Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-02-25

had entertained that | might not VIII
her, we're gone; was struch
with amazement at the discovery
had made. Then saw thai
she was attempting to resume her usua
dispassionate expression; but she was
not successful, for she could not con.
ceal her anger A disagreeable dry
smile played around her mouth.
'You deceived me-" she said, turn
ing to me with poorly affected calm
ness, but the tone of her voice batray-
ed an understandable suppressed vehem-
ence. The words came from her lips
almost hissinglr; and in her eyes lay y
world of cold deliberate hatred. 1.-The
rose was eolored. she continued. why
did you make dupe of mee If any
one had noticed it l never could have
forgiven you"
She drew her hand languidly acr oss
her forehead. and signiiied her readin ess
to dance. l had seen her mother. how
ever. in the mirror. who had taken her
seat on the opposite side uf the bal
room, and had evidently noticed tht
something was wrong, give her warn
ing glance of approval. Eveline had
suddenly become nnbearable to me.
more detestaole and perverse than had
| ever thought any woman could be. was
permanently cured of my infatuation.
felt that could not stand TO be with
her any longer. no. not another NOM
emit | could have waltzed with snake
with quite as much pleasure as with my
quondam model of perfection. rea-
llzed that | had been in the power. the
very slave of heartless feelingless
coquette. | reused myself from the
flood of painful sensations that had
come over me; but instead of offering
NV arm for the waltz | led her 10 her
mother and excused myself, leaving her
surrounded with eager applicants for
the dance.
A moment later stood alone out.
side of the building. and breathed free
ly the fresh ght air. 1t was very
quiet there; only faint sound of mus Q
reached me through the thick walls.
The great arched canopy above was
bedecked with stars and they shone
out clearly over the snow cover
ell ground A sublime tranquility
rested over everyth ng. was in u
peculiar frame of mind. was free; it
seemed to me that had thrown aside
a life of uncertainty and, doubt, and
looked forward into future full OF
hope. You have lost year" | said
to myself. "a year thrown away on a
worthless fancy. and what did YOU see
in her anyway You have allowed
yourself to become fascinated with q
cold-hearted society flirt. and almost
made Yourself miserable for life. Under
the carefully studied manner, the APP
pearance of IN angelic dispos ton. and
the beswitching smile, Law the uglieSt
nature ever born in woman. The
chemically colored rose is emblematic
of the woman, and in the cOloring
alone. you have been in love all this
time" Blessed be the accident that
opened my eyes to her imperfections.
And then. in my thoughts, | beheld
Marie rs | last saw her when | bought
the roses, with her fresh blooming face,
her black ewes. her cherry lips. her
pretty waving glossy black hair. Marie
whose eyes BETRAYED not the slightest
deception. Unaffected, truthful and as
pure and indebted as the flowers she
lived among
How was it possible that could hi ave
girl for that painted BUTTERFLY?
/ utn Il lDu2tl W 1EB AlNElG us
had never longed to see anyone
before. | knew that she was also
at ball that night, at the Flower club
ball--she had told me so bashfully rs
she dropped her eye-lashes on her osy
cheeks that afternoon in the flower
store. Guided by an uncomfortable M
pulse found myself going to the street
in which stood the elegant building OF
the Flower Association, and in few
moments stood in the ball room. Marie
saw me at once. from where she sa I
alone; she dropped her eyes TO- an in
slant. and then looked up to me rs
approached W til such a look Of glad
surprise, that l felt a thrill of indie.
scribable happiness run over me.
But / stood before her unable to
speak. Ican't remember that | eve
felt so much misgiving in my life bef ore.
All at once. the thought struck me like
blow. what If | could ever get her.
What if she should feel contempt for
my seeking tickle d sposition. She
seemed to be so far above me in every
thing, so noble, so good.
You here, Herr Crowsfeld. I
thought You were with Fraulein' she
5lushed deeper and corrected herself;
Eat the Kasn ball"
II have been there, / said. but left
to look you up"
''Me?" she said almost in whisper.
Yes, you. Fraulein Murie, | have
oeen very much mistaken in my feel
ings all along" Then told her ALL;
all about my infatuation for Fraulein
Gunthen.
Eyes. Marie" ] said, II have been
zealously endeavoring to grasp paint
. I'D flower, and passed the really fresh
and natural one unnotced. "
mo. not unnoticed," said. as she
suddenly opened her eyes wider and
. looked at me shyly almost panied II
suppressed all my nclinations towards
you. to crafty the foolish spell that
was on me
, Mare looked me earnestly in the
| eyes an instant then she slyly took NV
, hand. and press ng 1t in her little.
warm. soft, palm, said. Il believe you
and trust you; have been troubled
, about YOU a long time. | have known
/ FrauIein Guntheu many years and
: knew she could not make you happy
!. Then the orchestra began playing q