New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27
A FLAT PROCEEDING.

nphoisterers ran tranticaily cast ana ives. III VI,
yam endcavOr to match antique Drocades OF 10
harmonic extraordinary rugs and curtains ~
market could furnish colors rare enough 10 SATISFY
Mr.. Dawes fastidious taste lie was compel,eu, ~
spife of his playful fancy ana love OF eccentiIv
combinations ~ put up with things almost ordinary
ana incomplete. .,,l
of coarse. The lady with the trumpet haG not ye'
blown a blast over his head. He had. however
great hopes and vast confidence III ms own powers
These are not unusual manifestations III tnls
denartmcnt of letters. Hitherto his most arduoCS
efforts had eived not the smallest reward anu
lis golden argosies of Wit and patn"S htu ei'nci
been sucked into the cruel whirlpool OF man
ayers was:epaper basket. or had been stranded at
the point of depar are 10y a postn an; ,.;.. D.,
Mr.. Dave bad, however, cohtfNe" 10 suoS Isl
dare not say live. for he had vide notions oil living
ON his private income fixed though small, ana
the principal thereof beyond his power OF grasp;
Now however on the strength oil ms loNe ana
Ihe impetus il had given 10 ms muse, lie was ABOUT
TO embark on the perilous deeps OF lnatrImony'
Having IN hand rather more than enough money TO
nav n Quarters rent Of h's residential nat he
Started of glyly at a canter. One purchase quickly
led TO ano her and the useful to the eXtravagant
ana ornamental. till finally he had httngs repete
and beautiful throughout his abode. nevertheless
lie caylled with lordly air at various tribes. com
planning of imperfect work and inaccurate details
For the time being he gave no Thought T., the cos
of his orders. and it WAS meet that his VI rgery $
shrine should be perfect and lovely. ne had e. no
doubt he would be half way up the ladder OF faine
by the time bills were presented. lie Only hecdcu
the spur of duty. and comDlaccntly attributed ms
MANY failures 10 his too easy line OF HE Al thc
present time elaborate plots. ingenious situations
and Brilliant dialogues sInmered III MS Dia'l
Su,h materials wonld not take long to shane into
elegant drawing-Ioom plays and spirited comedies
Given the peace of dOmesticity and the blessing OF
Margerys daily smiles, and dramas would take
attractive forms and distinguish him highly with
managers orders and patronage. During his
courtship this imaginative gentleman never ceased
to blow the roseate bubbles OF hope:
The mansions which Mr. Russell Dawes cholce
lad fallen were situated in the vicinity OF Eari
Conrt This remote region was fixed upon for Il
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utterly unsuited to his occupation ana SENSITIVE
organic ition. An abundance of fresh air was also
a necessity TO one Of his craft. Therefore he and
his Margery must live on the top story. There were
well on to hundred steps, and no elevator. but
that not to I've considered IN the light OF draw
back. In fact this young man stoutly maintained
that these were "a great gain for man addicted 10
sedentary pursuits and compelled In this way 10
take necessary exercise. As for Margery, II she
enthusiasm o. love Mr. Dave overlooked the fact
that his lady love we ghed over ten stone and stood
fye feet seven in her stockings.
Miss Margcry MckllIlgln was young lady pi 10
mean ability and sr,sit determination even before
she accomplished her resolve to marry the poorest
OF her many lovers. She was sweet ana twenty al
this time and the heiress TO fifty pounds year al
her next birthday This modest fortune the legacy OF
an aunt, was all her own. aud on the strength OF
1t she was going TO carry on housekeeping. Having
lived most of life IN fields OF otherwise
indisputabie uxury-Mss Margery contemplated IA
pcnic ox.s,cnce high up aloft and free from pa
rental restrictions as little short OF tlys;uin. 1t
must be admitted as on to clover helds, that
papa McklllglE was fery old gentleman addicted
10 Gomineerng The Young ladys marriage
would Mt her into sphere OF independence ana
lily winch appeared TO her most dclignttul
Miss Margery thoroughly imbued with high
art crazcs and loahed the solid mahogany crimson
damask. and undenIabe Responsibility OF her Ian
easier Gate surroundings. She yearned to dip her
Sell INTO bohemian dyes and to rlde pllIlOn on the
mtanest Pegasus.
