New-York tribune., 1883-06-17

A D,a,tipg room MISS GERARD. MISS PHILLIPS; men
MRS. GERARD.
Miss Gerard Come in here Aunt Belle. Isn't
II odd that in so large house there is no place to
fake YOU but this room. which is neither cosey nor
comfortable. and where we are liable to be broken
IN upon at any momcntf However, ceTemonious
visitors nsyer appear before lunch ana IN s1t an
ing doursl-so that no one can oyprhear us behind
these eaeberous potieres. 1t is so chilly III light
the wona So It's sra1go in spite of % Pape
prosperity and years of lavish expenditure sue still
clings TO former petty economies: For instance we
are to have fire here only at night. She irrltatos
me 80 with these odiOus little restrictions They
are absurd, perfectly absurd, and take malicious
pleasure in thwarting her.
Miss Phillips in crisp little tones-lon are q
model da W htor- there's no denying that.
Miss c.. still hoserlng over the hre,lsnt TINS
blaze cheeringi If there is ANYTHING dOte on 1t is
an omen frr. Come, Aunt Belle, cease your mild
satire: take this low chair and be comfortable.
Miss P.-I don't klow that can be comfortable
in such grandeur. Like your mother, I'm unaccus-
Miss G.-Nonsense! You've had nice things ever
since you ware born. OF course the age has grown
more luxurious; but we have got to content our
selves here. The children taking drawing
lesson in the library, and my room Is being turned
upside down. Aunt Bells-tlooking IN the glass
then regal ding her aunt)-l often wonder whether
I'd rather look like myself or like yOu--yOu are so
gefife sparkling and pretty your little ez TetrOUsse
is positively irresistible and those magnificent dark
eyesl Aud though YOU are ten years older YOU look
as young as l. Our French blood shows IN you
you have a foreign, plquant air. l, by your SIDE
seem ike a large tame-looklng animal-my regular
features are so monotODous, and think hate tall
women (standing up and regarding herself in fhe
glass. wnich reflects spirited handsome face, with
"a pair of dark blue eyes)-and there's no denying
that | am taller than many women.
Miss P.-Tm surprised that so sensible person
should talk such nonsense. hate to minister to
your cormoraut vanity bat you know you have
been an acknowledged beauty for--how many years
shall say lglancing at her mocklnglyl
Miss G.-Thsts the pOint-and stlll am Miss
f,an VOYl1 lat ms rO tn
and stay with Eleanor! But the mere suggestion
makes him savage. He says he cannot afford to
buy another titled EDglishman. II is too expensive
an amusement. and does not accoTd-Isatircailyl-
with the spirit of our institutions! lie says
Eleanor is lost TO him--dead TO him; F1d, lovely as
she is think she magines that that twlg from the
English arIsiocracy married her for her mouey.
That was the reason my Engshman was disposed
of so summarlly. He was minus the title, yon
know and otherwise not available
Miss P.-YOu seem to have lived through that
affair, although remember you were quite desper.
aIe at the time. Would you have married him, if
Miss G.. frankly-No, / don't think would.
