The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-09
;o;n us in any of our innocent amuse-

ana wv uill SutSAA We Wv AN->>'
upon every face. No one had anything
new to propose and our social clrcle
seemed at standstlli. -,
During the week Mrs. Vaudeville
maintained mysterious silence that !
aroused suspicion. and presently vague
whispers were circulated to the effect
that the fascinating Winsums were not
what they appeared to be; that their
affection in public was delusion.
This dreadful rumor demanded IN
slant investigation.
As matter of course. the ladies
questioned Mrs. Vaudeville, while the
| gentlemen Intercepted Mr.. Vaudeville,
Who ncrvously admitted that he and
his wife, hearing strange sounds issue
from the Winsulns' room. which ad-
Joined theirs, considered it duty to
society to listen, and in consequence
thereat had heard the most dreadful
things. adding, under his breath, ut
makes my blood run cold to think OF it,
and YOU must excuse me, for will say
no more"
This was enough. Several guests
who still remained loyal to the Vande-
Vile colors congregatcd in that lady's
room at late hour the same night.
not only to verify Mr.. Vandeville's
statement, but also to crafty their
own curiosity.
The door of a large closet which
separated the two rooms was purpose
" left open, and ordinary conversation
could be easily heard.
Mrs. Vaudeville looked virtuous and
important: her husband disguised and
abashed. A tiny clock on the mantel
chimed eleven. A slight custling could
be distinguished. and the listeners be-
came interested.
Suddenly Il low voice broke the OPP
prcssive stiffness; but the confused
tumble of undertoncs was too indis-
tinct. and disappointment was plainly.
visible on every countenancc.
After Il few moments of inaudibie
conversation, the voices grew louder
and still louder. until the occupants of
Mrs. Nandevillc's room, in their ex-
. element. exhibited signs OF immediate
!, betrayal
That lady made IN imperious ges-
y urc. and the eavesdroppers listened
s. bcathlessly to the following dialogue.
= III will hear no more. tell you.
&c Wit have to live for? placed my
:, hon~ in your hands. and how have you
y repai me??''
g 'In,ed, Harold. I have always
H. lovea on. always been faithful to
r you!' ),
ne ''Haro!' echoed Mrs. Courtenay.
% the Nandiiles dearest friend. "Then
MT his . fh%s 1t fsrank' after ALP"
ST. Ihe stern ,ice e,ontinued:
ca ''Marion! eculatcd Mrs. Courte-
- nay n horror, Why, she said her name
er- "Hush!' murhrcd the assembled
gu party again.
TN ''Oh. Marion. yc dare not asser
your innocence, knwine that holt
ald the actual proof of ydr guilt here j,
Ter my hand? What is tbs letter. but a,
rot avowal of love for til man whom
it'll have taken by the had and calle,
Use friend, and who decicvc me beneath
tai the very roof VIC both callel lone"
ne "Gracious me!'' WHISPERED Mis-
is Merton, a gentle spinster OF ory. III
ind must mean Brother Fred. Yo,i kno,
be- how outragcously she tlirtcl wit
lti- him.
''Silcnce!' said Mrs. Vaudeville.
'elr Harold. have mercy; do not s,u
an me out from your heart. See. up
ely my knees l plead to you. In memo
lnd OF the many happy hours we have be
the together. listen to me. and lean {
gle plain ALL
; IN elbow DREADFUL gaspcd Miss NJ,
ton; land they pretended to be Il b
aa- DIAL COUPLE
M Though! not one word. To-nio
u you leave me tor ever
''Oh. this won't do ut all.' cried
ots Courtenay. who was usually IN {
ice. trcmcly quiet and punctlious ma
of something must be done. The pl
in priety OF this establishment ought to
on maintained. \ departure at such
be hour would be yuiuous and create dis
led. grccabla GOSSIP. Mr. Vaudeville. y
tier must knock ut these peoples door Il
he'd tell them al! is known, they will be me
ned than welcome to make their leave, b
by all means beg them to make
rm- disturbance ut midnight. We will +
the low and endorse anything that v
,ty. may consider proper to say.
Irl- The party fell in line. and in anotl
ant moment we're facing Mrs. Winsull
door. from which 4 faint cry was
: IL this instant audible.
ing Embroidered by this sound. Mr.. V:
| in deville raped hastily. and heal
low ''Come in! responded.
gcd Pushing her husband aside. a
drawing Mr.: Courtenay by the ar
cer- Mrs. Vaudeville. entered the room, i
,om lowed closely by the remainder of I
scs. party.
ade Ahe picture That confronted thu
and MAS uecioediy embarrassing. Fra
ION. Winsum comfortably ensconced in
intc caPac'ous rocElnS-chalr. held his sun