The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-09
ALMOST A Tragedy.

ALMOST A Tl,AGEDY.
1t might be truly saio that a band
of music welcomed then upon their
arrival, for as the hotel co:ch drove up
to the door, Mr. and Mrs. Einsum, the
sole occupants, stepped out the tune
Of "Sce the Conquering HeroComes."
ono of the various melodies with which
tho numerous guests Of the M'untain
Honse were entertained on Peasant
afternoons. =,
Dark hair and eyes, well-cut eat
nrcs. broad shoulders, five feet en-.
such was MIR. Frank Winsum. Mo
sprapr first from the clumsy vehicc
and assisted little lady with golde.
hair. violet eyes. perfect complexlon,'
yetyoussc nose-Mrs. Frank Winsum.
The bridal couple, for such they
nroved to be. were received with undis-
guiscd satisfaction.
We were getting tired of the despotic
control exercised by Mrs. Vaudeville,
!. tall dignitied woman exceedingly
slender, with Roman nose, piercing
black eyes, and an impcrious manner
which overawed most of us, more par
ticular!y her husband, meek little
man, who was terror in his Office
and a slave at home.
She had directed the social element
of Mountain House for month past,
and had SO completely subjected its in.
mates, that fancy We hardly vcntured
to take a drive before consulting her as
to the best road.
Mrs. Vaudeville. who was the mater
nal pareut of two authenticated daugh-
tors. eyed the fascinating bride with
cold suspicion.
"Who are these persons?' she said
in a severe tone, looking round her
small circle Of adherents. I'VE cannot
be too careful. We are wives this with
scathing look ut her t!mid spouse
land mothers" casting a sentimental
glance ut her fair Progeny. who ilnme'
diatcly began to whisper land it Is
due to our families that we should find
out exactly who these Winsums are be-
fore allowing ourselves to become init
mate with them.
Although fully agreeing with thcil
leader that evening. the next day n
introduction to the enemy completcl,
routed their prejudiccs. and one ant
all shamclessiy went over to thu
other side without instituting Il single
enquiry rs to their anteceucnts, or II
fact, asking anything about them
Mrs. Vaudeville accepted enc sltua
ton, but it was evident ,ae u''' not III
tend to relinqu'.!' the field without ;
struggle.
Sho ,.a chosen the picturesque spot
fo. Iicnics, superintendent the ice
Cream parties. occupied the post 0
honor in all the rides. led tho songs i,
high soprano key during our moon
light sails; therefore it is hardly to b.
wondered ut that she failed to yie!,
gracefully to the younger and prettie
woman, but on the contrary chcrishc,
feeling of bitterness. and dctermine'
to be avenged upon her lovely rival.
We We're located ut Il sort of farm
house hotel almost on the top of tn
Murdoch mountain, in Sullivan county
There were not more than forty board
crs-just enough to make Il pleasan
party.
Before the advent of the Winsums
was divided. each clique endcavorin
to supersede the other, jealous, and i
uA"S ways IuNrtciSoulc. DUt SOMenON
this bright little couple soon change
all that.
They were not we'll Oft. that was &C,
tain. and occupied the cheapest rool
in the house. The brides dressc.
though fitting exquisitely, were mad
OF the plainest materials, here an
there trimmed with a bit of ribbon
which. together with her piquanl
beauty, made her entirely charming
They were both trimming over wit
talent.
Frank possessed an inexhaustibl
fund of clever songs, aid. with q goo
baritone voice and excellent knowledg
OF music. accompanied himself (
cverybody's satisfaction.
AS for little Mrs. Frank she wa
really wonderful. She invented deligh,
full games for the children. taught tn
girls the newest and most intricat
stitches in crochet. drew exquisit
sketches Of the pretticst views abor
the vicinity. and. in fact. proved pos
lively invaluable.
Mrs. Vaudeville became sullen wit
disappointment, and finally declined :