Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-16

Are they not unique and lovely? See.
you can them any way without break
ing the varnish."
After these and a number of her treas
ures were duly admired they returned to
the parlOr. Pauline soon began to make
mechanical She saw Irene talk
ing 70 a group Of gentlemen. She seemed
TO be refusing them something; but now
Reginald goes up to her and says some
thing. She Immediately puts her hand in
his arm; the i've walk out upon the bal
cOny, followed by the others. Soon she
knew what it all meant. The soft notes
Of a guitar, mingled with the bewitching
voice Of Irene, fOated through the rooms,
and the hum Of voices ceased for a mo-
ment to listen 20 so sweet a song.
1.-The bright moon has allured them out,
but Reginald will not let her stay in the
night air long; they shall not find me here
mOpIng," Pauline muttered. Mrs. Win
tiers had been called away, and she. for
the moment. was alone. 9If I could only
90 OF some where and die" she thought,
as she moved away.
The back parlOr and ~dining-rOOm were
thrown together, so that, when tired OF
music, the younger guests might amuse
themselves dancing. Restless feet were
tapping the floor, eager 10 begin the Ian
GERS. The band was arranging music
all waiting for the signal to begin. Pau
line entered unObserved, and found a re-
tired spot; anywhere out of reach of that
voice. A sofa near her is occupied by an
old gentleman who attracts her attention.
He holds a violin in his hand, and she
thinks it must be Prot. LathrOp. She can
not see his face. A young man coming
up seats himself by his side. The old man
seems to give but short answers to his
companion. he wipes his face repeated
". folding and putting away his handker-
| chiefeac time. Pauline would have been
amused at his odd ways if she had not
been unhappy. Presently the young man
leans forward and says ia a distinct voice,
meant for PaulIne's ears if she had only
known 1t:
ssThey tell me DIR. Mayfeld's wife is here
tonight; she is a lovely woman. L really
feel sorry for her. They do say that the
doctor is still in love with the pretty
widow. Irene Warner. You know, of
course, they were engaged at one time: -
NO: 1 attend to my own business"
sharply replied the professor.
"Well, you see L notice these things
myself, as Pm in love with the widow my
self, with deuced little chance of success
when that tall doctor is around. l see
YOU don't believe me-. I'd like to make a
bet with you, professor. I'll bet ten dol
lars that precious couple are off some
where together now"
Il don't bet: but I'm willing to bet more
than I'm worth upon Or. Maytield's honor
as Il gentleman, and l think It very con-
temptible in you to SANDER your betteTs,' -
was the professors hot reply.
lie wiped his face once more and re-
placed his handkerchief. The young man
laughed and started of.
You shall see that am right in guess
ing them together
Pauline is overwhelmed with mOrtiica-
ton to hear her husband spoken of in this
manner.
Il shall have to beg him to be less de-
voted in public. l cannot bear this pub
Iicity and know he cOuldnOt. God knows
il is bad enough to feel in my W heart 1
am unloyed, without hearing it in the
mouths Of these disgusting people. l
shall stay here and see how this ends.
Yes. Wonder they cOme-lrene, Reginald
and that hateful man.
The young man led the two up to the
professor, saying;
was here tonight. She and the doctor
have been Economically singing in the
moonlight. Mrs. Warner, may l dance
with you? DR.. Mayheld, you may look for
your WIFE"
Again the young man laughed, and car.
lied Irene away. Mrs. Winters at this
moment came up for the professor.
They are waiting for yOuin the music
room; they have the string band in here
and Will not need YOU
Have you seen Pauline:" inquired
Reginald.
NO" replied Mrs. Winters, i have
been looking for her myself. We were
examining my cabinet when ! was called
away. Why, here she is!'
The professors figure had concealed hel
until he left his seat.
..What have YOU been doing with your
self. Pauline? Here is Reggie looking
quite discOnsOlate."
-.Ob. / guess he has managed TO exist
without me- Pauline replied. Il have
been watching others and thinking the
panorama Of life is as solomon says
.yanitv of Yanities.' Aching hearts are
covered with silks and satins; then Sc
crets locked with gay laughs and bright
wOrJs.'
Pauline, you are TOO young to cherish
such thoughts. See how bright life looks
to me. old as / am. L have often said with
Shakespeare, %, world, world; but that
thy strange mutations a us hate thee,
life would scarce give place Oage.' lille
/ love to live, L gracefully yield to age, as
Of course earth is no paradise. like the
world. and I'm going 10 teach you to, Pau
Iine.''
The world has always been kind 10
YOU, dear Mrs. " inteTs; one can see that
at a glance. 1 do not wonder at it." she
said, tenderly.
Her tone Implies that the world has
not been very kind to her, don't you think
SO. Mrs. Winters?" said Reginald. lightly,
wishing 10 see her cheer up. ''Pll venture
some one has said her dress was just q
little too long or too short; which was il,
PaUline!"
You know Pauline is o silly, Regi-
nald. Here is a message from Prof.
LathrOp. He wants YOU in the music
room; 20. please. I'll take care of Pau
line. and shall not lose her again. /
promise to have her more in love with the
world than eYerin the course of an hour
s.Fm glad for her TO see anything under
your auspices, dear Mrs. Winters. Iwant
10 STAY. too, but 1 obey your wishes"
Smiling upon them he went OF to ac-
commOdate the professor.
Mrs. Winters unerring penetration dis
covered that something had occurred to
mar Pauline's pleasure. She set to work
TO interest and auS her to forget what
ever was not pleasing. With much tact
she brought friends whom she thought
might interest her young friend, and soon
had the satisfaction OF seeing her the GEN.
tire of a grOup-nOt of Anticipated tops,
but of men and women Of culture, con-
tent TO lay learning and politics aside for
the time and enjoy jokes and playful re-
partee. Pauline looked very handsome in
an old white satin Of her mothers. 1t
was somewhat yellow with age, but made
over with her own nimble fingers, and,
trimmed with silk lace, she looked as lew
women dO-lOvely in white satin. Her
ewes sparkling with interest, she was sur
prised herself to hear again the Old
laugh ringing out its bell-like tones.
Reginald joined Pauline as soon as pos
sible only to hear her say;
sWhen the day turns 20 night,
When the rivers cease TO bend;
Believe. oh, believe. but not TIL then,
That there's truth IN the VOWS OF men,"
sWhy, DOCTOR said one, "'yOu have not
imbued your wife with much confidence
in our sex. Here we had decided to crown
her goddess of love and beauty; were
ready in fact to swear Our allegiance, but
she will not accept u homage, because,
fOrsOOth, she doubts our ~cOnstancy."
s.Indeed," answered DR.. Mayield.
Then L shallmake stronger efforts IN that
direction, provided it's not too late"
He looked into her eyes with tender
longing, but she had turned away TO sup
press a sigh, and did not see it.
Il think" said Pauline, "we had better
return, DR.. Mayfield. If Irene is not
ready you can return for her; l feel
tired"
Bowling to her friends, she took her hus-
/ bands arm and moved away to bid Mrs.
Winters good night. Their tall, graceful
forms were followed by admiring eyes.
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