Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-16
A DRAMA OF THE DANCE.
George Prefers Gladys, but Gladys Pre-
fers Glider.
Manley b. Pike in Puck.

fers Glider.
Manley q. Pike in Puck.
"a ballroom. Guests assembling and In the
very height OF making up ordera George wan.
dering nervousy about, with one eye on his
almost empty card and the other on the cloak.
room door.)
George (sotto voce soto spir1to)-Confound II,
I'm afraid she isn't coming at ALL I've asked
scarcely anybody to dance, so as to be sure OF
securing her for something-and now II she doesn't
come-tEngages In perfunctory and half-hearted
| conversation with Miss Fleur de Muir, who thinks
herself sure Of one invitation, at least. Suddenly,
RADIANT rosy and ravishing. enter Gladys, with
new gown, a new chapsron, new graces and her
george (startingj~Gh! oh-eh-excuse me, but
abruptly departs, THEREBY obtaining Miss Fieur
Gladys the center Of a Whirlpool Of Pushing Pc
utioners).Why. yes, with pleasure, MI: France
Ddss sS Mr.
evening, Fr-Mr. Gilderi or course you can see
and the Yorke and gslop rollowingf Why how
greedy you are! Well, take them! And shall we
SI sHe on M don't
such point Of it-ye-es.
crowded aside until wrought up TO DESPERATION
Miss Gladys, may have the pleasure.
GLADYS 60 Mr. tn later; III
Wednesday; you remember. GOod-by.
George-Of dancer
left. Turns to watch the disappearing Glider,
While george gloomily runs over her be-initialed
order2 only the tenth square disengaged you
George, LEFT desoate, now tries to MI up the TOO
| frequent blanks on his card. butt
| Miss Brown-I haven't a dance
| MISS Jones-l'm completely engaged
| Miss Smith-Not one, I'm afraid.
Miss RobinsOn-Full, you see.
Miss Merr1go-Well, the seventh extra, II you
| like; but think there are only TO be four
Later: at the time when FUMES iiatten and hair
comes down-Say three numbers after supper
George TREMENDOUSLY approaching Gladys, who sits
Gladys-And you have the next with her? Shes
very attractive, don't you think? You surprise
most hs sr 80 very h stylish ana
| on, nonsense, Frank; you mustn't natter-f say
without exception. not even one. Such a lovely
and its singularly permanent In places which
hardly seems natural, does II? No, / don't mean
Of the snshoT your I've
| don't believe them, although must say I've seen
| one or two things this eve
| George-Pardon me
| Gladys-n1ng that surprised Inc great
George-but this Is our dance Miss Gladys
! GladysLdeal, indeed, they did. (To George) So
sOon as this? didn't fancy II was so late. (Rises)
Well, MI. Glider, trust you will have a pleasant
time. Yes, any hour after tomorrow shall be
George (meekly)-Excuse me, but the floor is
| filling "
Gladys-Just momentl Oh, by the way, Mr..
| you? The sweetest girl!
George-Pray pardon me, Miss Gladys, but see
GladySYes, yes directly You positively mustn't
say that, MI. Glider, or shall lose all confidence
In your sincerity. We have one more together,
nave We? So nice! Good-byi Smiles beamingly
then, neglgently taking tue arm George has been
crooking toward her for the last five minutes de.
parts with supplementary smile over her left
George-charming ball this, isn't 1t?
GLADYS with entire change Of manner)-Oh dear
yes, suppose so; but I'm tired to death, Is this
sqaaref Stupid things, squares, don't you
George-This won't be-for mel assnre vor
Gladys umpatientlyl-Oh, do let's hurry a little,
The sets are almost nlled, / declare! No not in
that one-theres that horrid Miss Pill can't
bear her Not that one either-being side couple is
perfect martyrdom TO me.
&c. George Somewhat nurried)-Perhaps you'd
Gladys Propelling him into a set)-This will
do. as there's nothing better. No, we won't sit il
out; weIl 80 through with 1t, since we've started
dancing with young lady previously intentionally
George-Ah-have you had pleasant time to-
Gladys with her eyes on Gnder,-I beg your
George-I merely asked If you have had pleas
| ant time. S~'
| Gladys-Quite so-of-course-no-doubt
| ly.
| George-well, I'm sorry to say, I haven't
GLADYS (aostract edly)-Thats nice, Pm pleased
10 hear lt-oh, excuse me- what was 1t you saiif
SsorGe pretty thoroughly demoralzsd)-N-n
Gladys Still cycling Glider-I perfectly agree
| Win YOU Her dress isn't a bit becoming
| Georse-Whose? What? Where?
cSaiute partners" George executes low how IN
the infinitesimally- Gliderward.gazin0
GLADYS. They dauce)
George-That was lively change.
| GladyS-Oh, splendid, excellentI What was itp
i aiont n0sice; Pausel our turn again? We've
| must Deg OF you 10 do me the favor OF being more
| attentive! Stunned by this inconceiyabie intus
uce, George does not rally during rest Of dance)
| george (maklng nnal enort)-WOn't you walk
about Tor WHILE now this Is over?
| GLADYS (distraitly observing Glider who still re-
mains with his partner)-Perhaps so-a turn or
| tWo SGllder takes leave) No, on second thoughts
| won't I'm utterly exhausted All, Mr. Giider
oaSs again why, certainly, you may SIT here.
| tGilder Sits Total eclipse OF George VINO after a
long season OF silent suffering rises in wrathS
| george tsavagely)-Miss Gladys, as you seem
occupied, permit me 10 wish you a very good even
Gladys Qnnocently)-why thought Won had
| gone ages ago-I actually did, Good evening
| Frank " 'Ae'
Well-informed friend (meeting George,-I say.
oiG Ga man, where are you going In such hurry
Friend-A little de trop, Just now, eh, Suppose
you haven't heard that the couple are enga9ed?
| ~. .ney arenw1ll be out Tomorrow. Hold on
| ea1l you! Where are you going to now?
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