The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-02-06
AN UNEXPECTED REBUKE.
A True story.

"Oh, dear. if only it wasn't so warm."
..Never mind, we're sure 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
bonnet before the glass.
1--WE needn't hear any more OF it
than we choose. Kate, that is just the
prettiest bonnet, l almost wish | were
in half-mourning. lavender looks SO
COOL"
land it just suits Kate 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
said, but the streets were crowded with
people in holiday dress, all hurrying to-
ward the square where the unwilling of
the Farragut statue was to take place.
Kate, Josie and Fannie were III white.
but ca h wore ribbons of y different
color, and the consciousness Of look
ing remarkably well 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 rs q
piece of great good fortune, for other
wise they would have been forced to go
very early in order to find seats, and
might not have been able TO secure de-
sirable ones even then. The stands
were already crowded when the girls
reached the square. and policemen were
busy keeping back the men. women and
children who were clamor.ng for en-
trance to the aisles- The tickets Kate
presented admitted herself and two
companions at once, and they were es-
corted to the seats reserved for them
with an alacrity that made them smile.
They were delighted 10 perceive rs
they sat down that the President, Mrs
Farragut and Winnie Ream Hoxie were
seated in the next row but one in front.
The President was holding a large um-
brella over the widow of the gallant
Admiral, small delicate-looking wOm-
an in the deepest mourning.
81 think President Garfield has Just
the incest face" said Kate, in q low
tone.
"Yes. 50 do l." said Josie. Il was
never so close to him before"
THAT is Senator - just in front OF
u.s." whispered Fame. 1--we known
him BY sight long time"
..He is real nice looking" said Kate.
II wish he would turn around so /
could see him little better"
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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 forgot 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 ascribed to ad-
miration the numerous chances cast
upon them.
Kate was by far the gayest of the
three, for . remark she had overheard
about her beauty had acted like m
elixir on her already high spirits. Her
| lively sallies called forth constant
laughter from her companions, aud
when the orator Of the day arose. she
found abundant food for her wit in his
appearance and gestures.
"Hadn't we Better keep still while he
Is talking" said Josie.
mo, we don't care to hea- what he
says" said hate, Its the same old
thing we've heard dozen times, with
slight variations" and she continued to
whisper and laugh as before.
Several times Senator - turned
and looked at her, and silly Kate inn
agined him profoundly impressed with
her beauty and wit, and fondly imag-
ined that he would endeavor to obtain
an introduction to her when the cere-
monies were over.
..It's this bonnet, I'm sure of it, !" she
thought
The President also turned several
times and glanced at her. and Kate
thought that he, too, was impressed
with her beauty and gaiety. 1t did moi
occur to her for moment that any one
might be disturbed by her gathering
and giggling. Because she did not care
to hear what the orator was saying she
imagined that it could be of interest
to no one, that people were making I
mere pretense OF listening.
When the ceremonies were at last
over. she saw the Senator in converse
with gentleman with whom she wa
acquainted, and she whispered to josie
that she felt sure he was seeking an in
PRODUCTION to them.
'.And just think Of all we win have t.
tell the girls At school tomorrow" sh,
said. won't they envy us.''
! She walked from her seat very slow
y, SO . to give the Senator . chance t
| intercept her. but he did not ever
glance q her - she passed BY. Fee!
Ing little piqued. hut IN no wis
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