Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-27

"You were little At for dancing" said Don
first / saw you. yonder under the asansos-ten
months twill be tomorrow
Ten monthsr' cried Rogers. "Now, can that
And even while Tula waited. poised for tho
coveted dance, he passed In swift review this
happy epoch. What we're the elements of con-
tentment that had spun these long mouths by,
swiftly as the movement OF dream? His life
ing thoughts surged and beat in his brain rs
he whirled to the measure Of the "Paioma'
valse.
"But nor cried Tula, stopping short. and free
ing herself from his clasp with little push,
half playful, half petulant .,you dance notwell;
men, dancer should move like q spray OF
| andiiote, that trails from its limb and sways to
the air. Never mind-we viii 1 teach yon U this
winter, when we 60 to keep carnival at Gauda-
axara Is it not true, papactfo, that Guadaax-
arenas a,a could teach three-egged metati-stone
But shall not be with you,'' said Rogers,
"How not? VIII we then leave you here
you brought all our prosperitye Shall you have
all the labor, and we the pleasurea Nay, you
.! must leave you speedily"
TulaS dark eyes dilated as with wonder,
~ am under obligations" Rogers stammered;
II fear have given offense-1 must no longer
neglec t- lady,whom am to marry"
sde she turned away as il to Rids Eer a nee.
then swayed, and would have fallen upon the
hut S that caught laid he,
us there NO help for thss f be- sa;d ie in pi.e-
"No, none: said little Rogers bitterly, "save
at the cost of honor"
That were too great price for life ITSELF"
friend, forgive me-but when my child revives,
It's better that she shall not see your face"
Rogers the hs ns ams SG Ss saw away as
true light the infatuation that his friends had
deplored, and realized that in his betrothal to
srasisa of ms the 'e truce ars ssiog
e sPftS tS Sonsea ca sns
her moral aer hee
illness and narrowness of aim ranged
themselves in opposition to the gentle gravity,
self, the tender charity, that marked Tuia Cor
do6a. Caroline Towards mental vigor, too,
and superficial culture, We're in no wise equal
Give Gertrude Miss Towards training and
Miss Towards added years, and the Spanish
girl need bargain for no odds. Even Caro-
lines classic features wanted charm, COM
pared with the fresh, tender beauty Of Tula's
little Rogers to the silence and the zdpote
trees: land | have brought her misery, un-
worthy rt that am: Now, for the first time, I
Don Eulalio and the young man sat at
It ,hs and sad when the
Americaslo here--one EStrain-a"
And the next moment Strains self was in the
room He was In buoyant spirits, what with
the successful termination of his work and the
thought of speedy return home. Inevitably
something of animation came in with him.
time companion, Rogers could not bear @s the
tension OF speech on general topics and so he
left the others and went to sit noodily in his
own room. Here Strain presently followed,
| and with clouded face.
don Enlaio tells me great things of your
success, old fellow. You must know how glad
lam"
He has succeeded" Rogers answered, briefly;
IT PfoI1s me nothing.save experience:'
~ VIII profit y9n Il fourth of his receipts, the
patron tells me. Gull that fair percentage on
no capital"
IF l would take it-yes. He may pay me
your company, but want nothing more"
"You were always Quixotic," said Straah, Inn.
patiently. III you cheaper your services others
too much for comfort. Here was rejoicing in
your financial advancement, because it might
coniound it! I'm no, good at breakine news!
Rogers, your customary i'll luck pursues you
at does," said the other gloomtly.
Strain stared. "What. have you heard already?
| thought brought the latest mail. Well,
here's your letter. Suppose it marches with
mine"
Rogers eyed the envelope viciously. The SUI
prescription was Caroline Towards, beyond a
doubt
you don't seem very anxious" observed
Strain. 'See here! when did you hear from
Carrie last?'
About four months ago. She was just leav-
ing for Europe"
strain whistled. "You hare missed the con-
nection! Well! You surely know old Blake
went over with them?"
His tone was significant. Rogers sprang to
his feet.
what is it, Strain? Speak outr'
strain looked curiously at the young fellows
Iace, bealn1ng with hope, and light came over
his own.
''Oh! sets the wind that way? Yes, Carrie is
my cousin, and hate to make the admission.
but month ago, in London, she did marry old
Blake, whisky and all Halo, Rogers! hold on,
and read your letter."
rogers shook of his OBTAINING hand.
Let go! Let me find lula! Strain-Strain-
my luck has changedv'-Y. II. adds in the