How could | 7 We bad downright desIltution star
ing us in tho face. Mr. Gray is pensioner appar-
emily, on his rich older brother, and although ne
has plenty OF ability has not compassed the thought
OF applying il to making money. Then papas IN
sane hatred Of EnglshDen. their infection OF voice,
the cut Of their clothes-eyeryt thing about them
seems TO madden him, and he declared he'd not give
me farthing. We both of US gave ii up on the
spot looked blaukly at each other, shook hands in
the most prosaic manner, and parted I've never
seen or head OF hiln since. Now. Aunt Belle. your
eyes fash, you draw in your lips and know pre-,
cisey what you thinkng-that no enc should
part yoa from your lover so easily. But. my lady,
why you Miss Phillips rtIll. after an these
gift Of eternal youth Why are you cynical, sar-
castle, with no faith In ANYBODY or anything
There must be romance hidden carefully away
somewhere in your life. You have locked the door
and lost the key
Miss P. in spite Of her efforts, slightly discounted
Never mind. You tue individual at present
uuder discussion. What are you gong to DO with
Miss G., with a sigh-Oh. there's nothing new to
tell. lie comes constantly here aud when he's not
here we meet him somewhere else. lou cannot
Judge him BY an ordinary standard he has a de
voted deferential manner TO all women. 1t is no
intention 10 deceive but homage TO the sex. lie
bows low and stands before my grandmother As IL
she his patron saint; aad TO my little cousin
Bess who is so tlresome with her Latin, so awk-
ward and high sbouldcred. he actually has chival
nc All. Ii is his way that all you can cay ABOUT
IL and charming way, but apt Ia mislead. when
imagine / am going TO succumb. brace myself
with these reflections and call up "reminiscences Of
MIR. Gray Mr.. GRAY was uot haf so attractive, to
be sure but liked him, with sigh, he suited
me-
Miss p little contenptuousy you would
not brave poverty for bis sake
Miss G., with con- ctOB-Auut Belle, have COM
mon sense. II have nothing else, have Inherited
from my father good common sense; and marriage
out OF the question lie bad lived in luxury all
his life. So had /. He did not know how to do one
useful thing-neither do / Do YOU think we would
have kept on loving each other in our garrett or
course ] see by your face you know We wouldn't.
I'm no piece OF perfection.
Miss P.-That you certainly are no. with EN-
phasisD.
Miss G.-Take cars They say in the family that
get my inc spirit lsareastealiyl from my fathers
half-sster. Miss Isabel Phillips.
Miss i. lcs pity you have not inherited some
Miss Co. kneeling by her side, and embracing her
You are tie noblest, most unseliish woman j ever
knew; ana yet. Aunt Belle, with all your attTac-
tons yon know You are not Iopular regarding her
p2intiyey People are afraid OF you! with sud
Gen enerRyJ. Everybody is AFRAID OF y0D, except
me. lon have no smooth ways; on the contrary,
the civilest commonplaces seem to lr1tate you
Miss P.-They do! with animated asperity.)
hate them. When people say, I'm glad to see
you! they lie; coarse word. bat expressive. !
am not glad to them: why should they be glad
70 SEQ me- The world ~ composed of fools and
kn2yes. | am in il against my will and III be
very glad to got out of IT, If were not afraid as the
freshman said, that might go further and fare
Miss g., drawing away and regarding her-Ycu
are downright wicked. You are worso than tho
Jews, heretics anu InlidelS.'
= Miss p. tereely-Did ever pretend to 10 good
10 make any pretence at goOdinessf
Miss g., kissing her fondly-You certainly don't /;
@ Snt you make great pretences at badness, ami
osiie yourself horribly.
Miss P-Banche. got up from your kDees-sit
oown 70 that char lpointing to one opposite her,
hate people in general, I have slight partIahty
ief you: Do you like him very muchI
, bliss I'LL think Should II were sure Ne caIed
1oI insj notwithstanding littleif 1t were not for
Dir. Gray
Miss P.-Hang Mr.. Gray! How horriled your
mother would be at the expression! lie Is dead
and buried as far as yon are concerned. WOuld 1t
esappont you If Mr.. King never came TO the point
Miss g., with animaton-lndesd 1t would.
Every body thinks ho is serious in his attentions
sed have begun, little, to think so myself. lie
mas 30 many attractive points musing. In the first
pisce. he is not 10 the least degree snobbish
Miss T. rolls up her eyes aud holds mp her bands
a snOlDtSDneB3.
MISS G., astonished-Why notG OF course dis
IKE It, Who does notY
Miss P.-When you the very incarnation OF 1t
Yourself! The whole family are filled with il you
most OF all.
Miss G.-Aunt Belle, that's an awfully unkind
oct Where do show snobbishaessf
.,si'ss PIN every way. You will not go to SEQ
.lis person or that. because she lives In lin ashIOn
tnle streets. don't bsileve that anything would