Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-11-07
AN UNEXPECTED REBUKE.
A True Story.

ooh, dear, if only it WASH t so warm"
s'Never mind, we're sur to have a
good time, Kate"
.'And it wouldn't do to miss it.
Think of those splendid seats being
wasted"
"But think of the long Speech" said
Kate, as she tried on her coquettish little
bonnet before the glass.
1--WE needn't hear any more of it
than we choose. Kate, that is just the
| preMiest bonnet! l almost wish l were
in half-mourning, lavender looks SO
| COOL"
"And it just suits Hates complexion"
said Josie.
"Stop making remarks, and come
along" said Kate, as she took up her
parasol and started out. 1--WE don't
want to be late"
The day was very warm, as Kate had
people in holiday dress, all hurrying to-
! ward the square where the unwilling of
the Farragut statue was to take place.
Kate, Josie sud Fannie were in white.
but each wore ribbons of q different
color, and the consciousness OF look
ING remarkably we'll made them feel in
unusually good spirits. Through the
kindness OF a friend Of Hates father,
they had secured seats on the stand in
the row reserved for senators and their
families, and this was looked upon as q
piece of great good fortune, for other
wise they would have been forced tx 90
very early in order to find seats, ynd
might not have %been.able 10 secure te-
sirable ones even then. The stands
were already crowded when the girls
reached the square, and policemen we're
busy keeping back the men, women and
children who were clamoring for en-
trance to the aisles. The tickets Kate
presented admitted herself and nvo
companions at once, and they we're es-
corted to the seats reserved for them
with an alacrlty that made them smile.
They were delighted t o perceive as
they sat down that the President, Mrs.
Farra@ut and Winnie Ream Hoxic were
seated in the next row but one in front.
The President was holding q large UNI
brella over the widow Of the gallant
Admiral, a small misunderstanding wom-
an in the deepest mourning.
81 think President Garfield has lust
the incest %face,' said Kate, in a low
! tone.
Eyes, 50 do l." said Josie. Il was
never SO close to him BEFORE
THAT is Senator = just in front OF
us whispered Fannie. GIVE known
him by sight q long time"
ale is real nice looking said Kate,
II wish he would turn around SO l
could see him a little BETTER
Turn, Wilmington, turn said Fan
ME, and then they all laughed.
The roofs OF all the houses about the
square were covered with people. The
square itself was literally packed with
struggling, anxious humanity. Back and
forth in the adjacent streets marched
squares OF military, and the bands
played the most inspiriting martial airs.
The three girls forget the dust and heat
in the glory of the occasion, and be-
came almost wild with excitement.
They laughed and talked SO loudly as
to attract the attention of every one
about them, but they ascribcd to adj
mlration the numerous glances cast
upon them.
Kate was by far the raves of the
three, for q remark she had overheard
about her beauty had acted like IN
elixir on her already high spirits. Her
lively sallies called forth constant
laughter from her companions, and
when the orator of the day arose, she
1ound abundant food for her wit in his
appearance and gestures.
Hadn't we better keep still while he
is talkin.;,' said Josie.
mo, we don't care to hear what he
says said hate. sits the same old
thing we've heard a dozen times. with
slight variations" and she continued to
whisper and laugh as before.
Several times Senator -- t,,rnel
anu looked at her, and silly Kate i'm
a9lned HIM profoundly impressed with
her beauty and Wit, and fondlv in1ao-
lhca that he would e%ndeavor to obtain
an Introduction to her when the core
monies were Over.
Its this bonnet, Pm sure OF it,n she
thought. '"o
lhe President also turned several
times and glanced at her. and K,tn
thought that he, too, WIS imnrnSsnI
with her beauty and gaictv. Il diJ NOT
occur to her FOR Il moment that any ono
might be disturbed by her clatlerin~
and gigggling. Because size did nnt c,,:o
10 hear h the orator was SAVING sho
imagined that it could be of in1nrost
to no one. that people were maxine ~
mere pretense OF listening.
"hen the ceremonies were q, last
over. she saw the Senator in converse.
win gentleman with whom she w,s
Hcquaihteu II she whispered to ,Jo.;o
INA she 1elt sure he was scekiuo I'm in
PRODUCTION to them. "n III
IAna Just think Of all we will have to
.eil me GIRLS at school Tomorrow sho
salu' won't they envy usn.'
ono walked from her seat very SLOW
y, so as to give the Senator q channot ~
!nseleept her. but he did not cvcn
g!ance at her as she passed by, Feril
ing a little ,piqued, but in no wise
s~sess>'allen' she left the stand and be-