anybody or anything but coming, as tonight, on party of strangers. he will look about. know at a glance which woman will be the most likely 10 amuse him. and. tack iag himself on to her with slow delibera- ton. will graciously permit her to do so fer IS long or short d time as she may happen to be easily get-at able. In this way he has broken good many hearts, and boasts, or rather doesn't boas, for that isn't Tn his line but contrives to imply, by the calm superiority of his manner. that hiS own had never been touched"
 This description of one oi the guests at 2 country house, was given by it's young est daughter to another guest. fair. pretty gir! with pale yellow. wavy hair and big blue eyes fringed by long lashes She was sitting on the hearth-rug, amidst an untidy confusion of outdoor garments and wraps, and was busily employed in curling the feather of her hat. Before she could answer. another girl looked up from the flowers she was arranging in boque,s. and remarked
 Alice hates him
 So perceive, "Aeplied the golden haired damsel on the hearth-rug and. looking up mischievously into Alice's 'aoe, she added. " are you one of the vic inns of this heros peculiar style of ilir,a- ton: :"
 oh, dear. no. Alice answered with perfect candor. don't amuse him: so he treats me with great civility because ne considers Il due to himself as gen. ileInan and one who can trace hls family pack to one of Boadiceas followers none of your vulgor modern conquerors tor him "
 shall make Il my business. as long as am here. to take him down. re- marked the owner of the golden hair
 think. Miss Ethel. you had better let him alone" said Flora, still busy with the flowers. Alice has been hasdly fair 70 him, tor he Is undoubtedly popular both with men and women.'
 Besides chimed Tn Alice, he won't give you the chance. You are no, his style.''
 Pooh, ,' retorled Ethel. ." shall find the chance and, as for not being his style, girls. before he leaves this house he shall propose 10 me, and l shall re- fuse him "
 The sisters were so scandaliled by this announcement that II was some time be- fore they could find words to express their horror at last Flora said:
 l hope. Ethel, you don't intend to be- come fast"
 :" Fast: No bu, intend to confer a benefit on society by taking down this man who thinks so much of himself
 You will be clever fl you do." nut tered Alice
 ." 1 will. oh. won't dance upon his feelings, Alice, You may come and lis- len through the keyhole to his proposal. :"
 Flora's face expressed strong disap- proval but Alice asked
 '' But how are you going to SCI about it?"
 "Oh. when have met Captain Craw- ford, and understand him little. l shall see. Thackeray says-oh. bother, for get now what he does say-but it's some thing about any woman being able to marry any man. Now. don't want to marry this creature only Ah, there's the dressing-bell. and haven't unpacked thing" Springing up with astonish- ing alacrity, she gathered her wraps to- gether, rattling on" I'm sure I've for gotten the key of my box. Oh, dear, 1 wish l could pick up rich husband. do hate unpacking. shall be late for dinner. Happy thought. will be late, and burst suddenly on his admir- x gaze alone in my glory. instead of dawning slowly on his perceptions amongst every body else The old room, suppose. Flora1A
 Away she went, dropping veil, gloves