New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
ROYAL PURPLE.
BrvrILIN ARRIVES.
A STORY.
Written for The Tribune.

unwiso that the substantial facts In the df facts
they may be called should be herewith submitted; IN
asmucb as his own autohiosraphical account OF the
actual occurrence Will probably be given to the
world
Be, erln poor fellow is indeed one of the most re-
markabc specimens of manhood cxtant and really
wonder that he is gained and stared at wherever he
goes srch unpleasant extent. Certainly not an
especially remarkable by nature. either in size or
features for the latter with the exception Of his bold
Imaginative eyes, when ganged by the standards OF
national beauty rather commonplace than other
Nse those distinctive Marks which might seem
attributable ut first to a lapsus natura" and which
to brand him indelLly upon the average memory
The top his admirably shaped head surmounted by
full husy mat OF snow. white hair-such that which
accom- 9ncs extreme Old Now this abnormal
growth--abnormal for his thirty years-might possibly
be overlooked since is frequently concealed within
the of his hat it no. that il falls over In
genuine wiclkc fashion. underground of dark chest
locks fringny the circumference Of his head-thus
completing by contrast, singuarlty OF aspect entirely
UNIQUE Not only that bur side OF his jctty mustache
cncrs h stricken white appearance and serves to
inquiry in the minds of behoders as to
low IL happened, and what could have caused such
disastrous His face which Is large and full and
of ruidy tint is furti er accumulated by the play OF
facial muscle that strangely crippled and out OF
gear Bcveriin himself apparently unconscious of the
notice ne commands-a most happy circumstance. for
were he indeed tina. the intrusion of his pebad
head weeping profile into theatre paruets or hotel
dining invariably the signal for universal
comment. his days would be miserable lack OF per
sonal scnsitivencss fortunately him. without
designating him at once a man with history
Very we now for the history:
Some years ago Beveriin had been suffering terribly
with sciatea; hal exhausted his vocabulary Of explc
tives the expression OF his agony and had invented
several very fne lie had been hoilse-bound
for months unable % read and victim 10 the most
depressing conditions The weather for the most part
boa,, lleak aric asw ell "a
Mud the summer had seemed very slew In coming. BY
ana bye however the days began to grow milder ana
&c became seized with invincible longing for
change. He hated the very paper which adorned his
walls-.he curtains and heavy furniture OF his room
weighed him down with sense of intimacy and oppres
sion. He wanted TO break away from his shackles-to
be free-to go and forget the miserable grinding
months of his immediate past; he became inwardly
assured little air. together with good substan'
ta cookery and the entire absence of the machinery or
bachelor existence. If possible were the only tonics
necessary to restore him robust health and eradicate
existing evils Accordingly he penned rheumatic little
note TO Walter Carroll old college chum now devei
oped iuto thriving doctor in neighborlng viiaee''
SAYING that had decided to avail himself OF an invita-
ton OF long STANDING which he hoped still held good;
ana il quite convenient would become the partner OF
carros unbessed habitation during the ensuing month
provided ne and his supplementary walking stick abet-
ted ~ carriages and railway trains could manage to
make out the journey.
pi'iN''''h"'
voyancc back delighted rejoinder, nut wished
To set before B-verln the conditions OF his man.
pcr life by of apology. You understand ne
wrote. but merely preventive OF possible dsap
pointment 10 you whose manner or life has been so
vastly different We live very plainly, my sister and l.
I'm an entirely isolated situation seeing really but little
OF society save such my practice entails rather
prefer this my recreation is given mp 20 study; and
Amelia YOU know is vet in mourning for that worthless
lover whom cannot regret"
That will Just exactly suit me in every respect said
Deveriin pausing in the midst Of the letter This
Amelia will be oil weeping somewhere. bothered with
de and Carroll aud can smoke and indulge
our dual solitude to any extent; suits me to dot
al must, however" continued the writer, apprte
you of some of the traditions afoat concerning on,
home before permitting yon to come mess ana
bunk under q roof which was formerly supposed TO be
tvps Nothing you must know. would induce negro to
enter this house after night OF indeed cross INC tnrss
purchase that strange unsarthy noises had oeen
heard here a midnight that the dying groans Of
had hoated out upon the ears OF aha
white mysterous figures. visible in blue nenuous ghts
rotien h,rren floors during long nights to vanish with
the approach of dawn This unprepossessing, avoided
mysterious house stood upon knoll Ranked on one SIDE
hy four Of the taest giinmsst pine trees ever beeld
II struck being Just the spot for a student OF
determined buy it, The fence had fallen down. the
yard fal OF tall nosome weeds where snakes ana
battered the weather boarding hanging loose from
rusty Inges the sun and ram penetrating roof
sides ceilings Of the rooms presenting PATCHWORK
drers Of swao VS. would Nv out of the chimney
and circle back again into the dark cherries interior
It was an gloom and desolaton beyond conceI
tion and 1t have been bravado OF fate as nch as
tie other advantages mot the least OF which Amelia
duecd cur ocatins after thorough renovation IN tnis
has been entirely successful in uproong the spooks
from their ancient lair yet uncertain but II snlte
except predatory rat or the altogether
SG ana h s ss o
the dsa ivantages OF my residence (which could not ~
,a The weeome in the World yon
yoa decide 10 come. and whatever medical skill ain
possessed OF shall he placed at your service This with
the and Ameia s management will put you npon
your pins IN short order. Yours, CAhRoL'~
"Ameiias III management. sneered Beverlin. 81 wish
Amelia in Herzegovina! However"
1t was the time Of year when the twilghts are rather
short; and when Bevern emerged from the train which
had ACCOMPLISHED his destination for him. as he looked
about him expecantly 10 ned very dark beyond the
faint which grimy station lamp illuminated he
scanned the neighboring darkness hslpiessly There
seemed aohody present anywhere. Carroll had not
come to him-a strange proceeding-andt the ways
Of the town 20 him. Tie sound of a distant
and very dscoriant band OF music broke upon his
~Ha!" be said mpatenty, circus in theprovincial
arena! That explains ALL But surely Carroll that
serious fellow has net forsaken me for such pretext
Perhaps Amelia" always mentioned sneer'nslyi
wshed to drown her grief in the contemplation Of the
dizzy trapcze."
Happily this point old srayheaded negro touched
him opportuney tho sleeve aud inquired he might
have the "honah. ssh," OF driving him TO the hotel
Beyeffn felt immensely relieved this and accepted
once as his satcbel heavy with medicine bottles
and he was conscious OF extreme fatigue
.~To the Astlcot Honsc. sab 7" queried this hoary
haaded coachnsan touching his hat, damaged beaver
not unacquainted with ham fat gloss.
.Eo- sa,d Beverifn, debating within himself. Do
You happen to know where DIR. Walter Carroll lives.
ehf"
On yes saa-heek, heek-yes. sah does!" replied
the dnsky one breaking into grin and nnsny chuckng
oil over. "1figaty line dsctaA him Is, pufc seniman
On vs~ 7 knows vhss Doc Carroll Iivss-heck. heck
,ow.ful lonely road dat out yondabi Yeh see, yeh