All hor admirers had hitherto been rising Young
c ~ with no sous for furniture, eyes blind to
haInonies of color and ears deaf 10 iepalee. Her
kirtcS Olive-green gowns ana slashed sleeves, LEI
epigranis and sarcasm had met win no praise OF
appreciation from young Ihllstncs who w0r-
shipped neither nature. art, nor literature. But
Russell came, Russell saw. and was conquered.
MaTgery's heart acknOw lodged HIM forthwith as
its lord
The reason oil this hero's love for Miss McKillein
was not far TO seek. In the FIST place she was
very Attractive girl, with lively temper OF hel
own. Her medieval costume and smart sayings,
an unusual antithess to sad and cl'ngIng ralment,
drew his attention TO the petty stranger at
water patty. hen lie heard IA con panlOn call this
beautiful vision IN Juet like attire py the name OF
MargeIy. he Instantly declared TO hiLlsef that he
was III love with her.
~ always made up my mind TO marry MaTGery.
You know. lie SAID. Margery Dave was neces-
saIN union OF names.
was gilt later what viii papa say lie
VIII never consent
"Oh I'll soon settle him." said this doughty
lover. cilvarou, sentiments IubbNng up as lie
stood on tiptOe to Kiss his heiOvcd.
But papa had great deal to say that was not at
but Elastic to his WILL The "settl.ng business
took long time. THIS great slockhroker to
whom Russell offered himself as sDn-n-aw was a
notable business man moreover, had good kDOWl
elgc Ui the lar Margery marketable value. Law
D.g a tIihe OF younger daughters, The fruits of his
second marriage. all sandv-hared and reckled of
" hom II was hopeless 10 expect eligible husbands
he Was anything but well pleased at the prospect
OF the union OF has edeSt-bOrn with rcnniless
author Maigery, with hel merry blue eyes and
handsome hgure. might certainly do very well in
deed # Sic waited.
30 Nj. Mckihgan strongly res sted the lovers,
threaienlnga parental curse. Margery remained
Obstinate boldly asserting Der independence in her
payas face. Next week she wonld be one and
twenty. and might snap her fingers AT him. She
intImated this much pretty plainly. and there was
wal most bitter at Lancaster Gate.
That internal htto Jackanapes shall never
Gong To liveou love and de i'll garnet. are you T.
he so1cd derslvey to MargeIy. She Went on
smiling III the most aggiavaling way.
"Good gracious, papa. How did you guess p she
said, assuming the most innocent explosion of
wonder. I've are gong to hive on The highest
iloor OF the new mansions in Rodericks Gardcns-a
del gltlnl sltuatlOn-and Russell Is furnishing III
TIE most NtIstic wav."
Mr.. Mckill gin had no rejoinder a, command, ex-
ccpi too iOrcIbie to suly polite ears with. lie
slammed the door and went downstairs TO write to
his lawyers. lie was going to alter ms WILL
Her papa's violent behavior appeared not to
affect Margerys spirits. She was trimming "A we'd
lng-hat AT Mr.. R,ssclfs instIgaton, humming q
cheerful little song. The productions of millincIs
hands we're decreed ht the great authority as desti
tutt oil grace ana uISllncilOll ni>l before
all things be different TO Other young women. She
quite willing to become original II She was in
stIucted how TO accomplish it. She began to take
Ter walks abroad III headgear which very re-
markable. and excited little comment from
cabmen and street arabs. Inverted coascuttleS,
bruins quarter of a yard deep, dropping pnmes.
and crowns buged and beaten ont OF ali regularity
were alone adl.iss BILE. Her charming face beamed
happily rom every frame her lover commanded.
The apostle OF culture had already planned half
dozen delicious frocks for which she was RAINING
up bills hereafter 10 be paG by her papa.
Miss Margery was yet "A few days under age ard
il was only lair that her paternal relative should
toward q rousseau, when he was so
soon going 10 wash his hands of her completely.
Tbs young lady had her own IDEAS OF justice, and
Mr. Mckliigin was rich man.
Messrs. Prgg and Pinchard having drawn up Mr..
Russell Dawes agreement for his flat, he signed il
chcerfnly, and received within few days a
of it's 1t certainly seemed "a
significant transaction To his gI GRANT mind. How
ever this enteipriSiny firm of solicitors did not