The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-01
MY SUMMER OUTING.

lhhi WIS ~ Alol 100 hAtn surprised 10
comprehend my increased social advan.
taees And il was not until an unwel.
come lover was pressed upon my notice
that understood why ! was so favored,
and that my aunt was resolved that
should marry well and become an orna-
ment 10 the society which she herself
adorned, She lost no time in putting her
plans I'm execution, for though young in
wears. she was old in the tricks and shams
of fashionable life
One evening, after Dy maid had ar
rayed me in satin and fine lace my aunt
came in and surveying me critically
expressed herself as delighted with my
appearance. She intimated that she in
tended me TO "do well by which she
meant me TO marry a rich man.
a number Of guests were staying at her
house, for She was never happy unless
she had train Of admirers Among them,
! think / liked Mr. LeBaron, my sutton,
least Of all He had been encouraged by
Aunt Evelyn to make love to me, and the
cool way in which he did so, and took it
as settled thing that was his "dcs-
tiny, caused me to despise him with all
my heart.
Not long after my arrival al her house.
Aunt Evelyn received a letter which
seemed 10 please her very much, and she
informed mo that IL was from Mr. Cyril
Worcester. gentleman she had met at
Rome, and whom She esteemed highly.
She had long expected visit from linn,
and now he had written TO inform her
when he might be expected.
took small interest in the news which
seemed 70 elate her so much, for was
nursing my pet grievance, which had be-
come so aggravated that ! could hardly
bear it longer. ] did not care who came
or went. the coming Of another man did
not signify; there were TOO many already,
thought, especially of such as Lc Baron.
1t did no good for aunt to lecture me,
which she often did, dwelling upon the
theme of amiability; she insisted that
it did not matter Il were not inter
ested ia any one who conyersed with me,
must smile and appear so, also, when
n Young lady was thinking Of her settle
ment in life she ought TO consider the so
cial standing. and, above all. the wealth
Of tho man she married.
All this advice advice iITtated me and
aunt, seeing my state OF mind, wisely
forebOre further c,unselng for the time.
Mr. Cyril Worcester was expected on
Wednesday, and aunt was very much OK
cited over the anticipated arrival All
day lOngsshc remained a. home TO greet
her guest, but he did not come, and in the
evening some one proposed going TO the
opera.
When making up the party amt count
u NJ. | Daw.H 81
pleaded headache. 50 II happened that
/ did not go Go the opera, but, like Cindc.
rclla. remained at home.
After the party had gone fen into n
fit of melancholy musing How long
vas this persecution 10 continney ] could
DO. bear IL and brooding upon my woes,
was on the verge OF tears when q maid
brought ia card. glanced at it care
lcssly. Cyril Worcester
Show him in, ! said.
was annoyed at the interruption bnt
Twas obliged TO meet this man. for here
hc was, coming forward and extending
his hand.
The guests and Aunt Evelyn have all
gone TO the opera | explained.
"Ahi' hc said, in Il soft, musical tone
abouty Correct report.
/ looked at him. wondering n little
what he meant II" smiled back at me
with the loycliest eyes had ever looked
into. Nv foolish heart fluttered; the
crimson was dycing my cheeks. low.
cred my eyes in confusion and begged
him TO be- seated hardly knew what we
said 10 each other, but We were very good
friends at once, and felt That he pos
sossed attractions hard 10 resist
He spoke Of Aunt Evelyn. He had met
her abroad, he said. and ! gathered that
the two were on the best Of terms
The next day aunt questioned me very
closely about Mr. Worcester ] answered
guardedly for ! fC.J there was n reason
Tor my doing so. She f,so talked OF that
detesiablo lie Baron had been com
planning OF my coldness and wanted her
to intcrcedc for him.
Il encouraged hiEa to 60 on. she said
with calm assurance, as ! was certain no
would win ct the end You are young
and tloughtless, but, my dear Stella, you
can go TOO far Besides, you know my
wishes.
Aunt" ] said with emphasis. you
also know mine. hate and despise that
oOiou5 mani
"Why. Stella, Mr.. lie Baron is = per
feet Crpsus, and am sure he is not Ill
looking
Then became angry and said ! didn't
care if he possessed all the United States
and Canada. too. did not Ike Linn, and
| would 10 home at once if he inflicted his
company upon me any moro.
Aunt, seeing ! Vas seriously veXed,
adroitly changed the subject and inquired
how liked Mr.. Worcester. ! said that !
found no fault with him.
"lIo Is q gentleman Of culture and re
fncmcnt." She said. But. dear Stella,
don't fall in love with Cyril, for be las
heart Of adamant.'
You need not fear for me, aunt.
Some charming days followed. There
were excursions on the river, long strolls
over the hills. and readings from favoritee
poets. would have been very happy had
not Le Baron Swallowed me wherever l
won't. Sometimes cluded him and had
quiet walk and chat with MIR. Worcester;
and then II dawned upon me that Aunt
Evelyn did not relish the idea OF my re-
eeiving any attention from her friend.
On .vg,.t,., NJ. NHnrrocfor and | had