The Dickinson press., 1884-11-01

brother had gone. II was only partly
in earnest, and still have half a mind
to let him have his way. He is fertile
in schemes, and perhaps this may be
productive of some good; so here goes
to dress for the opera"
Dolly Upper was looking her very
prettiest this evening, and many admir-
ing eyes were turned upon the graceful
figure as she entered the theater. AS
she was a favorite in society circles,
recognitions We're frequent, and not a
few of the designing mammas present
wondered who the handsome young man
with her might be-a brother, probably,
and undoubtedly desirable match.
The opera era Diavalo" was one of
her favorites, and the only check to her
pleasure was the thought that would
come to her Of poor Edward at home
alone while she was enjoying herself.
1t troubled her a little, and once in q
while little twinge of conscience would
make her sigh at the thought how kind
and tender to him she would be- that
night to recompense him for his loneli-
ness, pink flush stole over her cheek
that made her look like the tender, low
| A1GG4o WOulttu SHE was.
"You are looking lovely tonight.
Dolly" whispered Olmstead, bending
toward her that he might look into the
shining eyes that had become too dear to
him of late for comfort. -
But Dolly was in a strange humor
tonight, and turned away her head
without answering him; things were
beginning to assume new light to her
now, and she saM in her friends eyes
too much that was dangerous to her
own conscience and his. peace of mind.
The curtain had just raised on the
second act when party entered the
left box with d great furry and spread
of skirts, and of course all eyes were
instantly turned on the new arrivals.
\ lady and gentleman had just tentered;
the lady had seated herself in the front
of the box, and her escort was still busy
in disposing of the wraps, and as his
back was turned, could not be recog-
nized.
The lady was handsomely attired,
but loud in the extreme, and many a
feminine nose was elevated disdainfully
in polite adherence.
Then the man turned and came tow
ard the front of the box, and after some
jest that caused his companion to litter
and raise daintlly laced handkerchief
to her face affectedly, he took his seat
by her side. His face was turned so
that Dolly could not see it, but the
form looked familiar to her, and cold
chill passed through her heart in bitter
apprehension. Her eyes burned as she
fastened them on him, waiting patient
" for him to turn that she might see
his face. She kept them there until
she saw his head turn slowly, and then
his eyes met hers without recognition
and then were turned back to his COM
panion.
"Take me home!" gasped Dolly.
hoarsely. clutching Olmstead by the
arm. ''Take me away Flank, or 1 shall
smother here.'
"Calm yourself" whispered he, hur-
riedly, "and will have you out of this
in o minute"
A carriage IVES soon in waiting, and
he conducted the angry little woman to
the door. Dolly bore up we'll until
they were seated in the carriage, when
she gave way to tears, and sobbed as
though her heart would break. 4
Dolly" whispered Olmstead, pas
sionately. you know loved you long
before this man ever saw you. Give me
the right to take you away from this
neglect, and swear to you"
"Thatwil do, Frank. I see where
have been wrong, and though I shall
leave my husband, I will leave him in
way that will enable me to look
the world in the face with clear
conscience, and you are coward to
take advantage of this moment to insult
me. After tonight / do not wish to
see you again"
olmstead was abashed, angry and
silent, and renamed SO until they
reached the house. Then he left her
without word, and drove to his hotel.
Dolly hurriedly changed her dress for
gray travelling costume, put on her
wraps, and sat down to the table to
write few departing lines to her hus-
band, before she left the home that had
been SO dear to her and in which she
had found so much happiness. ~
Poor little grill Her fiery disposi-
ton could not brook the slight
the insult-Edward had put up
on her in taking some shameless crea-
lure to the opera before her very eyes.
She did not once stop to think of what
the provocation might have been; it
was enough that he had ceased to love
her-had transferred his affections to
another. Innocent as she was of a.
wrong intention, she could not see how
he could be so false to her-he whom
sho ho1 1,,vo1 will, 1,o,. 1,oork
A noise IN the hall warned her of her
husbands return, and with smothered
sob she kissed the paper that was to be
the bearer of her parting message and
started for the door. She was too late,
however, for footsteps were already
approaching on the other side. so with
quick turn she sprang into the next
room, which was little alcove with
pretty bay window looking out into the
garden, and pulled together the heavy
curtains just as the door opened and
Edward and the lady entered.
Edward flung himself moodily into
an easy chair, while his companion,
finging off her wraps, pulled chair
up to the table, flung her feet upon the
same in very careless fashion, and lit
cigarette.
Dolly was witness to all this from.
behind the curtains, and her pulse
throbbed fast with indignation.
"To think of his bringing the, Great
ure home with him." she thought, ito
this very house! Oh, how was mis-
taken in him!"
Meantime the figure at the table had
noticed the written sheet upon which