Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-16

BY THE CRYSTAL TANK"
But was this macarOni? This object
buried in white, creamy saucer Posi-
bly, it might Deserved in some new,
strange way. He picked up his knife and
fork and tasted it. 1t was not macaroni.
Indeed, he was not quite sure whether it
was fish, flesh or fowl. But whatever it
was, il was palatable, and he enjoyed it
heartily. Nevertheless, he wanted maca-
r0ni, and once again he essayed to depict
his meaning, aud as be gave the drawing
to the waiter he said, Internationally,
''macarOni.O
The walters face frightened as he
recognized the familiar term. and LandOn
was soon eerved.
He was not, however, so fortunate with
his picture of mushrooms. which he had
been told were particularly delicious at
this restaurant. Madame and the waiter
and once returned it for additional pic
tOriel explanation, but these additions
| evidently did not render It's meaning
clearer. for the waiter, with much timidlty
and many excuses in French, presented
him with an umbrella.
The pretty girl had evidently been
lingering over her rspsst, that she might
witness the outcome GC LandOn's novel
method of ordering dinner, but now the
=
aud, unable to restrain her amusement,
she rose hastily. paid her bill. and de-
parted. Chagrined with the thought that
he had made laughing stock of himself
l.andon called for his coffee and shortly
afterwards left the restaurant with an
uncomfortable intuition that he had some-
how made a fool Of himself.
IL was not until he had reached his
hotel that he remembered that the cards
| NH. INa ha
cards, with his own name engraved on
them. and that they remained behind as
mementoes OF mia pictorial French. IL
was too late. however, TO 90 after them
now, for he had accepted an invitation 10
an entertainment al the house OF Mr..
| Huntington, and the hour of attendance
was at hand.
The spacious parlors OF the Huntington
mansion were filled with beauty and
fashion when Arthur LandOn entered,
and the DANCING had already commenced.
81 want you 10 kuow one OF our most
| charming Clrls' the hostess said TO him
| after the prellmiaar greetings had been
made. "She is an artist. like yourself,
Miss Cecila Vance-or perhaps you have
already met hegY''
II don't think l have" Landon re-
sponded.
Mrs. Huntington looked around the
room.
'She was here a few minutes ago" she
said, "but don't see her now. Come, we
will find her,"
she led him through the crowded room,
without huding the object Of her search
then she observed gayly:
"NOthing is LETT for us now but 10 ex-
plore the conservatory. and IL we find Der
mere you will see fairer sight than the
flowers"
She opened the glass doors as she spoke,
and In the soft, suOdued light Landon saw
a graceful figure standing by the crystal
tank In which the gold and silver fish were
darting TO and fro.
"Ah, you truant, what a chase YOU have
given usw exclaimed Mrs. Huntington,
merrily. Naughty girl, you don't de-
serve the pleasure | intend for youl /
wish To introduce Mr.. Landon-Mr. Lau.
don, Miss Vance. Now. Cecle. leave
Mr.. Landon 70 your charge. Point out
all the celebrities 20 him aud see that be is
thoroughly happy"
Landon bowed, and rs his eyes rested on
the face Of the beautiful woman who stood
before him he recognized the pretty glrl''
who had Witnessed his attempt at pleto.
rial French. There was an amused smile
on her face, and despite bis efforts %
maintain a sober cOunteuance. he could
not frain from bursting into hearty
laugh, IN which she Joined merrily.
You recognize me, See" she said,
when the laughter ceased.
81 have heard you laugh before, you
know" he answered.
"Iieally, must apologize for my rude.
ness." she said, gravely, "but really you
were very funny"